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Primland Resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia
Condé Nast Traveler has named a Virginia resort to its prestigious annual Gold List.
Each year, Condé Nast Traveler releases its Gold List – an annual selection of editors’ all-time favorite hotels (and cruises) that exemplify the gold standard of service and hospitality. The 2026 Gold List comprises selections curated by their experts at CNT editions worldwide, including Germany, India, Spain, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is located on 12,000 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a majestic year-round mountain retreat with myriad outdoor adventure experiences.
The resort is a five-and-a-half hour drive from Alexandria.
Guests can revel in the refined authenticity and natural beauty of the property, while enjoying luxury accommodations including cottages with sweeping vistas, Tree House suites, and a variety of rooms and suites located in the main Lodge.
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Resort amenities include the championship-caliber Highland Course, a full-service wellbeing retreat with an indoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, theater, game room, a fully equipped observatory and an on-site astronomy team, an exceptional culinary program with five distinct farm-to-table experiences, and thrill-seeking outdoor adventure programming ranging from horseback riding to fly-fishing and beyond.
