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- Discover the Arts and Crafts-style architecture of Mountain Lake Lodge. This style is inspired by Victorian-era reformers John Ruskin and William Morris. It is characterized by handcrafted details, natural materials like wood and stone, and exposed beams reminiscent of Tudor Revival design. Mountain Lake Lodge reflects this refined aesthetic rooted in simplicity and its craftsmanship.
- Learn more about the history of Mountain Lake Lodge. The hotel has welcomed guests since the 1800s and is best known as the filming location for Dirty Dancing. Originally a stagecoach stop, the property was later developed by the Moody family and has grown into a beloved mountain retreat.
- Uncover the geographical history of Giles County, Virginia, home to Mountain Lake Lodge. Mountain Lake Lodge sits on Salt Pond Mountain and is beside one of only two natural lakes in the state. Formed over 6,000 years ago, the mountain is sustained by underground springs and a unique fissured lakebed. This rare blend of geologically natural beauty lies in the heart of the southern Appalachians and is a rarity to experience.