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People all over the globe prize naturally warm waters that bubble up from deep underground. Colonists learned from Native Americans about the healing waters that flowed from under the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia. The first resorts opened at Warm Springs in the 1750s. Among those who came seeking relief from various ailments in the 98-degree F. water was Thomas Jefferson. In 1766, a resort opened at nearby Hot Springs; it was named The Homestead. The Homestead today is a luxury destination of breathtaking size and grandeur. In addition to The Homestead Spa, it features championship golf, fine dining and other recreational pursuits. The original pool of mineral-rich waters that attracted people to Hot Springs has been restored. That's it behind the low, white fence in the formal gardens. Nearby, a young woman in a long gown poses for a photographer. The Homestead has been attracting guests for nearly 250 years. And it all started because of warm water.
The Homestead: http://www.thehomestead.com Bath County, Virginia, history: http://www.bathcountyva.org/history.htm More of my panoramas: http://www.lassiter.com/vr/exp7.html 
Shortcut to this page: http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/wwp_rss/go/n1166
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