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Salamander Middleburg
Middleburg, Virginia, United States · Salamander Collection · Grand Luxury
Sheila Johnson, the BET co-founder, spent a decade assembling 340 acres in Virginia's horse and wine country before opening this resort in August 2013, modeling its architecture on her own nearby farm. It was the first hotel and restaurant in the Washington, D.C. area to earn Forbes Five-Star status, added a MICHELIN Key in 2025, and runs a 22-stall equestrian center with its own riding arena.
- 168 rooms
- Opened 2013
About Salamander Middleburg
- Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, bought the 340-acre site a decade before Salamander Middleburg opened in August 2013, designing it around her own horse farm nearby.
- It was the first destination resort in the Washington, D.C. area to win the Forbes Five-Star Award for both its hotel and restaurant, and its spa is the only Five-Star spa in Virginia.
- MICHELIN added Salamander Middleburg to its One Key list in 2025, the same year it also held AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star status.
- The resort's equestrian center has 22 stalls and its own riding arena on 25 acres, reflecting Johnson's own background raising and riding horses.
The setting
1 mile from National Sporting Library. 21 miles from Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Experiences
- Treetop zip-lining — Treetop zip-lining on the property.
- Equestrian center and stables — Full equestrian center with activities at the resort stables.
- Fire pit wine and dining — Venture out to the fire pits with favourite local wine.
- Lawn games — Croquet, bocce ball, corn hole and life-sized chess on the lawns.
- Virginia wineries — Outstanding wineries in the surrounding Virginia wine country.
- Championship golf — Championship golf referenced in meetings and activities; complimentary putting green on property.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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