140765322665073 Check out Traveling Mom for a wonderful article on family friendly trips to Charlottesville and Boar's Head!
Wednesday, May 22 2:34PM
3 people like this.
0 comments.
The Boar's Head, a 175-room resort situated on 573 acres in the Virginia countryside, offers Four-Diamond dining, a state-of-the-art sports club, award-winning tennis, championship golf, a luxury spa, children's programs, and 22,000 square feet of event space including the expansive Pavilion. Making The Boar's Head even more attractive is its close proximity to attractions such as Monticello, the Blue Ridge Mountains and numerous wineries. The Boar's Head is owned and operated by the University of Virginia Foundation. For more information or to make reservations, please call The Boar's Head at 434.296.2181 or 800.476.1988 or visit the resort's web site at www.boarsheadinn.com.
| General | |
| Golf Courses | Spectacular Blue Ridge views, invigorating vistas, and 18 holes of challenging golf… It is easy to see why Birdwood Golf Course at The Boar's Head is a highly acclaimed course, with recent accolades including the prestigious 4 ½-star ranking among the Best Places to Play in the 2011 edition of Golf Digest. At the par-72 championship golf course, you can enjoy a course-side meal or snack at the Birdwood Grill overlooking the 18th hole. Be sure to also visit our fully stocked Pro Shop, which caters to your every golfing need with an extensive line of equipment, apparel and accessories. We are pleased to announce Birdwood Golf Course has been selected for the 2010 Best of Charlottesville Award in the Public Golf Course category! |
| Indoor Facilities | Basketball |
| Indoor Facilities (Details) | The Boar's Head Sports Club (BHSC) allows members and guests to enjoy a healthy lifestyle in a family-friendly environment. Our first-class facilities and comfortable club culture make the BHSC a great fit for your family. Enjoy our nationally-acclaimed tennis program on 26 state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor courts, a comprehensive fitness center, over 55 weekly fitness classes, activity gym, outdoor aquatics facilities and kids' programs and childcare. |
| Pools | 3 |
| Tennis Courts | With 26 courts, The Boar's Head facility stands out as a Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resort. 10 Outdoor Har-Tru courts are carefully maintained for seasonal play and host some of the world best Women from the WTA tour in springtime. Along side our clay, are an additional 4 Outdoor DecoTurf hard courts for year round play. Inside you will find a massive 12 DecoTurf hard courts complex, which plays to the high standards of the ATP and NCAA and serve as the host site of top tournaments. Our six court tennis stadium holds over 1500 for viewing of tournaments and collegiate matches. All of this is complimented with locker rooms and a sports café. |
| Amenities | |
| 101-300 Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| 20 and Below Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| 21-40 Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| 301+ Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| 41-75 Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| 76-100 Capacity Conference Rooms |
|
| ADA Compliant |
|
| Afternoon Tea |
|
| Airport Shuttle |
|
| Bar or Lounge |
|
| Box Lunches |
|
| Breakfast |
|
| Brunch |
|
| Buffet |
|
| Bus Parking |
|
| Business Center |
|
| Casual Dress |
|
| Catering |
|
| Child Friendly |
|
| Children's Menu |
|
| Coffeemaker in Room |
|
| Complimentary Health Club Privileges |
|
| Complimentary Morning Coffee |
|
| Complimentary Newspaper |
|
| Dinner |
|
| Exercise Facilities |
|
| Guest Laundry |
|
| Handicapped Accessible |
|
| Internet Access |
|
| Late Night Menu |
|
| Lunch |
|
| Mixed Drinks |
|
| Outdoor Dining |
|
| Pool-Outdoor |
|
| Reservations Suggested |
|
| Restaurant |
|
| Room Service |
|
| Smoke Free Environment |
|
| Smoking Section |
|
| Spa |
|
| General | |
| AAA Rating | Four Diamond |
| Ratings | |
| AAA | Four Diamonds |
| Awards | Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award 2011, 2012 Convention South Readers Choice Award, 2012 4.5 Stars, Golf Digest Best Places to Play List, 2010, 2011 Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| General | |
| Awards Received |
AAA Four Diamond Award for the Resort
2012, The 11th consecutive year AAA Four Diamond Award for the Old Mill Room 2012, The Old Mill Room is the only restaurant in Virginia to have retained a Four Diamond designation for 25 consecutive years ConventionSouth New and Renovated Meeting Sites Award 2012 ConventionSouth Readers' Choice Award 2011 Meeting Professionals International, Virginia Chapter, Host Facility of the Year Award 2011 4.5 stars for Best Places to Play for Birdwood Golf Digest, 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Golfweek's Top 30 Best Campus Courses for Birdwood 2010 / 2011 / 2012 The Best Colleges 'Most Impressive Courses' for Birdwood 2012 Meetings Focus South 'Best of the South' Award 2012 OpenTable Diners Choice Winner 2012 Private Facility of the Year for the Sports Club Racquet Sports Industry, 2008 Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award 2011 / 2012 The Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts TENNIS Magazine, 2002 / 2004 / 2006 / 2008 / 2010 / 2012 Winner, Virginia Wine Masters Program Crystal 5 Stem Award, for outstanding support of Virginia Wines 2008 / 2009 / 2010/ 2011/ 2012 Award of Excellence Wine Spectator, 2002 / 2005 / 2011 / 2012 |
| Virginia Green Certified | |
| Virginia Green Certified |
|
| Rm. Name | Sq. Ft. | Dimensions | Ceiling | Theather | Classroom Size | Banquet Capacity | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 754.00 | 29 X 26 | 10 | 50 | 27 | 50 | 70 |
| Arbor | 1248.00 | 39 X 32 | 9 | 75 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
| Blue Ridge | 672.00 | 32 X 21 | 10 | 50 | 24 | 50 | 50 |
| Boardroom I | 552.00 | 23 X 23 | 12 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 58 |
| Boardroom II | 552.00 | 24 X 23 | 12 | 50 | 25 | 40 | 58 |
| Business Center | 390.00 | 8 X 8 | 12 | ||||
| Coach | 720.00 | 30 X 27 | 8 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 40 |
| Commonwealth | 754.00 | 29 X 26 | 10 | 50 | 27 | 50 | 60 |
| Ednam | 1830.00 | 61 X 30 | 9 | 120 | 66 | 100 | 150 |
| Ednam - East | 915.00 | 9 | 60 | 24 | 40 | 50 | |
| Ednam - West | 915.00 | 9 | 60 | 24 | 40 | 50 | |
| Executive Boardroom | 1104.00 | 47 X 23 | 12 | 100 | 50 | 80 | 116 |
| Grand Ballroom | 5883.00 | 111 X 53 | 19 | 630 | 378 | 450 | 600 |
| Hearth Room | 2250.00 | 50 X 45 | 10 | 96 | 120 | 150 | |
| Original Ballroom | 3458.00 | 91 X 38 | 11 | 300 | 220 | 220 | 350 |
| Patio | 990.00 | 45 X 22 | 9 | 77 | 42 | 60 | 75 |
| Pavilion I | 1944.00 | 54 X 36 | 19 | 200 | 123 | 150 | 189 |
| Pavilion II | 1944.00 | 54 X 36 | 19 | 205 | 126 | 150 | 195 |
| Pavilion III | 1944.00 | 54 X 36 | 19 | 200 | 123 | 150 | 189 |
| Prefunction | 3256.00 | 148 X 22 | 22 | 330 | |||
| Private Office | 272.00 | 6 X 8 | 12 | ||||
| Tack Room | 544.00 | 32 X 17 | 8 | 42 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
This business is Virginia Green Certified!
Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia's tourism industry. The program awards Virginia Green Certification to tourism-related business such as hotels, restaurants and attractions taking voluntary actions to reduce harmful impacts on the environment. Some examples of steps local businesses are taking to become Virginia Green Certified are:
If you are looking to travel green in Virginia, look for the Virginia Green logo.
Wednesday, May 22 2:34PM
3 people like this.
0 comments.
Wednesday, May 22 12:22PM
2 people like this.
0 comments.
9 people like this.
0 comments.
Wednesday, May 15 4:14PM
2 people like this.
0 comments.
10 people like this.
0 comments.