Salamander Resort Events

Food & Wine

• Homemade Truffles Class

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: March 16 | 2:00 p.m. Work alongside our Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves and learn how to make his signature chocolate truffles from beginning to end. It will be the sweetest thing you do all weekend!

  • per person$79.00

• Irish Whiskey Weekend

  Where: Gold Cup. When: March 16 - March 17 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. We are serving up a special menu all weekend long in honor of St. Patrick's Day that will delight the Irish in all of us! Listen to an authentic Irish band each day starting at 2:00 p.m. while indulging in traditional Irish fare including Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Turkey Rubens, and much more. Try our new whiskey menu and enjoy the green beer flowing.

  • Prices Vary

• Whiskey Pairing Dinner

  Where: Harrimans. When: March 16 | 6:00 p.m. Join us for a special Whiskey pairing dinner with select signature Harrimans dishes. Our Executive Chef will be on-hand preparing and explaining how he creates each dish while you enjoy each with Tullamore DEW, Bushmills Black Bush, and a Jameson flight of Jameson Original, Jameson Caskmates and Jameson Black Barrel.

  • per person$89.00

• St. Patrick's Day Weekend at the Market

  Where: Market Salamander. When: March 16 - March 17 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with our Corn Beef and Cabbage special. Also, don't get pinched! Wear green in the Market on St. Patrick's Day and receive a free Clover Cookie while supplies last.

  • per person$10.00

• Ultimate Irish Brunch Buffet

  Where: Harrimans. When: March 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Top o' the mornin' to ya! Aside from our classic brunch offerings like a live omelet station and breakfast favorites, we're adding authentic Irish specialties like corned beef, cabbage, Irish desserts, and more to celebrate a delicious St. Patrick's Day.

  • per person$48.00

• Barolo & Antipasti Reception with Chef Davide Palluda and Chef Ryan Arensdorf

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: March 22 | 5:30 p.m. Join us in welcoming Michelin-Star Chef Davide Palluda to the resort with a delicious reception. Chef Palluda teams up with our Executive Chef, Ryan Arensdorf, for an extravagant offering of antipasti paired perfectly with the best Barolo wine. Chef Palluda will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss his passion for cooking. Davide Palluda owns and operates "Ristorante All'Enoteca", annexed to the Enoteca Regionale del Roero, in Canale and the "DP" Laboratory. In 2000, he was elected best young chef of the year by the Espresso Guide and was awarded a Michelin star, which he has never lost. He is acknowledged as being one of the best Italian chefs.

  • per person$46.00

• Italian Cooking Class with Chef Davide Palluda and Chef Ryan Arensdorf

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: March 23 | 2:00 p.m. Michelin-Star Chef Davide Palluda is in town for just one weekend and one cooking class with us! Join us for this exclusive hands-on class and learn the art of Italian cooking from a true northern Italian Chef with the assistance of our Executive Chef, Ryan Arensdorf. Davide Palluda owns and operates "Ristorante All'Enoteca", annexed to the Enoteca Regionale del Roero, in Canale and the "DP" Laboratory. In 2000, he was elected best young chef of the year by the Espresso Guide and was awarded a Michelin star, which he has never lost. He is acknowledged as being one of the best Italian chefs.

  • per person$120.00

• Eight-Course Tasting Menu with Chef Davide Palluda

  Where: Harrimans. When: March 23 | 7:00 p.m. Visit northern Italy from the comfort of your seat in Harrimans as you indulge in this exclusive eight-course meal! Chef Palluda will cultivate a special menu just for the evening combining classic Northern Italian favorites including pasta made from scratch, with the best ingredients from local Virginia farms. Davide Palluda owns and operates "Ristorante All'Enoteca", annexed to the Enoteca Regionale del Roero, in Canale and the "DP" Laboratory. In 2000, he was elected best young chef of the year by the Espresso Guide and was awarded a Michelin star, which he has never lost. He is acknowledged as being one of the best Italian chefs.

  • per person$279.00

• Three-Course Brunch with Chef Davide Palluda and Chef Ryan Arensdorf

  Where: Harrimans. When: March 24 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cap off the weekend with a decadent three-course brunch. Featuring sweet and savory favorites, the menu will showcase a combination of Italian favorites from Chef Palluda and hearty Virginian ingredients from Chef Arensdorf. Davide Palluda owns and operates "Ristorante All'Enoteca", annexed to the Enoteca Regionale del Roero, in Canale and the "DP" Laboratory. In 2000, he was elected best young chef of the year by the Espresso Guide and was awarded a Michelin star, which he has never lost. He is acknowledged as being one of the best Italian chefs.

  • per person$78.00

• Seasonal Spring Cooking

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: March 30 | 2:00 p.m. Carrots, collard greens, arugula, apples, chives! We're taking all the season's favorite ingredients and showcasing them in one class where you'll create the best spring dishes alongside our chefs.

  • per person$79.00

• Bubbles & Caviar Pairing Class

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: April 06 | 2:00 p.m. Treat yourself to one of the most classic pairings, champagne and caviar. In this delicious class, taste multiple types of caviar and learn what makes each one special. Each caviar also will be paired with a different champagne to enhance the flavor profile of each.

  • per person$79.00

• Early Spring Bistro Dinner Cooking Class with Chef Dinah Corley

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: April 13 | 2:00 p.m. Work with our guest chef, Dinah Corley, to create stuffed artichokes, celery root salad, baked rice with fresh herbs, and much more. Chef Corley is a food writer, teacher and restaurant consultant, and has studied under both Julia Child and James Beard.

  • per person$79.00

• Easter Sweets & Treats Class

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: April 20 | 2:00 p.m. Hop on over and join Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves to learn how to bake and decorate Easter-themed sweets and cookies in your favorite holiday shapes.

  • per person$79.00

• Easter Sunday Grand Buffet

  Where: Ballroom. April 21 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hop over to our ballroom and visit with the Easter bunny while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet with sweet and savory holiday favorites for the entire family. The brunch will also feature a make-your-own keepsake designing station as well as a photo opportunity with the Easter bunny!

  • per person$98.00
  • per child$45.00

• Easter Family-Style Dinner

  Where: Harrimans. April 21 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us for a festive family-style dinner with springtime favorites for a special Easter dinner. Served for sharing, enjoy time with your loved ones over a delicious dinner while taking in the sweeping views of the Virginia countryside, and visits from the Easter bunny himself.

  • per person$92.00
  • per child$45.00

• Crab Cake Dinner Cooking Class with Chef Dinah Corley

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: April 27 | 2:00 p.m. Work with our guest chef, Dinah Corley, and create an east coast specialty! Learn a fool proof recipe for an exceptionally good crab cake, fresh asparagus Mimosa salad, and bread pudding with lemon sauce. Chef Corley is a food writer, teacher and restaurant consultant, and has studied under both Julia Child and James Beard.

  • per person$79.00

• Cinco de Mayo Culinary Journey Class

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: May 04 | 2:00 p.m. Work with our trained chefs in this hands-on class and create some of their favorite Mexican dishes from scratch including fish tacos, salsa and guacamole, breakfast chilaquiles and so much more.

  • per person$79.00

• Mother's Day High Tea Cooking Class with Chef Dinah Corley

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: May 11 | 2:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon with the ladies learning how to make a classic afternoon tea! In this hands-on class with our guest chef, Dinah Corley, you will create the classic afternoon tea experience including finger sandwiches with curried chicken, smoked salmon and cucumber, and buttermilk pound cake. Chef Corley is a food writer, teacher and restaurant consultant, and has studied under both Julia Child and James Beard.

  • per person$79.00

• Mother's Day Grand Brunch Buffet

  Where: Ballroom. When: May 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Indulge mom and thank her for all that she does this Mother's Day with a savory celebration. Join us for a grand buffet featuring an extensive omelet bar, interactive pasta cooking station, elaborate seafood tower, indulgent steak carving, bottomless mimosas and much more. A special children's buffet and a dessert display, also will be available.

  • per person$98.00
  • per child$45.00

• Family-Style Mother's Day Dinner

  Where: Harrimans. When: May 12 | 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Treat mom to family-style dinner for a delectable Mother's Day in Salamander Resort & Spa's signature restaurant, Harrimans. While enjoying the perfect country setting, indulge in seasonal fare, delicious treats, and artisan cocktails.

  • per person$92.00
  • per child$45.00

• Specialty Donuts & Coffee Cooking Class

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: May 18 | 2:00 p.m. Work with Executive Pastry Chef Jason Reaves and create donuts from scratch with sprinkles and glazes all while sipping your favorite coffee drink.

  • per person$79.00

• Memorial Day Picnics Class with Chef Dinah Corley

  Where: Cooking Studio. When: May 25 | 2:00 p.m. Work with our guest chef, Dinah Corley, on preparing the perfect summer picnic. Learn to make summer rice salad, French bean salad, buttermilk fried chicken tenders, ginger marinated melon skewers, and early berry hand pies. Chef Corley is a food writer, teacher and restaurant consultant, and has studied under both Julia Child and James Beard.

  • per person$79.00

• Brats, Burgers & Blues BBQ

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: May 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kick-off the summer with our backyard BBQ! Enjoy our house-made hamburgers and bratwursts while playing lawn games and listening to live music.

  • per person$55.00
  • per child$30.00

Seasonal

• Easter Chocolate Egg Contest

  Where: Concierge Desk. When: April 18 - April 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Complimentry. This is one sweet challenge! Visit the chocolate egg-filled jar located at the Concierge Desk and make your guess as to how many are in there to be entered into the contest. The winner takes home the jar! Winners will be notified on Easter Sunday. Complimentary.

• Children's Salamander Easter Baskets

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 20 - April 21. The Easter bunny is creating special Salamander Resort & Spa Easter baskets this year! These exclusive baskets are filled with books, stuffed animals, bubbles, cookies and so much more. Would you like the Easter Bunny to deliver yours? That is just $25 more.

  • per basket$65.00

• Adult Salamander Easter Baskets

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 20 - April 21. Do you miss the excitement of receiving an Easter Basket on Sunday morning? Fell left out no more! We have created adult-friendly baskets with a bottle of lotion, jar of Salamander Honey, small arrangement of spring flowers, Easter egg cookies, butterscotch scones, a bottle of house wine (red or white, you choose!), two wine glasses and much more.

  • per basket$180.00

• Dive-In Movie – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

  Where: Splash Pool & Cafe. When: May 25 | 8:30 p.m. Complimentary. Float in the pool, snack on popcorn and enjoy a night at the cinema under the stars watching a movie on the large LED poolside screen. Food and beverages are available from Splash Cafe. Resort Guests Only.

• Start of Summer Pool Party

  Where: Splash Pool & Café. When: May 26 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Start summer with a splash! We are kicking off summer with our annual pool party with delicious food and drinks, sprinkler games, slip and slide, DJ and a water balloon toss competition. Looking for some "cheesy" fun? Jump in and lounge on our large pizza pool float. Resort guests only.

Seasonal - Spring Break Camp Salamander

Where: Fitness Center. When: April 15 - April 19 | 9:00 a.m. $100 per child, per day. Celebrate Spring Break at Camp Salamander! Every day has a new, fun and unique theme with lunch served daily. Spring Break days include.

• Monday – Ahoy Mateys!

  Learn how to be a pirate by searching for gold, creating your own treasure map and building a cardboard pirate ship.

• Tuesday – Nutty About Nature

  Are you nutty about nature? We are too! Join us to learn about the resort's surrounding habitats with nature scavenger hunts and building your very own bird house.

• Wednesday – Rock & Roll Day

  Rock & Roll Day is all about singing and playing music! Show off your moves with some freeze dance, receive guitar lessons and sing along to your favorite songs.

• Thursday – Space Day

  Explore the mystery of the universe by building your own rocket, create planet crafts and decorate your own astronaut helmet.

• Friday – Wild Wild West

  Cowboys and Cowgirls are welcome to come see and learn more about horses, craft your own cowboy hat and decorate your own stick pony.

Health & Wellness

• Yoga, Green Beer and Rock & Roll

  Where: Fitness Center. When: March 16 | 11:00 a.m. Who says yoga can't rock? Come have a blast with us in honor of St. Patrick's Day while stretching and building muscle in this Vinyasa Yoga workshop, set to a soundtrack of upbeat hard rock hits. Enjoy a complimentary green beer when you are done. Participants must be over 21 years of age.

  • per person$30.00

• Yoga Nidra Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: March 24 | 11:00 a.m. Be brought into peaceful bliss with our class focused on the healing practice that allows the mind and physical body to rest and restore. This one-hour class is as restful as four hours of conventional sleep. Suitable for all levels and no experience needed. This class will be finished with a relaxing temple massage.

  • per person$35.00

• Yin Yoga Workshop: Restore, Relax, Renew

  Where: Fitness Center. When: March 30, April 27, May 04 | 11:00 a.m. Rest, destress and manifest. This workshop starts with guided breath work and goes into slow stretching shapes to open channels in the body using meridians and Yin Yoga. End the class with a guided meditation which directs awareness to different parts of the body. Guests may wear socks and bring a notepad.

  • per person$40.00

• Spring into Wellness Yoga Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 06 | 11:00 a.m. A perfect yoga workshop to spring out of winter! Enjoy yoga poses for all levels with breathing exercises to jump-start your body while discovering rituals to start each day with reflection, meditation and peace. This workshop will end with a guided imagery meditation and send you off ready to 'bloom' into the spring season! Enjoy a complimentary herbal tea at the end of class to relax even more.

  • per person$35.00

• Yoga Alignment 101 Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 13 | 11:00 a.m. Bring focus back to your Yoga practice. Make the most out of your practice by brushing up on alignment and learning different ways to modify your alignment in postures based on your body… there is no one size fits all in Yoga! End this informative workshop with temple rubs and live music during Savasana.

  • per person$35.00

• Ballroom Dance Class

  When: April 13, May 11 | 5:30 p.m. Grab your person for a lesson on various styles of Ballroom Dancing. Dance the night away, learn all the right steps and spend the evening having a ball.

  • per couple$30.00

• Bubbles & Buti Yoga

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 14 | 10:30 a.m. Sweat like you have never sweat before in this high- intensity class! Join us for this active yoga workout and treat yourself to a glass of champagne after.

  • per person$30.00

• Mother & Daughter, Yoga & Tea Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: May 11 | 2:00 p.m. Getaway for the day with a mother and daughter day out! Enjoy a 90-minute yoga class followed by afternoon tea with delicious pastries.

  • per person$45.00

• Mom's Spa Day

  Where: Salamander Spa. When: May 11 - May 12. To thank mom for all she does, treat her to a spa-day on May 11 or 12 and we'll treat her to a complimentary glass of prosecco as well as a special gift to take home.

• Bubbles & Buti Yoga

  Where: Fitness Center. When: May 12 | 10:30 a.m. Sweat like you have never sweat before in this high- intensity class! Join us for this active yoga workout and treat yourself to a glass of champagne after.

  • per person$30.00

• Yoga Nidra Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: May 19 | 11:00 a.m. Be brought into peaceful bliss with our class focused on the healing practice that allows the mind and physical body to rest and restore. This one-hour class is as restful as four hours of conventional sleep. Suitable for all levels and no experience needed. This class will be finished with a relaxing temple massage.

  • per person$35.00

• Water Yoga Workshop

  Where: Spa Pool. When: May 26, June 09, June 238:00 a.m. Join our aqua yoga class and learn how practicing yoga in the water can enhance your on-land yoga practice as well as how water can provide therapeutic muscle relief and mental relaxation.

  • per person$45.00

• Yin Yoga Workshop: Restore, Relax, Renew

  Where: Fitness Center. When: June 02, June 23 | 11:00 a.m. Rest, destress and manifest. This workshop starts with guided breath work and goes into slow stretching shapes to open channels in the body using meridians and Yin Yoga. End the class with a guided meditation which directs awareness to different parts of the body. Guests may wear socks and bring a notepad.

  • per person$40.00

• Yoga Alignment 101 Workshop

  Where: Fitness Center. When: June 15 | 11:00 a.m. Bring focus back to your Yoga practice. Make the most out of your practice by brushing up on alignment and learning different ways to modify your alignment in postures based on your body… there is no one size fits all in Yoga! End this informative workshop with temple rubs and live music during Savasana.

  • per person$35.00

Special Event

• Easter Chocolate Liqueur Hunt

  Where: Culinary Garden. When: April 20 | 6:00 p.m. Complimentary with donation. Kids shouldn't have all the fun! This Easter weekend, we are hosting our first chocolate liqueur hunt for adults-only. Similar to the traditional Easter egg hunt, adults will line up for the hunt but this time it is for delicious chocolates filled with a variety of different liqueurs to keep. Entrance to the hunt is a canned food item that will be donated to Seven Loaves Services in Middleburg, VA. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate. All participants will need to show a valid ID prior to the start of the hunt for entry.

• Start of Summer Pool Party

  Where: Splash Pool & Café. When: May 26 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Start summer with a splash! We are kicking off summer with our annual pool party with delicious food and drinks, sprinkler games, slip and slide, DJ and a water balloon toss competition. Looking for some "cheesy" fun? Jump in and lounge on our large pizza pool float. Resort guests only.

• Brats, Burgers & Blues BBQ

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: May 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Kick-off the summer with our backyard BBQ! Enjoy our house-made hamburgers and bratwursts while playing lawn games and listening to live music.

  • per person$55.00
  • per child$30.00

Arts

• Glass Fusing Class

  Where: Fitness Center. When: March 16, April 20 | 3:00 p.m. Join us and Big Dogs Pottery for a spring themed 6x6 fused glass project. After you make your creation, it will be fired and shipped to you. Participants must be 8 years old and up.

  • per person$75.00

Family Fun

• Pot of Gold GPS Hunt

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: March 16 | 10:00 a.m. Are you feeling the luck of the Irish? Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, try your luck at geocaching to find our multiple pots of gold hidden on the property. Each caching station contains a grand prize and special gold coins. The grand prize will go to the first team to reach the caching station. Smart phones with GPS or compass apps will work; teams are 2-4 people.

  • per team$25.00

• Camp Salamander – Lucky Charms

  Where: Fitness Center. When: March 16 | 9:00 a.m. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are hosting a special Camp Salamander Lucky Charms! See if you have the luck of the Irish as you follow the rainbow, like every eager Leprechaun does, to find your own pot of gold. We also will be making custom charm bracelets and hosting a four leaf clover challenge. All day camp is seven hours, ages 4-10.

  • per child$135.00

• GPS Easter Egg Hunt

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: April 20 | 10:00 a.m. For the tech-fanatic, join us the day before Easter for a high-tech twist on a traditional Easter egg hunt. We are hiding multiple caching stations through the resort grounds that contain a grand prize and Easter egg treats. The grand prize will go to the first person to reach the caching station. Smart phones with GPS or compass apps will work; teams are 2-4 people.

  • per team$25.00

• Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: April 20 | 8:00 p.m. Complimentry. Who says you have to go on an Easter egg hunt during the day? Experience the thrill of hunting for Easter eggs in the dark with glow in the dark eggs. Collect your eggs and prizes for a "glowing" holiday! Bring your own basket, entry fee is a canned good item to donate to Seven Loaves Services.

• Easter Egg Dying

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 20 | 1:00 p.m. One of the best things about Easter is dying and designing your eggs! Join us for Easter Egg Dying and decorate your own six eggs to take home and hide for your loved ones.

  • per person$15.00

• Family Bingo

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 20 | 4:30 p.m. Complimentary. Join us for some good old fashioned family fun! Grab the family and compete in a friendly game of the traditional hall-style BINGO. Prizes awarded.

• Paint Your Own Easter Magnet

  Where: Fitness Center. When: April 20 | 2:00 p.m. Just in time for Easter, create your very own keepsake magnet in your favorite pastels.

  • per magnet$5.00

• Easter Egg Roll

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: April 21 | 11:00 a.m. Complimentary. Join us for the traditional Easter egg roll game on the Grand Lawn.

• Easter Egg Toss

  Where: Grand Lawn. When: April 21 | 2:00 p.m. Complimentary. Test your tossing and catching abilities as you and a partner slowly work back from each other and see which team lasts the longest without breaking the egg.

• Easter Egg Hunt

  Where: Equestrian Center Lawn & Culinary Garden. When: April 21 | 1:00 p.m. Complimentary. Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! The Easter bunny is placing eggs throughout the lawn near the Equestrian Center and Culinary Garden with special treats inside. A special children's area will be available with arts and crafts, a jump castle and so much more. Also, we will have a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

• Family Scavenger Hunt

  Where: Fitness Center. When: May 25 | 10:00 a.m. Compete with your family as a team to score as many points as possible through a special Salamander Scavenger Hunt app. You will have two hours to answer questions located throughout the resort and in the Town of Middleburg. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the most points at the end! One Smartphone is required per team, teams can be 2-8 people.

  • per team$30.00

• Dive-In Movie – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

  Where: Splash Pool & Cafe. When: May 25 | 8:30 p.m. Complimentary. Float in the pool, snack on popcorn and enjoy a night at the cinema under the stars watching a movie on the large LED poolside screen. Food and beverages are available from Splash Cafe. Resort Guests Only.