Play the celebrated Pete Dye course in Virginia’s scenic hunt country
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – Keswick Hall and Golf Club – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia’s scenic Hunt Country – announces two stay-and-play packages for its celebrated new Pete Dye-designed course at Keswick Golf Club, Full Cry.
Visitors to Keswick Hall and Golf Club will discover elegant renovations to its 48 guestrooms, superlative dining options and exquisite customer care. Scenically framed by the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the bucolic resort recently received the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award in recognition of its exceptional level of luxury and service.
With golf season now in full bloom, the luxury destination is offering the following stay-and-play packages:
• Honoring Thomas Jefferson’s nearby Monticello, the Jefferson Golf Package starts at $509 and includes one round of golf on Full Cry, breakfast for two, and a bottle of Virginia wine to enjoy on arrival. A second round of golf may be added for $125.
• The Full Cry stay-and-play starts at $299 (single occupancy) and is ideal to enjoy the splendid resort and its signature amenity. It includes one round of golf with cart and a night’s stay in a superior room. A guest may be added for $80.
Full Cry opened last fall to rave reviews including being named to Golf Digest’s prestigious “2014 Best New Courses” list. Dye, a World Golf Hall of Fame member widely-considered one of the greatest course architects of all-time, says about Full Cry, “It is as good as any layout I’ve done.” Golfers of all abilities with savor the pure, resort course experience.
“Our stay-and-play packages are perfect to enjoy the amenities of our world-class resort and play a true Pete Dye gem,” says Greg Sligh, CEO and Managing Partner of Keswick Hall & Golf Club. “Our recent accolades from Forbes and Golf Digest are testament to our commitment to offer our guests an experience to long savor.”
Keswick Hall and Golf Club also recently announced an exclusive partnership with Dr. Bob Rotella, golf’s preeminent sports psychologist and performance coach. Dr. Rotella, who resides in the area, will instruct by conducting talks and short game clinics for the club’s members and resort guests at select times throughout the year.
The region is also home to Jefferson’s Monticello, the University of Virginia and numerous outdoor pursuits, drawing history buffs, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts and nature seekers year-round. Keswick Hall and Golf Club features newly refreshed upscale accommodations, spa services, fine dining at Fossett’s, and myriad amenities. Highly decorated, it has attained Condé Nast Traveler “gold” status, and is one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 “World’s Best Hotels.”
Tee-times and accommodations are based on availability. The above packages may not be combined with any other specials / offers. Taxes / additional fees are not included.
For more information on Keswick Hall visit www.keswick.com or call 434.979.344.
About Keswick Hall and Golf Club
Set in the historic hunt and wine country of central Virginia, Keswick Hall is a 600-acre boutique resort featuring 48 private guest rooms. The northern wing of the luxury resort hotel contains historic Villa Crawford, once the Italianesque private estate of the Robert Crawford family built in 1912.
A full complement of amenities and activities are available to guests, including: golf, tennis, three swimming pools, croquet, nature trails, on-site vineyard, garden / historic tours, spa and fine dining. Off-site excursions include wine tasting, Presidential home visits, University of Virginia tours, clay shooting and more.
The property is home to the historic Keswick Club, a members club introduced in 1948 when renowned architect Fred Findlay added its first nine holes of golf. The course expanded to18 holes in the mid-’50s and was renovated in 1992 by Arnold Palmer. In 2013, World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye was commissioned to create its new Full Cry layout, named in Golf Digest’s prestigious “2014 Best New Courses” list.
The country estate is a property of Richmond, Va.-based Riverstone Group under its Historic Hotels of Albemarle division. The company also owns and manages The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Resort (S.C.), The Sea Pines Resort (S.C.), The Jefferson Hotel (Va.) and The Hermitage Hotel (Tenn.).
Keswick Hall – centrally located — is an easy two-hour drive from the Washington D.C. metro area and just over three hours from Baltimore. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 30 minutes away. Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a 60-minute drive.
Contact:
David Wood (703.635.0577)
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
dwood@buffalobig.com
