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 Salamander Middleburg —a trifecta of spa, equine, and culinary experiences.

The most famed property in the area is Salamander Resort & Spa, a sprawling 340-acre spread with family-friendly activities ranging from indoor and outdoor pools to a full equestrian center and a complimentary putting green.

Through writing her memoir, Sheila Johnson said she came to view her life in three acts.

The pioneering Black businesswoman has built something unique with the Salamander Collection: a venture that has perfected community building and an approach to hospitality that puts the emphasis on experiences.

The white-trimmed, classic brick of the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Va., sits on 340 picturesque country acres known for verdant hills, elegant equestrian events, and vineyards.

Middleburg offers romantic countryside living at its finest. The grandest property is the Salamander Resort & Spa, a 300-acre estate just outside of town that's a favorite with couples—it's even a top wedding venue in the Northeast.

The event was co-hosted by the American Cancer Society. The women represent the organization’s 2024 Faces of Hope, a program that aims to raise awareness and provide support to women who are in treatment for breast cancer. Sheryl Jordan, an equestrian therapist and founder of EquiSpective, and Ashley Farrell, the equestrian director at Salamander Resort, led the program.

Lauren shares, “The Salamander is amazing, especially being Black-owned, woman-owned. It is a lovely place and we got the chance to meet Sheila Johnson, which was a bonus.”

The 340-acre, luxury resort is part of Salamander Collection, the hospitality company established by BET co-founder Sheila Johnson. Johnson also serves as the event’s co-host, alongside Onwuachi.