Boar’s Head Resort and Birdwood Mansion
Charlottesville, Virginia
200 Ednam Dr, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Original Property Opened in 1834
Historic Hotels of America member since 2001
Once a historic manor home that began as a colonial-era tavern, Boar’s Head Resort and Birdwood Mansion features much of the character and architecture that it developed as "Birdwood." Guests can enjoy the expansive grounds, playing on world-class golf courses or hosting outdoor events with vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relaxation and refreshment are a priority at the resort's serene spa, sports club, and delicious restaurants. At the end of the day, guests can rest in charming rooms and suites with modern amenities.
Discover
- Uncover the site's history as the colonial tavern "Terrell’s Ordinary," a waystation for many travelers headed deeper into the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Learn about 'Birdwood', the subsequent mansion's, survival through the years, including encounters with General George Armstrong Custer and the Union Army during the Civil War.
- Take in the resort's eclectic combination of architectural styles, the result of generations of additions to the property.
Explore
- Tour the popular nearby University of Virginia, founded and in part designed by former President Thomas Jefferson. The historic Academical Village, the university's main quad, features architecturally significant buildings and rotundas.
- Visit Charlottesville's local museums including the Fralin Museum of Art, highlighting European and American painting, photography and African art and the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, which hosts the largest number of these pieces outside of Australia.
- Experience Monticello, the former estate of United States President Thomas Jefferson. Guests can tour the house, learn more about the former president, the estate and the people who lived and worked there, and take in the landscape of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Experience
- Enjoy a superior round of golf with access to the stunning 18-hole Championship Course, The Nest Par-3 approach course, a putting course and other practice facilities. Birdwood Golf also offers lessons and coaching for all skill levels.
- Exercise at the resort’s state-of-the-art sports club, ranked highly among tennis resorts worldwide. Guests can play on indoor hard courts and outdoor clay courts or enjoy pickleball or squash. Pools, a rock wall and other equipment are also on-site for guests to enjoy.
- Relax at the soothing Spa at Boar’s Head Resort and Birdwood Mansion, featuring serene facilities and treatments. Spa guests can also enjoy steam rooms, lounge areas and a seasonal, adults-only outdoor pool.
Taste
- Savor American classics at the Mill Room, the resort's elegant statement restaurant. Guests can enjoy delicious brunch buffets, curated wine dinners and live music in the evenings while tasting locally sourced ingredients.
- Enjoy more casual fare after a day on the courts or the course at Racquets Fresh Market and the Birdwood Bar and Grill. Conveniently located in the sports club and clubhouse, these restaurants offer quick, fresh food to active diners.
- Lounge by the pool and savor signature cocktails and summer favorites from Aqua. Guests can enjoy views and food from seating by the pool and from the sports club's rooftop.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
Featured Offers
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Taste two flights of wines from celebrated local vineyards during a comfortable stay featuring breakfast in the Mill Room the next morning.
Unlock the best of Boar's Head Resort with a $100 resort credit per day, from sports to dining to the spa.
Enjoy a relaxing stay and delicious daily breakfast at The Mill Room, Birdwood Bar & Grill and Racquets Fresh Market.
Enjoy 15% off the best available rate for a tranquil midweek stay.
