Salamander Collection

About Salamander Collection

Salamander Collection is a real estate operator headquartered in Middleburg, VA. Salamander Collection operates in Charleston, South Carolina, Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida and Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida. Its investment focus is on Golf Courses, Hospitality and Membership Clubs.

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality developer, owner, and operator founded in 2005 by Sheila C. Johnson, with headquarters at 10 North Pendleton St., Middleburg, VA 20117. The company manages a portfolio of at least 7 properties across the U.S. and Caribbean, including Salamander Middleburg (VA), Salamander DC (Washington, DC), Hotel Bennett (SC), Aspen Meadows (CO), Innisbrook (FL), PGA National Resort (FL), and Half Moon (Jamaica). In 2025, Salamander Middleburg earned repeat Forbes Travel Guide distinctions, reflecting sustained operating performance. The business focuses on luxury hotels and resorts with embedded lifestyle real estate—golf, wellness, culinary, and branded residential. Its golf portfolio includes courses such as Innisbrook’s 4 layouts and PGA National’s 5, alongside Half Moon’s championship course, supporting event and membership-driven demand. Salamander also advances mixed-use and residential offerings like the Residences at Salamander in Middleburg, integrating hospitality-led placemaking with for-sale product and amenity memberships.

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Markets and themes

Markets Salamander Collection operates in

• Charleston, South Carolina
• Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida
• Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida
• Washington DC

Investment themes at Salamander Collection

• Golf Courses
• Hospitality
• Membership Clubs
• Resorts

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Luxury
• Site Development
• Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions about Salamander Collection

What does Salamander Collection do?

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality developer, owner, and operator founded in 2005 by Sheila C.

Where is Salamander Collection based?

Salamander Collection is headquartered in Middleburg, VA.

What markets does Salamander Collection operate in?

Salamander Collection is active in Charleston, South Carolina, Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida, Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida, and Washington DC.

How many employees does Salamander Collection have?

Salamander Collection has 1,001–5,000 employees.