We host lots of special events here at Opossum Creek Retreat. Want to take part or plan one of your own? Read on… Yoga and Climbing Weekend This event starts tomorrow and you can still get in, so DO IT. We do a fair number of these specialty events each year. You may not believe this […]
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Consumed, Devoured, Hit by a Train, Chewed Up, Spit Out, and Left for Dead
And that was from the family reunion, not the “Derecho” storm! About the derecho – we suffered no damage from the storm at the Cabins or our home. Our neighbors and friends were not so lucky. We were without power for 8 days, but everything is back to “normal”. The family reunion was a huge […]
Why I Love the New River Birding and Nature Festival
Every spring here at Opossum Creek Retreat we host The New River Nature and Birding Festival. It has quickly become one of my favorite weeks of the year. The privilege of being a part of the festival has allowed me access to the amazingly diverse flora and fauna of the New River Gorge and surrounding […]
‘Birding By Butt’ and the New River Birding and Nature Festival
Well now that was a big week. In fact, it was Opossum Creek Retreat’s biggest week of the year. The New River Birding and Nature Festival just ended, and a good bit of the festival takes place here at OCR. Somewhere between 60-100 people a day get to enjoy our slice of almost heaven during […]
The Summit Bechtel Family National Scouting Reserve
The Boy Scouts are on their way! The Boy Scouts of America have made a HUGE investment in Fayette County, West Virginia but more importantly in their own future. They have purchased more than 10,000 acres of the New River Gorge and are turning it into the next, best thing. 10,000 acres! We (Fayette County […]
How To Have The Best 4th Of July Of Your Life: Follow These 5 Tips
The New River Gorge is surrounded by small towns, and it’s perfect for the 4th of July. I came from a much bigger place, but a lot of the traditions are the same. Back in the day I can remember weaving red, white and blue crape paper through the spokes of my bicycle. A couple […]
Top 10 Reasons The Bird Fest Rocks
Let me just say this: The New River Birding And Nature Festival is so much fun. A lot of work, yes. But who cares? It’s totally worth it. If you’re here, you know what I’m talking about. If you’re not, you should be. Here are 10 reasons why: -The Food. Local restaurants help us out […]
