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Monticello
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Keswick Hall invites travelers to celebrate the nation’s milestone from the heart of the original 13 colonies. Nestled in Virginia’s Piedmont region, home to eight U.S. presidents, Keswick Hall offers a refined, immersive gateway to America’s founding history.
Keswick Hall is about a 2.5-hour drive from Alexandria.
Set on 600 acres of rolling countryside with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views, this five-star resort and historic landmark blends luxury with a deep sense of place. Just 15 minutes from Charlottesville, guests are within easy reach of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the University of Virginia, two iconic Jeffersonian masterpieces.
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Keswick Hall
The region also sits along the Path of the Hallowed Ground, a nationally designated heritage corridor tracing the nation’s early history from Gettysburg to Monticello. Keswick Hall’s connection to America’s presidential legacy runs even deeper.
The Shadwell Suite honors Shadwell, Virginia, Jefferson’s birthplace, while nearby destinations include the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Montpelier (home of James Madison), and Ash Lawn-Highland (estate of James Monroe). Charlottesville is one of the nation’s most concentrated presidential landscapes, making Keswick Hall the perfect starting point for a historic journey.
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Keswick Hall's Horizon Pool at sunset.
Guests can retreat to 80 distinctively appointed rooms, tee off on the Pete Dye–designed championship golf course, recharge at the holistic Spa at Keswick Hall, or unwind at the inspiring T-shaped infinity-edged Horizon pool. Culinary offerings at Marigold by Jean-Georges showcase a modern interpretation of Virginia’s seasonal bounty, complemented by explorations of the surrounding Monticello wine region, with its award-winning vineyards, orchards, and breweries.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary, Keswick Hall introduces the America 250 Package, an immersive experience that connects guests to Virginia’s foundational role in the nation’s history. Highlights include a guided visit to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, a stop at Jefferson Vineyards, one of the region’s historic wineries, a commemorative in-room amenity inspired by Jeffersonian hospitality, and access to the BMW Drive program to explore the surrounding countryside at your leisure.
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Dine at Marigold at Keswick Hall.
Paired with the tranquility of the estate, the package offers a meaningful way for guests to reflect on America’s story through both its heritage and natural beauty. Guests who book the Shadwell Suite or Presidential Suite receive the America 250 Package included in their stay throughout the year.
With sunlit corridors, gracious lounges, and architecture evocative of a grand Southern estate, Keswick Hall provides both an elegant retreat and a front-row seat to America’s founding story, a refined way to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. For more information visit https://www.keswick.com/experience/america-250-package/.
