Just Back From: Primland Resort

Primland

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Photo by: Maria Wakem

I recently had the pleasure of traveling to Primland Resort—a 12,000-acre luxury retreat near Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains—for the opening of the property’s new spa. Although my idea of a spa getaway typically includes white sand, turquoise waters, and lots of palm trees, a visit to Primland definitely convinced me that escaping to the mountains can be an equally rejuvenating experience. (More: See photos from my trip to Primland)

The Native American-themed spa is a collaborative effort between Garance Primat, one of the owners of Primland, and spa consultant Sylvie Keo. It draws inspiration from the land, which was inhabited by numerous tribes throughout history such as the Cherokee, Iroquois, Monacan, Sapony, and Saura tribes. Native American healing techniques are combined with European state-of-the-art technology in all the treatments. And according to Keo, the spa boasts the only Spa Horizon pool in the U.S.

Other Primland highlights include:

* The Highland Course 18-hole golf course designed by renowned gold architect Donald Steel

* The Observatory equipped with a Celestron CGE Pro 1400 telescope 

* The Lodge featuring 26 suites—all with picturesque views 

Click through and see photos from my trip to Primland Resort.