The Giles County Sheriff’s Office received a $10,000 donation from Mountain Lake Lodge and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment to fund new equipment.

Mountain Lake Lodge staff say this boutique spa experience “combines wellness with a magical setting atop Salt Pond Mountain, offering guests a chance to unwind immersed in nature’s restorative powers.”

The Dirty Dancing Summer Days Festival at Mountain Lake Lodge is open to the public and a unique opportunity for Dirty Dancing fans to visit for the day to go back to where the magic began.

Mountain Lake Lodge is showcasing SAVOR: Chefs, Farmers & Friends on Saturday, June 14!

The spa is being built at Blueberry Ridge, which is considered the most peaceful area on the 2,600-acre property. It will be open for bookings from guests and community members seeking a retreat. The facility will feature both wet and dry saunas.

The award-winning resort located in Giles County has announced its popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends” schedule for 2026, along with “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival,” a unique opportunity for those within driving distance.

Growing the culinary scene in Southwest Virginia Mountain Lake Lodge is showcasing the best that Southwest Virginia has to offer with the debut of a special weekend event called Savor: Chefs, Farmers, and Friends.

25 films have been selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry, including one filmed in our area – Dirty Dancing.

The Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace opens Saturday, November 23rd at Mountain Lake Lodge. Kicking off the event with its grand illumination at 6pm, the lodge and property will be decked out in holiday lights. Visitors from the community and hotel guests are invited on property to see the sparkling holiday lights, shop at the marketplace and see 2024′s new attractions like Marshmallow Way, the Pinecone Express, and the Holiday Mainstage.

The two-day festival will take movie fans into the world of Johnny and Baby

Mountain Lake Lodge is set to host its first-ever “Dirty Dancing Days" Summer Festival on Aug. 16 and Aug. 17.

Hiking and outdoor activities are a main economic driver for Giles County, and now they have added more to an iconic location in the county.

Forever known as the backdrop for the cult classic movie Dirty Dancing, Mountain Lake Lodge is switching to a new genre this holiday.

Mountain Lake Lodge is back in the national spotlight.

To bring more awareness to mental health struggles, even here in Virginia, Mountain Lake Lodge is partnering with Carilion Clinic Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services to support the many initiatives critical to helping those in need, Stone said.

The Dirty Dancing filming location is debuting Kellerman’s Gift Shop and Salt Pond Living.

On Friday, 10 News was In Your Town to dive deeper into the film history of Giles County.

The New River Valley has something for everyone, especially if you love the outdoors.

GILES COUNTY, Va. – In the mountains of Giles County, a famous and mysterious lake that completely dried up years ago is coming back to life. However, about 12 years ago, the lake dried up completely. This summer, Mountain Lake is coming back to life and has risen to about one-third full. Mountain Lake in Giles County is about one-third full and seems to be holding its water levels. “Mountain Lake has been doing great for several years.”With or without the lake, guests said they still plan to return.

PEMBROKE – Mountain Lake Lodge in Pembroke has been named “Hotel of the Year” by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association which annually recognizes the best among the State’s hospitality and tourism industry. In addition to the lodge being named 'Hotel of the Year,' Mountain Lake’s General Manager, Heidi Stone, has been named 'Hotelier of the Year'. “We stand in awe of our ‘Miracle on the Mountain.’ It’s a real comeback story where Heidi Stone and her hard-working team, along with the Mountain Lake Board of Directors, have kept Mountain Lake and the 'Dirty Dancing' spirit alive," said Betty Massey, executive director of the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, the private foundation based in Texas that owns Mountain Lake Lodge. The property’s turnaround includes a complete overhaul inside and out, but Stone said it wasn’t big money that saved Mountain Lake Lodge. “Mountain Lake Lodge would not exist today if it weren’t for Heidi Stone.