What You’ll Discover

• Championship Mountain Golf
• Premium Sporting Amenities
• Wellness & Relaxation
• Mountain Dining Excellence
• Natural Mountain Retreat
• Frequently Asked Questions

Championship Mountain Golf

There’s something magical about mountain golf—the crisp air that carries your drive just a bit further, the shifting light across distant peaks as you line up a putt, the absolute quiet broken only by the sound of your club striking the ball.

A Tom Jackson Masterpiece

Our 6,600-yard championship course, designed by renowned architect Tom Jackson, works with rather than against the natural mountain terrain. Dramatic elevation changes, strategic doglegs, and thoughtfully placed hazards create a playing experience that’s both challenging and deeply satisfying.

Unlike flat courses, our mountain layout rewards smart play and course management. Each hole reveals a new vista, with the 13th hole offering what many consider the most spectacular view in mountain golf—a panoramic sweep of the Blue Ridge Mountains that reminds you just how special this place truly is.

Year-Round Opportunities

Our location at 3,000+ feet elevation provides cool relief during summer months when lower elevations swelter. With a longer playing season than you might expect, members enjoy pristine conditions from early spring through late fall.

The golf program includes tournaments, couples events, ladies’ days, and youth programs that build community while improving your game. Our PGA professionals offer personalized instruction using the latest technology to analyze and enhance your swing mechanics.

Beyond the Expected

The practice facilities elevate your preparation with a driving range featuring multiple target greens, short game area with bunkers, and putting greens that mirror on-course conditions. The fully-stocked golf shop offers premium equipment and apparel for every need.

After your round, members often gather on the terrace overlooking the 18th green, where conversations flow easily and today’s close match becomes tomorrow’s cherished story. This is golf as it should be—surrounded by natural beauty and good company.

Premium Sporting Amenities

Golf may be our centerpiece, but at Burlingame, we understand that a truly complete country club experience embraces diverse sporting passions. Our premium facilities cater to multiple interests, ensuring every family member finds their perfect activity.

Tennis in the Mountains

Our Har-Tru tennis courts sit perfectly within the mountain landscape, offering a playing surface that’s gentle on joints while providing true ball bounce. The subtle green of the courts against the mountain backdrop creates a tennis experience unlike any other.

The tennis program includes clinics for all skill levels, round-robin socials where friendships form as naturally as forehands, and competitive tournaments for those seeking friendly competition. Our tennis professionals provide personalized instruction that respects your playing style while helping you improve.

Croquet: Tradition Meets Competition

Burlingame’s tournament-caliber croquet lawns continue a sporting tradition that perfectly suits our club’s refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Don’t be fooled by the game’s genteel appearance—croquet combines strategy, skill, and friendly competition in a way few other sports can match.

Regular matches and social gatherings around the croquet lawns have become signature Burlingame experiences, with members in traditional whites enjoying the precision sport amid mountain scenery. Newcomers are always welcome, with instruction available for those discovering the game’s pleasures.

Pickleball: The Social Sport

Responding to member interests, our dedicated pickleball courts have quickly become social hubs where laughter and friendly competition blend perfectly. The fast-paced, accessible nature of pickleball makes it ideal for multi-generational play—grandparents, parents, and children can all compete together.

Regular clinics help newcomers master the basics, while round-robin events create opportunities to meet fellow members. The growing pickleball community exemplifies Burlingame’s ability to honor tradition while embracing contemporary interests.

Swimming and Water Recreation

Our heated swimming pool offers relief on warm summer days and extends the swimming season in spring and fall. The pool area, with its comfortable lounging spaces and attentive service, becomes a natural gathering place for families.

Swimming programs include adult lap swim hours, water aerobics classes that provide low-impact exercise, and children’s activities during summer months. The pool complex includes convenient changing facilities and food service, allowing for day-long enjoyment.

Wellness & Relaxation

True luxury isn’t just about indulgence—it’s about feeling your best in mind, body, and spirit. At Burlingame, our approach to wellness embraces the natural advantages of mountain living while providing comprehensive facilities and programs.

24-Hour Wellness Center

Our state-of-the-art Wellness Center offers the perfect balance of technological advancement and natural inspiration. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in, allowing you to connect with mountain vistas while using premium cardio and strength equipment.

The thoughtfully designed space includes distinct areas for cardio workouts, functional training, and strength conditioning. Modern touches like personal entertainment systems on cardio machines and digital workout tracking make your fitness routine both effective and enjoyable.

Personal Attention

What truly sets Burlingame’s wellness offerings apart is the personalized approach. Our certified fitness professionals begin with comprehensive assessments to understand your goals, limitations, and preferences. From there, they create customized programs that respect where you are while helping you progress.

One-on-one training sessions focus on proper form and technique, ensuring effective workouts while preventing injury. Small group training creates accountability and community, with specialty classes like high-intensity interval training, functional movement, and strength training for golf performance.

Mind-Body Connection

Understanding that wellness extends beyond physical fitness, we offer regular yoga and meditation sessions that help members manage stress and improve flexibility. These classes take full advantage of our mountain setting, sometimes moving outdoors to connect with nature directly.

Our wellness philosophy acknowledges the powerful connection between mental and physical well-being. Programs address stress management, mindful movement, and recovery techniques that enhance overall quality of life.

Spa Services

Complete your wellness journey with our spa services, where skilled therapists provide treatments designed to relax, rejuvenate, and restore. Massage modalities include deep tissue, Swedish, sports recovery, and hot stone techniques tailored to your specific needs.

Facial treatments use premium products that address mountain-specific skincare concerns, while body treatments draw inspiration from our natural surroundings. The spa environment itself promotes relaxation with natural materials, subtle lighting, and views that connect you to the peaceful mountain landscape.

Mountain Dining Excellence

At Burlingame, dining transcends mere sustenance to become a central part of the club experience. Our culinary philosophy combines respect for regional traditions, commitment to quality ingredients, and contemporary techniques—all served against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain scenery.

Multiple Dining Environments

Understanding that different occasions call for different atmospheres, we’ve created varied dining spaces to suit your mood and moment.

The Overlook Room offers refined dining with panoramic views of the mountains and golf course. Here, white tablecloths and attentive service create the perfect setting for milestone celebrations and special evenings. The adjacent Overlook Lobby Lounge provides a relaxed pre-dinner gathering space where cocktails and conversation flow easily.

For private gatherings, The President’s Room accommodates 8-14 guests in an intimate setting ideal for family celebrations or business discussions. The Outdoor Dining Deck capitalizes on our mountain climate, allowing al fresco dining with views that complement every bite.

Elevation 3042—named for our position above sea level—offers casual all-day dining where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a relaxed setting. The barista service provides specialty coffees and light fare throughout the day, making it a natural gathering point for members.

Culinary Excellence

Our culinary team creates menus that balance innovation with familiar comforts. Seasonal ingredients drive menu development, with relationships with local farmers ensuring the freshest produce, meats, and artisanal products.

Signature dishes often feature contemporary interpretations of Southern classics, respecting tradition while introducing unexpected elements. The wine program includes carefully selected vintages that complement our cuisine, with regular wine dinners exploring new regions and varieties.

Community Through Dining

Beyond everyday dining, our culinary calendar includes events that bring the membership together around food and drink. Holiday celebrations honor traditions while creating new ones, and themed dinners explore global cuisines.

Cooking demonstrations and wine tastings offer educational components that enhance appreciation, while chef’s table experiences provide insight into our culinary philosophy and techniques. These special events often become the most anticipated dates on members’ calendars.

Accommodating Every Need

We understand that dietary preferences and restrictions are important considerations. Our menus always include thoughtfully prepared options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other specialized diets—never as afterthoughts but as integral menu items prepared with the same care as all our offerings.

Children’s menus balance familiar favorites with opportunities to develop more adventurous palates, reflecting our belief that appreciation for good food starts early. Family-friendly dining times ensure that even our youngest members feel welcome.

Natural Mountain Retreat

Perhaps Burlingame’s greatest luxury is one we cannot claim to have created—the extraordinary natural setting that surrounds us. Our 1,450-acre property embraces the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with thoughtful amenities that help members connect with nature in meaningful ways.

Trail System

Miles of private hiking trails wind through our property, offering experiences for every fitness level and interest. Easy walking paths provide accessible nature connection, while more challenging routes reward effort with spectacular views and moments of solitude.

Trail maps guide you through diverse ecosystems, from mature hardwood forests to open meadows where wildflowers bloom in progression through the seasons. Educational signage helps identify native plants and wildlife, deepening your connection to the mountain environment.

Fishing Opportunities

For those who find peace with rod and reel in hand, Burlingame offers exceptional fishing experiences. Our stocked trout ponds provide reliable action for beginners and families, while the nearby Horsepasture River challenges more experienced anglers with its wild trout waters.

Fly fishing instruction is available for those learning the art, and seasonal fishing events bring together enthusiasts to share techniques and stories. The clear mountain waters and breathtaking settings make even a fishless day worthwhile.

Parks and Natural Areas

Throughout the property, thoughtfully designed parks and natural areas provide spaces for gathering, reflection, and play. Family picnic areas include comfortable seating and scenic views, while quiet contemplation spots offer solitude amid natural beauty.

The popular dog park gives four-legged family members space to run and socialize, recognizing that pets are important parts of our members’ lives. Design elements throughout these spaces use natural materials that blend with the landscape rather than intrude upon it.

Environmental Stewardship

We recognize our responsibility to protect the natural beauty that makes Burlingame special. Our environmental practices focus on sustainability, with careful land management that preserves wildlife corridors and protects water quality in streams and ponds.

Native plant landscaping requires less water and maintenance while providing essential habitat for birds and beneficial insects. Membership education programs highlight ways to enjoy our natural setting while preserving it for future generations.

Seasonal Splendor

Each season brings its own distinctive beauty to Burlingame. Spring erupts with dogwood and redbud blossoms, while summer offers cool relief from lower elevations. Fall transforms the mountains with spectacular color, and winter’s clear air reveals distant peaks normally hidden by summer haze.

This ever-changing natural canvas provides the backdrop for memories that last lifetimes—early morning mist rising from valleys as you enjoy coffee on your deck, afternoon thunderstorms that clear to reveal rainbows spanning mountain gaps, evening alpenglow painting distant peaks in golden light as you gather for dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Burlingame Country Club different from other mountain clubs?

Burlingame offers a distinctive combination of premium amenities within a genuinely warm community atmosphere. Our 3,000-foot elevation provides comfortable temperatures even in summer months, while our comprehensive facilities ensure every family member finds activities that resonate with their interests. Unlike developments where amenities feel like afterthoughts, our Tom Jackson-designed golf course, tournament-quality sporting facilities, multiple dining venues, and extensive natural areas were planned as integral parts of the Burlingame experience.

Is Burlingame Country Club exclusively for golfers?

While our championship golf course is certainly a centerpiece, Burlingame offers a diverse range of activities that appeal to varied interests. Tennis, croquet, pickleball, swimming, fitness, hiking, fishing, and social events ensure that non-golfers find plenty to enjoy. Many of our most active members rarely set foot on the golf course, instead building their Burlingame experience around other amenities that speak to their personal passions.

What dining options are available at Burlingame?

Burlingame features multiple dining venues to suit different occasions and preferences. The Overlook Room offers refined dining with spectacular views, while The President’s Room provides private dining for 8-14 guests. The Outdoor Dining Deck takes advantage of our mountain setting for al fresco meals. Elevation 3042 serves casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with barista service throughout the day. Each venue maintains consistent quality while offering distinctive atmospheres and menu options.

How does Burlingame accommodate families with children?

We believe country club experiences should include all family members, and our programs reflect this philosophy. Youth golf, tennis, and swimming programs introduce younger members to lifetime sports in supportive environments. Family-friendly dining times, special events, and recreational areas designed with multiple generations in mind ensure that children and grandchildren feel welcome. Many members find that Burlingame becomes a natural gathering place where extended families create traditions and memories across generations.

What real estate options are available at Burlingame?

Burlingame offers diverse property opportunities ranging from low-maintenance condominiums to custom mountain estates. The Burlingame Property Owners’ Association (BPOA) maintains architectural guidelines that ensure quality construction while allowing personal expression. Available properties vary based on current market conditions, and our team can connect interested parties with real estate professionals familiar with the community. Whether you’re seeking a permanent residence, seasonal home, or investment property, Burlingame offers options that combine quality construction with our exceptional mountain setting.

Experience “The Best of Times” at Burlingame

When asked what makes Burlingame special, our members rarely mention specific amenities first. Instead, they talk about moments—watching their grandchild catch a first fish in our trout pond, celebrating anniversaries with friends as the sun sets behind distant peaks, or simply enjoying morning coffee on a quiet trail as mist rises from the valley below.

These moments, strung together over seasons and years, create what we call “The Best of Times”—a life where natural beauty, thoughtful amenities, and genuine community combine to create something truly distinctive.

Burlingame Country Club isn’t just a place to play golf or tennis, dine well, or enjoy mountain views—though you’ll certainly do all these things here. It’s a place where life slows down just enough to let you appreciate what truly matters: relationships, natural beauty, and the simple pleasure of time well spent.

We invite you to discover the Burlingame difference for yourself. Contact our membership team to arrange a visit and experience firsthand what makes our community so special.