(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – Keswick Hall and Golf Club – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia’s scenic Hunt Country – announces Will Jones as general manager.
With over 11 years in the hospitality industry, Jones comes to Keswick Hall from The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (S.C.) where, beginning in 2008, he held several positions before becoming director of rooms. Previously he was at Beaver Run Resort (Breckenridge, Colo.) where he was concierge and assistant front office manager.
A North Carolina native, Jones earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with a concentration in Resort Management at North Carolina State University. He and his wife Honor have two young boys, Finnian and Lochlann.
“We’re thrilled Will has joined our team here at Keswick Hall,” says Greg Sligh, President and Managing Director. “His energy, drive and expertise is ideal to head a five-star resort such as ours as we continue our quest to become the premier destination property in the U.S.”
Keswick Hall and Golf Club has received numerous accolades recently including the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award in recognition of its exceptional level of luxury and service for the second year in a row. Its new Pete Dye-designed course, Full Cry at Keswick Golf Club, was just honored with a No. 3 ranking in Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in Virginia. Last year, Full Cry debuted at No. 47 in Golfweek’s “Best Resort Courses” and was named in Golf Digest’s “2015 Best New Courses.”
The region is home to Thomas 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 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.”
For more information on Keswick Hall visit www.keswick.com or call 888.778.2565.
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. In Feb. 2015, the resort received the Forbes Five-Star Award for its exceptional level of luxury and service.
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. World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye was commissioned to create its new Full Cry layout which debuted at No. 47 in Golfweek’s “Best Resort Courses” list for 2016.
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.
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