How to Have a Relaxing Getaway: Stay at Country Inn at High View 

Country Inn at High View Welcomes You!

Country Inn at High View has a welcome home feeling where guests can relax by the fire, read their favorite novel, play board games, swim in the pool or work on a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Breakfast is homemade and is served in the lovely sun porch with the sun flowing in overlooking the inviting pool.

Situated on 200 acres, the inn borders Virginia and West Virginia and is only 90 miles from Washington, DC. Its surrounding areas are famous for their Civil War history, battlefields and museums. There are numerous Civil War re-enactments throughout the year. The inn has easy access to state parks and the scenic Potomac Eagle Railroad.

The Country Inn at High View is located at the highest point on Timber Ridge. The mountain views are spectacular in all seasons.

The Country Inn at High View

2798 Carpers Pike

High View, WV 26808

304-856-1415

www.thecountryinnathighview.com

How to Retreat from Every Day Life: Stay at Revelle’s River Resort

Retreat from Every Day Life: Stay at Revelle's River Resort

Revelle’s River Resort is located deep in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest, along more than 2 miles of river frontage. We are a great retreat any time of year! Spring and summer bring fishing, tubing, hiking, and much more outdoor activities. Winter brings great local skiing and snowboarding.

Revelle’s has facilities available year round – perfect for a weekend getaway. Comfortable cabins are complete with heat, wood burning stoves, full kitchen, hot tubs, and bathroom facilities. Our newest year round facilities include our White Tails and The Moose.

Campground facilities include coin laundry, dump station, 3 point hookups, hot showers, picnic tables, fully stocked country and camping store, clean restrooms, entertainment, on-site riverfront dining and more.

Several rental facilities are available for your special event! Perfect for any celebration such as family reunions, birthdays, wedding receptions and much more

Revelle’s River Resort

Faulkner Road

Bowden, West Virginia 26254

304-636-0023

info@revelles.com

www.revelles.com

Go Back in Time at The Historic General Lewis Inn

Go Back in Time at The General Lewis Inn

The Historic General Lewis Inn, opened in 1929 as an antique furnished hotel with a white linen dining room open to the public, continues the traditions of service, attitude, and quality begun by the Hock family. It remains in the same family and though providing air conditioning, WiFi, and flat screen TVs today, we celebrate the traditional values associated with our beginning.

Located three blocks from downtown Lewisburg in a residential neighborhood, all the pleasantries of an historic district with an artistic slant, including a performing Carnegie Hall, Greenbrier Valley Professional Theater, galleries, shops, even an authentic Irish Pub, are an easy walk should our guests chose to leave the Gardens or the rocking chairs on the porch. We’re an easy escape to a human focused world.

Family reunions can be a lot of fun. You get to see family members you may not have seen for a couple of years. Perhaps, there are ‘new’ family members you haven’t met. The good news is there are plenty of family reunion locations throughout the U.S. The possibilities are endless!

It’s important to make arrangements early and find a place that works for everyone. This is a good way to prevent family feuds! If you wait too long to plan your family reunion, your favorite hotel or resort could be booked solid. Also, family members may not be able to attend due to previous travel plans.

How to Plan a Family Reunion, Cut Costs, and Have a Good Time

Book Your Family Reunion Locations Early! Photo credit: Stock exchange-Sign-Helen Bobis

Book early

Beach family reunion locations are popular. The most popular beach vacation destination is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you have your heart set on having your family reunion in SC then you better book your location early. Otherwise, the entire family will be left out in the cold.

Tie your family reunion to an important date

If grandma and grandpa are celebrating 65 years of marriage, celebrate their special day at the family reunion. Building your family reunion around a holiday could be tricky. Big holiday’s like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are during the travel ‘high season.’ You may not be able to find accommodations or someone may not be able to attend.

Hold your family reunion in the off-season

It may be cost effective to hold your family reunion in the off-season. Family reunion locations such as Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and other popular destinations can be expensive during the ‘high season’ which is usually during the summer. Some family members may not be able to afford to attend. Take this into consideration when planning your family reunion. Holding in the off-season could work for everyone.

Meet at a family member’s home

Holding your family reunion at a family member’s home is another way to cut costs. Perhaps, a family member with five or more acres of land will be willing to host the family reunion. Everyone can bring something, a hot meal, desert, or soft drinks. Of course, cash would probably be accepted too!

Decide on the size of your family reunion

Your family reunion doesn’t have to be large. A small and intimate family reunion could be more inviting. First-time family reunion planners may want to plan a smaller affair. You’ll get a sense of what it’s like to plan reunion.

Raise money for your family reunion 

Send out an email blast and ask family members to have garage sales, silent auctions, raffles, car washes, rummage sales, etc. to raise money for your family reunion.

Plan cost-effective family activities

Ask family members what they like to do. Ask family members what their kids like to do. You can’t please everyone. But you can plan activities ahead of time to keep people entertained. Ideas are:

• Renting a karaoke machine.
• Set up a sound system outside (if you’re holding at your home).
• Booking golf outing.
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Going to the park.
• Renting a ‘bouncy castle’ or other inflatable rentals.

Now you know how to plan a family reunion, cut costs, and have a good time! Keep the lines of communication open. Correspond via email or Facebook. Keep in mind that everyone may not have a computer or Facebook page. Contact family members when you have the date, time, and location settled. Keep family up-to-date with the latest information. Happy planning!

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Take Advantage of Seasonal Specials from Country Road Cabins in West Virginia 

Getaway to Country Road Cabins in West Virginia

Country Road Cabins provides scenic, deluxe lodging near the New River Gorge and Gauley River National Recreation Areas. Whether it’s the cozy Almost Heaven to the spaciousJackson…there is a perfect cabin available for a romantic getaway, a family reunion get together or a weekend with friends. Amenities include large deck, gas grill, full kitchen, Dish Network, fireplace, hot tub and more. We also furnish extra amenities and provide all bed linens and towels to make your stay more convenient and enjoyable.

There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in our area and we will be happy to provide information and help set up any activity needed. Check out the whitewater rafting, tree canopy/zip line tours, paintball, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, two state parks and nearby Summersville Lake for boat rentals. During winter months, we are a convenient 50-minute drive from Winterplace Ski Resort.

Call today for more info and seasonal specials!

Country Road Cabins
Toll free: 888-712-2246
www.wvcabins.com

West Virginia: You Can’t Beat No-Fee Admission at State Parks

Visit Scenic West Virginia

West Virginia’s maintains more than 50 state parks. With no-fee admission at state operated facilities, there are playgrounds, lodges, campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing holes, cabins golf courses – something to do – close to you.

North Bend State Park near Cairo, WV is known for its affordable overnight packages and special events. Find year-round getaways and dining at www.northbendsp.com or call 304-643-2931.

A restored 18^th century mansion sits on Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg WV. The Island Belle sternwheeler transports visitors to the island. Enjoy tours, horse drawn wagon rides, and more. Come to the island, www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com, 304-420-4800.

Three Rivers Avian Center visits more than a dozen state parks this summer. Hawks, owls and eagles are presented in an interpretative program open to the public. Learn more at www.tracwv.org.

Pipestem State Park, Hinton WV, reports bald eagle sightings. Fly fishing in November is great. The state records for striped bass was caught at nearby Bluestone Lake. Visit www.pipestemresort.com.

For West Virginia state park info, visit www.wvstateparks.com or call 304-558-2764 for literature.

Oglebay Resort in West Virginia Offers Year-Round Recreational Activities

Oglebay Resort - The Perfect Family Vacation Destination

Indulge in the tradition and spirit that make Oglebay Resort unique while you enjoy 1,700 acres of year-round recreational opportunities and picturesque natural beauty. Spend the night at the 271-room lodge featuring 59 new premium rooms, a new spa, dining, business center, indoor pool, fitness center and wireless Internet. Oglebay also has 54 cottages including three new 8-bedroom premium cottages and four estate houses. Recreational activities include 72 holes of golf including the newest championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, plus seven specialty shops, gardens, tennis, stables, fishing, two museums, outdoor pool, pedal boats, miniature golf, downhill skiing, a zoo, environmental center and miles of walking trails.

Oglebay is also home to the Winter Festival of Lights, one of the nation’s largest holiday light shows, beginning November 9, 2012.

Located one hour from Pittsburgh in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Call 800-624-6988 or visit www.oglebay-resort.com.

Oglebay Resort
465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003