Salamander Resort & Spa
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Salamander Resort & Spa By Ginger Warder Photos courtesy of Salamander Resort & Spa
Bring your horse, your dog and the whole family to this new pet-friendly luxury resort in bucolic Middleburg, Virginia Until now, only a privileged few of Virginia’s cognoscenti have enjoyed the understated, yet elegant, country lifestyle in the 18th-century village of Middleburg, nicknamed the “nation’s horse and hunt capital”. An easy drive from Washington, and just 35 minutes from Dulles International Airport, the new Salamander Resort & Spa offers all visitors the chance to experience the sporting life and stellar service that the well-heeled enjoy, including authentic wine and culinary experiences, an exhilarating equestrian program, and an innovative spa and wellness concept. Sheila Johnson, the dynamic entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, took inspiration from her own country estate in designing the luxury resort. Johnson says, “A decade ago, I stepped onto 340 beautiful acres in the historic village of Middleburg, VA, and promptly fell in love. And, when Salamander Resort & Spa opens in August, I believe you will, too.” Located on the former horse farm of Washington socialite Pamela Harriman, Salamander is stunning in its attention to every detail. Chef Todd Gray,
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owner and Executive Chef of Washington’s highly acclaimed Equinox Restaurant, oversees the culinary creations at the resort’s outlets, including the Piedmont-centric menu at the 110-seat equestrianinspired restaurant. With golf, tennis, hiking, birding, and a vast array of activities from guided nature tours to culinary classes, along with exquisite guest rooms, suites and amenities, Salamander will be one of the premier retreats in the U.S. All 17 suites and about half of the 151 guestrooms feature gas fireplaces, and all accommodations boast bathrooms with marble jetted showers, pedestal tubs and LCD televisions. The Salamander Spa features an exclusive Couple’s Suite with its own private terrace, whirlpool and shower, a secluded courtyard with an infinity-edge pool and private cabanas, and 14 deluxe treatment rooms. BYOH (bring your own horse) and stable it in the 22-stall barn to explore the extensive riding trails or take classes in everything from steeplechasing to dressage. Man’s best friend is welcome as well, with a non-refundable cleaning fee of $150 per room and no weight limit.
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Opening August 2013; reservations accepted online For More Information Salamander Resort & Spa 100 West Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 Tel: (866).938.7370 www.salamanderresort.com
Summer 2013 | www.thevirginia-marylanddog.com
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Salamander Resort & Spa By Ginger Warder Photos courtesy of Salamander Resort & Spa
Bring your horse, your dog and the whole family to this new pet-friendly luxury resort in bucolic Middleburg, Virginia Until now, only a privileged few of Virginia’s cognoscenti have enjoyed the understated, yet elegant, country lifestyle in the 18th-century village of Middleburg, nicknamed the “nation’s horse and hunt capital”. An easy drive from Washington, and just 35 minutes from Dulles International Airport, the new Salamander Resort & Spa offers all visitors the chance to experience the sporting life and stellar service that the well-heeled enjoy, including authentic wine and culinary experiences, an exhilarating equestrian program, and an innovative spa and wellness concept. Sheila Johnson, the dynamic entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, took inspiration from her own country estate in designing the luxury resort. Johnson says, “A decade ago, I stepped onto 340 beautiful acres in the historic village of Middleburg, VA, and promptly fell in love. And, when Salamander Resort & Spa opens in August, I believe you will, too.” Located on the former horse farm of Washington socialite Pamela Harriman, Salamander is stunning in its attention to every detail. Chef Todd Gray,
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The Virginia–Maryland Dog
owner and Executive Chef of Washington’s highly acclaimed Equinox Restaurant, oversees the culinary creations at the resort’s outlets, including the Piedmont-centric menu at the 110-seat equestrianinspired restaurant. With golf, tennis, hiking, birding, and a vast array of activities from guided nature tours to culinary classes, along with exquisite guest rooms, suites and amenities, Salamander will be one of the premier retreats in the U.S. All 17 suites and about half of the 151 guestrooms feature gas fireplaces, and all accommodations boast bathrooms with marble jetted showers, pedestal tubs and LCD televisions. The Salamander Spa features an exclusive Couple’s Suite with its own private terrace, whirlpool and shower, a secluded courtyard with an infinity-edge pool and private cabanas, and 14 deluxe treatment rooms. BYOH (bring your own horse) and stable it in the 22-stall barn to explore the extensive riding trails or take classes in everything from steeplechasing to dressage. Man’s best friend is welcome as well, with a non-refundable cleaning fee of $150 per room and no weight limit.
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Opening August 2013; reservations accepted online For More Information Salamander Resort & Spa 100 West Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 Tel: (866).938.7370 www.salamanderresort.com
Summer 2013 | www.thevirginia-marylanddog.com
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