The Homestead Resort

The Homestead Resort is a grand four-season mountain resort located in Hot Springs, Virginia, in the Allegheny Highlands region of Bath County. The resort has been in continuous operation since 1766, making it one of the oldest and most historic resorts in the United States. The main building, a Georgian Revival structure dominated by a distinctive red-brick tower rising against the mountain ridgeline, houses more than 480 rooms and suites, restaurants, a ballroom, and meeting spaces. The property spans approximately 2,300 acres and encompasses three championship golf courses — the most storied being the Cascades Course, which has hosted multiple USGA championships and is widely considered one of the finest mountain golf courses in the country. The spa facilities center on the region's natural thermal mineral springs, for which Hot Springs was named, with warm pools and therapeutic treatments that trace their heritage to the resort's earliest years of operation. Seasonal recreation options include skiing and snowboarding at the Homestead Ski Area in winter, fly fishing on the Jackson River in spring and summer, and falconry, archery, and horseback riding available throughout the year. Dining at the resort ranges from the formal Main Dining Room — where jacket dress is requested for evening service — to the casual Rubino's Pizzeria. The Homestead is particularly sought-after for special occasion and destination wedding packages, and Bath County's combination of mountain scenery and low light pollution makes it an exceptional stargazing destination. Room rates begin from approximately $259 per night, with packages and seasonal promotions available through the resort.