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Bath County, Virginia, is a land as rich in history as it is in natural wonders. For generations families have come to partake of a place where life’s cadence continues to follow nature’s gentler rhythms with stays at the luxurious accommodations of The Homestead resort. Now that lifestyle is available for future generations through the unique, conservation-based, second-home vacation community of Homestead Preserve.

Situated on 11,500 acres of pristine mountain and valley landscape between Hot Springs and Warm Springs, Homestead Preserve offers a great variety of home settings, from 360-degree mountain vistas to rolling meadows that recall an English countryside. Homesites range from 1⁄2 to 13 acres. Prices range from $330,000 to over $1 million. While home exteriors will be true to the area’s traditional architectural vernacular, featuring such styles as “Highlands Farmhouse,” “Highlands Classical,” “Highlands Arts and Crafts,” and “English Romantic,” the interiors will be compatible with the very latest in ‘smart home’ technology. Home prices range from $1 million to over $4 million +.

In addition, each Homestead Preserve family will have the opportunity to enjoy a membership in the Homestead Golf and Tennis Club. The Homestead dates back to 1766 and remains one of the true “grand dames” of American luxury resorts. The resort’s three golf courses are consistently ranked among Golf Digest’s and Golf Magazine’s top 50 courses and includes The Cascades course, designed by William S. Flynn, which opened in 1923. The Old Course, opened in 1892 and later finished by Donald Ross in 1913, enjoys the distinction of having the oldest first tee in continuous use in America. The Lower Cascades features the work of Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Also included in the membership is access to recreational activities such as falconry, skeet shooting, horseback riding, and skiing. Similarly, landholders have access to private treatment rooms at The Homestead’s full-service Spa, an array of year-round outdoor activities and to the resort’s signature restaurants and fine dining.

Needs of the community's residents are met by Hot Spring's Main Street stores, including a 150-year-old apothecary. Local restauranteurs serve every culinary delight - from hearty American hamburgers and steaks at Sam Snead's Tavern to European-inspired (but distinctively Southern-inflected) haute cuisine at The Homestead. Owners will also enjoy the private community amenities featured at the historic Old Dairy Community Center featuring swimming pools, fitness center, kids club, market, and event and meeting space.
 
This protected preserve will be a haven for vacation homeowners seeking immediate proximity to nature in a community dedicated to land conservation. The sale of 9,250 acres to The Nature Conservancy helps insure that at least 97% of the 11,500 acres surrounding the historic Homestead resort will remain unspoiled and untouched. The Virginia Hot Springs Preservation Trust, funded through a portion of the selling price of each homesite, will continue to preserve not only the historical landscape but also the unique culture that already exists through a series of forums.

Homestead Preserve is located within a days’ drive from some of our nation’s largest metropolitan areas including New York City, Philidelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Richmond, Raleigh, Atlanta, and Charleston.

For more information please contact Homestead Preserve at 866-814-0627 or visit our website at homesteadpreserve.com. When in town, feel free to visit our sales center in the lobby of the hotel, or our Story Center located on Main Street, Hot Springs.