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View of the Salamander Resort and Spa

Middleburg Weekend Checklist

BY KATE OCZYPOK WHERE TO STAY

The Salamander Resort and Spa. At 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, VA 20117. A 5-star luxury hotel just 40 miles outside D.C., taking relaxation seriously and offering many health and wellness packages. See https://www. salamanderresort.com/ or call: (540) 751-3160.

The Red Fox Inn and Tavern. At 2 E. Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20117. Around since 1728, their boutique inn rooms, suites and cottages are classic in this lovely historic inn with some modern flair. See https://www.redfox.com/ or call (540) 6876301.

Meadowkirk at Delta Farm. At 38012 Delta Farm Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117. The retreat and conference center serves as the ideal place for an overnight group retreat or conference. Its idyllic setting makes for the perfect cozy and hospitable refuge. See https://www. meadowkirk.org/ or call (540) 687-5565.

Luxe Auto Allure at The Amelia

BY SONYA BERNHARDT

The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, now in its 27th year, evoked more than the usual oohs and aahs from car lovers, many of whom arrived via private jet or yacht, at the Golf Club of Amelia Island and the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida.

Many were winners at multiple high energy auctions. Celebrating their 24th year as the event’s official auction house, RM Sotheby’s 2022 Amelia Island auction offered best-ofcategory examples across diverse segments of the collector car market. Bonhams held their auction in a custom pavilion by the private airport.

Under Hagerty’s inaugural stewardship, the 2022 event crowned two winners on March 6. The Best in Show Concours d’Elegance Trophy was awarded to a Duesenberg J-531 displayed by Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Cadillac DPi displayed by the Jackson Collection, of Ellicott City, Maryland, took the Best in Show Concours de Sport Trophy.

The Amelia’s 2022 honoree was accomplished driver and championship race team owner, Chip Ganassi. For the 27th, The Amelia gathered eight of the cars that Chip Ganassi Racing competed with throughout his career, including the Dallara which won the 2010 Indianapolis 500 and the Chevrolet Impala which won the 2010 Daytona 500.

Continuing with The Amelia’s tradition of celebrating Motorsport, race cars from the 60th Anniversary of the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 70th Anniversary of Sebring were joined on the field by some of the finest examples in the Race Cars Pre-War, NASCAR and Gurney Eagle show groups. Other featured classes included selections from Waterhouse Coachworks and the Rare Aluminum Porsche Race Car genre. The Sports and GT Cars 1958-1972 class boasted 22 cars. The original Hot Rod, with the 90th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford, was celebrated.

The Amelia’s collection of motoring events will be held next year, March 2 to 5. Meanwhile, Hagerty announced the debut of the inaugural Detroit Concours d’Elegance, Sept. 16 to 18, at the Detroit Institute of Arts — an all-new, weekend-long tribute to the people who designed, built and drove American car culture.

WHERE TO EAT

Breakfast: Cuppa Giddy Up. At 8 E. Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20117. This neighborhood breakfast spot is celebrating 15 years in the community and serves delicious gourmet coffee and bagels. See https://www. cuppagiddyup.com/ or call (540) 687-8122.

Lunch: Market Salamander. At 200 W. Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20117. Market Salamander is a relaxed café with mouthwatering sandwiches, wraps and burgers. See https://www.salamanderresort. com/dine/market-salamander or call (540) 687-8011.

Happy Hour: Gold Cup Wine Bar. At 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, VA 20117. Part of the Salamander Resort, the best of Virginia wines, cocktails, sushi Thursday through Sunday and food. See https://www. salamanderresort.com/dine/goldcup-wine-bar or call (540) 751-3160.

Dinner: Harriman’s Virginia Piedmont

Grill At 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg, VA 20117. The traditional American restaurant serves surf and turf, gourmet fried chicken and tasty salads. The Gold Cup Wine Bar offers the best of Virginia wines, cocktails, sushi Thursday through Sunday and food. See https://www.salamanderresort.com/dine/ harrimans or call (540) 751-3160.

Sandwich from the Market Salamander

WHERE TO SHOP

Baileywyck Antiques. At 4274 Loudoun Ave., The Plains, VA 20198. Nearly 5,000 square-feet makes this antique shop one of the largest in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area. See https://baileywyckantiques. com/ or call (540) 687-6097.

The Fun Shop. At 115 W. Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20117. If you’re looking for a unique souvenir from your stay in Virginia’s Hunt Country, you’ll want to stop by this fun gift shop. See https://www.thefunshop.com/ or call (540) 687-6590.

The Christmas Sleigh. At 5 E. Washington St., Middleburg, VA 20117. Christmas enthusiasts go wild over this shop which Country Living ranked as one of the best yearround Christmas stores in the U.S. See https:// www.thechristmassleigh.com/ or call (540) 687-3665.

At the Amelia: Best in Show Concours de Sport Trophy — Cadillac DPi and the Best in Show Concours d’Elegance Trophy — Duesenberg J-531.