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Strategically placed along the mounRHODODENDRON
LODGE CONFERENCE
tain ridge are cabins, traditional premium
and preferred rooms and suites-including
pet-friendly and mobility and hearing
ADA compliant accommodations (178
total). Enjoy the large dining room and
terrace, Taproom, Grab 'N Go and gift
shop. Due to its elevation, this destination
is open from mid-April to late November.
No in-room phones and limited cell
service-unplug and enjoy. goshenandoah.
com/lodging/skyland
to villas, cabins and manor houses. Some
of these accommodations sleep up to 40
people. Along with private bedrooms,
these larger options have common areas
and porches. The inn is ready for events
in the conference center and ballrooms
with an activity concierge on site. Multiple
venues are available for dining, including
a " cookout under the open sky. "
gladesprings.com/family-reunions
Capon Springs and Farms, High View.
The first construction here, in the 19th
Century, was inspired by healing springs
that still provide all the water to this day.
A spring-fed outdoor pool, golf
courses, evening entertainment,
recreational
activities and the
Hygeia Bath House & Spa are
just some of the activities found
across the 4,700 acres.
There are 14 cottages (115
rooms total) and the property is
laid out in a community (walkable)
pattern. Lodging includes
all activities and three meals per day.
The comfort food menus are homemade
from their farm ingredients, served family
style and all-you-can-eat. And there's
freshly baked bread! Five differently
sized meeting spaces are available. Dress
code:
strictly
group-getaways
VIRGINIA
ABOVE:
Skyland, Shenandoah National Park.
Located at 3,680 feet up, this 27-acre
destination is the highest elevation on the
Blue Ridge's Skyline Drive. Chosen for
the views ( " beauty beyond
description " ), this spot dates
to a summer retreat
from
Rhododendron
Lodge, Breaks
Interstate Park,
Virginia.
BELOW: Skyland,
Shenandoah
National Park,
Virginia.
the late 19th century. Ranger
and guest-led programs such
as nature
hikes, horseback
rides, musical entertainment,
games and skywatching (a sky
full of stars seems just overhead!)
are popular activities.
casual. caponsprings.net/
Rhododendron Lodge, Breaks Interstate
Park. Book your next gathering
at " The Grand Canyon of the South. "
This unique park offers guided elk tours,
a canyon rim zipline, forested birding experiences
and 300 routes of exceptional
rock climbing. Also, hike multiple trails
amongst ancient geology, boat and fish
on a lake, kayak, visit the museum and
splash in the water park. Interpretive nature
programs are popular as are traditional
Appalachian arts demonstrations.
Accommodations at the 4,500-acre
park are varied including a 70-room
lodge, five lakefront cabins, woodland
cottages and even yurts. Bring tents and
RVs and pick a wooded site from the 138
available. For reunion events, the park
has a banquet room (36 people), meeting
rooms (up to 100 people) and a conference
center (200 capacity). Restaurant
catering and picnic menus are available.
breakspark.com
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