The Greenbrier Resort, known as “America’s Resort” since 1778, has well deserved this title.  It is the perfect place for a spring escape, you’ll fall in love with the well-manicured lawns and all the bright colored flowers.  The stunning architecture takes you back in time and the lavish decor will make you feel like royalty. It is my duty as a fellow interior designer to give a shout-out to the famous Dorothy Draper for decorating this spectacular estate. The resort describes itself as “a timeless classic that maintains a high standard of elegance while catering to the expectations and creature comforts of twenty-first-century travelers.”

Top Things to Do at The Greenbrier

Relax

The Greenbrier is located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia so it is most well known for its mineral waters that have bubbled up from the surrounding Allegheny Mountain range. People have visited for the past 240 years to “take the waters” and bask in their healing powers. Therefore, a trip to the Greenbrier Mineral Spa is a must for a relaxing and therapeutic treatment that uses natural minerals found on the property.  Their services include massages, facials, wraps, manicures, and of course, sulfur soaks and mineral baths.  In addition to the spa, there are many places throughout the estate where you can simply sit and take in the beauty around you or read a book.  With the spacious estate rooms, you won’t mind just chilling in your room.

Dine

Boasting 20 different bars and restaurants, there is something for every palate.  Being a Dorothy Draper fan, Draper’s is one of my favorite places to eat at The Greenbrier.  It is a super cheerful and lively ambiance and the menu features some of Dorothy’s very own recipes.  Plus, there is an ice cream and dessert bar… I hear my sweet tooth calling!  To really receive The Greenbrier experience, dining in the Main Dining Room is a must.  It is the epitome of elegant southern dining.  Everyone is dressed to impress and there is live music playing to set the tone for the night.  It has been serving guests for over 100 years and the ravishing chandeliers were custom-made.  If you fancy something unique, then In-Fusion is the place for you.  They serve a variety of wonderful Asian dishes and have an elaborate sushi bar in the middle of the restaurant.  

Get Active

The Greenbrier has more activities than you will ever have time to do in one visit alone.  You can get off the beaten path and explore the surrounding area off-road in a Jeep Wrangler.  An activity uncommon to most places is falconry but The Greenbrier gives you the opportunity to take falconry lessons; having the fortuity to get up close and personal with this majestic hunter has to be one of the coolest experiences.  The sport has been around for 4,000 years! If you enjoy a court sport, they have top-notch tennis and pickleball facilities.  It wouldn’t have the label of America’s Resort without world-class golf. One of the courses, The Greenbrier, is the only course in the world to have hosted both The Ryder Cup and The Solheim Cup. These are just a few of the over 55 amazing activities they offer at The Greenbrier.  Furthermore, they offer children and teen programs so there is fun for the whole family!