Traveling to The Plains
For guests traveling by air, The Plains is easily accessible from several major airports in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area. Rental cars or ride services are recommended once you arrive. While ride-share services are available, we recommend renting a car for the most flexibility when traveling to and around The Plains.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Approx. 35–40 minutes from The Plains
The closest and most convenient option, with extensive domestic and international flights.Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Approx. 1 hour from The Plains
A great option for domestic travel, located just outside downtown Washington, D.C.Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Approx. 1.5 hours from The Plains
Often offers competitive flight pricing and a wide range of carriers.
We recommend Middleburg Taxi or Dulles Transportation for any transportation needs.
When you RSVP, please let us know where you are staying so we can guide transportation accordingly.
Transportation for all guests will be provided from Haymarket Hilton, Warrenton Hampton Inn and the town of Middleburg. All buses will be leave promptly at 4:00pm to arrive to the Wedding Ceremony in time. We highly encourage you utilize our transportation as UBERS are more difficult in the countryside.
As well, we recommend Middleburg Taxi or Dulles Transportation for any transportation needs.
If you choose to drive, parking is available at The Masonic Lodge in The Plains, Virginia. Transportation from here will be provided to the ceremony and reception.
6514 Main Street — The Plain, Virginia
Hotels
Phone: 540-349-4200 reference the Howard Maroon Wedding Block
(Code HMW)
Rates: $199/nt + tax
Notes: Friday & Saturday nights are blocked. If you would like to extend your stay please reach out to team@blockbirdie.com for assistance
Phone: Guests may reach our hotel reservations department by dialing (800) 651-0721 and request “Howard Maroon Wedding Room Block”.
Rates: $695.00 per night, plus the nightly $49 resort fee and applicable taxes, for Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Online: Guests may make reservations online using the reservation booking link, button above or via the website www.salamanderresort.com and using the group code: HOW1009
For transportation to and from the resort, they would recommend arranging service through Dulles Executive Sedan Services. Since transportation is reserved in advance for a specific pickup time, it is a more reliable option than our house car, which guests request through the bell stand based on availability.
Dulles Executive Sedan Services Info
Phone: (703) 722-2290
Email: info@dulles.com
Website: https://dulles.com/
Phone: 571-486-5565 Reference the Howard Maroon Wedding Block
Rates: $319/nt + tax
Notes: Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights are blocked. If you would like to extend your stay please reach out to team@blockbirdie.com for assistance
Booking Deadline: August 25, 2026
The Plains area is full of local home rentals and AirBnBs. We recommend booking quickly as the fall fills up fast.
Nearby Cities
Travel times from popular cities:
The Plains - 10 minutes
Middleburg - 15 minutes
Marshall - 16 minutes
Haymarket - 22 minutes
Delaplane - 24 Minutes
Upperville - 24 minutes