Six hours from the Beltway sits a 12,000-acre mountain estate worth every mile!
The Lodge at Primland Auberge Collection is the Blue Ridge mountain getaway DC weekenders keep returning to. Furthermore, this 12,000-acre private estate sits roughly 300 miles southwest of the District. The drive takes about six hours down US-29 S into Meadows of Dan, Virginia.
Travel + Leisure recently named it the #1 rated resort in the Continental U.S., and the recognition is earned. Rates start at $633 and average close to $950 per night. Consequently, this places the property firmly in special-occasion territory without venturing stratospheric.
Lodge at Primland Auberge Collection Accommodations Built for Slowing Down
The estate spans 12,000 private acres of forest, fairway, and river gorge. Moreover, guests choose from the regal main Lodge, Fairway Cottages along the championship Highland Course, Pinnacle suites with valley views, or the celebrated Tree House Suites perched 2,700 feet above the Dan River Gorge.
French firm La Cabane Perchee designed each Tree House from aromatic red cedar. Continental breakfast and a self-guided Flowers Vineyards wine tasting come included. Meanwhile, the Rustic Mountain Homes sleep up to 22 guests, ideal for multigenerational trips. For more on layouts and views, see Primland’s accommodations page.
Primland Adventures, Wellness, and Stargazing
Primland delivers fly fishing, horseback riding, sporting clays, and one of Virginia’s top-ranked public golf courses. Additionally, the Auberge Spa, indoor pool, and on-property observatory round out the experience beautifully.
Virginia, DC, and North Carolina residents currently receive 20% off plus daily breakfast for two on stays up to two nights! Travelers chasing a true reset will also find tobacco barn cocktail evenings, weekly wine cellar tastings, and naturalist-led hikes through old-growth forest.
The Washington Lobbyist champions regional escapes that reward the drive. Read our other Virginia weekend guides and book your Blue Ridge reset before peak season fills the calendar.
The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection. 2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia 24120 Reservations: (855) 876-6593 Residence Inquiries: (855) 442-2893 Average room rate: $950 per night (starting at $633)
