The Homestead

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Read about the different room and suite types to find the perfect accommodations for your needs. Steeped in Southern elegance and tradition, our 483 guest rooms and suites will leave you well rested for another day of endless recreation.

Book one of The Homesteads thoughtful specials to enjoy our luxurious accommodations, fabulous dining and entertainment, and exhilarating recreation at exceptionally low rates.

From the ballroom elegance of our Main Dining Room to casual grilles, a sportsmans pub and billiards room, and a terrace overlooking the golf course, dining is a cherished part of The Homestead tradition.

With more than 72,000 square feet of function space surrounded by the inspirational beauty of the Allegheny Mountains, The Homestead offers one of the countrys most inspiring settings for corporate events of up to 1,000 guests.

The Homestead has specialized in timeless, classic, and elegant wedding celebrations and special events for over two hundred years. Host an unforgettable event at this majestic mountain retreat and become part of the tradition.

The Homestead offers a leisurely riding experience on mountain bridle paths, unsurpassed for their quiet beauty, along with a selection of horses suitable for English or Western saddle.

Hiking & Biking
Explore more than one hundred miles of hiking and biking trails winding over acres of mountains and valleys surrounding The Homestead.

The Homestead Gun Club
Our world-famous sporting clays course extends for almost a mile through the woods, taking shooting enthusiasts on a scenic journey that simulates many types of game birds & rabbits.

Winter brings activities for the whole family, from skiing and snowboarding to ice skating, snowmobiling, and snow tubing.

Cool off with a splash in our indoor or outdoor pool, or paddle down the Jackson River with the family in a Homestead canoe.

Tours & Rides
Embark on a leisurely scenic drive, take the family on a hayride, or explore the spectacular Cascades Gorge.

Four har-tru and two all-weather courts are conveniently located near the Casino Restaurant. Lessons and court times are by appointment, and equipment and sportswear are available in the Casino Pro Shop.

Join us at our Mountain Lodge for a fun and fast-paced game of paintball on either the wooded course or our wide-open speedball course.

Reserved exclusively for hotel guests, the bowling alley is located adjacent to the Indoor Pool, with eight lanes available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Homestead History Tour
Explore two centuries of Homestead history. Our tour is filled with anecdotes of visits by US Presidents and foreign royalty, local legends, and stories of romance, war and Southern culture.

Gather the family and head to our turn-of-the-century Virginia theater for nightly showings of classic titles and family favorites.

Indoors and out, The Homestead has a game for guests of all ages, from paintball, volleyball, and croquet to billiards, darts, and foosball.

Ranked among "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses"

Offered throughout the season, including promotional packages and early bird rates.

Relax, refresh, and revitalize through a diverse menu of massages, body treatments, skin therapies, manicures, and pedicures at The Homestead Resort & Spa.

Spa Salon & Suites
The Homestead Spa Suite provides a relaxing environment for families, children and groups, with an array of treatments and services available.

Enjoy a rejuvenating soak in the mineral-fed hot springs pools that Thomas Jefferson himself once enjoyed.

Review our spa brochure and all the services we offer!

Shops Inside The Resort
Our shops inside the resort offer a wide variety of specialty shops with unique items, local fare and apparel.

The Homestead has several shops sprinkled throughout the property.

When you're looking for a special gift, consider giving an experience that will always be remembered.

Young guests enjoy their own vacation adventure at The Homestead Kids Club -- a safe, supervised haven that is second to none in fun!

The Homesteads magnificent indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for an invigorating morning swim or to unwind and cool off after a day of non-stop activity.

Grab a bow and test your eye on The Homesteads Archery Range.

Experience the fascinating sport of falcon hunting with live trained birds of prey, including falcons, hawks and owls.

The Homestead's Off Road Adventure program offers a thrilling and memorable outdoor experience.

The first pool house was built - now known as the Jefferson Pools.
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Thomas Jefferson, author of our Declaration of Independence, & James Madison, the father of the Constitution, visit.

Thomas Edison (a regular guest) helped design our first electric power plant.

In an effort to make the valley more accessible, a branch line of the C&O Railroad opened from Covington, VA, and stayed in continuous use until 1970.

The first of The Homesteads golf links six holes in all are laid out. Here lies the site of the legendary First Tee, the countrys oldest tee in continuous use.

The first golf links, referred to as The Old Course, is expanded to nine holes.

President William McKinley tees off at the First Tee, officially making him the first sitting President to play golf.

A fire which started in the pastry shop burned the entire resort. Within a year, (March 1902) the resort was rebuilt.

The Old Course is expanded to a full 18 holes and The Homestead proudly advertises the course in local magazines and newspapers.

Donald Ross one of the golf's most renowned course architects, completed his work on the Old Course.

President Woodrow Wilson and his second wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, celebrated their honeymoon here this December.

The Cascades Course, Americas premier mountain course, is built to the designs of William S. Flynn.

Calvin Coolidge (Silent Cal) visits for relaxation. He walks trails, golf's on the Old Course and fishes the Cascades stream.

The Homestead hosts its first major tournament The United States Golf Association Womens Amateur Championship.

Before his presidency, then U.S. Senator Harry S. Truman visited The Homestead where he was seen taking a brisk walk along the Old Course each morning.

Richard M. Nixon visited The Homestead during his tenure in the U.S. Senate, and then again in 1960 when he was Vice President.

The Lower Cascades Course is built to the designs of the famed Robert Trent Jones.

The American team wins the Curtis Cup on the Cascades Course on July 30th of this year.

The United States Golf Associations Womens Open is hosted on July 2nd of this year.

Gerald R. Ford first visited The Homestead as a congressman, and again as Vice President.

The Homestead in Hot Springs: America's most historic resort and the birthplace of Southern Hospitality offers an endless array of activities for all seasons.

"The World's Best Hotels for Families," The Hometead ranked #12 out of 52 hotels, Travel & Leisure (2010)
Welcome to The Homestead, Virginias finest mountain resort. Surrounded by the four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains, this National Historic Landmark welcomed its first guests to the beautiful Virginia countryside a decade before the American Revolution.
Presidents and princes are among the guests who have "taken the waters" in our legendary healing springs. Today, we continue to offer unequalled hospitality, elegant accommodations and distinctive Southern charm in an idyllic Virginia setting. Resort vacations at The Homestead are distinguished by historic ambience, rich traditions, and a seemingly endless array of indoor and outdoor activities
With so much to choose from, youll find endless ways to make The Homestead your own. And if it takes more than one trip to do it all, well be happy to welcome you back. In fact, familiar faces are part of The Homesteads tradition.

Located on 3,000 acres in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains in Hot Springs, Virginia
Approximately 20 miles from Covington, Virginia
75 miles from Roanoke, Virginia - with an airport featuring year-round service by major airlines
Convenient to several regional airports, with ground transportation to the resort available

Learn more about a Virginia vacation at our historic hotel.