Salamander Middleburg

Salamander Middleburg is the D.C. area's only Forbes Five-Star destination resort, set on 340 breathtaking acres in the heart of Virginia's horse and wine country, just one hour from Washington, D.C. The AAA Five-Diamond property features 168 guestrooms and suites, all with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding countryside. Room categories range from Terrace rooms to the grand Owner's Suite, with many offering fireplaces and private balconies. The resort's culinary program centers on Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill — a Forbes Five-Star restaurant emphasizing regional, farm-to-table cuisine — complemented by the Gold Cup Wine Bar, Harrimans Cooking Studio, The King's Club billiards room, and The Stirrup Cup. The 23,000-square-foot Salamander Spa holds the distinction of being Virginia's only Forbes Five-Star spa, offering 14 treatment rooms, a private outdoor courtyard with a heated pool, and an extensive menu of massages, facials, and body treatments. Beyond dining and wellness, Salamander Middleburg delivers an exceptional array of activities: a 25-acre equestrian center with a 14,000-square-foot stable, treetop zip-lining, tennis, archery, nature hikes, disc golf, a putting green, bike rentals, and the newly opened Champions Pool — a one-acre, multi-tiered outdoor heated pool. The resort is dog-friendly and offers curated packages including Bed & Breakfast, Suite Life, and the Capital & Country itinerary pairing D.C. with Middleburg's wine and horse country.