The Salamander family embraces Sheila C. Johnson's passion for providing her guests with luxurious and relaxing escapes. Set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains amid Virginia's famed horse country and lush vineyards, and just 40 miles to the west of Washington Dulles International Airport, Salamander Middleburg is designed to blend into the natural environment in which it sits. The Forbes Five-Star resort features 168 luxurious rooms and suites, a 23,000-square-foot Forbes Five-Star rated spa, a full-service equestrian center, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated cooking studio, wine bar and a unique array of conference and banquet facilities.