On Friday, October 13 at 7pm, Garth Newel will kick off the fall season with a cello sonata from Boccherini and a piano quartet by Mendelssohn, followed by another Fall Season Opening concert on Saturday, October 12 at 7pm that includes Moravec’s Piano Quartet and Schubert’s Violin Sonata. Both concerts will be held in Herter Concert Hall. Come early for pre-show cocktails at 6pm and stick around after the show for a gourmet meal – you may even wind up dining with some of the evening’s performers! ! (Advance reservations required for dinners.)

The Fall Season Opening weekend at Garth Newel will wrap up on Sunday, October 14 with a coffee house concert at 3pm. Sit back and relax while you sip a latte and enjoy this afternoon performance of music samples by Moravec, Beethoven, Colla, and others in a relxed, casual atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a fall leaf-peeping trip, or one last golf getaway before the weather turns, a concert at the Garth Newel Music Center makes the perfect addition to your itinerary during your next visit to The Homestead. Order your tickets for Fall Season Opening at the Garth Newel Music Center – and plan your Homestead escape today!

Pack a picnic lunch and take a scenic half-hour drive to Millboro to check out all the action in Virginia’s Douthat State Park – named one of America’s 10 best parks by Outside Family Vacation Guide. From 8am until 5pm, you can enjoy a full array of Apple Day festivities – including hayrides, fun games, and activities that celebrate Appalachian history. Try your hand at making apple butter or cooking over a campfire, or check out pelt displays and traditional Appalachian crafts. Throughout the day there will also be artistic demonstrations, live bluegrass music, clog dancing, and more!

While you’re there, be sure to take in the area’s spectacular fall foliage as you explore Douthat State Park. One of Virginia’s six original state parks, it spans nearly 4,500 acres in Bath and Allegheny counties and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a hike along one of the nature trails to check out the changing leaves and autumn scenery, or head for the 50-acre lake for some of the state’s most incredible views of the Allegheny Mountains.

Come celebrate the bounty of fall – and the history of Appalachia – at Apple Day, October 13 in Douthat State Park! Contact The Homestead for more information or to make reservations for your visit, and let us help you plan your trip today!

You’ll find nearly 50 horses at our Equestrian Center, with both English and Western saddles available, so riders of all levels and styles are sure to find the right horse for an Allegheny adventure. Saddle up and follow a mounted guide along picturesque bridle paths or through the beautiful mountain trails as you check out the foliage and scenic views – and maybe even spot some local wildlife! All riders 4’6” and taller are welcome – and smaller children can get in on the fun with a 10- to 15-minute ride hand-led by one of our guides!

The Homestead also offers horse-drawn carriage rides that provide a perfect way for you and your family – or for you and that special someone – to enjoy the spectacular surroundings while our guide takes you along a private wooded trail. Our antique buckboard carriages date back to the early 1900s, and you may feel yourself transported back to those days as you glide through the untouched Virginia countryside.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway, be sure to set aside some time to go horseback riding at The Homestead. Call our Equestrian Center for more information or to book your guided private trail ride or group trail ride at The Homestead today!

The fun begins at 8 a.m. with the second annual Harvest Moon Festival Bike Rides. Choose from three different options – the challenging 96-mile Century, the moderate 61-mile Metric, or the leisurely 28-mile Fun ride – then hop on your bike and explore some of the most scenic cycling trails in Bath County!

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head for Downtown Hot Springs to check out the Bath County Farmer’s Market. Browse the market stalls and grab a bite while you enjoy live entertainment, or compete in the Harvest Moon Festival photography and hay bale decorating contests. More than 30 local vendors and artisans are expected to turn out, offering everything from delicious seasonal produce and snacks to arts and crafts.

You’ll also find a variety of other Harvest Moon activities throughout the area. Support Bath Animal Welfare with the silent auction at the Hot Springs Fire Department, or stop by the Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast for a farm tour and family-friendly activities. You can even head to Millboro for the annual tractor parade!

The Harvest Moon Festival ends with a benefit dinner to support Relay for Life and a free concert featuring Linda Lay at the Garth Newel Music Center. Enjoy a delicious meal right in the concert hall, followed by the sounds of bluegrass and acoustic country from the talented Linda Lay. After the show, head back to The Homestead for a nightcap – and raise your glass to the harvest moon!

Grab an inner tube and a couple friends and hop into the aqua blue waters of the lazy river, which meanders along for 400 feet. As you float past gazebos and under bridges, you’ll get a great view of the two-acre water feature and all of its attractions – from luxurious lounge chairs to the geyser-inspired fountains and towering water slides.

Once you’ve plucked up your courage, pluck your inner tube out of the water and head over to the slides for a ride of a more heart-pounding variety! Each of the 100-foot water slides snakes its way downward with twists and turns toward the inviting blue pool below.

After your adventures in the water, head to the beach chaises you’ll find scattered around Allegheny Springs and spend a little time soaking up the sun. You’ll also find a sandy beach where the little ones can play – along with a brand new casual restaurant serving up family-friendly meals and snacks to keep you and the kids recharged and refreshed all day long.

With weekday specials, a Family Fun Package, and other great offers, The Homestead makes it easy to plan your family vacation to check out the new lazy river and water slides at Allegheny Springs. Call to make your reservations today!

Partnering with the American Horticultural Society for this annual event, The Homestead is proud to present a full weekend of special presentations by guest speakers like horticulturist Andre Viette. The weekend also includes a full schedule of events that features an afternoon tea, a “Meet the Speakers” reception, a lunch buffet, a wine tasting, and more. You can even take a guided walking tour of The Homestead’s magnificent gardens!

This year during In The Garden, we’ll also be hosting our first ever Taste of the Region cookout and concert. The whole family is invited to join us on the Casino Lawn for a barbeque and live music from the KOS Band, performing your favorite Motown, rock, R&B, and swing! We’ll also have local wineries and breweries on tap serving up $2 tastings of their best beverages.

Join us for In The Garden weekend at The Homestead from August 17-19, 2012! Packages start at $479 and include luxurious accommodations, breakfast, and dinner daily, the full weekend of seminars and events, and membership to the American Horticultural Society. Book your reservation online and enter “garden” under group code, or call 866-354-4653, option 1, and end your summer on a rosy note!

Both the Today Show and Boston.com recently featured The Homestead as an ideal destination for your Olympic getaway this summer – and with so many fun resort activities right on site, it’s no wonder why. Take aim at the skeet shooting or rifle range, or test your mettle at the recently expanded archery center. You’ll also find a full Equestrian Center with over 40 horses and both English and Western saddles for your riding enjoyment, along with other current and former Olympic sports like volleyball, golf, and cycling.

The Today Show’s Savannah Guthrie recently interviewed Travel + Leisure Features Director Nilou Motamed, who described The Homestead as “one of the grand dames of the area [with] tons of antebellum charm,” making it a premier destination for your Olympic getaway.

Book the Unlimited Activities Package and unleash your inner athlete – or your weekend warrior – with an Olympic-inspired vacation at The Homestead!

The summer season kicks into full swing on July 28, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear concerts showcasing works by multiple composers – like Saturday’s “Nature in Music,” with selections from Dvořák , Janáček, and Vasks – or programs devoted to just one artist, like Sunday’s all Debussy concert. Other summer highlights include “The Three Bs” (Bach, Bartok, and Brahms) on August 19^, and “Beethoven Sonatas” on August 26.

After most concerts, guests are invited to attend a post-show dinner, served right in the concert hall. Musicians often mingle with the audience as the resident chef prepares a gourmet meal filled with delectable dishes that are in keeping with the performance’s musical theme.

The Garth Newel Music Center is also home to the Virginia Blues & Jazz Festival, which just concluded its seventh annual weekend. This renowned Bath County music event has featured an array of notable musicians like New Orleans blues pianist Marcia Ball, jazz vocalist Jennifer Kirkland, and most recently, five-time Grammy Award-winning artists The Robert Cray Band.

Next time you’re on vacation at The Homestead, be sure to discover what The Washington Post calls “a rarefied rural retreat that offers classical performances and gourmet dining.” Check out the upcoming calendar of events at the Garth Newel Music Center, and plan your next trip to The Homestead today!

The Homestead, an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge, sprawls out over acres of beautiful Bath County terrain, and right on site you’ll find more than four miles of premium Virginia waters for catch-and-release fly fishing. Both rookie fishermen and seasoned anglers will find plenty of challenges in our private limestone creek, which features 13 scenic waterfalls and a 350-foot vertical drop gorge, and is stocked with wild and rainbow trout. We can also arrange for one of our Orvis-endorsed fishing guides to help you explore the area surrounding The Homestead, where local waters are known for rainbows, browns, and brookies.

If you’re looking to take your fly-fishing skills to the next level, then check out the Orvis Fly Fishing School on site at The Homestead. Professional instructors offer courses for fishermen of all levels that cover casting techniques and fly-fishing essentials like how to choose the right fly and the proper gear and tackle, how to tie knots, and how to play, land, and safely release a fish, along with other river skills. With classes taught on the Cascades Stream, this hands-on training gives you the immediate opportunity to put your new fly-fishing skills to work!

Whether you’re planning a Virginia fishing trip or you just want a little time on the river during your vacation, The Homestead will provide a scenic backdrop for your fly-fishing excursion. Contact us today for more information about the Orvis Fly Fishing School or plan your trip to The Homestead!

Afterward, head to The Homestead’s award-winning spa and indulge in a special Mother’s Day package featuring soothing, therapeutic treatments like a Swedish massage, mineral soak, body exfoliation, or European facial. Make Mom feel like a queen with a day of pampering she’ll remember and cherish forever.

Click here for Mother’s Day Spa Specials

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

In the Crystal Ballroom

Salad Selections

Local Watercress Platter / Red Onion / Watermelon / Goat Cheese / Raspberry Dressing

Butter Lettuce Platter / Blue Cheese / Citrus Supremes / Candied Pecans / Sherry Dressing

Tomato-Polenta “Panzanella” Salad / Balsamic-Olive Oil

Seared Rare Beef Carpaccio / Shaved Parmesan / Frisee / Horseradish

Chicken Salad Timbale / Flatbread / Grape Salad / Deviled Eggs with Smoked Ham

Poached Asparagus / Truffle Mushrooms / Tomato Confit / Lemon Oil

Homestead Seafood Salad “Demi Tasse” / Russian Dressing / Celery Seed Crouton

Seafood Display

Poached Tiger Shrimp /  Snow Crab Claws

Honey Smoked Salmon Display / Horseradish-Chive Cream / Pickled Vegetable Slaw

Cocktail Sauce / Remoulade / Lemon

Chilled Soup

Melon Gazpacho / Basil Crème Fraiche

Breakfast Station

Applewood Smoked Bacon and Breakfast Sausage

Buttermilk Biscuits and Country Gravy  /  French Toast / Vermont Maple Syrup

Eggs Benedict / Lemon-Hollandaise Sauce

Housemade Breakfast Pastry Display

Omelets and Pancakes Cooked to Order

Whole Eggs/Egg Beaters/Egg Whites

Virginia Ham / Cheddar Cheese / Tomatoes / Two Color Peppers / Bacon / Torn Herbs

Crimini Mushrooms / Grilled Onions

Carvery and Entrée Selection

Prime Rib of Beef au jus / Cream Horseradish / Whole Grain Mustard (Carved)

Baked Ham / Sauce Bigerade (Carved)

Fricassee of Scallops  and Shrimp / Artichokes / Baby Roma Tomatoes / Lemon-White Wine Sauce

Whipped Potato / Creamed Sherry Mushrooms

Spring Garden Vegetables w/ Herb Butter / Corn Muffins w/ Whipped Honey Butter

From our Pastry Shop

Granny Smith Apple Pie / Crumb Streusel

Lavender Crème Brulee  /  Flourless Chocolate Cake / Burnt Meringue

Pound Cake /Marinated Berries / Whipped Cream

Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Bread Pudding / Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce

Chocolate Chip-Peanut Butter-Oatmeal-Coconut Macaroon Cookies

Build Your Own Sundae Bar

FAP – Included

MAP Surcharge – Adult: $ 20.00  Child 6-12:  $ 10.00

EP/Non-Reg Adult: $ 49.95   Child 6-12: $ 24.95

Golf & Tennis Club Members: 15% Discount