Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of central-west Virginia, you’ll find the quiet community of Warm Springs, Virginia. This is the place you come to start your day surrounded on the trails by mountain forests and soak in the relaxing minerals of the Warm Springs baths to end the day.

Your three night itinerary includes a stay in the most charming, The Inn at GristMill Square, which is the perfect spot to rest your head after the days’ activities. You’ll feel like you’re in a 19th century colonial village, with lovingly restored historic buildings and an elegant restaurant and pub housed in a converted mill, with the kindest owners and staff.

Our horseback riding partner will take you out for three days of rides: intro ride on arrival day (1-2 hr) and two longer rides the next two days (2-3 hours). The horses are in excellent condition, forward, and fun. You may even be on a rescue horse that has been rehabbed into an incredible trail horse. On your two longer riders, sack lunches will be provided for easy picnics.

Lastly, your soaks in the Warm Springs Pools are the perfect way to end the day — 50 minutes of healing, quiet rest in 98.6 degree water that fills your soul and gives your body minerals that you didn’t know you needed. Trust us when we say — getting dressed for dinner will be a challenge, but totally worth it to visit the Waterwheel Restaurant for a contemporary farm-to-table dinner located at the Inn or a visit to Jefferson’s Taproom at the historic Homestead Resort.

Deposit is non-refundable. Any additional payments, outside of the deposit, is refundable until 30 days prior to travel.

30 days prior to check-in to 7 days prior to check-in, there is a 50% cancellation penalty.

7 days prior to check-in to the day of check-in, the total trip cost is 100% non-refundable.

In the event of a cancellation, you may transfer the reservation to another participant's name.

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Day one is about getting settled in! Check in at the Inn starts at 3:00 pm, but you can drop your stuff and head out to the farm to meet your guide and horses for your late afternoon/sunset ride (1-2 hours). Recommended arrival in Warm Springs by 2:00.

Start off with breakfast at the Inn before setting off to the Hidden Valley where you’ll meet your horses and guide for a 3 hour ride through the Wilderness, crossing the Jackson River and seeing some of the best views in Bath County. After a picnic lunch and rest, you’ll head to the Warm Springs bath for a 50 minute soak to ease your muscles and your mind.

Today, you’ll repeat yesterday but in a different riding location. With an excellent breakfast, three hours of riding in Douthat State Park, one of Virginia’s largest and most beautiful parks, followed by another 50 minute Warm Springs bath, you will end the day relaxed and refreshed.

One final breakfast at the Inn before heading out. If you have time, add on an optional ride or one last warm springs soak before heading home. Either way, you'll be feeling renewed from the weekend and ready to take on the world.