The Homestead

Our exciting weekend adventures in West Virginia included mini excursions to two pretty incredible resorts, the Greenbrier and the Homestead.

The Greenbrier and the Homestead are a short 50 minute drive from each other.
And it's a gorgeous drive...make sure you stop to check out the scenic overlooks.

Both of these resorts are like getting into a time machine, going back to another era where life was simpler but still very celebrated!

I'm going to start with a little report about the Homestead, a luxury resort in Hot Springs, VA.  In the next couple days, I'll do a quick chat about the Greenbrier.

The Homestead

The minute you turn the corner of the winding mountain roads and see the tall building peeking out from the mountains, you feel like you've been picked up and transported to a quaint little european town in tucked away in the mountains.

When you enter the building, you are greeted by TALL ceilings and beautifully ornate decor.

Every corner I turned, there was a new little sitting room or a comfy seat to cozy up with a book.

We wandered outside to the courtyard area, which is absolutely gorgeous.  Gazebos, lawn games, outdoor pool, a cafe, and immaculate landscaping.

 You will never get bored here.  There are endless opportunities for entertainment...including:

• alpine ski resort
• championship golf courses
• ice skating
• spa and wellness center
• tennis
• horseback riding
• hiking and biking

....and my favorite:  the Jefferson Pools hot springs where Thomas Jefferson used to soak!

The feeling of relaxation at the Homestead is pretty unbelievable, I can't wait to plan a weekend getaway there :)

Have you ever been to the Homestead or can you think of a resort that's similar to it?

The comfortable casual elegance of the Homestead actually reminded me of the Hotel del Coronado (my favorite hotel ever)...and interestingly enough, it turns out that they are both managed by the same company.