The Homestead Spring Group Newsletter 4/11

2. CELEBRATING 245 YEARS
at the Birthplace of
Southern Hospitality
On a day not unlike this one in the year 1766, the doors
of a rustic lodge opened to guests for the first time.
Just like that, true Southern hospitality was born.
In the beginning, they came to ‘take the waters’ and
experience the natural restorative powers of our
springs. But as The Homestead grew, it wasn’t long
before they also came for the impeccable service, the
breathtaking landscape and the grand, yet welcoming
surroundings. Many groups have returned over the
decades, and our renowned golf courses, stables, and
the extensive list of activities we offer have become an
important part of what The Homestead is all about.
We invite you and your colleagues to join our
award-winning meeting specialists in finding ways
to celebrate this unique and rich history together;
through special events, lasting traditions, and most of
all, through the kind of hospitality you can only find
in one special place. A place that continues to open
doors every day for guests like you. So, come visit
soon. We can’t wait to greet you at the threshold of
another 245 years.
Warm regards,
Peter Faraone
Vice President and General Manager

3. Don’t just work hard. Play hard.
Just because we have some of the top golf courses in the country, don’t forget how many other unique and memorable recreational
activities we offer at The Homestead. Meeting planners can choose from a long list of options, and history gets in on the act here, too.
Indeed, our activities are broken into two categories:
Madison activities include hayrides, bike rentals, bowling, archery, rifle range and more.
Jefferson activities include the Shooting Club (skeet or clays), fly fishing, canoeing, kayaking, gorge hiking, the climbing wall,
paintball, horseback riding and more.
Whether it’s discovering how to build trust with your teammates on the climbing wall, shoot a rifle for the first time, or finally perfect
a golf swing, our huge array of activities offer some unexpected opportunities to broaden horizons. Speaking of horizons, don’t miss
out on a self-guided mountain hike at dusk. There’s no better way to end a productive day.
HISTORY LESSON: Skeet, Trap & Sporting Clays
In 1933, The Shooting Club at The Homestead first opened
and quickly began building a reputation as one of the best
recreational shooting facilities in the country. Home to The
Homestead Cup, the first Sporting Clays Open in the nation, our
club is a well known destination for shooters. “Skeet was invented
as practice for off-season hunters, but it’s now very popular with
those who want to shoot but aren’t comfortable with blood-sport,”
says Shooting Club Manager, David Judah. Lessons are offered for
beginners and experienced shooters alike, and famous names such
as General Norman Schwarzkopf, Robert Stack, Cindy Crawford and
Richard Gere have been among the many shooters to come here.
Although skeet, trap and sporting clays all use targets made from
clay, each one has different rules and varied nuances regarding how
the targets are thrown and which guns are used. “Our goal is to make
sure people have fun,” says Judah. “That’s what keeps them coming
back.”

4. Vacation Perks
for Meeting
Planners
We are happy to introduce the 2011 Meeting Planner
Incentive Program & Reward Certificates, which allows
meeting planners to vacation at one of KSL Resorts’
magnificent locations after a meeting is booked.
Imagine vacationing at the historic Hotel del Coronado
in San Diego, a favorite of Hollywood royalty, or at the
famous La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad where
spa culture was created, the spectacular desert resort
of Rancho Las Palmas, at Barton Creek Resort and
Spa in fun and fabulous Austin, or right here at The
Homestead, birthplace of Southern Hospitality. For
details on rules, restrictions and rewards, go to http://
www.kslresorts.com/rewards.aspx.
The Homestead Gives Back
Never has The Homestead been a better choice for meeting planners than this year, with our new ‘Meet and Give
Back 2011’, a program that provides an opportunity for corporate groups to donate 5% of guestroom revenue to their
charity of choice. You will have goals to meet while you’re here, and this program allows your company to meet the
goal of making a difference in the world. Choose a charity that with which your company is already aligned, or one that
heightens the essence of your corporate mission. For more information, contact Group Sales at 888.796.5838.
Chef Gallaudet brings
a taste of history to
James Beard House
Here at The Homestead, we are well aware of Chef Mark Gallaudet’s many
talents in the kitchen, but it seems that word has gotten out! On March 23rd,
Gallaudet was invited to host and prepare an exclusive meal at the esteemed
James Beard House in New York City, where he shared an impressive line-
up of delectable dishes – some inspired by the history of The Homestead. Our
famous Smoked Allegheny Mountain Trout was served with Crisp Pears and Trout
Caviar, and complemented by two of our private label wines. The evening was
a great success, and we couldn’t be more proud of Chef Gallaudet and his truly
magical culinary gifts. Be on the lookout for an opportunity in the near future to
sample a version of his James Beard House menu, right here at The Homestead.
Right to left (standing): Michel Finel, Executive Pastry Chef; Mark A. Gallaudet, Executive Chef
Right to left (sitting): Tom Ruth, Chef de Cuisine; Todd Bemis, Banquet Chef

5. 1755 23-year-old George Washington visits the springs.
1820 Thomas Jefferson visits The Homestead.
1832 The Homestead was acquired by socially and
professionally prominent Virginia physician Dr.
Thomas Goode.
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1837 President Martin Van Buren and his son Abram
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visit The Homestead and enjoy a soak in the
Jefferson Pools.
1845 President and Mrs. Tyler visit The Homestead.
1851 President Millard Fillmore and his entourage
arrive in Warm Springs to soak in the natural
mineral springs and then travel to The Homestead.
1854 President and Mrs. Pierce seek relaxation of
“Taking the Waters.”
1899 Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President
of the United States vacations here. President
McKinley is the first sitting President to play golf
at The Homestead, teeing off from the legendary
First Tee of the Old Course.
1908 President William Howard Taft visits The
Homestead with his family for three months.
1913 Donald Ross, one of golf’s most renowned course
architects, completed his work on the Old Course.
Napoleon Bonaparte, relative of the Emperor himself, watches a tennis match with his wife.
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1915 Woodrow Wilson visits The Homestead during
his Presidency, on his honeymoon with his second
wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson.
1923 Calvin Coolidge (Silent Cal) visits The Homestead
for relaxation. He walks trails; golf’s on the Old
Course and fishes at The Cascades.
1929 Herbert Clark Hoover visits with his wife and son
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during his Presidency and takes every opportunity
to fish The Cascades as well as enjoy family
horseback rides.
1931 Franklin Delano Roosevelt stays at The
Famed
Homestead for the Independence Day holiday
: A Gallery ofGuests
while he is Governor of New York and preparing
to run for President.
gathered at the resort including FL Wurzburg, the Editor of Vogue. 3) FDR and Eleanor on a visit during the time that he was Governor of
New York. 4) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. takes the reins. 5) The Duke of Windsor (3rd from left) joins friends on the golf course. 6) Jerome
1) Vice President Richard Nixon and Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks. 2) Nearly fifty of America’s best known artists and writers
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6. 1942 United States Senator, Harry S. Truman visits.
Senator Truman walks early every morning,
usually on the paths of the Old Course.
1952 Before being elected President, Dwight
Eisenhower visits The Homestead, especially
enjoying golf.
1958 Senator Richard M. Nixon visits to enjoy golf on
the Old Course.
1960 Now Vice President Richard M. Nixon visits to
enjoy more golf on the Old Course.
1968 Lyndon B. Johnson visits The Homestead during
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his Presidency in May to address a meeting of the
Business Council.
1973 Governor of California, Ronald Wilson Reagan,
posed for this photo on one of The Homestead lawns.
visits The Homestead.
1974 Vice President Gerald R. Ford visits and plays his
favorite Homestead course, The Cascades.
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1976 George Herbert Walker Bush visits with Mrs.
Bush in May while he was Director of the Central
Intelligence Agency.
2000 President William Jefferson Clinton visits The
Homestead to address a luncheon meeting of the
Democratic Congressional Caucus.
2002 Richard Petty arrives on motorcycle with ‘Ride
Across America’
2005 Sports royalty comes in the form of Dion Sanders,
Magic Johnson and Cal Ripken for a group event.
2006 Actress Ashley Judd enjoys the resort during a
speaking engagement.
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2009 Actor Tony Shalhoub, lead character on the hit TV
series Monk, visits with his family.
2009 Republican Party’s ‘Congress of Tomorrow’
and families that are Woven into the fabric of our centuries-old heritage.
convenes with John Boehner, Newt Gingrich, Mitt
Romney and Eric Cantor in attendance.
2010 Howie Long, a member of the Pro Football Hall
of Fame, Sports Analyst and actor had a relaxing
We’re proud to boast an impressive guest list of celebrities, notable personalities,
visit with his wife at The Homestead.
Frances Royster Phillips, tall in the saddle. 11) During a joint meeting of the Maryland and Virginia State Bar Associations, the attendees
Jacqueline Bouvier, during an early golf lesson. 9) Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. on their honeymoon. 10) Current Club Member,
7) The West Virginia Doctors travel in style during one of their many meetings at The Homestead. 8) Jackie Kennedy Onassis, then
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7. Holidays are historic at The HomesteaD
Over the decades, holiday traditions have become a meaningful part of The Homestead experience, and we take pride in our
unique celebrations. Join us in making a special day even more special with our upcoming spring events.
EASTER ESCAPE PACKAGE - April 14-25, 2011 entire family. Enjoy golf, horseback riding, hiking, craft
This year promises to offer the most colorful, action-packed classes and more. Then, relax under the stars at our Sunday
Easter weekend yet. Enjoy craft workshops, photos with the night cookout on the Casino Lawn while listening to the
Easter Bunny, magic shows, balloon artists, caricatures and “Venture Rays Band,” a Virginia-based rock band specializing
more. Attend “Afternoon Tea” on Saturday with the Easter in classic covers and contemporary hits from Paul Simon to
Bunny, and attend the Virginia Tech A Cappella Concert later Johnny Cash.
that evening. On Sunday morning, children can frolic with the
Easter Bunny while searching for over 4,000 eggs! A Golden The HOMESTEAD CUP - May 27-29, 2011
Egg holds an extraordinary prize for one lucky winner. Don’t The Homestead is a famous venue for Sporting Clays, indeed
forget to make reservations for our famous Easter Brunch. the first Open was created right here almost twenty years
ago. We are proud to announce that The Homestead Cup
Package includes:
Sporting Clays Event is back! Here’s your opportunity to
• Room Accommodations • Breakfast for Two • Easter Basket try something new, or to show off your shooting skills. 200
- Target Main Event on Saturday and Sunday, 100 - Target
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PACKAGE - May 27-30, 2011 Preliminary on Friday, 5-Stand & Make-A-Break, Awards
Start your summer off with a bang, thanks to our spectacular Banquet on Sunday. For more info, contact David Judah at
fireworks display, along with a variety of activities for the david.judah@thehomestead.com or call 540-839-7787.

8. <----- 1903 ----------- Indoor pool ----------- 2011 ----->
The homestead:
then & now
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<----- 1894 ------------ main resort ------------ 2011 ----->