Winter adventures await. Activity Guide W I N T E R 20 23/ 20 24
Salamander MIDDLEBURG
Salamander WA S H I N G TO N DC
Innisbrook TA M PA B AY
Hotel Bennett C H A R L E S TO N
Half Moon JA M A I C A
Aurora Anguilla ANGUILLA
Aspen Meadows ASPEN
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
Table of Contents DECEMBER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR.................................................................................................6
Christmas Activities & Dining..........................................................................................................9 New Year’s Eve Activities & Dining.................................................................................................10 Salamander Spa.............................................................................................................................10 Seasonal Adventures.....................................................................................................................10 Cooking Demonstrations...............................................................................................................11 Mixology Classes............................................................................................................................11 Salamander Uncorked...................................................................................................................13 Market Salamander.......................................................................................................................13 JANUARY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR................................................................................................... 14
Seasonal Adventures......................................................................................................................17 Cooking Demonstrations................................................................................................................17 Mixology Classes.............................................................................................................................17 Salamander Uncorked....................................................................................................................17 FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR.. ............................................................................................... 18
Valentine’s Day...............................................................................................................................21 Valentine’s Day at Salamander Spa..............................................................................................21 Seasonal Adventures.....................................................................................................................22 Cooking Demonstrations...............................................................................................................22 Mixology Classes............................................................................................................................23 Salamander Uncorked...................................................................................................................23 COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS.. ....................................................................................................... 24
Audi Transportation.......................................................................................................................25 Offered Daily...................................................................................................................................25 Family Activities.............................................................................................................................25 Offered Weekly...............................................................................................................................27 Additional Complimentary Offerings............................................................................................27 DAILY ADVENTURES. . .......................................................................................................................... 28
Lessons...........................................................................................................................................30 Family Crafts...................................................................................................................................30 Art Classes......................................................................................................................................31 Camp Salamander.........................................................................................................................32 Equestrian Experiences.................................................................................................................33 Keeping Up with Cupcake..............................................................................................................33 Spa & Wellness...............................................................................................................................34 Fitness............................................................................................................................................35 Area Offerings.................................................................................................................................36 Signature Events............................................................................................................................37
December Activities Calendar SUNDAY
3 Times Vary
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MONDAY
4 The Santa Experience
7:30 AM 4:00 PM
TUESDAY
5 Kangoo Power DVD Workout* Swim Lessons
4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
6 Swim Lessons
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7:30 AM 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM Brunch with Santa
7:30 AM 4:00 PM
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Times The Santa Experience Vary 12:00 PM Decorate Your Very Own Gingerbread House
7:30 AM 4:00 PM
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25 Christmas Day
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Times The Santa Experience Vary 7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 3:00 PM & Christmas Dinner in Harrimans 5:00 PM
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout* 10:00 AM Christmas Day Brunch 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 3:00 PM Family Movie: The Polar Express 3:00 PM & Christmas Dinner in Harrimans 5:00 PM
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 3:00 PM BINGO! 5:00 PM Pop-Up Pizzeria
7:00 AM 7:30 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM
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1/1 New Year’s Day
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 5:00 PM Harrimans NYE Dinner 8:00 PM Pajama Jam Family Dance Party 9:00 PM NYE Grand Salamander Party
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout* 10:30 AM New Year’s Day Brunch
Kangoo Power DVD Workout* Swim Lessons
4:00 PM
13 Swim Lessons
19 Kangoo Power DVD Workout* Swim Lessons
Times Vary 4:00 PM
Intro to HIIT* Swim Lessons
7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Intro to HIIT* Swim Lessons
20 The Santa Experience Swim Lessons
Times Vary 7:30 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
The Santa Experience Intro to HIIT* Family Hospitality Suite Swim Lessons Trivia at Gold Cup Wine Bar Yoga Workshop
Harrimans Breakfast Buffet Intro to HIIT* Family Hospitality Suite Pop-Up Pizzeria
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 1 4:00 PM
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SATURDAY 2
Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
Times The Santa Experience Vary 11:00 AM Christmas in Middleburg Outdoor Feast 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: All About Gazpacho 1:00 PM Afternoon Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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1:00 PM Mixology Class: Homemade Eggnog & Coquito 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
Times The Santa Experience Vary 12:00 PM Decorate Your Very Own Gingerbread House 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Warm Up with Pho 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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5:30 PM Salamander Uncorked: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
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Times The Santa Experience Vary 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite
11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 1:00 PM Mixology Class: Cognac & Armagnac 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
Times The Santa Experience Vary 7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 5:00 PM Pop-Up Pizzeria
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 11:00 AM Family Hospitality Suite 1:00 PM Champagne Celebration with Moët & Chandon 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Pop-Up Pizzeria
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 3:00 PM Family Movie Night: E.T. 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Pop-Up Pizzeria
Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
DAILY DAILY * = Complimentary * = Complimentary
Daily Offerings Daily Offerings Elf on the Resort’s Shelf Elf onthe theStalls Resort’s Shelf Deck at the Equestrian Center (times Deck the Stallsvary) at the Equestrian Center Coffee(times & Tea*vary) 6:00 am&–Tea* 10:30 AM Coffee Living Room 6:00 am – 10:30 AM Living ResortRoom Walk* 8:30 amWalk* Resort Fitness 8:30 amCenter Fitness GuidedCenter Hike*
3:00 pm Hike* Guided Fitness 3:00 pmCenter Fitness Family Center Activites*
4:00 pmActivites* Family Fitness 4:00 pmCenter Fitness Family Center Scavenger Hunt at the Stables* Family Scavenger Hunt 9:00 AMStables* – 3:00 PM at the Equestrian Center 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Equestrian Center
10:00 AM Yoga Workshop 10:00 AM Brunch with Santa 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: The French Art of Bouillabaisse 1:00 PM Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 7:00 PM Market Salamander: Champagne & Caviar Dinner
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December Activities
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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES & DINING
The Santa Experience
November 25 & 26 December 2, 3, 9, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Times Vary | 265.00 per family Join us for a magical afternoon wagon ride to visit Santa’s Workshop that is fun and safe for the whole family. Board a wagon drawn by Santa’s elves to his workshop where you have the opportunity for a photo op with Santa and to tell him your Christmas wishes. After visiting with Santa, a friendly elf will bring you back to the Equestrian Center where you will be greeted with a special stuffed animal to take home as a gift from Santa and a memorable festive craft station. S’mores will be available for roasting as well as plenty of hot cocoa. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. Up to eight guests. Includes one craft and stuffed animal per child, s’mores, and hot cocoa. The Santa Experience can be reserved through Eventbrite.
Salamander Tree Lighting
November 30 | 6:00 PM | Living Room Gather around the grand Christmas Tree in our Living Room while enjoying hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, the festive sounds of carolers, and a special visit from Santa! Join us while we count down and watch in wonder as the tree comes to life in beautiful twinkling Christmas lights. After the tree has been lit, you will have the opportunity to visit with Santa himself and share your Christmas wishes!
Elf on the Resort’s Shelf
Daily in December through Christmas Eve 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.
Deck the Stalls
Offered Daily in December | 165.00+ per child | Ages 4+ Visit the Equestrian Center in December and get our horses in the holiday spirit! Each child will receive a stocking to decorate and fill with candy canes, apples & carrots, and then hang on their favorite horse’s stall. A short pony ride is also included (weather dependent).
Christmas in Middleburg Outdoor Feast December 2 | 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM 50.00 per adult, 20.00 per child | Front Lawn Celebrate Christmas in Middleburg as we fire up the smokers for a traditional oyster roast and barbeque that will warm you from the inside out! After the Christmas in Middleburg parade, enjoy the live music in your outdoor winter best for a holiday-themed barbeque and wine tasting, while snuggling up next to our fire pits.
Decorate Your Very Own Gingerbread House
December 9 & 17 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 79.00 per gingerbread house Our pastry team has set up the ultimate candy display for you to create your dream gingerbread house. Using frosting, candy canes, gumdrops and so much more, create the perfect holiday house of sugar to take home and share with your family and friends. Maximum two guests per gingerbread house.
Brunch with Santa
December 10 & 16 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 125.00 per adult, 45.00 per child | Middleburg Ballroom Our ballroom transforms into a winter wonderland where you can visit with Santa and his elves while enjoying a delicious brunch with sweet and savory holiday favorites for the entire family. The brunch also features a make-yourown holiday craft and photo opportunity with Santa!
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December Activities
How to Find Calm in the Chaos Yoga Workshop
December 16 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 40.00 per guest Fitness Center Give yourself the gift of more joy daily when you learn what the new book Open Your Presence teaches you. Using the book’s methodology, activate with a 60-minute yoga flow, perfect for all levels.
Family Hospitality Suite
December 20 – 29 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Complimentary Bluemont Room We created the perfect place for kids to hang out and feel at home this holiday season! Check out games, color, play video games and so much more. Children 12 and under must always be accompanied by an adult.
Reiki Infused Yoga Workshop
December 20 | 7:00 PM – 8:25 PM | 45.00 per guest Fitness Center The darkness that the Winter Solstice brings offers us an opportunity to also slow down, become still, and listen to the wisdom that lies within. Join us for an evening of gentle movement, guided meditation to the sound of soothing crystal singing bowls, and receive the gift of energy healing from Reiki Master Teacher & Quantum Touch Practitioner Kelly Little. Enjoy a beautiful mocktail or cocktail following the class.
Kids Eat Free
December 23 - January 1 | All Dining Outlets Children ages four and under eat free with an accompanying adult entree.
Harrimans Breakfast Buffet
December 23 – January 1 | 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM 35.00 per guest, 20.00 per child | Harrimans In addition to our a la carte menu, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring eggs benedict, house-made chicken sausage and crispy bacon, bagels with accompaniments and much more.
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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
December 23 | 6:00 PM | Complimentary | Living Room Gather around the fireplace as Mrs. Claus reads a special Christmas book. Enjoy delicious Christmas cookies and prepare for Santa’s arrival!
Market Salamander Christmas Eve To-Go
Pick Up December 24 | 110.00 per guest Market Salamander Celebrate Christmas Eve with a delightful meal and none of the cooking. Our talented culinary team will provide you with Prime Rib, plus sides and dessert, for a mess-free and stress-free Christmas Eve celebration.
Christmas Dinner in Harrimans
December 24 & 25 | 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM 175.00 per adult, 45.00 per child | Harrimans Join us as we celebrate the magic of Christmas with a special four-course choice-of meal in Harrimans.
Christmas Day Brunch
December 25 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 125.00 per adult, 45.00 per child Join us for a grand Christmas Day brunch buffet which will have all of the holiday favorites including an omelet and Belgian waffle action stations, carving stations, and an extravagant offering of sweet treats and much more. A children’s buffet is also available.
Family Movie Night
December 25 | 3:00 PM | Complimentary | Waterford Join us in the screening room for popcorn and to watch the holiday movie, The Polar Express (G rated, 2004).
BINGO!
December 26 | 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.
Family Movie Night December 30 | 7:00 PM | Complimentary | Waterford Join us in the screening room for popcorn and to watch the family classic, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (PG rated, 1982).
Pajama Jam Family Dance Party
December 31 | 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM 165.00 per guest ages 4 – 20, 45.00 per adult Bluemont Room Send off 2023 in style with an epic family dance party! Wear your coziest pajamas and enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, dance to your favorite tunes by DJ Nico, play games and enjoy a special countdown and balloon drop at midnight.
Harrimans New Year’s Eve Dinner
December 31 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Harrimans First Seating, 225.00 per guest Second Seating, 275.00 per guest, includes entry and access to New Year’s Eve Grand Salamander Party Celebrate the last night of 2023 with an exquisite five-course tasting menu in Harrimans.
New Year’s Eve Grand Salamander Party December 31 | 9:00 pm – 1:00 am | 295.00 per guest Say farewell to 2023 and toast to 2024 with us for a jovial celebration! Our party will take over the Living Room and Gold Cup Wine Bar and feature music, a caviar bar, king crab, beef tenderloin and more, plus endless libations featuring Laurent-Perrier Champagne and a Bowman Brothers Whiskey Bar. Dance the night away, then enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and balloon drop!
New Year’s Day Brunch
January 1 | 10:30 am – 2:00 pm 130.00 per adult, 50.00 per child It is the first meal of the New Year, so do it right with delectable brunch offerings. Indulge in sweet and savory brunch favorites at our elaborate buffet, plus a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar. Plus, keep a look out for “good luck” foods to bring you luck all year long!
Pop-Up Pizzeria
December 26 - 30 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cooking Studio Visit our Pizzeria for traditional Neapolitan-style pizza to-go, as well as tacos, wine, beer, canned cocktails and more. NEW YEAR’S EVE ACTIVITIES & DINING
Family Hospitality Suite
December 20 – 29 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Complimentary Bluemont Room We created the perfect place for kids to hang out and feel at home this holiday season! Check out games, color, play video games and so much more. Children 12 and under must always be accompanied by an adult.
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Salamander Spa Holiday Chardonnay Massage
90 minutes | 320.00 | Available December 1 – January 31 Repair and nourish your skin with a full body Chardonnay scrub followed by a massage using ultra-hydrating body milk. Your skin will be left feeling naturally soft and silky and your muscles relaxed. Take home a Chardonnay cream to keep your hands nourished throughout the holiday season.
Hot Cocoa Mani Pedi
Available December 1 - January 31 Save 15% on our Signature Manicure or Pedicure, and enjoy a spiked hot cocoa to sip while being pampered. Plus, receive $15 toward any Zents retail with a purchase of $75 or more.
Swim Lessons
December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 35.00 per guest 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.
Trivia at Gold Cup
December 20 | 7:00 PM | Complimentary Billiards Room Gather your friends to eat, drink, and tease your brain for a chance to win a prize!
Cognac and Armagnac
December 22 When the weather is frightful, warm up by the fire with a glass of Cognac and Armagnac. After this class, you will be a master at knowing the different tastes and aromas between these two classic brandies.
Champagne Celebration with Moët & Chandon
December 29 Ring in the New Year with one of the most popular champagnes in the world. Whether you are stocking your cellar or preparing a toast for 2024, we will have everything you need at this Champagne Celebration event.
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Seasonal Adventures
Save 20% on your final bill when you dine in one of our outlets following your Mixology Class experience.
Cooking Demonstrations 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
All About Gazpacho
December 2 Chef Alejandra will teach you how to make this classic and refreshing Spanish dish.
Warm Up with Pho
December 9 Celebrate this Vietnamese staple with Chef Jack. Perfect for winter, this cooking demonstration will teach you how to create the perfect nourishing pho at home with bone broth, meat and aromatic herbs. At the end of the class, each guest will receive a signature spice blend so they can replicate the dish at home.
The French Art of Bouillabaisse
December 16 Discover the origins of this classic Southern French shellfish stew with Chef Haley. Save 20% on your final bill when you dine in one of our outlets following your Cooking Demonstration experience.
Mixology Classes 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 35.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Homemade Eggnog & Coquito
December 8 ‘Tis the season for our favorite winter beverage: Eggnog! Ditch the pre-made, store-bought stuff and learn how to make Eggnog from scratch. Once you have mastered the traditional Eggnog, our mixologist will also share how to make Coquito, a Puerto Rican-style Eggnog with a coconut twist!
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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 14 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 50.00 per guest Cooking Studio Join us once a month as our sommelier, Catherine Watkins, 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.
DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
Salamander Uncorked: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dine in Harrimans following your Uncorked tasting and save 20% on your final bill.
Market Salamander Champagne & Caviar Pairing Dinner
December 16 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 260.00 per guest Market Salamander Join us for our most anticipated pairing dinner of the year. We have paired two of the world’s finest delicacies for an exquisite multi-course dining experience.
Christmas Eve To-Go
Pick Up December 24 | 120.00 per guest Market Salamander Celebrate Christmas Eve with a delightful meal and none of the cooking. Our talented culinary team will provide you with Prime Rib, plus sides and dessert, for a mess-free and stress-free Christmas Eve celebration.
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January Activities Calendar SUNDAY
MONDAY 1 New Year’s Day
TUESDAY 2
7:00 AM Harrimans Breakfast Buffet 7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout* 10:30 AM New Year’s Day Brunch
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8 7:30 AM
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7:30 AM
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7:30 AM
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Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
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Intro to HIIT* Trivia at Gold Cup
24 7:30 AM
30 Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
Intro to HIIT*
17 7:30 AM 7:00 PM
Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
Intro to HIIT*
10 7:30 AM
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29 7:30 AM
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Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
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3 7:30 AM
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WEDNESDAY
Intro to HIIT*
31 7:30 AM
Intro to HIIT*
THURSDAY 4
FRIDAY 5 4:00 PM
SATURDAY
DAILY
6 Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout* 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Eat Your Noodles 1:00 PM Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
* = Complimentary
Daily Offerings Coffee & Tea* 6:00 am – 10:30 AM Living Room Resort Walk* 8:30 am Fitness Center
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5:30 PM Salamander Uncorked: Spanish Reds
4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Mixology Class: Good Luck Cocktails 6:00 PM Family Comfort Food Night at Market Salamander
10:00 AM Family App Scavenger Hunt 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Sourdough Bread 101 1:00 PM Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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4:00 PM
Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
Guided Hike* 3:00 pm Fitness Center Family Activites* 4:00 pm Fitness Center Family Scavenger Hunt at the Stables* 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Equestrian Center
1:00 PM Cooking Demo: For the Love of Cheese 1:00 PM Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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5:30 PM Salamander Uncorked: Australian Whites
4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Mixology Class: Sheila Johnson’s Favorite Cocktails
1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Let’s Make Pizza! 1:00 PM Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 7:00 PM Cana Wine Pairing Dinner
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January Activities
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Family App Scavenger Hunt
January 13 | 10:00 AM | 50.00 per team (2 – 4 players per team) | Fitness Center Solve clues with photo and video evidence throughout the resort and town of Middleburg. Prizes awarded to the team with the most points. Resort guests only. To play, one fully charged smartphone is needed per team.
Trivia at Gold Cup
January 17 | 7:00 PM | Complimentary | Billiards Room Gather your friends to eat, drink, and tease your brain for a chance to win a prize!
Cooking Demonstrations 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Eat Your Noodles
January 6 Nothing is more nourishing than a warm bowl of noodles and broth in the wintertime. Chef Haley will demonstrate how to prepare two different variations: pork broth with rice noodles and a mushroom soup with flat noodles. Enjoy these dishes during the class that will surely warm you from the inside out! After the class, you will leave with dried herbs and a mushroom pouch perfect for mushroom stock.
Sourdough Bread 101
January 13 Intimidated by sourdough? Head Baker Jean Baptiste will teach you all the tricks for making the perfect loaf of tangy sourdough bread, plus how to feed and maintain your own sourdough starter at home. After the class, receive printed recipes plus your own sourdough starter. You will leave feeling like a sourdough pro!
For The Love of Cheese
January 20 Cheese lovers unite! In this class, Chef Jose will walk you through the best dairy products in the region. From soft and creamy to aged and pungent, we will taste it all. After the class, take home your own camembert cheese from Village Cheeseworks.
Let’s Make Pizza!
January 27 In this class, you will sample our chefs’ favorite pizza recipes. Learn how to make your own homemade dough including how to properly stretch by hand and bake, plus our favorite local ingredients to work with. You will leave the class with printed recipes, a rolling pin, and new ideas for your at-home pizza nights!
Market Salamander Family Comfort Food Night
January 12 | 6:00 PM | 80.00 per guest, 45.00 per child For the cold winter nights where cooking feels like a chore, join us at the Market for a casual family-style dinner with all of your favorite comfort foods.
Cana Vineyards Wine Pairing Dinner
January 27 | 7:00 PM | 165.00 per guest Join us and local Middleburg winery, Cana Vineyards, for a multi-course meal featuring a locally-sourced menu expertly paired with Virginia wines.
Mixology Classes 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 35.00 per guest | Cooking Studio Join us in The Cooking Studio with one of our beverage partners for a fun evening of education and experimentation. You will learn everything from the origins of certain spirits to crafting signature cocktails, tips, tricks and tools of the trade to be used at home. At the end of the class, you will receive a takeaway gift themed towards the class to take your at-home cocktails to the next level.
JANUARY ACTIVITIES
Seasonal Adventures
January 12 | Good Luck Cocktails January 26 | Sheila Johnson’s Favorite Cocktails
Salamander Uncorked 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio Join us once a month as our sommelier, Catherine Watkins, 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. January 11 | Spanish Reds January 25 | Australian Wines
Salamander Spa Holiday Chardonnay Massage
90 minutes | 320.00 | Available December 1 – January 31 Repair and nourish your skin with a full body Chardonnay scrub followed by a massage using ultra-hydrating body milk. Your skin will be left feeling naturally soft and silky and your muscles relaxed. Take home a Chardonnay cream to keep your hands nourished throughout the holiday season.
Hot Cocoa Mani Pedi
Available December 1 - January 31 Save 15% on our Signature Manicure or Pedicure, and enjoy a spiked hot cocoa to sip while being pampered. Plus, receive $15 toward any Zents retail with a purchase of $75 or more.
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February Activities Calendar SUNDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
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All Day Valentine Card Making*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
All Day Valentine Card Making*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 7:30 AM Intro to HIIT*
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All Day Valentine Card Making* 2:00 PM Field Goal Kicking Contest*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 7:30 AM Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
All Day Valentine Card Making*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 7:30 AM Intro to HIIT* 5:00 PM Valentine’s Day Dinner in Harrimans 7:00 PM Market Salamander Valentine’s Day Dinner
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Kangoo Power DVD Workout*
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TUESDAY
7:30 AM Intro to HIIT* 7:00 PM Trivia at Gold Cup
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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All Day Valentine Card Making*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
All Day Valentine Card Making* 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Delicious Bread Pudding 1:00 PM Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
DAILY * = Complimentary
Daily Offerings Coffee & Tea* 6:00 am – 10:30 AM Living Room Resort Walk* 8:30 am Fitness Center
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All Day Valentine Card Making* 5:30 PM Salamander Uncorked: Black-Owned Wineries & Black Winemakers
All Day Valentine Card Making* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Mixology Class: Champagne Cocktails
All Day Valentine Card Making* 10:00 AM Family App Scavenger Hunt 1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Bailey’s & Bonbons 1:00 PM Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail* 3:30 PM Family Sweetheart Dance 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Valentine’s Day Dinner in Harrimans 6:30 PM Ballroom Dance Class
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Guided Hike* 3:00 pm Fitness Center Family Activites* 4:00 pm Fitness Center Family Scavenger Hunt at the Stables* 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Equestrian Center
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1:00 PM Cooking Demo: National Chili Day 1:00 PM Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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7:30 AM Intro to HIIT* 5:30 PM Salamander Uncorked: South African Wines
4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake* 5:00 PM Mixology Class: Presidential Cocktails
1:00 PM Cooking Demo: Hearty Clam Chowder 1:00 PM Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail* 4:00 PM Meet & Greet with Cupcake*
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February Activities
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Hearts & Hooves
165.00+ per child | Ages 4+ | One Hour Offered in February Show our horses and ponies some love! Learn how to brush and pamper a pony and then decorate a valentine to hang on their stall. Horsey hugs and valentine treats for all! A short ride is also included (weather dependent).
Valentine Card Making
February 1 – 14 | All Day | Complimentary Fitness Center Join us to create a memorable Valentine’s Day card for your loved one.
Family App Scavenger Hunt
February 10 | 10:00 AM | 50.00 per team (2 – 4 players per team) | Fitness Center Solve clues with photo and video evidence through the resort and Middleburg. Prizes awarded to the team with the most points. Resort guests only. To play, one fully charged smartphone is needed per team.
Ballroom Dance Class
February 10 | 6:30 PM | 50.00 per couple Waterford Room Grab your sweetheart for a lesson on various styles of Ballroom Dancing in this 45-minute class. Dance the night away, learn all the right steps, and spend the evening having a ball.
Family Sweetheart Dance
February 10 | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM 75.00 per couple | Ballroom Enjoy a fun evening with your favorite valentines! Dance the night away with your family to tunes by a DJ, capture family memories at our custom photo station, plus fun activities like temporary tattoos, crafts, and more. A buffet of kid-friendly favorites will be available, plus a cash bar for specialty cocktails and mocktails. 75.00 per one parent and one child. 35.00 per each additional family member. Guests 2 and under are free.
Valentine’s Day Dinner in Harrimans
Market Salamander Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14 | 7:00 PM | 165.00 per guest Market Salamander An intimate dining experience awaits you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day at Market Salamander. Our quaint bistro sets the tone for a delicious locallysourced meal with wine pairings for a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.
Valentine’s Day Brunch
February 11 | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM 95.00 per guest | Harrimans Celebrate your love with a festive Valentinethemed brunch.
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
February Activities
Field Goal Kicking Contest
February 11 | 2:00 PM | Complimentary | Grand Lawn Grab your friends and head to the Grand Lawn the day before the big game and test your own abilities.
Trivia at Gold Cup
February 21 | 7:00 PM | Complimentary | Billiards Room Gather your friends to eat, drink, and tease your brain for a chance to win a prize!
Valentine’s Day at Salamander Spa You, Me & Tranquility 560.00 per couple | Available Daily February 1 – 28 Begin with a Hammam-inspired, self-applied body treatment together in a private ceramic chamber to exfoliate and nourish the skin, followed by a 60-minute couple’s massage in our elegant couple’s suite. Conclude your spa day with bubbly and two hours of access to our luxurious spa facilities, featuring Tepidarium lounge chairs, vitality pool, and aromatic steam rooms.
Galentine’s Day
February 1 – 28 | Available Monday through Thursday, excluding blackout dates Celebrate the love you have for your besties! Bring yourself and one or more friends and save 25% on 90-minute spa services. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
February 10 & 14 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 150.00 per guest | Harrimans Join us for a romantic evening in Harrimans with a special prix fixe menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Cooking Demonstrations
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio
Delicious Bread Pudding
February 3 Cold weather got you down? This delicious dessert will warm you from within! An easy way to use up leftover bread, Chef Mollie will teach you an easy bread pudding recipe, plus her favorite variations. Take home printed recipes that you learned in the class as well as a jar of house-made bourbon caramel sauce.
Bailey’s and Bonbons
February 10 A pastry class just in time for Valentine’s Day with a focus on creating specialty gourmet chocolates using new exciting flavored Bailey’s liqueurs. After the class, receive printed recipes and a box of gourmet chocolates.
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National Chili Day
February 17 There is nothing better than a hearty bowl of chili in the wintertime. Chef Jack will teach you his favorite traditional and vegetarian chili recipes and his favorite toppings, including homemade bread. Depart the class with printed recipes and a homemade baguette from our head baker.
Hearty Clam Chowder
February 24 Creamy, comforting, and decadent, Chef Cesar will teach you how to make traditional clam chowder from scratch, including house-made croutons. Leave the class with a printed recipe and loaf of homemade bread by our head baker.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 35.00 per guest | Cooking Studio Join us in The Cooking Studio with one of our beverage partners for a fun evening of education and experimentation. You will learn everything from the origins of certain spirits to crafting signature cocktails, tips, tricks and tools of the trade to be used at home. At the end of the class, you will receive a takeaway gift themed towards the class to take your at-home cocktails to the next level. February 9 | Champagne Cocktails February 23 | Presidential Cocktails
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
Mixology Classes
Salamander Uncorked 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 50.00 per guest | Cooking Studio Join us once a month as our sommelier, Catherine Watkins, 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. February 8 | Black-Owned Wineries & Black Winemakers February 22 | South African Wines
Market Salamander Market Salamander Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14 | 7:00 PM | 165.00 per guest Market Salamander An intimate dining experience awaits you and your loved one this Valentine’s Day at Market Salamander. Our quaint bistro sets the tone for a delicious locallysourced meal with wine pairings for a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.
French Wine Pairing Dinner
February 24 | 7:00 PM | 165.00 per guest Market Salamander From the heart of Middleburg, you will be transported to France for an evening of delicious food and fine French wines. Our multi-course French-inspired menu will be paired with exquisite French wines at each course for a delicious European epicurean adventure.
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Complimentary Offerings
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Family Activities All Day | Fitness Center
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.
Test your trivia skills, search high and low on a spirited scavenger hunt, make waves with a wacky game of water polo, and watch the smiles light up the day with these oneof-a-kind, family-fun activities.
• Award-winning local vineyards, cideries and breweries, including Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, Boxwood Estate Winery, Cana Vineyards, Mt. Defiance and Lost Barrel Brewing.
I Spy
Call 540.326.4000 for a resort car.
Scavenger Hunt Race
*Car service is not available for private or residential locations. Dogs are not permitted in car service vehicles.
Can you spot the hidden items in The Library? This game is designed to test your vision and focus.
Travel throughout the property and find the answers to our ten tricky questions.
Bananagrams
Offered Daily
Using your own letters and board, compete against players to form as many words as possible. Similar to Scrabble, but with an exciting twist.
La Colombe Coffee & Tea Service
Giant Jenga
6:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Living Room 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!
COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS
Audi Transportation
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.
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+
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Disc Golf
Equipment Rentals
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.
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.
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.
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.
CULINARY
Afternoon Seasonal Cocktail
Saturdays | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Living Room Enjoy a seasonal cocktail handcrafted by our beverage team. 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 Rentals 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)
COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS
Offered Weekly
• Riding Boot Cleaning Service • Salamander Scavenger Hunt (prizes included!) • Afternoon Infused Water Station • Self-Guided History Books • Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal) • 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)
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Daily Adventures
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Momentum Art Experience
Telescope Rentals
Clay Shooting
Rentals must be for the duration of the guests’ stay and reserved at least 24 hours in advance. Based on availability.
149.00 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.
250.00 per guest | Ages 18+ 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. (Two-person minimum)
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 Telescope and experience the wonderful stars, planets and galaxies with your own eyes!
DAILY ADVENTURES
Daily Adventures
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.
Archery
40.00 per guest | 45 minutes | 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
50.00 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
60.00 per guest | Ages 18+ Axe Throwing not only combines sport and technique, but also will give you an exhilarating feeling of strength and ruggedness, whether or not this type of activity is your forte.
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.
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!
Deluxe Survival
99.00 per guest | Ages 7+ Alongside experienced instructors, you’ll learn valuable life-saving techniques including shelter building and water purification, rope skills and self-rescue techniques.
Ultimate Falconry Experience
Saturdays | 210.00 per guest Four-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.
Bike and Cider 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.
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Lessons
Daily at 2:00 PM
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 bike ride into Middleburg.
Entertaining, hands-on activities designed for children to enjoy with their parent’s participation. First participant to reserve chooses the theme for the day.
Beginner Fisherman
Teddy Bear Making
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 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 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 the 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.
Pickleball 35.00 per guest | 30-minute program Learn how to play this popular and fast-growing sport from one of our experienced instructors.
Rentals Electronic Bikes
75.00 Per Bike | 3 Hour Rental | 16+ Explore the sites on our brand new electric bikes! All riders must stay in the Middleburg town limits.
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Family Crafts
Reservations required. 20.00 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 nourishing sugar scrub.
Wine & Painting Class
By reservation | 85.00 per person | Four-Person Minimum 21+ Enjoy a fun way to paint and create your own original piece of work while sipping on different local wines.
Pyro-Graphic Keepsake
Reservations required.
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.
Art A La Carte
Creative Sketchbook
By reservation | Four-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.
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.
Brush with Greatness
Art Tastings
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.
DAILY ADVENTURES
Art Classes
$75 per person | 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.
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Camp Salamander 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 | 95.00 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.
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 75.00 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.
Sunday: Funday
Saturday: Colorama Tie-Dye
Participate in a potato sack relay race, play Nintendo Switch “Just Dance” and make your own play-dough.
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!
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!
ADD-ON OPTION
Tuesday: Nutty about Nature
50.00 per child | Ages 4+ | Minimum 40 lbs. Kids under the minimums for the Treetop Zip Lining can try this thrilling ride during Camp Salamander. With a guide, experience our 275’ zip line three times!
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.
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Kids’ Night Out
Kiddo Zip-Lining
Reservations Required. For recreation reservations, please call 540.326.4060
Keeping Up with Cupcake
Countryside Group Trail Ride
Private Meet & Greet
Stone Wall Private Trail Ride
Cocktails with Cupcake
165.00+ per guest | Ages 10+ Weight Limit 220 lbs | One 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. 215.00+ per guest | Ages 10+ Weight Limit 220 lbs | One Hour Designed for those who seek more solitude on the trail or for the more experienced rider. One hour guided ride for one or multiple riders.
Horses 101
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 165.00+ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 265.00+ | One Hour Add a visit from Cupcake to any meeting, executive conference, banquet event, wedding or family gathering! She is the perfect touch for a unique experience while visiting horse country and a delight for guests of all ages. Fridays & Saturdays | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Our little friend’s festive spirit is perfectly paired with Gold Cup’s Cupcake Cocktail. Only offered while Cupcake is visiting the Living Room, enjoy a sweet twist on our traditional espresso martini, complete with house-made whipped cream and topped with rainbow sprinkles.
200.00+ per family (up to four guests) | All Ages One 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.
The Cupcake Express
Pony Ride
Photo Shoot
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.
Paint-A-Pony
165.00+ per child | Ages 4+ | One Hour Learn about our horse’s coat colors, markings and breeds. Followed by painting your own model horse to look like one of the Salamander horses or your dream horse! The session ends with a pony ride.
DAILY ADVENTURES
Equestrian Experiences
165.00+ per child | Ages 5+ Weight Limit 75 lbs | One 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! 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 165.00+ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 265.00+ | One Hour Cupcake is available for photo shoots on the resort property with families, wedding parties and groups. 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.
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SPA & WELLNESS
Spa & Wellness Calming Antara Ritual
120 minutes | 415.00 This super hydrating therapeutic wrap starts with full body dry brushing exfoliation before you are cocooned in velvety organic shea butter that is infused with organicallygrown CBD Restore Balm, followed by a relaxing scalp and neck massage with CBD Relief Balm. The treatment will conclude with a full body massage. This is the perfect treatment for dehydrated or very dry skin and overall joint and muscle aches and pains. CBD has shown to reduce inflammation, anxiety and relieve pain.
Balancing Sound Therapy
90 minutes | 300.00 Ground yourself and reconnect with this deep relaxation treatment. Gentle vibrations and sound waves during this full body experience will bring you to a state of well-being and relaxation. Beginning with dry body brush exfoliation and earthy warm fragrances, this treatment will introduce you to sound therapy. A Tibetan singing bowl will be placed onto various parts of the body, while a full body massage incorporates CBD-infused oil and hot stones on the feet, bringing the mind into a meditative state of calm.
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Pinot Noir Body Wrap
90 minutes | 325.00 Immerse yourself with delight in the heart of vineyards. A Grand Cru scrub to refine the skin’s complexion, combined with a body wrap, offering your skin all the minerals and antioxidant properties of grapes. Followed by a relaxing massage cream application to leave you completely moisturized, hydrated, and relaxed.
Vino Radiance Facial
60 minutes | 225.00 This facial treatment brings comfort and radiance to your skin while the mask application helps to improve and maintain its hydration. With the use of relaxing maneuvers combining acupressure and deep smoothing techniques, features of the face are left rested and complexion radiant.
Collagen Infusion Facial
60 minutes | 250.00 Plump and densify your skin with this collagen boosting therapy. Ultra-potent hyaluronic acid and collagen pump the skin from the inside out, while smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. The effect of this treatment is amplified with a collagen infusion mask to lift and reshape the facial contour.
FITNESS
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
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.
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.
Private Group Fitness Rates
Personal Training Session
Peloton Rentals
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, introduce new exercises to avoid plateaus and keep workouts motivating, and create long term and short term goals for positive lifelong exercise habits.
Reservations Required For Spa Reservations, Please Call 855.290.5677 For Fitness Center, Please Call 540.326.4060
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
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 guest room.
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AREA OFFERINGS
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 Sunset 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
Wednesdays – 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 – Sundays | 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
Fridays & Saturdays | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 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
Wednesdays – 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
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SIGNATURE EVENTS
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, housemade 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
2024 Dates Coming Soon Presented by award-winning chef and author Kwame Onwuachi, join us for our fourth 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. More information: www.salamanderhotels.com/familyreunion
Family Friendly Haunted Trail
Select evenings in October 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 movies, delicious food, costume contests, and much more.
Middleburg Film Festival
2024 Dates Coming Soon 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 also 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: www.middleburgfilm.org
Brunch With Santa
Select dates in December Our ballroom transforms into a winter wonderland where you can visit with 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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The Resort You Love is Now the Home You Desire. NEW REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW Residences at Salamander is a collection of 49 built-for-sale estate homes within the grounds of the 340-acre Salamander Middleburg, and minutes from the charming, historic village of Middleburg. We would love to introduce this opportunity to you. To schedule a tour, please call 540.502.3399.
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