Explore the natural wonders of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains at Primland

MEADOWS OF DAN, Va. -- For such a small golf resort located essentially in the middle of nowhere, Primland offers an incredibly diverse menu of activities.

All told, The Lodge at Primland, The Fairway Cottages, the Mountain Homes and the Golden Eagle Tree House hold no more than 100 guests at a time. So few people means resort visitors are spoiled with 12,000 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains virtually all to themselves.

Outdoor lovers can hunt or shoot sporting clays, try fly-fishing or tennis, kayak, ride ATV trails or go hiking, biking and even geocaching. Golf Digest ranked The Highland Course by Donald Steel No. 1 among Virginia's public golf courses and No. 13 nationally, thanks to soaring views of the surrounding countryside.

But the most unique offering has to be tree climbing, a physically demanding but rewarding experience. To relax after such hard work, consider a treatment at the Lodge's Native American-themed Spa. During the Signature Massage, a therapist will offer up an animal medicine card, a sort of Tarot card using animal symbolism that serves up advice on life. The treatment mixes hot stones with traditional massage.

By night reach for the stars with a "Tour of the Universe." The Primland Observatory, atop the silo of the Lodge, houses the largest telescope on the East Coast. It isn't just for stargazing. It sees galaxies and stars millions of light years from earth. You, too, can feel like a star during a stay at Primland.

The Lodge at Primland

The Lodge at Primland sits high atop a ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia near the North Carolina border.

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Primland Observatory

The Primland Observatory features the most powerful telescope on the East Coast.

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The Lodge at Primland - guest suites

The suites in The Lodge at Primland are modern and spacious.

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Primland treehouse

This treehouse, sitting on a ridge near the fourth green, has quickly become one of the most popular spots at Primland.

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Primland hunting

Hunting was the first reason guests began coming to Primland.

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Primland ATVs

Guests at Primland can explore the Blue Ridge Mountains by trail riding on ATVs.

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Primland spa

A Native American theme greets those seeking refuge at The Spa at Primland.

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Tree climbing at Primland

Tree climbing is one of the more unique outdoor activities offered at Primland.

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Primland dining

The food served at Primland (check out this pork sandwich and grits from the pub) is excellent.

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Primland fly-fishing

Guests can go fly-fishing on the Dan River at Primland.

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The Highland Course at Primland - hole 1

The par-5 first hole of the Highland Course at Primland plummets to the green.

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