'TIS THE SEASON TO BE
JOYFUL
EXPERIENCE FUN, LOVE & CHEER OCTOBER 2018 – FEBRUARY 2019
2018
Salamander Resort & Spa MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA
NOPSI Hotel NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Hotel Bennett CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
The Henderson Beach & Spa Resort DESTIN, FLORIDA
Hammock Beach Golf & Spa Resort PALM COAST, FLORIDA
Reunion Golf & Spa Resort ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
Salamander Hotels & Resorts — Now this is luxury.
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 strolling along the Gulf Coast’s sugar-white sand beaches, seeing live jazz in the legendary French Quarter, teeing it up at a Signature Golf Course, taking a tour of Charleston’s historic sites or trail riding through Virginia’s famed horse and wine country— at Salamander Hotels & Resorts, 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 Hotels & Resorts
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SEASONAL ACTIVITIES
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CAMP SALAMANDER
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WELLNESS & BEAUTY
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COOKING CLASSES
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MARKET SALAMANDER
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MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL
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HALLOWEEN
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THANKSGIVING
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
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WELCOME 2019
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VALENTINE’S DAY
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EVENT CALENDAR
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AREA HAPPENINGS
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COMING EVENTS
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Seasonal Activities Brisk, fresh air and multicolored trees. Discover Virginia's countryside this fall.
ARCHERY
$35 per person | Ages 8 & up From beginners to intermediates, this archery class is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals, marksmanship and safety behind the fast growing sport. 45 MINUTES.
ZOMBIE ARCHERY SUNSET BIKE RIDE $25 per person
The perfect opportunity to experience a striking sunset while enjoying the gentle air on this leisurely guided tour.
$50 per person | Ages 8 & up 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!
DISC GOLF
Complimentary for resort guests Get outdoors and have fun with your family while throwing discs on our new nine-hole disc golf course. Don’t forget to grab the map and scorecard for the best experience.
CLAY SHOOTING
10:00 a.m. | $198 per person | Ages 18 & up Whether a novice or a crack shot, sporting clays provide a fun outing in the Virginia countryside and this exhilarating off-site adventure is just minutes from our property. Available weather permitting; 48-hour advance notice required.
WILDFLOWER WALK
Sundays in October | 9:30 a.m. $20 per person Join us for a Sunday morning walk to learn more about native wildflowers around the property and how to identify them using the Flora of Virginia App and Newcomb’s Guide to Wildflowers.
SIX PEOPLE MINIMUM.
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BALLROOM DANCE CLASS
October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12 & February 9 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | $30 per couple Grab your person for a lesson on various styles of Ballroom Dancing. Dance the night away, learn all the right steps and spend the evening having a ball.
TEE PEE RENTALS
ART SCAVENGER HUNT
Enjoy the great outdoors, indoors! Rent one of our in-room tee pees for the perfect vacation addition and bring the fun and excitement of camping into the comfort of your luxurious guestroom. Each tee pee includes feather bedding, deck of cards and stuffed animal. Perfect for ages 5 – 12; additional deck of cards and stuffed animal is available for $25. Maximum one tee pee per room.
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.
$105 per rental
WINE & CIDER BIKE TOUR
Fridays & Saturdays | $90 per person 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 is an amazing way to spend two and a half hours.
APPLE PICKING
Wednesdays – Sundays in October 9:00 a.m. | $65 per person Apple picking is one of the many fall highlights in Virginia. Sit back as we provide transportation to and from Hollin Farms, where you can pick your own apples or pumpkins. SIX PERSON MINIMUM.
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Complimentary | Fitness Center
GUIDED HIKE $25 per person
Join one of our enthusiastic recreation guides for a subtle hike focused on just getting outside and learning about the resort, Middleburg and the countryside. 45 MINUTES.
BIRD WATCHING
Complimentary | Available anytime Using your Audubon book complete with both images and descriptions of the 50 most common birds within this area, see how many feathered friends you can identify. Self-guided with booklet available at the Concierge Desk
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An exhilarating adventure and a thrilling bird’s eye view of the Virginia countryside. ZIP & SIP TREETOP ZIPLINING
$179 per person
This fully guided experience elevates your sense of adventure to extraordinary. Traverse the 20-acre course over varying zip line lengths up to 670’ long and two suspension bridges up to 90’ long, all within the beautiful shade of our resort’s forest.
Awaken your spirit of adventure and celebrate your zip lining accomplishments with a drink on us at Gold Cup Wine Bar. After your TreeTop Zip Tour, receive a souvenir pint glass with the first beverage at the Gold Cup compliments of your TreeTop guides.
$149 per person
KIDDO ZIP
$75 per child For our youngest 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, zip line our 200’ zip line three times! Minimum age is four years old and minimum weight is 40lbs. FOR CHILDREN ONLY.
DELUXE RAPPELLING ADVENTURE $105 per person
A bucket list item to check off, learn the art of rappelling as you make two rappels from the TreeTop Start Tower, and at a designated location along the zip course. Enjoy a zip line and traverse on a suspension bridge along this guided journey. FIVE-PERSON MAXIMUM.
DELUXE SURVIVAL $149 per person
Spend some time exploring our beautiful trails along this guided survival hike. It's a hands-on experience and a fun way to learn about the basic survival strategies including water filtration, shelter building, compass session, tyrollean traverse, snare trapping and the local eco system.
MOONLIGHT ZIP TOUR
Fridays & Saturdays through October 22 8:00 p.m. | $149 per person Enjoy an adventurous and beautiful evening with a thrilling zip line tour through the treetop canopy and under the cover of the stars and moonlight. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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ALL TRAILS LEAD HERE. The equestrian center is one of the most unique features at the resort.
COUNTRYSIDE GROUP HORSEBACK RIDING
$135 per person | Ages 10 & up
CUPCAKE MEET & GREET
Fridays and Saturdays | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Discover the natural beauty of our countryside while riding our gentle trail horses. Your guide takes you through the wooded trails for a one hour leisurely walk. Weather permitting. December rides are available Friday through Sunday conditions permitting.
Meet and greet the sweetest member of our team, Cupcake! Our friend may be little in size but this miniature horse has a big personality. She joins our team in the Living Room to greet our guests and welcome them to their homeaway-from-home. Feel free to visit Cupcake anytime at the Equestrian Center.
ESSENTIAL HORSEMANSHIP
COCKTAILS WITH CUPCAKE
$135 per person | Ages 5 & up
Whether you are new to horses or wanting to add to your equestrian skills, this program covers anything from grooming and handling techniques to braiding, bandaging, tacking (English or Western) and everything in between. One hour in stables. December sessions available Friday through Sunday.
During Cupcake’s Meet & Greet, also enjoy Gold Cup’s new Cupcake Cocktail with vanilla vodka, dark and light Godiva, house-made whipped cream topped with rainbow sprinkles. $14 per drink
RIDING LESSONS
$135 per person | Ages 5 & up Private instruction is offered on our seasoned lesson horses and ponies. All lessons are conducted by our experienced staff in Balanced Seat, Centered Riding, Hunt Seat on the Flat, Basic Dressage and Stock Seat. Lessons may include grooming, leading, ground safety and riding. We do not offer jumping instruction. December lessons available Friday through Sunday, conditions permitting.
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ACTIVITY LESSONS YOUTH BASKETBALL LESSON $30 per person
Join our instructor at the basketball court and learn fundamental skills to propel you to the next level of your game. 30 MINUTE PROGRAM.
TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON OR HIT LESSON $125 per person
Learn to master your skills with a certified instructor from Blue Chip Tennis Academy. 60-minute private tennis lesson or learn to serve heat with a hit lesson.
TIME TO RIDE! SHINOLA LUXURY BICYCLE RENTALS $30 per person
DISC GOLF LESSON
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.
$35 per person
Allow our team to teach you the basics of the game on our new disc golf course. Learn rules of the game, disc choice and throw techniques.
BICYCLE RIDING LESSON $30 per person
PICNIC ADVENTURES Our Shinola bicycles also have a rack that perfectly fits our picnic baskets. Order a customized picnic basket by calling 540.326.4070.
Appreciate the outdoors while you learn the skills you need to enjoy our marked trail system or a family stroll into Middleburg. Ages 5 and up. 30 MINUTE PROGRAM.
Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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RENTALS TREK MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTAL $30 per person
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.
FAMILY CRAFTS DAILY AT 2PM
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. TIE DYE T-SHIRTS Create your own vibrant t-shirt with the Salamander logo. Youth XS to adult XXL. $20 SURVIVAL BRACELETS Lost in the woods? Make this basic survival bracelet which offers eight feet of rope at a moment’s notice. $15
BASKETBALL RENTAL Complimentary
Work on your jump shot or play a pick-up game with loved ones. Basketball court is located next to the Putting Green and Tennis Courts. Pick up is at the Fitness Center, first come first serve.
TEDDY BEAR MAKING Stuff, fluff and build your own stuffed animal. $20 for each animal, $10 accessories available.
FISHING POLE RENTAL
GEL CANDLES Custom make your very own candle using colored gel wax. $15
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 and release only. TWO HOURS.
PERFECT PLATES Create a beautiful work of art using a plate as your canvas. $15
$10 per pole
Reservations required. · Recreation reservations, call 540-326-4060. · Equestrian reservations, call 844.303.2723. · Zip lining reservations, call 540.326.4376. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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BEAD ART Create your own necklaces or bracelets with a variety of beads to choose from. $10
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MAGNET PAINTING Plaster horse, seasonal and Salamander logo magnets that are painted with acrylic paint. $5
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FAMILIES AT 4 DAILY AT 4PM | FITNESS CENTER Fun for all ages! First participant to reserve, chooses the theme for the day.
WACKY WATER POLO: Bring the whole family for a wacky game of water polo at our indoor pool.
GIANT JENGA: Don’t pull the wrong block! Test your skills on strategically stacking giant Jenga pieces.
I SPY: Can you spot the hidden items in The
POOL GAMES: Join us at the indoor pool for the biggest splash, littlest splash, marco polo and water scrabble competitions.
TRIVIA: Test your knowledge on a wide variety of categories.
KAN JAM: A popular backyard game played
BINGO: Enjoy and compete in a friendly game of the traditional hall-style BINGO.
CORN HOLE: A team game where beanbags
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.
with two teams, two cans and a Frisbee.
are tossed at a goal to earn points.
For reservations, please call 540.326.4060.
BANANA GRAMS: Using your own letters
and board, compete to form as many words possible. Similar to Scrabble, but with an exciting twist.
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Art A la Carte EVERY SATURDAY AT 11:00 A.M.
Choose one theme for the day; first guest to sign up determines what class is offered. TWO-PERSON MINIMUM.
BRUSH WITH GREATNESS | $75 per person | Ages 12 & up 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 Woha. No typo here. We did say, “original” works of art custom to Salamander Resort & Spa. PYRO-GRAPHIC KEEPSAKE | $50 per person | Ages 8 & up 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.
A C T I V I T I E S
Spend your Saturday discovering a new talent or honing your skills in a new way, under the direction of artist Mary Jennings.
ART TASTINGS | $75 per person | Ages 12 & up Without tasting, we may never know what we’ve been missing out on. An artful presentation of treats gets your creative juices flowing while you are guided through a social painting experience, creating a finished work on canvas.
Wine & Painting Class Every Tuesday | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $85 per person 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, two person minimum.
CREATIVE SKETCHBOOK | $50 per person | Ages 8 & up Each artist is lead through a perfectly paced process of drawing and writing in a sketchbook for their keeping. Each artist builds artistic confidence to allow the fullest creative process to come alive. All skill levels welcome and all supplies provided. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
For reservations, please call 540.326.4060.
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Camp salamander While the parents are away, kids will play! Join us for Camp Salamander and enjoy endless fun with hands-on activities and a delicious lunch. ALL-DAY OPTION $135 per child 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HALF-DAY OPTION $75 per child 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TWO HOURS ANYTIME $50 per child Select between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
First participant to reserve, chooses the theme for the particular day. Camp ages are 4 – 10. Reservations are required in advance. For registration, please call 540.326.4060.
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Camp salamander HORSE N’ AROUND
Saddle up for foot pony races and horseshoes, take a walk to the stables and feed the horses treats, and paint your own horse magnet.
AMAZING SALAMANDER RACE
Can the team complete all of the challenges today? Perfect putts, biggest splash, handball and customizing your own salamander.
E2= EXCELLENT ENGINEERS
Salamander’s School of Engineering is ready for you. Build cardboard boats, tall marble madness towers and fun fort building.
NUTTY ABOUT NATURE
Join us in the great outdoors for a hike on the resort trails to learn about wildlife, search for animal tracks and create your own fingerprint art.
SILLY SCIENTISTS
Calling all mad scientists! Join us in creating oobleck goo, soda rockets, and experiment with new colors while painting.
PARTY IN THE USA
Join us at camp to show off your pride for the Red, White, and Blue. We partake in face painting, tossing water balloons, potato sack racing and other fun patriotic games.
CAMP SALAMANDER ADD-ON OPTION: Kiddo Zip Lining – Kids under the minimums for the Tree Top Zip Lining can try this thrilling ride during Camp Salamander. With a guide, experience our 300’ zip line three times! Minimum age is four-years-old and minimum weight is 40lbs. $50 PER CHILD.
Kids Night Out FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. | $60 PER CHILD Allow mom and dad to enjoy date night and join us for KNO! First participant to reserve, chooses the theme for the particular day; includes dinner. Reservations are required in advance. For reservations, please call 540.326.4060. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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fitness classes with SEAN BURCH
Enjoy a special workout on-property or on a nearby hiking trail with Sean Burch. Named “One of the World’s Top Extreme Adventurers” by National Geographic Society, Burch is an eight-time world record holder and the first Virginian to summit Everest. ON-SITE NORDIC TREKKING $275 per person
Experience the most effective cardiovascular low-impact, and full-body activity of Nordic Trekking. Whether a beginner or intermediate hiker, learn basic and advanced trekking techniques using trekking poles around the resort that forever changes the way you think about walking, and maximize your health benefits.
NORDIC TREKKING ADVANCED $275 per person
ABOUT SEAN BURCH
Burch is an eight time world record holder spanning six countries and five continents, winner of National Geographic Channel’s Ultimate Survival Alaska TV show, and author of the acclaimed self-help book, Hyperfitness: 12 Weeks to Conquering Your Inner Everest.
For reservations, call 540.326.4060.
Classes by appointment only. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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We’re heading to the Shenandoah National Park for the best waterfall hike in the park! Participants learn and experience the same physical intensity as they would if running but without the added stress on their joints. Distance: 5 – 10 miles, three hours. Transportation is additional.
NORDIC TREKKING $275 per person
Learn and experience the incredible activity of Nordic Trekking along the Appalachian Trail in Great Meadows State Park. Whether a beginner or intermediate hiker, these treks using walking poles are designed for those in all-types of physical condition looking for a fun and active half-day adventure with an upbeat and healthy atmosphere. Distance: 2 – 5 miles, two hours. Transportation is additional.
YOGA & BREATH WORKSHOP
December 1 | 11:00 a.m. | $30 per person In this workshop, explore several different types of yogic breathing techniques as you flow through an all-levels, gentle class. Leave feeling centered, energized and relaxed, all at once.
SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY CHARITY YOGA December 15 | 11:00 a.m. | $35 per person
yoga & relaxation YIN YOGA WORKSHOP
October 6 & November 3 11:00 a.m. | $40 per person Rest, de-stress and manifest. This class starts with a guided Pranayama (breath work) and continues with slow stretching shapes to open channels in the body using meridians and Yin Yoga.
LOUDOUN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY CHARITY YOGA WORKSHOP October 20 | 10:00 a.m. | $35 per person
Enjoy an outdoor yoga workshop with all of the proceeds benefitting Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy; a non-profit organization that provides engaging opportunities for our Loudoun community to learn about and conserve the nature we value and want to preserve.
Warm your heart by giving back this holiday season! Enjoy an all-levels heated yoga class with all of the proceeds benefitting our local Salvation Army center.
PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP
February 9 | 11:00 a.m. | $25 per person Bring your sweetheart or come with a friend for this fun partner Yoga workshop. See how Yoga can be much better when you’re together! All levels welcome.
ASANA 101: PERFECT YOUR YOGA POSTURE WORKSHOP
February 16 | 11:00 a.m. | $35 per person Bring focus back to your Yoga practice. If you’ve been practicing Yoga for years or are just a beginner, knowing the correct alignment for postures can prevent injuries. In this class, brush up on alignment and learn different ways to modify it in postures based on your body… there is no onesize fits all in Yoga.
BEING THANKFUL YOGA WORKSHOP
November 17 | 11:00 a.m. | $25 per person Get in the Thanksgiving mood with this all-levels yoga workshop. This workshop incorporates breath work and meditation to learn how to stay in the present moment in order to find gratitude on the yoga mat and in our daily lives.
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FALL REBALANCING TREATMENT OCTOBER & NOVEMBER Fall into relaxation with this balancing treatment that calms the mind, refreshes the feet and energizes the lungs. When you book this treatment September through November, receive a complimentary Rasul Treatment on the same day; must mention “Fall Rasul� at time of reservation. 80 MINUTES | $265
Advanced reservations required, please call 540.326.4055.
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Prices do not include 22% service charge.
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Fall into our Autumn renewal experience to find your balance and reverse the effects of summer’s sun. NOVEMBER
OCTOBER FEATURED PRODUCTS:
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
ZENTS
NATURA BISSE PRODUCTS
ZENTS CASHMERE QUENCH WRAP This hydrating wrap starts with a full-body exfoliation before a velvety organic shea butter infused with cinnamon, aphrodisiac clove and exotic ginger is painted on your body, followed by a relaxing scalp massage. When you enjoy this experience in October, receive the limitedtime discounted offer; must mention “Fall Cashmere” at time of reservation. 80 MINUTES | $225 (Regularly $265)
RETAIL SPECIAL
Purchase any three Zents products and receive a 10% discount. Based on items purchased in the same transaction.
DECEMBER
NATURA BISSE FACELIFT OPTIMIZER
Surgical alternative treatment that infuses and lifts the skin with all of the benefits of a microinjection without the neurotoxins. Enjoy this experience in November and receive the limited-time discounted offer; must mention “Fall Facelift” at time of reservation. $235 (Regularly $295)
RETAIL SPECIAL
Purchase a minimum of $500 in Natura Bisse products and receive a 10% discount. Based on items purchased in the same transaction.
WINTER WARMING SIGNATURE TREATMENT
This revitalizing treatment focuses on reflection and restoring the body and mind with the sole purpose of recovery. It starts with a sensory skin brushing and detoxifying face mask while indulging in a three step scalp experience followed by a replenishing hot stone massage using a blend of juniper, lime, rosemary and sage that brings warmth and improves circulation. A gentle anointing and fragrant mist concludes this ritual. $265
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Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes HARRIMANS COOKING STUDIO
SATURDAYS 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. $79 PER PERSON
OCTOBER FALL VEGETABLES WITH CHEF DINAH CORLEY | OCTOBER 6
Learn how-to work with the season’s best ingredients to create roasted root vegetables, celery root potato puree, bourbon acorn squash and many more goodies.
WINTER BISTRO DINNER CLASSIC WITH CHEF DINAH CORLEY | OCTOBER 13
Learn to create soul-warming comfort food for the colder months including country pate, french onion soup and apple turnovers.
HENNESSY TASTING CLASS | OCTOBER 19
Join us for this class with Hennessy Representative, Lisa Kinney. Taste the full-flight of Hennessy and learn the ins and outs of the aging process as well as the differences between each one.
BELVEDERE COCKTAIL CLASS WITH MASTER MIXOLOGIST BRIAN STEWART | OCTOBER 20 Shake, sip, enjoy! This class is led by Belvedere’s award-winning Master Mixologist, Brian Stewart. He teaches you how-to mix, shake and properly enjoy his favorite Belvedere cocktails. Also, you go home with a complete Belvedere bartending so you can show-off to your friends.
SPOOKY COCKTAIL CREATIONS | OCTOBER 27
Join our Director of Food & Beverage, Jacob Musyt, for a class on the basics of mixology and creating the perfect cocktail for your spooky Halloween gathering.
Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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C O O K I N G
NOVEMBER RAID THE CELLAR | NOVEMBER 3
We are opening up our cellar to you for a very special pop-up wine shop. Just in time for the holiday season, you will be able to purchase a wide-selection of exclusive domestic and international wines.
MAKING & WRAPPING CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH CHEF DINAH CORLEY | NOVEMBER 10
Work with Chef Dinah on creating stuffed olives with a seasoned oil, Chinese spiced peanuts, macaroons from scratch and vodka infused blood oranges.
HEARTY WINTER SOUPS & BREADS
WITH CHEF DINAH CORLEY | NOVEMBER 17
Learn how-to make the perfect soups for your Thanksgiving dinner! From scratch, make ham biscuits, a whole wheat loaf, a broccoli bisque and butternut squash bisque.
THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS | NOVEMBER 24
Work side-by-side with our culinary team and learn the best way to re-purpose your Thanksgiving leftovers with innovate and delicious new dishes.
C L A S S E S
DECEMBER GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING DECEMBER 1, 8, 15 & 22 | $50 PER PERSON
Bond more than just walls of gingerbread when you and your family spend the afternoon building winter wonderland houses drizzled with icing icicles and pretzel picket fences during this fun, edible workshop.
SUSHI ROLLING | DECEMBER 27
Work with our Sushi Chef as he walks you through the process of hand selecting fish and ingredients to prepare the best sushi. Also in this hands-on class, learn all the techniques and skills needed to roll your own sushi. At the conclusion of the class, sushi is served!
NEW IDEAS FOR NEW YEAR HORS D’OEUVRES WITH CHEF DINAH CORLEY
DECEMBER 28
Spicy up your New Year’s Eve party with new treats for your guests. In this hands-on class, learn how to make and present unique appetizing appetizers for the perfect celebration.
BUBBLES & CAVIAR | DECEMBER 29
Treat yourself to one of the most classic pairings, champagne and caviar. In this class, taste multiple types of caviar and learn what makes each one special. Each caviar is also paired with a different champagne to enhance the flavor profile of each.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS DECEMBER 31
For all reservations, please call 540.326.4070. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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Join our Director of Food & Beverage, Jacob Musyt, for this special New Year’s Eve class. The perfect way to start your fun-filled evening, learn how-to mix your favorite bubbles with different spirits, bitters, liquors and juices for delicious variations of this New Year’s staple.
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JANUARY DESSERT RESOLUTIONS | JANUARY 5
Learn how to make the healthier version of classic desserts with ingredients for delicious sweets in the new year with our Executive Pastry Chef, Jason Reaves.
SUSHI ROLLING 101 | JANUARY 12
Work with the Salamander Resort & Spa Sushi Chefs as they walk you through the process of hand selecting fish and ingredients to prepare the best sushi. Also in this hands-on class, learn all the techniques and skills needed to roll your own sushi. At the conclusion of the class, sushi is served!
SPECIALTY DONUTS & COFFEE
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FEBRUARY TAILGATING 101 | FEBRUARY 2
Tailgate like a professional after this class! Learn to make homemade beer-braised bratwurst, buffalo wings and crockpot chili with a kick.
TRUFFLES & BUBBLES | FEBRUARY 9
Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves demystifies these beautiful chocolate candies in this indulgent class. Chocolate tempering, fillings and dipping are covered in this interactive class along with sparkling wine to enjoy with your truffle creations.
CHOCOLATE, BOURBON & BACON ROMANCE WITH MARCUS JOHNSON FEBRUARY 16 | $89 PER PERSON
Join Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves as he assists you in making yeast raised donuts from scratch with different toppings and glazes. During the class, enjoy specialty coffees which pair perfectly with your treats.
Join our Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves, Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf, Food & Beverage Director Jacob Musyt, and our “guest chef” jazz legend Marcus Johnson as you make and enjoy different chocolate, bourbon and bacon creations. Marcus Johnson will be on-hand to assist the team and talk about his love for music.
PASTA PERFECTION | JANUARY 26
GNOCCHI MADNESS | FEBRUARY 23
JANUARY 19
Master the art of making hand-made noodles, gnocchi and different sauces in this hands-on class. Leave saying ciao to store bought noodles.
Learn how-to make multiple types of gnocchi from potato to Parisian and ricotta gnocchi. Our chefs guide you through the process from working with the raw ingredients to plating it up for perfection.
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ITALIAN WINE DINNER
PUMPKIN CARVING
Market Salamander’s Chef Anthony O’Connor is pleased to be sharing an outstanding five-course Italian dinner paired with wines from the Tuscany and Piedmont regions. The evening features a dinner menu exclusively created for the evening while Robert Kennedy of RWK Imports pours the perfect wine pairing for each course and discusses the variety of wine from regions in Italy.
Have a howling good time with us making jack o’ lanterns! We prepare your pumpkin so it is ready to carve while you enjoy Halloween cookies and apple cider.
September 29 | 7:00 p.m. | $85 per person
OLD OX BEER DINNER
October 6 | 7:00 pm | $50 per person Join us for an evening of delicious Virginia beers and bites! We are teaming up with Old Ox Brewery for a three-course pairing dinner.
October 28 | 1:30 p.m. | $35 per person
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL OFFER October 31
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner-to-go with us on Halloween day in your costume and receive 10% off your total bill.
PINOT WINE DINNER
November 17 | 7:00 pm | $85 per person We have assembled an outstanding collection of Pinot Noirs from different regions of the world for this special dinner. Indulge in a four-course dinner created by Chef Anthony O’Connor, paired perfectly with our exclusive selections on wines for the evening.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
November 23 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reservations required for events, please call 540.687.8011.
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and join us on Black Friday to receive 20% off all of our retail merchandise. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
Saturdays and Sundays in December 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. When the weather outside is frightful, join us for a delightful hot chocolate! Every Saturday and Sunday in December, we are offering a hot chocolate bar from a local chocolatier with all the fixings. Prices vary.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING December 2, 16 & 23 | 1:00 p.m. $35 per person
Create your very own Gingerbread House with us! We supply everything you need to create your delicious home for the holidays.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING December 9, 16 & 23 | 11:00 a.m. $25 per person
Perfect for the entire family, join us to decorate your favorite holiday cookies.
FRENCH WINE DINNER
January 19, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. | $85 per person Travel to France from the comfort of your seat at Market Salamander. Chef Anthony O’Connor will prepare a succulent four-course Frenchinspired dinner, paired perfectly with delicious French wine.
ROMANTIC DINNER AT HOME
February 13 – 16 | $75, serves two people Plan the perfect date night in! We prepare a romantic dinner to-go that includes chocolatecovered strawberries, a local cheese and charcuterie platter, delicious entreés and a bottle of champagne.
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MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL October 18 – 21
Salamander Resort & Spa is home for the Middleburg Film Festival, 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 screen in intimate theatre environments. The films include festival favorites, world premieres, first-class foreign films, and Academy Award contenders.
M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N, P L E A S E V I S I T: W W W. M I D D L E B U R G F I L M . O R G
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CREATE YOUR OWN MOVIE MOMENT Enjoy our special Middleburg Film Festival offers while you are with us this October… THE PERFECT DATE
We have a movie-worthy day date just for you! Rent our new exclusive Shinola bicycles and take off on an adventure through Virginia’s horse and wine country. Come to a stop at a local vineyard, and indulge in Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf’s curated Luxury Vineyard Dining picnic with a local cheese and charcuterie board, country-style pate with house made cherry mostarda, smoked salmon tartar, royal osetra caviar with traditional accompaniments, a bottle of Greenhill Winery’s Blanc de Blanc and much more. $320 FOR TWO PEOPLE.
RED CARPET READY
Prepare for the flashing lights and get a youthful glow at Salamander Spa. Experience an Elemis BioTec Firm-a-Lift or BioTec Line Eraser Facial and receive a complimentary gift with purchase. 110 MINUTES | $210 PER PERSON
NOW PLAYING AT GOLD CUP
Drink like the stars at Gold Cup Wine Bar, featuring special libations including the “Envelope Please” and “Red Carpet” cocktails.
AN EPIC ADVENTURE
Go on an exhilarating zip lining and rappelling adventure with a thrilling bird’s eye view of the Virginia countryside, as you act out your own ultimate action movie star experience. $249 PER PERSON
PROMINENT PUPS
At check-in, pets get their 15 minutes of fame with a pet-sized step-and-repeat.
RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET
Have your true fairytale ending with a Sunset Trail Ride for two, followed by an evening of sweeping countryside views, paired with a local bottle of wine. For reservations, please call 540.326.4085.DEPARTS DAILY 5PM $690 PER COUPLE
Advanced reservations required.
· Spa reservations, please call 540.326.4055. · Dining reservations, please call 540.326.4070. · Equestrian reservations, please call 540.326.4085. · Zip lining reservations, please call 540.692.ZIP1. Advanced reservations of 24-hours is required. Prices do not include taxes, service charges or gratuity. Based on availability.
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BOO! Halloween
SPOOKY COCKTAIL CREATIONS
October 27 | Cooking Studio | $79 per person Join our Director of Food & Beverage, Jacob Musyt, for a class on the basics of mixology and creating the perfect cocktail for your spooky Halloween gathering.
COSTUMES WITH CUPCAKE
Daily in October | $100 per session Groom and dress up our mini-horse, Cupcake, in a Halloween costume of your choice! Onehour session, costumes provided. Two children max per session.
YAPPY HOUR COSTUME CONTEST
Tuesday, October 30 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Gold Cup Terrace
PUMPKIN CARVING FITNESS CENTER
Every Saturday in October l 2:00 p.m. $25 per pumpkin Paint, decorate or carve a toothless grin on your own pumpkin to take home.
Dress your pup to impress for this special Halloween Yappy Hour! We host a paw-some costume contest and serve delicious food and drinks, with special treats for you fur-babies. 10% of the profits will be donated to the Middleburg Humane Foundation.
PONIES & PUMPKINS
Daily in October | $135 per child One hour session of dressing up your horse or pony and playing fun, Halloween games while riding!
HALLOWEEN TREETOP ZIP $149 per person
MARKET SALAMANDER LOFT
October 28 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $35 per person
Have a howling good time with us making jack o’ lanterns! We will prepare your pumpkin so it is ready to carve while you enjoy Halloween cookies and apple cider.
There is no better way to say goodbye to Halloween than to heave its mascot from 55 feet above the ground. All tours on October 31 will include a pumpkin drop on one of the zip lines during the TreeTop Zip Tour. It will be a howling good time.
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL OFFER October 31 | Market Salamander
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner-to-go with us on Halloween day in your costume and receive 10% off your total bill.
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TIME TO GIVE THANKS
Thanksgiving THANKSGIVING BUFFET
November 22 | Noon – 6:00 p.m. | Middleburg Ballroom | $98 per person, $45 per child Skip the traditional and join us for an elaborate Thanksgiving brunch buffet! Indulge in multiple stations including prime rib carving, chilled seafood display on a large ice sculpture, cheese and charcuterie station, kid-friendly options and an endless amount of desserts. Also, Cupcake the miniature horse will make an appearance at brunch.
THANKSGIVING FAMILY-STYLE FEAST
November 22 | 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Harrimans | $89 per person, $45 per child Join us for a Thanksgiving feast perfect for the entire family! Our traditional dinner is served for sharing with multiple choices including smoked prime rib, roasted turkey, house made stuffing, yams from our garden and signature desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves. Children’s menu also available.
FAMILY HOSPITALITY SUITE
November 21 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Bluemont Room The perfect place for the kids to hang out and feel at home! Play giant checkers, Jenga, board games, make crafts and Xbox. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times; complimentary access.
5K TURKEY TROT
November 22 | 8:30 a.m. | Grand Lawn Join us Thanksgiving morning for our fun run or walk 5K. Stick around after the race for a raffle drawing for amazing prizes! Register at 8:00 a.m.
THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS COOKING CLASS
November 24 | Cooking Studio | $79 per person Work side-by-side with our culinary team and learn the best way to repurpose your leftovers with innovative and delicious new dishes.
FAMILY BINGO
November 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Fitness Center Come play B-I-N-G-O! Complimentary.
Reservations required.
· Dining reservations, please call 540.326.4070. · Recreation reservations, please call 540-326-4060. · Equestrian reservations, please call 844.303.2723. · Zip lining reservations, please call 540.692.ZIP1. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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Happiness, Joy & Cheer HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING
November 24, December 1, 7, 14 & 21 | 3:00 p.m. | $30 each Use beautiful holiday décor and seasonal florals to decorate a personalized wreath, which can be showcased on your front door or a warm spot in your home.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS December 1, 8, 15 & 22 | $50 per person | Cooking Studio
Bond more than just walls of gingerbread when you and your family spend the afternoon building winter wonderland houses drizzled with icing icicles and pretzel picket fences during this fun, edible workshop.
STORYTIME WITH MRS. CLAUS
December 7, 12 & 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Living Room Gather around our Christmas tree and the cozy fire for special stories that will surely warm your heart.
SALAMANDER TREE LIGHTING November 26 l 6:00 p.m. l Living Room Excitement builds and choirs sing in anticipation for Santa’s arrival to light up the resort’s Christmas tree. Join us for our annual celebration with cookies, hot cocoa, mulled cider and to have your photo taken with Santa.
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DECK THE STALLS
HELP FROM AN ELF Would you like a Christmas tree in your room, help with gift wrapping or holiday errands to run? We can help with all the items on your to-do list this holiday season. Please call 540.326.4020 to request help from our Salamander Elves.
Daily | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $135 per child Visit the Equestrian Center this December and get our horses in the holiday spirit. Each child will receive a stocking filled with candy canes, apples and carrots to decorate for their favorite horse’s stall, before grooming their pony and going on a ride. Weather permitting.
ELF SCAVENGER HUNT
Daily in December | Fitness Center Grab your list of hints and search for our elf’s favorite locations throughout the resort. Be sure to share your discoveries with the team at the Fitness Desk for prizes!
ELF ON THE RESORT’S SHELF Daily in December
CHRISTMAS CAROLER PERFORMANCE December 8 | 6:00 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with the local Studio Bleu singing group as they perform the season’s favorite tunes. Treats and hot chocolate available.
Santa is sending a special elf, Sally, to keep an eye on the children and holiday happenings at our resort. Look around to see where Sally the Elf is playing today and remember to be “nice”... when everyone is asleep, Sally uses her magical powers to go back to the North Pole to report to Santa.
FAMILY HOSPITALITY SUITE
December 22 – 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bluemont Room We created the perfect place for kids to hang out and feel at home this winter! Play giant checkers, foosball, ping pong, Jenga, board games, crafts, Xbox and so much more. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Complimentary.
FAMILY BINGO
December 29 | Location TBD | 5:30 p.m. Come play B-I-N-G-O!! Complimentary. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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EAT & BE MERRY BRUNCH WITH SANTA
December 8, 15 & 22 l 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Middleburg Ballroom | $55 adult, $30 child Visit with Santa and his elves while enjoying a delicious brunch in our winter wonderland. Our ballroom transforms into Santa’s workshop where you’ll enjoy sweet and savory favorites, a make-your-own holiday keepsake designing station, as well as a photo opportunity with Santa Claus himself.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 25 | 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Harrimans | $89 adult, $45 child Join us for a festive family-style dinner. Served for sharing enjoy classics such as Alaskan plank salmon, Virginia honey-glazed ham, house made fixings, and indulgent desserts.
ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BRUNCH BUFFET December 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Middleburg Ballroom | $72 adult, $38 child
Eat, drink, and be merry with our Christmas Day brunch buffet. A little of this, a little of that... the delicious brunch buffet includes holiday specialties, live omelet station, fresh seafood, seasonal fruits, breakfast favorites, freshly baked breads and so much more.
Dining reservations required, please call 540.326.4070. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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WELCOME 2019
New Year's NEW YEAR’S EVE GRAND SALAMANDER PARTY December 31 l 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Living Room | $119 per person Say farewell to 2018 and toast to 2019 with us for a jovial celebration. Our party takes over the living room with live music, dancing, all-you-canenjoy hors d'oeuvres, an open Belvedere ice bar, and a complimentary Moët champagne toast at midnight. Must be 21 years of age.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
December 31 l 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Harrimans | $182 per person, $48 optional wine pairing On the last night of 2018, a culinary masterpiece is prepared in a special five-course dinner from Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf. The indulgent tasting menu highlights our new dry-aged steak program, seasonal ingredients with house made specialties, elaborate desserts and a complimentary glass of champagne.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL CLASS
December 31 | $79 per person | Cooking Studio Join our Director of Food & Beverage, Jacob Musyt, for this special New Year’s Eve class. The perfect way to start your fun-filled evening, learn how-to mix your favorite bubbles with different spirits, bitters, liquors and juices for delicious variations of this New Year’s staple.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH
January 1 l 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Harrimans | $55 per person, $25 per child It’s the first meal of the New Year so do it right with delectable brunch offerings including fresh seafood, prime rib carving station, breakfast favorites and an extravagant dessert display. Keep the party going with bottomless mimosas and our elaborate Bloody Mary bar.
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SO SWEET Valentine's Day PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP
February 9 | 11:00 a.m. | $25 per person Bring your sweetheart or come with a friend for this fun partner Yoga workshop. See how Yoga can be much better when you’re together! All levels welcome.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS
February 9 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $30 per couple Dance the night away with your special someone as you learn various styles of Ballroom Dancing from a ballroom expert. Learn all the right steps and spend the evening having a ball!
ROMANCE BY THE GLASS February 14 – 16 | Gold Cup | $16 per cocktail
Inspired by the three stages of a relationship, we created three separate cocktails to surely impress your sweetheart. Toast to ‘Attraction,’ sip on ‘Infatuation’ and cheers to ‘Enlightenment’ with your Valentine.
VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER February 14, 15 & 16 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Harrimans | $146 per person Make this romantic holiday unforgettable and treat your Valentine to an elegant dinner. Gaze upon sweeping views of the Virginia countryside while indulging in an enchanting five-course dinner created by Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf. After dinner indulge in a custom confection for two created by Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves.
· F or dining information, please call 540.326.4070.
· F or recreation information, please call 540.326.4060.
Price does not include tax and gratuity.
VALENTINE’S DAY SPA OFFER Couples who receive treatments on Valentine’s Day enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a take-home spa gift. Guests who purchase retail on Valentine’s Day also receive a 10% discount.
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A Weekend of Love & Jazz Join us for five special events that the show our love for food, libations and jazz music with Billboard-ranked musician, Marcus Johnson. JAZZ & COCKTAILS
February 15 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cooking Studio | $85 per person Be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and greet jazz legend, Marcus Johnson, while you enjoy delicious seasonal cocktails.
MEDITATION & YOGA with marcus johnson February 16 | 8:00 a.m. Fitness Center | $20 per person
Meet Marcus Johnson and one of our yoga instructors to start your day with house made smoothies, yoga and finding inner peace. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
COOKING CLASS WITH A JAZZ LEGEND February 16 | 2:00 p.m. Cooking Studio | $89 per person
Join our Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves, Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf, Food & Beverage Director Jacob Musyt, and jazz legend as well as our “guest chef” Marcus Johnson as you make and enjoy different chocolate, bourbon and bacon creations. Marcus Johnson will be on-hand to assist the team and talk about his love for music.
DINNER & JAZZ
February 16 | 6:00 p.m. Middleburg Ballroom | $98 per person Enjoy a romantic dinner and live performance with the legendary jazz performer Marcus Johnson, for an unforgettable night. Our ballroom transforms for the truly enchanting evening of live music and a multi-course culinary experience.
FAREWELL BRUNCH with marcus johnson February 17 | 10:00 a.m. Harrimans | $45 per person
Join us and the legendary jazz performer, Marcus Johnson, as you toast the last event of the weekend at brunch. Harrimans will have a full buffet featuring our breakfast favorites including chicken and waffles, French toast, a full raw bar, make-yourown omelet station and so much more. Top off the experience with bottomless mimosas throughout the entire event.
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OCTOBER Tuesdays................. YAPPY HOUR, Gold Cup, 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays................. WINE & PAINTING CLASS, 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays–Sundays ........ APPLE PICKING, 9:00 a.m. Fridays & Saturdays ............ MOONLIGHT ZIP LINING, 8:00 p.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays................ PUMPKIN CARVING, 2:00 p.m. Sundays.................. WILDFLOWER WALK, 9:30 a.m. October 6................ YIN YOGA WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. October 6................ FALL VEGETABLES COOKING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. October 6................ OLD OX BEER DINNER, Market Salamander, 7:00 p.m. October 13.............. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. October 13.............. WINTER BISTRO DINNER CLASSIC COOKING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. October 18–21........ MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL October 19.............. HENNESSY TASTING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. October 20.............. LOUDOUN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY CHARITY YOGA WORKSHOP, 10:00 a.m. October 20.............. BELVEDERE COCKTAIL CLASS October 27.............. SPOOKY COCKTAIL CREATIONS CLASS, 2:00 p.m. October 28.............. PUMPKIN CARVING, Market Salamander, 1:30 p.m. October 30.............. YAPPY HOUR COSTUME CONTEST, 5:00 p.m. October 31.............. HALLOWEEN OFFER AT MARKET SALAMANDER, all day
NOVEMBER Tuesdays................. WINE & PAINTING CLASS, 7:00 p.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. November 3............ RAID THE CELLAR, 2:00 p.m. November 10.......... BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. November 10.......... MAKING & WRAPPING CHRISTMAS CLASS, 2:00 p.m. November 13.......... YIN YOGA WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. November 17.......... BEING THANKFUL YOGA WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. November 17.......... PINOT WINE DINNER, Market Salamander, 7:00 p.m. November 17.......... HEARTY WINTER SOUPS & BREADS CLASS, 2:00 p.m. November 21–25.... FAMILY HOSPITALITY SUITE, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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November 22.......... 5K TURKEY TROT, 8:30 a.m. November 22.......... THANKSGIVING BUFFET, Ballroom, 12:00 p.m. November 22.......... THANKSGIVING FAMILY-STYLE FEAST, Harrimans, 3:00 p.m. November 23.......... BLACK FRIDAY SALE AT MARKET SALAMANDER, all day November 23.......... FAMILY BINGO, 5:30 p.m. November 24.......... THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS COOKING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. November 24.......... HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING, 3:00 p.m. November 26.......... SALAMANDER TREE LIGHTING, 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER Tuesdays................. WINE & PAINTING CLASS, 7:00 p.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays & Sundays ......... HOT CHOCOLATE BAR, Market Salamander, 11:00 a.m. December 1............. GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 1............. YOGA & BREATH WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. December 1............. HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING, 3:00 p.m. December 2............. GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 1:00 p.m. December 7............. STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS, 7:00 p.m. December 7............. HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING, 3:00 p.m. December 8............. BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. December 8............. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. December 8............. CHRISTMAS CAROLER PERFORMANCE, 6:00 p.m. December 8............. GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 9............. HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 11:00 a.m.
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December 14........... STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS, 7:00 p.m. December 14........... HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING, 3:00 p.m. December 15........... BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. December 15........... SALVATION ARMY HOLIDAY CHARITY YOGA, 11:00 a.m. December 15........... GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 16........... HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 11:00 a.m. December 16........... GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 1:00 p.m. December 21........... STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS, 7:00 p.m. December 21........... HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING, 3:00 p.m. December 22–31..... FAMILY HOSPITALITY SUITE, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. December 22........... BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. December 22........... GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 23........... HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 11:00 a.m. December 23........... GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING, Market Salamander, 1:00 p.m. December 25........... ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BRUNCH BUFFET, Ballroom, 10:00 a.m. December 25........... CHRISTMAS DINNER, Harrimans, 3:00 p.m. December 27........... SUSHI ROLLING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 28........... NEW IDEAS FOR NEW YEAR HORS D’OEUVRES CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 29........... BUBBLES & CAVIAR PAIRING CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 29........... FAMILY BINGO, 5:30 p.m. December 31........... NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL CLASS, 2:00 p.m. December 31........... NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER, Harrimans, 5:00 p.m. December 31........... NEW YEAR’S EVE GRAND SALAMANDER PARTY, 9:00 p.m.
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JANUARY Tuesdays................. WINE & PAINTING CLASS, 7:00 p.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. January 1................ NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH, Harrimans, 9:00 a.m. January 5................ DESSERT RESOLUTIONS CLASS, 2:00 p.m. January 12.............. BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. January 12.............. SUSHI ROLLING 101, 2:00 p.m. January 19.............. SPECIALTY DONUTS & COFFEE CLASS, 2:00 p.m. January 19.............. FRENCH WINE DINNER, Market Salamander, 7:00 p.m. January 26.............. PASTA PERFECTION CLASS, 2:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY Tuesdays................. WINE & PAINTING CLASS, 7:00 p.m. Saturdays................ ART A LA CARTE, 11:00 a.m. February 2............... TAILGATING 101, 2:00 p.m. February 3............... SUPER BOWL SUNDAY SPECIALS, Gold Cup February 9............... BALLROOM DANCE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. February 9............... PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. February 9............... TRUFFLES & BUBBLES PAIRING, 2:00 p.m. February 9............... PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. February 13–16....... ROMANTIC DINNER TO-GO, Market Salamander February 14 –16...... VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER, Harrimans, 5:00 p.m. February 14 –16...... ROMANCE BY THE GLASS, Gold Cup February 15............. JAZZ & COCKTAILS WITH MARCUS JOHNSON, 7:00 p.m. February 16............. MEDITATION & YOGA WITH MARCUS JOHNSON, 8:00 a.m. February 16............. ASANA 101: PERFECT YOUR YOGA POSTURE WORKSHOP, 11:00 a.m. February 16............. CHOCOLATE, BOURBON & BACON ROMANCE WITH MARCUS JOHNSON, 2:00 p.m. February 16............. DINNER & JAZZ WITH MARCUS JOHNSON, 6:00 p.m. February 17............. FAREWELL BRUNCH WITH MARCUS JOHNSON, 10:00 a.m. February 23............. GNOCCHI MADNESS CLASS, 2:00 p.m.
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Middleburg Christmas Parade MIDDLEBURG TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
November 30 | 5:00 p.m. | Behind the Pink Box, 12 North Madison St. Join Middleburg at the foot of the town’s Christmas Tree in the Pink Box Garden for a heartfelt evening program that includes the invocation, singers, caroling, hot chocolate and cider, and of course, the illumination of the tree. Warm up after with drink specials at our Gold Cup Wine Bar.
December 1 | 2:00 p.m. Washington Street The Christmas spirit takes center stage as the Middleburg Christmas Parade stomps down the main street featuring an assortment of floats, marching bands, local community groups, antique fire trucks and a variety of animals. www.christmasinmiddleburg.org
www.christmasinmiddleburg.org
MIDDLEBURG HUNT REVIEW December 1 | 11:00 a.m. Washington Street
Watch as mounted riders and hounds parade down the town’s main Washington Street. www.christmasinmiddleburg.org
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BOXWOOD ESTATE WINERY GREENHILL WINERY & VINEYARDS
Fridays – Sundays | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Open daily | Noon – Sunset
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: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
Located in the newly inducted Middleburg American Viticulture Area, the estate at Greenhill Winery and Vineyards consists of 20 acres of mostly vitis vinifera vineyards set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountain range. The grape varieties include the Burgundy grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a nice Bordeaux combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot along with some Riesling, and Seyval Blanc. More information: www.greenhillvineyards.com
More information: www.boxwoodwinery.com
NATIONAL SPORTING MUSEUM & LIBRARY
Wednesdays – Sundays | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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. Angling, horsemanship, shooting, steeplechasing, foxhunting, flat racing, polo, coaching, and wildlife are among the subjects one can explore in the institution’s general stacks, rare book holdings, archives, and art collection. The NSLM offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and family activities throughout the year. More information: (540) 687-6542
PEV’S PAINTBALL
Walk-on reservations Saturdays and Sundays. Check-in between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Walk-ons are “pick up” games of paintball. The group is a mixture of all ages and skill levels and is comprised of all players who show up to play without a reservation. Even teams are formed by a referee before games begin. More information: www.pevs.com or (703) 327-7640
MT. DEFIANCE CIDERY & DISTILLERY Tuesdays – Sundays | Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Mt. Defiance creates handcrafted, small batch hard cider and spirits. We are located in historic downtown Middleburg, Virginia. More information: www.mtdefiance.com
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SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK Located just 14 miles west of Salamander Resort & Spa, Sky Meadows State Park is a 1,864 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
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IRISH WHISKEY PAIRING DINNER March 16 & 17, 2019 | Gold Cup
We are serving up a special menu all weekend long in honor of St. Patrick’s Day that will delight the Irish in all of us! Listen to an authentic Irish band each day while indulging in traditional St. Patrick’s Day fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Turkey Rubens, and much more.
EASTER BRUNCH April 21, 2019
Share this special day with your family at our grand brunch buffet that offers every Easter favorite. Spend quality time with your loved ones while enjoying the chef carving stations, elaborate ice sculpture with a delicious seafood display, special children’s buffet, spectacular desserts, along with a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP RACES May 4, 2019 | Great Meadows
The legendary annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechasing classic returns this spring. These races are a celebration of hunt country tradition and one of the largest outdoor social events held in Virginia.
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