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Activity Guide
SPRING 2025
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Welcome.
It is my heartfelt pleasure to welcome all of you to the Salamander family of luxury hotels and resorts. From the moment you arrive, our mission is simple: to provide you with unrivaled personalized service, impeccable amenities, and a truly unforgettable stay.
As you’ll see, our portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury properties are the true embodiment of their surroundings, defined by a dazzling array of enriching activities to see, do, and experience. And I encourage you to spend time exploring everything that our destinations have to offer.
Whether it’s an afternoon teeing it up at a Signature golf course, soaking in the sun at the Caribbean’s most iconic resort, taking a tour of Charleston’s historic sites, or trail riding through Virginia’s famed horse and wine country—at Salamander Collection, you’ll find there’s always something inspiring waiting for you to discover.
Enjoy your stay with us—and the memories to come.
Sheila C. Johnson CEO & Founder, Salamander Collection
March Activities Calendar
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Family
Guided Hike* 3:00 PM Fitness Center
Family Activites*
Available All Day at Fitness Center
March Activities
March 2025 Activities
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Women’s History Month
Monday Dining Series
March 3 | First Monday of the Month | Harrimans
We’re thrilled to celebrate Women’s History Month with an exclusive event featuring a collaboration between Sarah Walsh of Walsh Family Winery and our talented culinary team, Chef Mollie Turner and Chef Hailey Carver. Indulge in an unforgettable evening of perfectly paired wines and exquisite dishes crafted to highlight the incredible talents of these women in food and wine.
Women’s Day Yoga
March 8 | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | 45.00 per guest Fitness Center | 21+
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a vinyasa yoga class. Instructor Cara Scott will lead you through this all-levels, energetic yoga class that incorporates strength, stretching and balance while focusing on mindful movement and posture alignment. After class, enjoy a glass of wine or a specialty mocktail.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Lucky Horseshoes
March 4 – 31 | 175.00 per child | Equestrian Center
Decorate a horseshoe to bring you good luck all year long. Then learn how to groom a pony, saddle up, and go for a short ride.
Pot of Gold GPS Hunt
March 15 | 10:00 AM | 25.00 per team | Grand Lawn
Are you feeling the luck of the Irish? Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, try your luck at geocaching to find our multiple pots of gold hidden on the property. Each caching station contains a grand prize and special gold coins. The grand prize will go to the first team to reach the caching station. Smartphones with GPS or compass apps will work. Teams are 2–4 people.
St. Patrick’s Day Yoga
March 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 30.00 per guest Fitness Center | 21+
What better way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend than with yoga. Join us for an all-levels flow yoga class with a complimentary beer when you are done.
Camp Salamander Kids Night Out
March 15 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 75.00 per child Fitness Center
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we are hosting a special Camp Salamander Lucky Charms. See if you have the luck of the Irish as you follow the rainbow, as every eager Leprechaun does, to find your own pot of gold. We will also be making custom charm bracelets and hosting a four-leaf clover challenge, ages 4–10.
March Activities
Sound Bath Workshop
March 1 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 45.00 per guest Fitness Center
Join Monica Kelly for a 90-minute Sound Bath Workshop, offering an immersive experience where participants are enveloped in healing sounds. Start with 30 minutes of easy stretching to ease you into the comfort and serenity of the sound bath. The soothing frequencies promote relaxation, stress release, and mental clarity, fostering a deep sense of calm. Ideal for meditation and emotional healing, the session helps restore balance and harmony within the body and mind.
Swim Lessons
March 3–4, 6, 10–11, 13, 17–18, 20 | 4:00 PM – 7:15 PM
35.00 per guest | Fitness Center
Make a splash in our indoor pool for a 30-minute swim lesson or water safety instruction with Coach Ann. Reservations required. Private instruction is available upon request.
Spring into Fitness
March 19 | 5:00 PM | 30.00 per guest | Fitness Center
Celebrate spring with a 45-minute outdoor Kangoo Boot Workshop with Group Fitness Instructor Edward Ewell.
Spring Awakening Yoga Workshop
March 22 | 2:00 PM | 45.00 per guest | Fitness Center
Join us as we welcome the arrival of spring and focus on our well-being during a 90-minute yoga class. This class uses mindful breathing techniques to allow you to connect with your body while increasing flexibility, stability and strength. After class, enjoy a spring-inspired cocktail on the terrace.
Children’s Story Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30 PM | Complimentary Camp Salamander Room
Once upon a time at Salamander ... Enjoy some of your favorite books in our Camp Salamander room.
Guided Mountain Bike Ride
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM | 35.00 per guest | Fitness Center
Hit the trails for a 45-minute guided mountain bike ride.
Cooking Demonstrations
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Crab Cakes
March 8
In this demonstration you will be able to make the most out of your crab meat and make it into a delicious crab cake with the right sauces and accompaniments. Join us to learn the craft of crab cakes.
Shepherd’s Pie
March 15
Join us as we celebrate an Irish classic. Indulge in our Executive Sous Chef Jose Linares’ take on Shepherd’s Pie, featuring ground lamb, fresh herbs, and perfectly baked mashed potatoes—a delicious pregame for St. Patrick’s Day.
Whiskey Chocolate Cake
March 22
Learn from Pastry Chef Jason Reaves on how to pair whiskey and chocolate together to create an over the top decadent chocolate cake, the perfect indulgent cure for a St. Patrick’s hangover.
Pupusas
March 29
Let’s Celebrate El Salvador’s most iconic dish. Join Executive Chef Jose Linares in a culinary journey through his heritage. In this cooking demonstration you will be able to taste pupusas made from scratch with the proper accompaniments while we hear about the history of such a succulent pre-Columbian dish.
Mixology Classes
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 60.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us in our Cooking Studio on select Fridays and learn from an expert mixologist how to create signature cocktails, learn more about different spirits, and so much more.
Doors open at 4:45pm and the class will begin at 5pm.
March 14 | Uncle Nearest
March 21 | St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails
Salamander Uncorked
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | 75.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us twice a month as our sommelier walks us through the wines of the world. This casual and interactive wine tasting event will help you hone your wine knowledge and diversify your palate. Pairings will include five wines and petite appetizers, plus education on the wines and the region. At the end of the tasting experience, guests will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite bottles to take home at 10% discount.
Dine in Harrimans following your Uncorked tasting and save 20% on your final bill.
March 13 | Wine to Pair with Snacks
March 27 | Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings
April Activities Calendar
April Activities
April 2025 Activities
MONDAY DINING SERIES
Cana Vineyard Wine Dinner
April 7 | First Monday of the Month | Harrimans
Join us for an extraordinary evening as our sommelier, John Leight, introduces Melanie Natoli, the esteemed winemaker from Cana Vineyard and Winery. Our chefs will craft a remarkable dining experience thoughtfully paired with Melanie’s exceptional wines for a night to remember.
EASTER CELEBRATION
Easter Bunny Experience
April 5, 13, 18 & 19 | 265.00 per timeslot
Equestrian Center
Enjoy a private wagon ride for a very special visit with the Easter Bunny where you will be greeted with your own private Easter egg hunt! Reservations available on our website.
Each timeslot accommodates a group of up to 8 people.
Egg Hunt Riding Lesson
April 19 & 20 | 175.00 per child | Ages 5+ | 1 hour
Equestrian Center
Dress up your pony like the Easter Bunny and then search for candy-filled eggs while riding around the arena and stable yard.
Easter Chocolate Egg Contest
April 14 – 19 | Complimentary | Concierge Desk
This is one sweet challenge! Visit the chocolate egg-filled jar located at the Concierge Desk and make your guess as to how many are in there to be entered into the contest. The winner takes home the jar! Winners will be notified on Easter Sunday.
Easter Egg Dyeing
April 17 | 10:00 AM | 15.00 per person | Fitness Center
One of the best things about Easter is dyeing and designing your eggs! Join us to decorate your own six eggs to take home and hide for your loved ones. Resort guests only.
BINGO
April 18 | 3:00 PM | Complimentary | Waterford Room
Join us for some good old-fashioned family fun! Grab the family and compete in a friendly game of the traditional hall-style BINGO and win fabulous prizes.
Children’s Salamander Easter Basket Pick Up
April 18 & 19 | 75.00+ per basket | Fitness Center
The Easter bunny has created special Salamander Middleburg Easter baskets this year! These exclusive baskets are filled with a book, stuffed animal, bubbles, cookies and so much more.
Adult Salamander Easter Basket Pick Up
April 18 & 19 | 180.00+ per basket | Fitness Center
Do you miss the excitement of receiving an Easter Basket on Sunday morning? Feel left out no more! We have created adult-friendly baskets with a bottle of lotion, small jar of Salamander Honey, Easter egg cookies, butterscotch scones, a bottle of wine (red or white, you choose!) and much more.
GPS Easter Egg Hunt
April 19 | 10:00 AM | 25.00 per team | Grand Lawn
For the tech-fanatic, join us for a high-tech twist on a traditional Easter egg hunt. We are hiding multiple caching stations throughout the resort grounds that contain a grand prize and Easter egg treats. The grand prize will go to the first person to reach the caching station. Smartphones with GPS or compass apps will work; teams are 2–4 people.
Capture the Flag
April 19 | 1:00 PM | Complimentary | Grand Lawn
Enjoy this competitive traditional team building sport where two or more teams each have a flag and the objective is to capture the other team’s flag, located at the team’s “base” and bring it safely back to their own base.
Paint Your Own Easter Magnet
April 19 | 2:00 PM | Complimentary | Fitness Center
Just in time for Easter, create your very own keepsake magnet in your favorite pastels.
Easter Sunday Grand Buffet
April 20 | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | 189.00 per adult, 70.00 per child | Middleburg Ballroom
Hop over to our ballroom and visit the Easter bunny while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet with sweet and savory holiday favorites. The brunch will also feature a make-yourown keepsake designing station, face painting, and other family-friendly activities. (Includes tax and gratuity)
Easter Egg Hunt
April 20 | 10:00 AM | Complimentary | Equestrian Center Lawn & Culinary Garden
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny is placing eggs throughout the lawn near the Equestrian Center and Culinary Garden with special treats inside. Also, we will have a special visit from the Easter Bunny!
Easter Egg Roll
April 20 | 12:00 PM | Complimentary | Grand Lawn
Join us for the traditional Easter egg roll game on the Grand Lawn.
Easter Egg Toss
April 20 | 2:00 PM | Complimentary
Test your tossing and catching abilities as you and a partner slowly work back from each other and see which team lasts the longest without breaking the egg.
April Activities
Foraging Hike
April 5 & 19 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 75.00 per person
Learn from the experts at Ashby Gap Adventures how to forage for wild edibles that form the basis of our regional cuisine in the Virginia landscape. Part classroom, part hands-on field experience, learn the proper foraging techniques and different recipes to create with your findings. Sample oils, vinegars, sauces, ferments, and spices and take home your bounty and use what you learned to create delicious recipes at home.
Swim Lessons
April 1–2, 7–9, 14–16, 21–23, 28–30 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
35.00 per person | Fitness Center
Make a splash in our indoor pool for a 30-minute swim lesson or water safety instruction with Coach Ann. Reservations required. Private instruction is available upon request.
Children’s Story Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30 PM | Complimentary
Camp Salamander Room
Once upon a time at Salamander ... Enjoy some of your
Cooking Demonstrations
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Spring Macarons
April 5
Learn the art of making these classic French sandwich cookies. From proper whipping and mixing, to the drying and baking of the crisp macaron shells. Flavorful fillings will then be prepared and piped inside to create the perfect spring treat!
The Ultimate Chicken Parm
April 12
Join Banquet Chef Alejandra Valerio in the preparation of one of the best Italian American dishes. Learn how to make it from scratch, utilizing the freshest ingredients, and from the point of view of a chef. At the end of the demonstration, you’ll be able to taste everything that’s been made!
Tea Sweets
April 26
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Learn how to prepare scones and mini desserts that are the perfect pairing for a cup of tea with Mom!
Mixology Classes
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 60.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us in our Cooking Studio on select Fridays and learn from an expert mixologist how to create signature cocktails, become more knowledgeable about different spirits, and so much more. Doors open at 4:45 pm and the class will begin at 5:00 pm.
April 11 | Cherry Blossom Cocktails
April 18 | Spritz Class
Salamander Uncorked
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | 75.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us twice a month as our sommelier walks us through the wines of the world. This casual and interactive wine tasting event will help you hone your wine knowledge and diversify your palate. Pairings will include five wines and petite appetizers, plus education on the wines and the region. At the end of the tasting experience, guests will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite bottles to take home at a 10% discount.
Dine in Harrimans following your Uncorked tasting and save 20% on your final bill.
April 10 | Rosé All Day
April 24 | Spanish Wines
Spa Special
Espresso Detox Body Polish
Available April 1 – 30 | 225.00
Be the first to experience our new Espresso Detox Body Polish treatment with this special introductory rate! Soften and polish your skin while drawing out impurities with a powerfully regenerative exfoliation of CBD Coffee & Himalayan Salt Scrub combined with warmed nutrient rich mud. This experience offers detoxification and nutrient infusion for noticeably calm, smooth skin, and full-body relaxation. Conclude with an application of broadspectrum body cream which contains deeply regenerative CBD and antioxidant botanicals for soft, supple skin. Treatment with non-CBD product substitution available upon request.
May Activities Calendar
May Activities
May 2025 Activities
MONDAY DINING SERIES
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 5 | First Monday of the Month | Harrimans
Join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an unforgettable evening of authentic Mexican cuisine crafted by our talented culinary team. Expect a bold and flavorful menu that goes beyond tacos and burritos, featuring creative dishes and beverages that honor the rich culinary traditions of Mexico.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Mother’s Day Rosehip
Manicure and Pedicure
Available May 1 – 31 | Manicure 65.00, Pedicure 95.00
Immerse yourself in the luxurious smells of velvety roses with this indulgent manicure and pedicure. Your hands and feet will be left silky smooth, deeply hydrated, and perfectly polished. Complete the experience with a refreshing glass of rosé.
Mother’s Day Rosehip Souffle Massage
Available May 1 – 31 | 325.00
A symphony of gorgeous roses, warm spices and uplifting citrus, this full-body experience will leave your skin smooth and hydrated. Beginning with polish to slough off dead skin, your mind and body will be prepared to melt into a full-body massage. End your experience with a glass of rosé for a boost of antioxidants!
Mother’s Day Mid-Week Wine Experience
Available May 1 – 31 | Monday – Thursday
Give mom the gift of tranquility and vino all month long! Book any of our wine-inspired treatments and receive 20% off the treatment and any Vinesime retail purchase! Conclude your spa treatment with a complimentary glass of red or white wine.
Mother’s Day Yoga & Tea
May 10 | 1:00 PM | 75.00 per person | Fitness Center
Celebrate Mother Earth and all the mothers in your life in a ‘yoga-meets-day-spa’ class. Give yourself the gift of time to focus on your breath and body with gentle movements to release tension and invite a sense of calm and lovingkindness. Enjoy tea & pastries afterward.
Celebration of Mom Brunch Buffet
May 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 189.00 per adult, 70.00 per child | Middleburg Ballroom
Treat mom to a very special Mother’s Day brunch in our grand ballroom featuring a raw bar, omelet and carving stations, plus endless desserts and much more. Tax and gratuity included.
A Mini Moment with Mom
May 11 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Complimentary Culinary Garden
Join Cupcake, our adorable miniature horse, in the garden for Mother’s Day photos with Mom.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Family Scavenger Hunt
May 23 | 10:00 AM | 50.00 per team | Fitness Center
Compete with your family as a team to score as many points as possible through a special Salamander Scavenger Hunt app. You will have two hours to answer questions located throughout the resort and in the town of Middleburg. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the most points at the end! One Smartphone is required per team, teams can be 2–8 people.
BINGO
May 23 | 3:00 PM | Complimentary | Waterford Room
Join us for some good old-fashioned family fun! Grab the family and compete in a friendly game of the traditional hall-style BINGO and win fabulous prizes.
History Walk
May 24 | 10:00 AM | Complimentary | Fitness Center
A historic walking tour is the best way to explore the quaint village of Middleburg. Participants will start from the Red Fox Inn, America’s oldest continually operating Inn since 1727! On the walk you will learn about the history of Salamander and pass by the town’s visitor center and Jacqueline Kennedy Pavilion. Learn about fox hunting, the Civil War, and how the Mosby Rangers were formed and fought in this area. You will also go to the Sharon Cemetery to see the first monument dedicated to unknown soldiers.
Foraging Hike
May 3 & 24 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 75.00 per person
Learn from the experts at Ashby Gap Adventures how to forage for wild edibles that form the basis of our regional cuisine in the Virginia landscape. Part classroom, part hands-on field experience, learn the proper foraging techniques and different recipes to create with your findings. Sample oils, vinegars, sauces, ferments, and spices and take home your bounty and use what you learned to create delicious recipes at home.
Disk Golf Tournament
May 24 | 1:00 PM | Complimentary Hole #1 Disc Golf Course
Bring the entire family out to play in a friendly round of disc golf! Prizes are available for the winners.
Scenic Cinema: The Wild Robot
May 24 | 8:30 PM | Complimentary | Grand Lawn
Enjoy a night at our outdoor cinema under the stars watching a movie on the large inflatable screen. Food and beverages are available from Gold Cup Wine Bar.
Wiffle Ball Tournament
May 25 | 10:00 AM | Complimentary
Take a swing at this simplified version game of baseball.
National Wine Day Wine & Cider Bike Tour
May 25 | 11:00 AM | 125.00 per person
Fitness Center | 21+
Take in the beautiful countryside on a guided bike ride from the resort to Boxwood Winery for a tasting, then Mt. Defiance Distillery for a cider tasting before returning to the resort. It will be an amazing way to spend two and a half hours of your day! Upgrade to an e-bike for an additional 25.00 per person.
Chef BBQ Competition
May 25 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 85.00 per guest
Culinary Garden
Get Ready for the Ultimate Chef Showdown! Join our talented Salamander chefs as they step up to the grill in a thrilling, high-energy backyard competition! Watch the heat rise as they showcase their incredible skills, blending flavors and traditions from their unique cultural backgrounds. Taste your way through their mouthwatering creations, savor every bite, and cast your vote to crown the ultimate Chef Battle champion!
Start of Summer Water Party
May 25 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Complimentary
Equestrian Lawn
Start summer with a splash! We are kicking off summer with our annual water party with a DJ, games, and a water balloon toss competition. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Resort guests only.
May Activities
Cupcake’s Birthday Celebration
May 21 | 4:00 PM | Complimentary | Living Room
Celebrate our favorite miniature horse Cupcake’s 14th birthday with a special visit in the Living Room.
Children’s Story Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:30 PM | Complimentary
Camp Salamander Room
Once upon a time at Salamander ... Enjoy some of your favorite books in our Camp Salamander Room.
Guided Mountain Bike Ride
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM | 35.00 per person | Fitness Center
Hit the Trails for a 45-minute guided mountain bike ride.
Kids Night Out
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 85.00 per child
Have your young Salamanders join us for a night of laughter, games and fun! Your children can enjoy different crafts, go out to the fire pit to make s’mores, then come splash around in the indoor pool, where you can play pool games! Includes dinner.
Cooking Demonstrations
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Cinco de Mayo
May 3
Born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, Chef Alejandra brings her personal expertise in Mexican delicacies. Be prepared to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Sourdough Bread
May 17
Intimidated by sourdough? Our chef will teach you the tricks for making the perfect loaf of tangy sourdough bread, plus how to feed and maintain sourdough starter.
Mixology Classes
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | 60.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us in our Cooking Studio on select Fridays and learn from an expert mixologist how to create signature cocktails, learn more about different spirits and so much more. Doors open at 4:45 pm and the class will begin at 5:00 pm.
May 9 | Derby Cocktails May 23 | Margarita Cocktails
Salamander Uncorked
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM | 75.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Join us twice a month as our sommelier walks us through the wines of the world. This casual and interactive wine tasting event will help you hone your wine knowledge and diversify your palate. Pairings will include five wines and petite appetizers, plus education on the wines and the region. At the end of the tasting experience, guests will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite bottles to take home at a 10% discount.
Dine in Harrimans following your Uncorked tasting and save 20% on your final bill.
May 8 | Southern French Wines May 22 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Complimentary Offerings
Audi Transportation
Guests can enjoy complimentary transfers in our luxury Audi fleet with resort tourism ambassadors upon request to local attractions within five miles of the resort, including:
• Historic village of Middleburg with fine cuisine and one-of-a-kind boutiques and museums.
• Award-winning local vineyards, cideries and breweries, including Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Boxwood Estate Winery, Cana Vineyards, Mt. Defiance and Lost Barrel Brewing.
Call 540.326.4000 for a resort car.
*Car service is not available for private or residential locations. Dogs are not permitted in Audi transportation.
Offered Daily
La Colombe Coffee & Tea Service
6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Gold Cup Wine Bar
Start your morning with freshly brewed coffee and an assortment of teas.
Beat the Instructor Workout Challenge
Anytime | Fitness Center
Think you are faster than our personal trainer? Push through a self-guided boot camp session with a workout designed by our fitness staff. At the end of the workout, compare your time to the instructor’s!
Resort Walk
8:30 AM | Fitness Center
Take a 30-minute morning stroll around the property to awaken your senses, get acquainted with the property and enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s horse country.
Family Scavenger Hunt at the Stables
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Equestrian Center
Visit our friendly horses in the place they call home. Try our scavenger hunt and see how many clues you can find!
Guided Hike
3:00 PM | Fitness Center
Join a recreation team member for a moderately paced 45-minute hike through our preserved woodlands and take in the sights and sounds of the countryside. Ages 12+
Family Activities
All Day | Fitness Center
Test your trivia skills, search high and low on a spirited scavenger hunt, test your skills with Giant Jenga or Kan Jam battle, and watch the smiles light up the day with these one-of-a-kind, family-fun activities.
I Spy
Can you spot the hidden items in The Library? This game is designed to test your vision and focus.
Scavenger Hunt Race
Travel throughout the property and find the answers to our ten tricky questions.
Banana Grams
Using your own letters and board, compete against players to form as many words as possible. Similar to Scrabble, but with an exciting twist.
Giant Jenga
Don’t pull the wrong block! Test your skills on strategically stacking giant Jenga pieces.
Kan Jam
A popular backyard game played with two teams, two cans, and a Frisbee.
Art Scavenger Hunt
When the weather is frightful, enjoy an indoor scavenger hunt to discover all the unique art pieces around the resort. Stop at the Fitness Center for the clue sheet and set off to find all of our most precious pieces by beloved artists.
Bird Watching
Using your Audubon book, complete with both images and descriptions of the 50 most common birds within this area, we challenge you to see how many feathered friends you can identify. Self-guided with booklet available at the Concierge Desk.
Disc Golf
Get outdoors and have fun with your family while throwing discs on our nine-hole disc golf course. Don’t forget to grab the map and scorecard for the best experience.
Shinola Luxury Bicycles Rentals
Rent our exclusive Shinola bicycles for an exciting adventure! Roll into Middleburg or discover our beautiful grounds on the many trails. Inspired by the enduring French style of Porteur bicycles first used by newspaper couriers in Paris, the Runwell from Shinola delivers a classic blend of urban style and practicality. Our Shinola bicycles also have a rack that perfectly fits our picnic baskets.
Trek Mountain Bike Rental
Hit the trails on a mountain bike or take a leisurely cruise into Middleburg for shopping. Youth (6–12 year olds) and adult sizes are available based on height. Three hours.
Equipment Rentals
Complimentary equipment rentals include basketballs, soccer balls & pugg nets, footballs, tennis equipment, discs for disc golf, golf clubs and balls for putting green, bocce ball, badminton, croquet, horseshoes, yoga mats, weights and more.
Fishing Pole Rental
Guests under the age of 16 or adults with a Virginia-issued Fishing License have the opportunity to rent our fishing poles available on site. Catch & release only. Two hours.
Salamander Touch
Monday through Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM
Fridays and Saturdays | 9 AM – 6 PM
Sundays and Holidays | 9 AM – 5 PM
Explore Salamander Touch, our boutique in the heart of the resort, featuring a thoughtfully curated range of items, from our exclusive resort scent to distinctive souvenirs and children’s gifts. Explore an array of jewelry, clothing, and more to bring a touch of the resort experience home with you.
Offered Weekly
CULINARY
Culinary Garden Tour
Saturdays May through October | 3:00 PM
Meet in Living Room
One of our chefs will take you on a guided tour of our beautiful Culinary Garden, where we harvest herbs, fruits and vegetables for the many dishes and cocktails we create.
EQUESTRIAN
Meet & Greet with Cupcake
Fridays & Saturdays | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Living Room
Meet our resident miniature horse, Cupcake, as she visits our Living Room to welcome our guests.
FITNESS & RECREATION
Kangoo Power DVD Workout
Mondays | 7:30 AM | Fitness Center
Bounce around our fitness studio in Kangoo Boots for an invigorating cardio workout!
Intro to HIIT
Wednesdays | 7:30 AM | Fitness Center
Break a sweat with a 15-minute intro to High Intensity Interval Training.
Additional Complimentary Offerings
Available in the Fitness Center
• Binoculars
• Kangoo Boots
• Frisbees
• Cornhole, Giant Jenga
• Pickleball
• Snow Sleds & Tubes (seasonal)
Complimentary Services
• Board Games and personally curated 2,000+ book collection from Founder & CEO Sheila Johnson in the Sundlun Library (board games & card games available at Concierge Desk)
• Riding Boot Cleaning Service
• Salamander Scavenger Hunt (prizes included!)
• Afternoon Infused Water Station
• Self-Guided History Books
• Billiards
• Overnight Golf Bag & Bicycle Storage
• I-Spy Scavenger Hunt in the Library (prizes included!)
• Fishing Pond
• Bottled Water and Water/Ice Refill Station
• Chilled Towels (seasonal)
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Hiking Trails
• Outdoor Fire Pits
Business Center
• 24-Hour Business Center: Desktop Computers with High-Speed Internet
• Public Notary (weekends only)
Daily Adventures
Daily Adventures
Momentum Art Experience
139.00 per kit | Limited availability
Artist Mary Jennings has curated an art experience for our treasured guests. Inside, you will find all the motivation, instruction and materials you need for a unique and creative experience.
Clay Shooting
250.00 per guest | Ages 18+
Whether a novice or a crack shot, sporting clays provide a fun outing in the Virginia countryside. This exhilarating off-site adventure is just minutes from our property. Available weather permitting. 48-hour advance notice required. (2-person minimum)
Archery
45 minutes | 50.00 per guest | Ages 8+
From beginners to intermediates, this archery class is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals, marksmanship, and safety behind the fast growing sport.
Zombie Archery
65.00 per guest | Ages 8+
Prepare for a zombie apocalypse with our fun twist on our archery class. Zombie targets are added to our regular set up for your aiming pleasure!
Axe Throwing
70.00 per guest | Ages 18+
Axe Throwing combines sport and technique, and whether this is your forte or not, it’ll give you an exhilarating feeling of strength and ruggedness.
Blades and Bows
85.00 per guest | Ages 18+
Experience both archery & axe throwing in the meadow as a standalone activity. 30 minute back-to-back sessions.
Bike and Cider Tour
Tour Thursdays | 12:00 PM | 90.00 per guest
Take in the beautiful countryside on a guided bike ride from the resort to Boxwood Winery for a tasting, then Mt. Defiance Distillery for a cider tasting before returning to the resort.
Telescope Rentals
75.00 plus tax and service charge
Have you ever wanted to see the stars, but feel limited because you don’t have a telescope? Reserve our Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS Refractor Telescope and experience the wonderful stars, planets and galaxies with your own eyes!
Rentals must be for the duration of the guests’ stay and reserved at least 24 hours in advance. Based on availability.
Treetop Zip Tour
149.00 per guest | Ages 7+
Gliding from tree top platform to tree top platform, you’ll go across five different zip lines, varying in length from 275’ to 675’ and two suspension sky bridges. The course spans over 20 acres and is over a half mile long.
Kiddo Zip
75.00 per child | Ages 4–7
For our youngest resort guests, this zip line experience is designed to be the perfect amount of fun, thrill and excitement to leave them feeling accomplished and proud of their adventurous side. With a guide, each kiddo zips our 275’ zip line three times!
Ultimate Falconry Experience
Saturdays | 210.00 per guest | 4-Person Minimum Ages 12+
We start by learning about field training techniques and care of these magnificent raptors, before the thrill of a lifetime. Watch as one of these beautiful birds fly to your gloved arm from 20 feet high, or approaching from 100 feet away. Reservation required, timing based on seasonality.
Lessons
Bicycle Riding
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program | Ages 5–15
Appreciate the outdoors while you learn the skills you need to enjoy our marked trail system or a family stroll into Middleburg.
Beginner Fisherman
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program | Ages 6–15
Spend the morning learning the basics of fishing in the Salamander pond, from selecting the right gear to casting fundamentals. Catch and release only.
Youth Basketball
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program
Join our instructor at the basketball court and learn fundamental skills to propel you to the next level of your game.
Tennis Private or Hit Lesson
100.00 per guest
Learn to master your tennis skills. 60-minute private tennis lesson or learn to serve heat with a hit lesson.
Disc Golf
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program
Allow our team to teach you the basics of the game on our disc golf course. Learn rules of the game, disc choice and throw techniques.
Soccer
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program
Allow our team to teach you the soccer basics or challenge you on some new practice drills.
Golf
35.00 per guest | 30-minute program
Work on your short game by practicing your chipping and putting.
Rentals
Electronic Bikes
75.00 Per Bike | 3 Hour Rental | 16+
Explore the sites on our brand new electric bikes! All e-bike renters must be 16 years or older. All riders must stay in the Middleburg town limits.
Family Crafts
Daily at 2:00 PM
Entertaining, hands-on activities designed for children to enjoy with their parent’s participation. First participant to reserve chooses the theme for the day.
Reservations required.
Teddy Bear Making
25.00
Stuff, fluff, and build your very own stuffed animal.
Gel Candles
15.00
Custom make your very own candle using colored gel wax.
Perfect Plates
15.00
Create a beautiful work of art using a plate as your canvas.
Magnet Painting
5.00
Plaster horse, seasonal and Salamander logo magnets that are painted with acrylic paint.
Sugar Scrub
15.00
Using sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils, make a nourishing sugar scrub.
Art Classes
Wine & Painting Class
By Reservation | 85.00 per person | 4-Person Minimum | 21+
Enjoy a fun way to paint and create your own original piece of work while sipping on different local wines. Participants must be over the age of 21. Reservations required, 4-person minimum.
Art A La Carte
By reservation | 4-Person Minimum
Discover a new talent or hone your skills in a new way, under the direction of artist Mary Jennings. Choose one theme for the day; the first guest to sign up determines what class will be offered.
Brush with Greatness
75.00 per guest | Ages 12+
A fun way to experiment using painting techniques like some of the master artists of our time. Try your hand at painting an original Jackson Paddock or a Vincent Van Whoa. No typo here. We did say “original” works of art custom to Salamander Middleburg.
Pyrographic Keepsake
50.00 per guest | Ages 8+
Pyrography is a slow process of burning wood with a specialized heated tool to create a work of art. The smell created in the process is rustic, comforting, and may remind you of great times sitting around the campfire with friends.
Creative Sketchbook
50.00 per guest | Ages 8+
Artists are led through a perfectly paced process of drawing and writing in a sketchbook for their keeping. Each artist will build artistic confidence to allow the fullest creative process to come alive. All skill levels welcome and all supplies provided.
Art Tastings
75.00 per guest | Ages 12+
An artful presentation of cupcakes will get your creative juices flowing while you are guided through a social painting experience, creating a finished work on canvas.
Camp Salamander
April 14 – 18
Full Day: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 140.00 per child
Half Day: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 99.00 per child
While the parents are away, the kids will play. Camp Salamander is our activity-filled camp for kids, offering countless opportunities to let loose, compete in scavenger hunts, learn about the stars and explore the great outdoors. Ages 4 – 10.
Sunday: Funday
Participate in a potato sack relay race, play Nintendo Switch “Just Dance” and make your own playdough.
Monday: Field Day
Put your game faces on and join us for a day filled with friendly competitions! Test your strength in pool noodle javelin, Frisbee disc throw, swimming, and more!
Tuesday: Nutty About Nature
Are you nutty about nature? We are too! Join us to learn about the resort’s surrounding habitats with nature scavenger hunts, hiking, and creating a unique scrapbook page.
Wednesday: Rock & Roll Day
Rock & Roll Day is all about singing and playing music! Show off your moves with some freeze dance, sing along to your favorite songs, and be an actor/actress in your own skit!
Thursday: Career Day
Do you want to be a pastry chef, scientist, or a detective when you grow up? Spend the day exploring careers with us! Decorate a chef’s hat and design a perfect plate.
Friday: Wild, Wild West
Cowboys and cowgirls are welcome to learn more about horses, craft your own cowboy hat and decorate your own stick pony.
Saturday: Colorama Tie-Dye
Reds, blues, yellows and greens unite! What team will you be on while we have color contests? Play capture the flag, tie-dye t-shirts, and tie-dye a pillowcase!
ADD-ON OPTION
Kiddo Zip-Lining
50.00 per child | Ages 4+ | Minimum 40 lbs.
Kids can experience the thrill of soaring through the trees on our 275-foot zip line, enjoying three exhilarating rides under the guidance of our expert instructors. This adventure offers the perfect blend of excitement and confidence-building fun.
Reservations Required.
For recreation reservations, please call 540.326.4060
Equestrian Experiences
Countryside Group Trail Ride
180.00+ per guest | Ages 10+
Weight Limit 220 lbs | 1 Hour
Discover the natural beauty of our countryside while riding our gentle trail horses. Your guide will take you through the wooded trails for a one hour leisurely walk to explore the resort grounds and trails.
Stone Wall Private Trail Ride
230.00+ per guest | Ages 10+
Weight Limit 220 lbs | 1 Hour
Designed for those who seek more solitude on the trail. One-hour guided ride for one or multiple riders.
Horses 101
225.00+ per family (up to 4 guests) | All Ages 1 Hour in Stable
Horsey fun for the whole family! Enjoy a private session for all ages to learn about petting, grooming and basic horse care & safety. Each family will have their own horse and equestrian team member to spend time with, take photos and fully embrace your visit to horse country.
Pony Ride
35.00+ per child | Ages 2 – 4 | 10 Minutes
Make lifetime memories as your little one enjoys a 10-minute ride on one of our adorable ponies. Parent or guardian must sidewalk with child.
Pony Party
350.00+ per pony | Ages 2–10 | 5 children maximum per pony | 1 hour
Included in a one-hour pony party: reserve 1–4 ponies for rides on the stable lawn or arena, meet & greet with our mini horse Cupcake, feeding the ponies carrots and a group photo op. All children will receive a keepsake photo.
Keeping Up with Cupcake
Private Meet & Greet
175.00+ | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
290.00+ | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 30 Minutes
Add a visit from Cupcake to your family gathering or celebration! She is the perfect touch for a unique experience while visiting horse country and a delight for guests of all ages.
The Cupcake Express
175.00+ per child | Ages 5+ | Weight Limit 75lbs | 1 Hour
All aboard the sweetest ride ... The Cupcake Express! Learn how to groom & harness our miniature horse Cupcake and then take her for a country drive in her adorable cart!
Photo Shoot
175.00 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
290.00 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 30 Minutes
Cupcake is available for photo shoots on the resort property. She will be groomed and braided to look her best for your special photos. An Equestrian staff member will accompany Cupcake to the photo shoot location and assist as needed.
Advanced reservations required. Please call 844.303.2723 to reserve.
A 25% Service Charge is added to all Equestrian activities. All Equestrian activities are weather and ground conditions permitting.
Spa & Wellness
SPRING SPA SPECIALS
March – May 2025 | Available Monday – Thursday
Sticks and Stones Massage
60 min | 195.00
90 min | 270.00
Customized massage with hot stones and bamboo sticks and Zents Earth oil. This unique massage offers deep relaxation and muscle relief with the use of both warmed bamboo sticks and hot stones. Using kneading and rolling techniques, your muscles will be relaxed, and you be left in a state of bliss.
Vitamin C Lighten and Brighten Facial
60 min | 195.00
This revitalizing facial treatment is designed to reveal a more radiant, even complexion. Featuring Dr. Dennis Gross skincare and LED light therapy, this facial helps brighten skin, diminish the appearance of dark spots, and improve overall tone and texture. Perfect for those looking to refresh dull, tired skin and enhance their natural glow.
Shaping Body Polish
60 min | 195.00
Welcome spring with this treatment that will stimulate your entire body. An invigorating full-body exfoliation will massage your skin, stimulating the lymph system and releasing the toxins that produce cellulite. Followed by the massaging application of Babor’s Shaping Body Firming Cream, featuring French cotton thistle and their exclusive wild service tree stem cell extract, helps promote regeneration of the skin’s natural protective barrier, leaving you feeling nourished, smoother and more supple. If guests would like this treatment on the weekends, please book it as a Cashmere Quench and note that they want to try the shaping body polish.
Sticks and Stones
Manicure and Pedicure
Manicure | 55.00
Pedicure | 85.00
This unique experience offers deep relaxation and muscle relief for the hands and feet. With the use of both warmed bamboo sticks and hot stones your muscles will be relaxed, and you be left in a state of bliss with perfectly manicured hands and feet.
Blackout dates may apply. Service charge is based on the full price of the treatment. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Fitness
Private Group Fitness
Our private group fitness classes are perfect for any group looking for a fun way to exercise together. Groups of two or more. For a complete list of class options, please visit our website.
Family Yoga
45 Minutes
What better way to enjoy family bonding during your stay than enjoying a yoga class for the whole family! Get your body moving with beginner and partner yoga in a free and silly way, building a sense of togetherness while having fun.
Personal Training Session
Meet your goals with our personal training sessions and certified trainer for Personal Training and Group Fitness. In addition to providing you with an individualized workout based on your needs and goals, we can provide: health assessments for BMI, waist circumference and body fat percentage, sessions for injury prevention, weight management and overall wellness techniques, new exercises to avoid plateaus and keep workouts motivating, and long-term and short-term goals for positive, lifelong exercise habits.
Meditation
45 Minutes
Complete fitness means keeping your mind healthy in addition to your body. Meditation is a great way to reduce stress levels, improve concentration, and fine-tune awareness of your mental and physical state. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, try a meditation class and make your stay here even more relaxing. Groups of two or more. Indoor or outdoor option, weather dependent.
Private Group Fitness Rates
1 Guest | 100.00 per guest
2–3 Guests | 75.00 per guest
4–6 Guests | 275.00 per group
7–9 Guests | 325.00 per group
10+ Guests | 35.00 per guest
Peloton Rentals
75.00 per rental first night
50.00 each additional night
Reserve one of our Peloton Cycling Bikes and never miss a beat of your fitness routine. With thousands of classes to choose from, get in a great workout without ever leaving your guestroom.
Reservations Required
For Spa Reservations, Please Call 855.290.5677
For Fitness Center, Please Call 540.326.4060
Area Offerings
Private Shopping Experiences
By Appointment
Enjoy a private shopping experience at select boutiques in downtown Middleburg. Visit our concierge desk to inquire about participating boutiques and to reserve.
Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
Open Daily | Noon until 6:00 PM
Greenhill is the foremost boutique destination winery in Loudoun County, Virginia, delivering quality wine, with friendly and professional staff in a breathtaking Virginia Wine Country environment. The Greenhill Wine experience demystifies wine to its basic elements of terroir: nature, soil, climate and the human “savoir faire.”
More information: 540.687.6968
Boxwood Estate Winery
Fridays – Sundays | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Boxwood, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the earliest horse farms in Middleburg, Virginia, a region of American colonial and Civil War history. Boxwood Estate Winery produces red wine in three styles in the Bordeaux tradition from five varieties of grapes certified by the French government and grown on the estate.
More information: 540.687.8778
Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery
Mondays – Sundays | Noon – 6:00 PM
Mt. Defiance Distillery focuses on the revival of classic spirits that have their roots in both Colonial America and Europe. At the Cidery, Mount Defiance offers classic and craft ciders with traditional farmhouse blends and a single variety cider. More information: 540.687.8100
Lost Barrel Brewing
Thursdays – Mondays | Hours Vary
Lost Barrel Brewery offers a warm, airy atmosphere with a sophisticated slant. Using natural ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment, Lost Barrel Brewing produces high-quality beers and hard seltzers that represent the spirit of lost treasure. Enjoy delicious food offerings to complement their farm fresh beer, hard seltzer selections and laid back ambiance. More information: 540.326.4631
Sky Meadows State Park
Open Daily | 8:00 AM – Dusk
Located just 14 miles west of Salamander Middleburg, Sky Meadows State Park is a 1,864-acre park, rich in history and boasting more than 10 miles of bridle trails, 24 miles of hiking trails and nine miles of biking trails, ranging from easy to difficult. Freshwater fishing is available at the three-acre Turner Pond, which is periodically stocked with a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sunfish and bluegill. 11012 Edmonds Lane; Delaplane, VA 20144
Blooming Hills Garden & Gift Shop
Fridays & Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The garden shop offers unique and exclusive gifts from the garden and to the gardener, including homegrown and handmade lavender products, everlasting wreaths, and hometown prints from original oil paintings by Loudoun County Artist, Peter Rinek. More information: 703.431.0779
National Sporting Museum & Library
Thursdays – Sundays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Founded in 1954, the National Sporting Library & Museum is located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Hunt Country. The world-class research library and fine art museum highlights the rich heritage and tradition of country pursuits. The NSLM offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and family activities throughout the year. More information: 540.687.6542
Pev’s Paintball
Saturdays & Sundays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Walk-ons are “pick up” games of paintball. The group is a mixture of all ages and skill levels and is composed of all players who show up to play without a reservation. The referee forms even teams before the game begins. More information: 703.327.7640
Signature Events
Independence Day BBQ & Celebration
July 4
Celebrate the 4th of July at Salamander Middleburg with an amazing fireworks experience and classic BBQ including mouth-watering ribs, grilled chicken,house-made coleslaw and much more! Live entertainment will keep you dancing all night and there will be even more fun for the entire family.
The Family Reunion
August 14 – 17, 2025
Presented by award-winning chef and author Kwame Onwuachi, join us for our annual Family Reunion for a multi-day celebration of diversity in the hospitality industry celebrating the Black and Brown cooking traditions that have shaped American cuisine.
Family Friendly Haunted Trail
October 23 – 26, 2025
Join us for a fun-filled haunted trail and festival, perfect for all ages. The half-mile trail features family-friendly Halloween scenes with charismatic actors and the festival provides face painting, outdoor Halloween movie, delicious food, costume contests, and much more.
Middleburg Film Festival
October 16 – 19, 2025
Salamander Middleburg is the home for the Middleburg Film Festival, which offers four days of fantastic films in a spectacular setting. Experience the natural beauty, food, wine and warm hospitality of Middleburg while experiencing a carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films screened in intimate theatre environments. The films include festival favorites, world premieres, first-class foreign films and Academy Award contenders. More information: middleburgfilm.org
Brunch With Santa
Select dates in December
Our ballroom transforms into a winter wonderland where you can visit Santa and his elves while enjoying a delicious brunch with sweet and savory holiday favorites for the entire family. The brunch also will feature a make-your-own holiday ornament designing station and photo opportunity with Santa.
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