Meadows of Dan, Virginia

Experience the rustic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a visit to Meadows of Dan—known primarily as the home of Primland Resort, an Inspirato Collection hotel. Perched atop the edge of the Dan River Gorge in southern Virginia, the resort offers world-class golf, on-site farm-to-table cuisine, and serene accommodations with unbeatable views.

Destination Highlights

Biking

Bike riders can have their pick from singletrack trails that criss-cross Primland’s 12,000-acre resort or a 20-mile loop on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, regularly voted one of the country’s most scenic byways.

Old Appalachian Trail

Follow in the footsteps of the original route of the Appalachian Trail, which used to traverse the Dan River Gorge. Today, a portion of the path runs across the Primland Resort property.

Golf

Designed by golf course architect Donald Steel, the award-winning 18-hole Highland Course at Primland sits high atop a mountain paradise, with views of the undulating Blue Ridge Mountains in every direction.

About Meadows of Dan, Virginia

Sprawling Outdoor Haven in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Nestled in the heart of southern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Meadows of Dan is best known as the home of Primland Resort—a haven for outdoor recreation no matter the season. Visitors flock to the area to experience its scenic beauty while on horseback, recreation terrain vehicle (RTV), bicycle, or foot. The resort itself encompasses 12,000 acres, giving guests plenty of room to immerse themselves in secluded wilderness. Many excursions center around views of the Dan River Gorge. There’s plenty to do in the surrounding area as well: A section of the historic Old Appalachian Trail winds through dense forest close to the resort, and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway attracts scores of motorists as one of the country’s most scenic drives.

Forecasting your Meadows of Dan Vacation

Meadows of Dan sits along the Virginia-North Carolina border in the Blue Ridge Mountains, nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. May through August is the rainiest time of year, but the region receives a fair amount of precipitation year-round. Summers are generally mild and warm, with temperatures rarely climbing into the 80s. Winters are moderately chilly, but lows rarely dip into the teens.