Team Building Activities

Join us for family fun on our high ropes course, low ropes course and climbing wall.  Programs for corporate groups can be designed as well.

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Cascades Gorge Tour
Enjoy one of the most popular activities at The Homestead as a Naturalist leads you through a series of beautiful waterfalls alongside a deep-Alleghany Mountain trail. Be entertained as our Naturalist highlights the many interesting plants and animals that inhabit this gorge. Approximately two miles in length, moderate hiking ability and endurance are a must. Don't forget your camera!

Few mountain streams are as scenic and productive as our four-mile-long trout stream that flows between the Cascades and Lower Cascades Golf Courses. Accented by a series of beautiful waterfalls, this clear running stream with its wealth of mountain wildflowers and greenery qualifies as a magnificent challenge to the novice and experienced fly fisherman.

Falconry (Seasonal)
Known as the "sport of kings," falconry is one of the oldest of the field sports with a history that stretches back nearly 4000 years. Learn about this unique form of hunting with trained birds of prey, including falcons, hawks and owls, at The Homestead's Mews. Beginner and intermediate lessons are available. At the conclusion of the lesson, the guest is given the opportunity to be photographed with the bird.

Fly-Casting Clinic
Experienced Orvis endorsed guides will provide you with a one-hour clinic of fly casting techniques. You know you've always wanted to try it so sign up and experience the feel of an Orvis rod in your hand as you learn to land a fly on the spot of your choice. This is a dry land clinic. (1 hour) Available year around, weather permitting.

Fly-Fishing

Fly-fishing is offered on the beautiful private waters of the Cascades Stream daily year around weather permitting. Our Orvis trained guides are available for lessons or guiding services. Licenses, equipment rental and stream use permits and fishing gear is available at Alleghany Outfitters, located on Cottage Row. Two-hour to full-day packages are available which include; stream permit, license, all rental equipment, and guide service. Advanced reservations for equipment, guide services and lessons are recommended by calling Alleghany Outfitters at 540-839-7760 or extension 57760. Available year around weather permitting. 

Guided Mountain Bike Tour
Join one of our mountain bike guides for one of our fun and invigorating mountain bike tours. Tours are fine for beginners but not recommended for children under age 10. Don't forget your camera - the views of the mountain ranges are breathtaking, and you never know what wildlife you'll see along. March - November (2.5 - 3 hours)

Hayride
Board our tractor driven hay wagon and ride to our secluded site on our private trails for an evening around the campfire with old fashioned s'mores and campfire fun! All are welcome to jest with jokes, sing a song, or tell a tale. (1 hour) Available year around weather permitting. Seasonal theme hayrides for Christmas and Halloween.

Hiking & Biking
One hundred miles of hiking and biking trails wind over acres of mountains and valleys. Biking clinics and nature tours are also held throughout the week. A great opportunity to see the beautiful wildlife and nature of the Bath County area!

Horseback & Carriage Rides
The Homestead maintains a stable of approximately 50 horses, and offers English and Western style riding. Enjoy a trail ride through the forest, or try a leisurely carriage ride in an antique buckboard. Some of the carriages date back to the early 1900's.

Mountain Bike Rental
Mountain bikes are available for rental in the lower level of the mountain lodge at the ski area. The hours will be from 10:00 - 4:00 daily. Helmets are required on Homestead property and they are provided. All bikes are rented on a first come first served basis. No reservations are needed. We have bike trails ranging from intermediate to extreme. Due to the terrain we have no level biking trails. Our easiest trail is 3.5 miles and takes an average of 75 minutes to complete. We have front suspension mountain bikes as well as children's bikes. Available year around weather permitting.

Paintball Games
Gather up your friends and join us at our Mountain Lodge for a fun and fast-paced game of paintball on our wooded course or our wide-open speedball course. Great fun for ages 12 and up. Tippman and GV semi automatic rental markers are used. Ages 12 & up.

Shooting Club
The Homestead Shooting Club, surrounded by laurel and ringed with mountains, is one of the most challenging and scenic shooting facilities anywhere in the United States. With four skeet fields, wobble trap, five-stand and a world class Sporting Clays course, this location offers an ideal venue for all your shooting needs. Let one of our certified instructors get you started, or schedule a private shooting event at our beautiful new clubhouse and spectacular pavilion.

Swimming
The magnificent Indoor Pool was built in 1904 and is fed by the naturally warm mineral spring waters upon which The Homestead was founded. It is open year round and located adjacent to the Spa. The new Outdoor Pool features cabaëas, a snack bar and beverage service, sunbathing areas, and a special pool just for kids, and is open seasonally.

Tennis
The Homestead has a deep tennis history and through the years, tennis legends such as Bill Tilden, Bobby Riggs, Kay Stammer and Helen Wills have all played at The Homestead. Today, the Homestead has four clay courts and two hard courts. In season (mid-March to mid-November), the teaching program is under the direction of Peter Burwash International, whose philosophy is to teach individuals, not systems.