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Boar's Head Resort
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Boar's Head Resort is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation and runs as UVA's official hotel, 168 rooms on hundreds of acres west of Grounds. Birdwood is the Audubon golf course, and a racquet club, a spa, and the Mill Room share the estate. AAA has kept the house Four Diamond, including 2025 and 2026, and Forbes rates it Recommended for 2026.
- 168 rooms
- Rooms from 600 sq ft (56 m²)
About Boar's Head Resort
- The University of Virginia Foundation owns and operates the resort, which functions as UVA's official hotel.
- Birdwood Golf is an Audubon-recognized course on the same estate as the racquet club and spa.
- The Mill Room pours a long Virginia wine-by-the-glass list, including Barboursville, in a dining room staffed for long tenures.
- Entry-level rooms start at 600 sq ft (56 m²).
History
Boar's Head Resort occupies a large estate at 200 Ednam Drive in Charlottesville, on land with a 1734 grant history, and is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation. The resort combines a 168-room hotel with Birdwood Golf, a racquet and fitness club, spa, and several dining rooms including the Mill Room.
Restaurants and bars
- The Mill Room — Restaurant · Chef Jason Butcher (Executive Chef)
- The Hearth Room — Restaurant
Experiences
- Summer Supper Somm — Five-course summer dinner hosted with Village Garden, each course paired with a local regional wine, featuring a Village Garden Farm spotlight ingredient.
- Bourbon and Big Reds — Tasting of bourbons and velvety red wines in the Hearth Room, with patio views and firepits; held annually in the fall.
- Epicurean Series guest chef dinners — Individualized culinary experiences highlighting local foods and flavors alongside guest chefs from around the world.
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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