Todd and I traveled to Hot Springs, VA to enjoy a weekend at The Homestead. My aunt sent us a free 2-night stay voucher that included golf and passes to the Jefferson pools so we knew we had to use it. We didn't fit in too well being young and poor students but thats okay- we tried to act the part of fancy, country club goers!
We got there Thursday afternoon and enjoyed exploring the resort. This resort is huge! There are so many different hallways and places to go and its full of history.Later that night we enjoyed dinner at Sam Snead's Tavern. Not being golfers, we soon learned who he was and his ties to The Homestead. He was a professional golfer and started his career there. He has the most PGA Tour wins then any golfer. Friday, we went to the Jefferson Pools, named after Thomas Jefferson who enjoyed bathing in them in the 1800's. They have a men's bath house and a women's bath house and bathing suits are optional! Luckily, we went during "family swim time" so we were allowed to be in the same bath house and bathing suits were required!! The bath houses weren't exactly what we pictured but when they were founded in 1761 and are part of the National Historic Register they can't really remodel! 
We also enjoyed a game of golf and tee'd off the oldest tee in continuous use in the US. Thanks to the Olson's for letting us borrow their clubs, we were set. 
That evening, we ate dinner at the 1766 Grille. Apparently 22 US presidents have eaten there. It was delicious and didn't disappoint!
Saturday morning we woke up to snow! Yes, snow in Virginia in October! It looked beautiful! We decided to go on a little hike before we had to check out. I think we were the only ones that went outside to enjoy it.
We had an amazing weekend!On the way home, we stop at some of the scenic views to take in Virginia's beautiful fall colors!! 
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