Dates: August 12-17, 2011
September 2-7, 2011
Spend the first two nights at dramtic Mount Welby, an intriguing estate almost 200 years old. The home itself is a highlight of the tour with original features throughout mixed with the modern conveniences of a luxury master bath and gourmet kitchen. This estate is located near gorgeous horse estates and numerous wineries. You will ride throughout these features and enjoy a jaunt on the Northern most portion of Skyline Drive.
The last three nights are spent at the breath taking Crimora Mine Retreat. This builder's showcase is a great log home with pond side camping and canoeing. Enjoy views of the Shenandoah Valley in the distance and enjoy rides in the Shenandoah Valley and a beautiful day on Skyline Drive.
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Waynesboro/Crimora:
Crimora Mine Retreat www.crimoramineretreat.com PRICING: *Three people wanting to share the basic room is possible.
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Camping: $590
Lodging:
Basic: $790*
Good: $870
Better: $890
Best: $995
All rates per person, double occupancy.
Single Supplement:
Camping: $none
Basic: $200
Good: $280
Better: $300
Best: $400
For a combination of two nights lodging and three nights camping, call for pricing.
Tour Includes:
Day One: Mt Welby Day 3: Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora Day 4: Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora Day 5: Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora Today we have a wonderful ride in the rural roads around Waynesboro. For those wanting a challenge, we have the 3000+ foot climb up to and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tonight we will go into Staunton to walk this quaint town and enjoy dinner at Mill Street Grill.
Arrive at Mt Welby by noon. After a light lunch, and a brief tour of the property catch an afternoon ride in this rural wine and horse region of Virginia. This will be a brief ride of about 30 miles allowing a relaxed first day ride to get to know the other riders and learn the functionality of your Garmin.
Day Two: Mt Welby
Today we will ride through the northern most region of Skyline Drive. The first six miles are one gradual uphill. The grade is gentle but long. You can choose to have us bring you to the top of this first hill. From there, Skyline Drive follows the ridgetop. We will spend thirty-two miles on Skyline Drive before taking the fun descent to the quaint towns of Sperryville, Little Washington, and Flint Hill as you ride the valley back to Mt Welby. We will be serving dinner at Mt Welby tonight, but we are close to The Inn at Little Washington, considered by many to be the best restaurant in all America. If you are celebrating a special occassion, we recommend this once in a lifetime experience.
Today we transition to Crimora Mine Retreat. We will start the day early moving vehicles to the retreat. Enjoy the Shenandoah Valley today. We will ride to Natural Chimney's, riding within the beautiful farmlands, crossing old bridges, passing through small towns, and enjoying challenging rolling hills. We have wonderful country stores, ice cream shops, antique store, and Shenandoah Caverns all mapped out on this ride. This is open farmlands with great scenery. You will be able to choose from 60 - 100 miles, all on the same route today.
Day 6: Crimora Mine Retreat, Crimora
It is time to pack up and head home. Before you head home we will have a ride in the valley with lunch back at the retreat before driving home.