Aerial view of the Lodge at Primland and the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn
Virginia · Blue Ridge Mountains

A Summit Retreat

Primland


Monday, September 21, 2026

The Lodge at Primland · Meadows of Dan, Virginia

Evening Program 4–11 PM · Jacket Required for Dinner

Come for the Weekend. Stay for the Fundraiser.

Above the Blue Ridge. Beneath the Stars.

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A Fundraiser for the House Republican Caucus

Hosted by Delegate Wren Williams, A Summit Retreat brings together House colleagues—including caucus leadership—guests, and friends for an evening at one of Virginia’s most storied mountain settings.

No. 1 Resort in the Continental United States Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2025

Come for the weekend. Stay for the fundraiser. The only structured agenda is 4–11 PM—everything else is yours to fill with golf, sporting clays, mountain air, Parkway views, and good company. Golf and sporting clays are complimentary for all ticketed guests.

Confirmed Guests

Legislative leaders and friends joining Delegate Williams at the Summit Retreat

Tim Griffin
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Terry Kilgore
Former Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Jason Ballard
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Otto Wachsmann
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Mike Cherry
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Anne Ferrell Tata
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates

Additional confirmations to follow. More guests being added as RSVPs come in.

Evening Program

Monday, September 21 · 4–11 PM

4:00 PM Private Reception

Members and lead guests. By invitation.

5:00 PM Reception

All ticketed guests welcome on the Highland Terrace, overlooking the Blue Ridge.

6:00–9:00 PM Dinner

Seated dinner at the Fairview Pavilion.

Jacket required

9:00–11:00 PM Evening Reception

S’mores and cigars on the terrace.

Open bar

9:30 PM & 10:30 PM Observatory Sessions

Primland’s on-site observatory with an on-site astronomer. At 3,000 feet with no light pollution, the night sky is remarkable. Slip away from the terrace for a session — and come back.

Weather permitting

Full timing on the formal invitation to follow.

The Rest of Your Day

The structured program runs 4–11 PM, but there’s no reason to arrive at 4. Golf, sporting clays, and the mountain itself are available from midday on. Lodging is available if you want to make a full night—or a full weekend—of it.

Arrive Early — Golf

Tee times start at 11:30 AM on September 21. Book your foursome before you arrive—tee times run every 15 minutes and the course fills.

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Arrive Early — Clays

Sporting clays are available throughout the afternoon. Reserve your shoot time in advance so you’re not waiting when you roll in.

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Stay the Night

Lodge rooms, suites, treehouses, and mountain chalets are available. Reserve directly: 888.876.6513 or auberge.com/primland. Fall weekends fill fast.

Complimentary for All Ticketed Guests

Golf — The Highland Course

#1 Public Course in Virginia — Golf Digest #1 in Virginia — Golfweek Top 28 Best Golf Resorts, US & Canada — GOLF Magazine America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses — Golf Digest

Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2006, the Highland Course delivers breathtaking Blue Ridge views at every turn. It plays tight and it plays long—stay in bounds. The mountain doesn’t give the ball back.

Yardage7,051
Par72
Rating75.1
Slope153
CartsGas
Tee Intervals15 min
“The on-course facilities would rent for $2,500 a month in New York City.” — Delegate Williams

📅 Booking Your Tee Time

The course opens at 11:30 AM on September 21. Organize your foursome and lock in your time before arrival—don’t show up and hope for the best.

Tee times run in 15-minute intervals. It’s a tight mountain course that plays long—pace of play matters.

📧 pri.golf@auberge.com    📞 276.222.3827

🏛 Play With a Member

House colleagues are glad to fill out a foursome. When you contact the pro shop to set your tee time, reach out to Lauren—she’s keeping track of who wants to play with whom.

📧 lauren@wrenwilliamsva.com    📞 (304) 888-4033

👔 Dress Code

Men: Collared shirt with sleeves required. Slacks or golf shorts. No denim, T-shirts, athletic shorts, or tank tops.

Women: Golf dress, skirt, slacks, or shorts with a collared or mock-collared shirt. No denim or athletic shorts.

Shoes: Non-heeled athletic shoes. Soft spikes preferred.

The Fairway Smoker is available on the course during your round — Southern favorites served from the grill. Available at your own cost.

Complimentary for All Ticketed Guests

Sporting Clays — 5-Stand

Primland’s 5-stand sporting clays course is one of the finest in the region. Over-under Berettas, UTVs, Blue Ridge views in every direction—and a rabbit run that’ll humble even the regulars.

Format5-Stand
Guns ProvidedOver-Under Berettas
TransportUTVs
SpecialRabbit Run

📅 Booking Your Shoot Time

Reserve your spot before arrival. Contact the resort directly or ask Lauren to help coordinate.

📞 888.876.6513    📧 lauren@wrenwilliamsva.com

🏛 Shoot With a Member

Same deal as golf—Members are happy to join at the clays course. Let Lauren know when you book and she’ll match you up.

More at Primland

Beyond golf and clays, Primland offers some of the finest outdoor pursuits in the Blue Ridge. These are available at additional cost—book sooner rather than later. Guide availability is limited and they need to know how many to bring in.

🐶 Wing Shooting

Guided upland hunting with trained dogs—pheasant, quail, and chukar in the Blue Ridge foothills. This is the real deal.

📢 Book early — guides are scheduled by demand

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

🎣 Fly Fishing

Guided wade fishing on Crooked Creek and the Little River. Mountain trout streams at elevation—don’t miss it if you fish.

📢 Book early — guide capacity is limited

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

💆 The Spa

Full-service spa with indoor pool, treatments, and wellness facilities. A proper way to arrive for the evening. Book through the resort.

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

🏙 Stargazing

Primland has its own observatory with an on-site astronomer. At 3,000 feet with no light pollution, the night sky is remarkable. Ask the resort about availability.

Seasonal · Weather permitting

🐎 Horseback Riding

Guided trail rides through Primland’s 12,000 acres of forested mountain terrain. One of the finest ways to see the property.

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

🚗 ATV & Off-Road Adventures

All-terrain vehicles across Primland’s private mountain trails. Also available: Jeep Grand Wagoneer excursions along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

🍷 Wine Cellar Tastings

Weekly tastings in Primland’s wine cellar. Ask the resort about availability during your stay.

💰 À la carte · Reserve at 888.876.6513

Wing shooting, fly fishing, horseback riding, and ATV fill up fast. Contact Primland directly as early as possible to reserve: 888.876.6513

The Lodge at Primland

Set on 12,000 acres atop the Blue Ridge in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, Primland is the kind of place people remember. Championship golf, world-class shooting, a full spa, and a kitchen that knows what it’s doing—all above 3,000 feet with views that stretch into North Carolina. The Highland Terrace at sunset is worth the drive alone.

#1 Resort in the Continental U.S. T+L World’s Best, 2025
#1 Public Golf Course in Virginia Golf Digest & Golfweek
12K Acres in the Blue Ridge Meadows of Dan, Virginia

Guest Resources

Where to Stay

Come for the weekend. Stay for the fundraiser. Stay on property at Primland if you can — no driving, no logistics, just the mountain. If you’re staying off-site, plan your transportation before you arrive. The roads in and out are winding mountain roads and rideshare is not reliable in this area.

On Property — Best Option

Closest Off-Site — Meadows of Dan

Blue Ridge Motel

2309 JEB Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan
276-952-2244

Closest standard motel to Primland. Call early.

Riverwalk Cabins

336-509-1212  ·  highcountrylavender.com

Bison, Flower & Fishing Cabins. Sleeps 2–4 each.

Cloudbreak Cabins

276-952-1095  ·  jandc@swva.net

Two-bedroom cabins with kitchen, fireplace, washer/dryer.

Meadows of Dan Campground & Cabins

276-952-2292  ·  meadowsofdancampground.com

Cabin houses and cozy cabins. RV sites also available.

A Blue Ridge Haven

703-554-4420  ·  ablueridgehaven.com

Log cabin at the headwaters of the Dan River.

Doe Run Lodging

276-398-4099  ·  doerunlodging.com

Private cabins, chalets & villas near Fancy Gap.

Floyd Area

Hotel Floyd

540-745-6080  ·  hotelfloyd.com

Best full hotel near Primland. Walkable downtown Floyd.

Tuggle’s Gap Inn

540-745-3402
Route 8 at Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 165.2

Rustic inn at the Parkway crossing. Verify availability before booking.

Moonlight Manor B&B

540-745-2080  ·  moonlightmanorfloyd.com

136 Old Fields Rd SW, Floyd. Five-room boutique B&B.

Oak Haven Lodge

oakhavenlodge.com
323 Webbs Mill Road North, Floyd

Rooms and suites. Good backup behind Hotel Floyd.

Martinsville — ~30–35 mi East via US 220/58

Best for guests coming from Roanoke, Smith Mountain Lake, Danville, or Southside Virginia.

Hampton Inn Martinsville

50 Sanville Road  ·  276-647-4800

Fairfield Inn & Suites

10 Hospitality Drive  ·  276-632-4300

Holiday Inn Express

40 Hospitality Drive  ·  276-632-7000

Best Western Plus

276-632-5611

Hillsville / I-77 Corridor

Best for guests driving I-77 from western Virginia or north on the interstate.

Holiday Inn Express Hillsville

1994 Carrollton Pike Road  ·  276-728-9100

Hampton Inn Hillsville

90 Farmers Market Road  ·  276-728-2345

Comfort Inn & Suites Hillsville

choicehotels.com

Mount Airy, NC — South via US 58

Best for guests coming from North Carolina or the Triad region.

Hampton Inn Mount Airy

2029 Rockford St, Mount Airy, NC  ·  336-789-5999

Holiday Inn Express Mount Airy

1320 EMS Drive, Mount Airy, NC  ·  336-719-1731

Comfort Inn Mount Airy

choicehotels.com

Private Rentals

Airbnb — Meadows of Dan

Search Airbnb →

Cabins and homes near Mabry Mill. Book directly; inventory changes constantly.

Vrbo — Meadows of Dan

Search Vrbo →

175+ rentals in the broader area. Better for larger houses and group stays.

⚠️ Before You Book Off-Site

🔝 Cell Service Is Spotty

Download offline maps before you leave home. Navigation is unreliable on the mountain.

🏔️ The Roads Are Serious

The first 20 minutes in and out of Primland are winding mountain roads. After dark and after drinking, they are unforgiving.

🍷 Plan Before You Arrive

If you expect to drink, stay on property or arrange a sober driver in advance. Preplanned transportation can be coordinated — ask the event team.

🚕 No Last-Minute Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are limited or unavailable in Meadows of Dan, especially late at night. Do not book off-site lodging assuming you can catch a ride at 11 PM.

Getting Here & What to Know

📍 Address

The Lodge at Primland
2000 Primland Drive
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120

GPS can be unreliable in the mountains. Follow highway signage once you’re in Patrick County.

👔 What to Wear

Evening dinner: Jacket required.

Golf: Collared shirt, slacks or golf shorts. No denim.

Clays / outdoors: Casual layers. It cools off above 3,000 feet after dark.

⛳ Bring Your Clubs

Plan to bring your own set. If you need rental clubs, confirm availability with the pro shop before arrival.

📞 276.222.3827

📱 Cell Service

Service is limited in the mountains. The resort has WiFi. Coordinate tee times and directions before you leave the lowlands.

✈️ Flying In

The closest full-service option for private aircraft is Blue Ridge Regional Airport (KMTV) in Martinsville — they specifically market themselves as the gateway to Primland. Full-service FBO, fuel, and maintenance on site. From there it’s a scenic ~35-minute drive through the Blue Ridge.

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🏛 The Road Is Better Than Ever

Your drive in on US-58 takes you through the newly widened Lovers Leap — a $300 million, 7.4-mile mountain-moving project that transformed one of the most dramatic stretches of highway in Virginia from two lanes to four. Branch Civil finished the job ahead of schedule, moving more mountain than most people will see in a lifetime. The road you’ll drive on September 21 is brand new. Enjoy it.

Explore the Region

Primland sits at 3,000 feet in the heart of Patrick County, Virginia — one of the most unspoiled corners of the Blue Ridge. Arrive early. Stay longer. The mountain rewards it.

🏔 Scenic Drives & Natural Landmarks

Blue Ridge Parkway
America’s most scenic drive runs through Primland’s backyard. Milepost 177.7 is the Meadows of Dan exit — head north or south and stop at every overlook.
📷 Mabry Mill — Stop. Take the Photo. ~10 min · Blue Ridge Parkway MP 176.1
The most photographed location on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway — and it earns it. A working 1910 grist mill and blacksmith shop sitting at the edge of a millpond, surrounded by September color. Craft demonstrations on fall weekends. Built in 1910 by E.B. Mabry, who ran it for 35 years alongside his wife Mintie. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will drive past it on your way to Primland. Stop. Take the photo. You will not regret it.
Rocky Knob — Rock Castle Gorge Trail ~15 min
4,000 acres of Blue Ridge wilderness. The Rock Castle Gorge Trail (10.4 miles) is one of the finest backcountry hikes in Virginia — a full-day loop through old-growth forest and a historic homestead hollow. Shorter options available for those with less time.
Lover’s Leap Overlook ~10 min
The best single view in Patrick County. Off Route 58 south of Meadows of Dan. Come for sunset in September — the light off the ridge is something.
Buffalo Mountain ~20 min
Virginia’s largest natural area preserve outside the Shenandoah. A 2.1-mile hike to one of the most dramatic summit views in the Blue Ridge. The mountaintop is a rare Blue Ridge bald — open meadow above the treeline with 360-degree views. Worth every step.

🍷 Wineries & Distilleries

Chateau Morrisette ~20 min · Floyd, VA
Virginia’s largest winery, 300 feet off the Parkway. Forty years of production, award-winning reds, a French-inspired restaurant, and tastings seven days a week. The flagship of the Virginia wine trail.
Villa Appalaccia ~25 min · Floyd, VA
A Tuscan-style winery perched on the Parkway at Milepost 170. Italian varietals grown on site, an open-air tasting room, and live music on summer Saturday afternoons. Worth the detour.
JOLO Winery & Vineyards ~30 min · Patrick Springs, VA
A family-owned winery in the heart of Patrick County with mountain vineyard views, an event pavilion, and a strong reputation for Bordeaux-style reds.
Shelton Vineyards ~45 min · Dobson, NC
One of the Southeast’s largest family-owned estate wineries. 200 acres of vines in the Yadkin Valley AVA. The tasting room and bistro are well worth the drive south.
5 Mile Mountain Distillery ~10 min · Meadows of Dan
Small-batch whiskey and moonshine made on open-flame copper stills from generations-old Blue Ridge recipes. The real thing.

🍽 Dining Beyond Primland

Olde Mill Golf Course & Club / Maples Restaurant ~20 min · Laurel Fork, VA
A full destination in its own right. The Olde Mill Golf Course is a traditional mountain layout with scenery that can hold its own against anything in the region. Inside the clubhouse, Maples Restaurant & Tavern is the best sit-down meal in the immediate area outside Primland itself — known for 21-day dry-aged Sterling Silver Angus beef, a serious wine list, and craft cocktails. Come for a round and stay for dinner.
Dogtown Roadhouse ~30 min · Floyd, VA
Wood-fired pizza, 14 rotating craft taps, and live music in a family-friendly mountain roadhouse. Floyd’s anchor dining spot — always good.
Chateau Morrisette Restaurant ~20 min · Floyd, VA
French-inspired cuisine inside the winery. Locally sourced ingredients, house wines by the glass, and a terrace with vineyard views. A proper lunch stop.
Papa’s ~5 min · Meadows of Dan
The local institution. Open seven days from early morning. Daily specials — spaghetti, barbecue, home cooking — and the kind of place where everyone knows each other. The real Meadows of Dan.
Nancy’s Candy Company ~5 min · Meadows of Dan
A Patrick County institution since 1987, when Nancy started making fudge in her kitchen and neighbors couldn’t get enough. Today it’s a 2,000 sq ft candy factory right off the Blue Ridge Parkway — 45+ flavors of fudge, 49 truffle varieties, 85 types of chocolate. Stop in on your way up or down the mountain. Take some home. nancyshomemadefudge.com  ·  2684 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Meadows of Dan

🏭 Nearby Towns

★ Floyd, Virginia ~30 min
One of the most genuinely interesting small towns in Virginia — and one of the most underrated in the country. Floyd is a small mountain town with a fiercely independent creative culture that has drawn artists, musicians, and back-to-the-landers for fifty years. The Floyd Country Store has hosted live old-time and bluegrass music every Friday night for decades — it’s a national landmark of American roots music, even if it doesn’t have a plaque. The Crooked Road heritage music trail runs through here. There are independent galleries, a serious coffee shop, a wood-fired pizza roadhouse (Dogtown), and a downtown that looks like it was designed by someone who actually cared. If you have a free afternoon before or after the event, Floyd is worth it.
Galax, VA ~30 min
Home of the Blue Ridge Music Center and the Old Fiddlers’ Convention — the oldest and largest old-time fiddler’s convention in the world. Antique shops, live traditional music, and a working small city in the heart of the heritage music region.
Mount Airy, NC — “Mayberry” ~40 min
Andy Griffith’s hometown. The inspiration for Mayberry. Snappy Lunch is still there. Main Street is walkable, charming, and full of shops. A surprisingly good half-day trip — especially if you have guests from out of state who’ve never been.
Stuart, VA ~30 min
The Patrick County seat. Birthplace of Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart. A working Virginia courthouse town with a good diner, antique shops, and a genuine sense of place.

🚘 Getting Here — Drive Times to Primland

Roanoke, VA~1 hr 15 min
Winston-Salem, NC~1 hr 30 min
Greensboro, NC~2 hrs
Charlotte, NC~2 hrs 30 min
Richmond, VA~3 hrs 30 min
Washington, DC~4 hrs 30 min

GPS is unreliable in the mountains. Follow highway signage from US-58 into Patrick County. Allow extra time — the last stretch is worth it.

Now Available — ownprimland.com

Own a Piece of Primland

On 12,000 private acres in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, a once-in-a-generation residential community has arrived. Two offerings — fully furnished residences and custom homesites — woven into the same mountain landscape you experienced today.

25 Homes Available

Auberge Residences

Starting at $5.8 Million

A limited collection of fully furnished three-, four-, and five-bedroom retreats designed by Hart Howerton. Native stone, natural wood, double-height living spaces, and fireplaces that frame the wilderness. Every residence is finished and move-in ready.

  • 3–5 bedrooms, fully furnished
  • Custom artwork and locally sourced fixtures
  • Access to resort dining, spa, golf, and outdoor pursuits
  • Professional Auberge management services available
  • Year-round living on protected wilderness

26 Homesites Available

The Estates

Custom Homesites — 2 to 5 Acres

A curated collection of 26 handpicked homesites woven into Primland’s landscape. Each site is a blank canvas for a custom mountain home on some of the most protected land in Virginia.

  • 2–5 acre private homesites
  • Design your own mountain home from the ground up
  • Tiered resort membership access
  • Surrounded by Primland’s 12,000 protected acres
  • Golf, sporting clays, hiking, and outdoor pursuits included
Explore Primland Residences → ownprimland.com  ·  2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia

RSVP & Questions

Ready to attend or sponsor? Reach out to Lauren directly and she will get you taken care of.

Lauren Hall

Legislative Director, Office of Delegate Wren Williams

(304) 888-4033

lauren@wrenwilliamsva.com

Formal invitation and ticketing details to follow. Paid for and authorized by Wren Williams for Delegate.