Virginia is where American history begins—from the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 to the birth of the Constitution and eight US presidents born within its borders. The Commonwealth stretches from Atlantic barrier islands and the Chesapeake Bay in the east to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau in the west, offering visitors an extraordinary mix of Colonial history, Civil War battlefields, mountain wilderness, wine country, and vibrant coastal cities.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Briar Patch B&B (Yoga + Wellness Retreat)
A 47-acre Virginia hunt country estate offering weekend yoga and wellness retreats, farm-fresh meals, and pastoral relaxation. Contact via briarpatchbb.com or 703-327-5911; retreats from $350/person/weekend USD.
Where: Middleburg
Mountain Lake Lodge Wellness Weekend
Virginia's only natural freshwater lake resort (4,000 ft elevation), home to the filming of Dirty Dancing. Periodic wellness and hiking retreat weekends. Book at mtnlakelodge.com or call 540-626-7121; rooms from $180/night USD.
Where: Mountain Lake (Giles County)
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.