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The soul of a place

The soul is not the flashy “attractions” that first draw you in; it’s that part that brings you back.

You may not be able to put your finger on it or see it. Sometimes you can tell just driving by, sometimes within a few minutes of being somewhere, and sometimes it just grows on you. You know it’s there by the way it makes you feel.

The constant is there is just something about it that you like. Something that makes the little oddities and imperfections feel right; it speaks to you. Without these, there is no soul.

Sometimes soul is built in from the original vision, or what that has morphed into. The big souls are contagious because everyone gets it: the staff is infected, and carrying that feeling on to you. When you get it, you can’t help but share with friends and family.

So enjoy the snapshots and jingles. Let them work their magic. Just know that some places have more— a whole lot more— than first meets the eye.

The New River Gorge has soul, one as old as time itself. Come feel it.

Hush

Hush,
It will all be over soon.

Winter, that is. Enjoy it while you can.

I love the muffled, soft quality of the woods when there is a fresh spring snow sticking to everything. A “quiet snow” is different— comforting, calming, giving everything all of its cool embrace and letting us all know to be patient, to hold on a little longer before we bust loose with the exuberance of spring.

All throughout the New River Gorge National Parks, the roads are open, making access to the muted wonder of winter’s last hurrah easy.

Take a driving tour or a walk in the woods, then enjoy a wonderful meal in Fayetteville, WV, and a relaxing hot tub session before cuddling up by the fire. Give us a call. We’ll be here even after the snow is gone.

We have room for a couple lucky groups to get in on this weekend’s hushed winter wonder. Give us a call. 888-488-4836

Planning season! (Not planting season, but similar.)

Planning Season is the time to put those vacation seeds that you have been dreaming about out in the light of day.

Share your dreams with others by planting these seeds with overt suggestions, pretty pictures and links.

Some “friends and family vacation” gardens are so fertile and grow so fast that this may only take the mere suggestion of your dreams, and you will be ready to call us to book your West Virginia Cabin Rental and adventures. Begin to fertilize the others with photos of your last great adventure. Tend your garden of vacation dreams over lunch with your prospective travelers to plan and talk about your vacation.

Some gardens need more time and attention, and we are happy to help you cultivate these any way you might need. We have special skills in this area.

To help you with planing season, sign up for our newsletter, like our facebook page, bookmark www.opossumcreek.com.

We will fertilize your vacation garden, and you will reap the harvest of fun and relaxation.

Its an avocado!

This is the best 21 seconds of youtube ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5x4Clxh7HM

I want to be more like this tot.

You know, happy. I am a very happy guy, but that is Yoda-level happy. (Okay, Yoda is not a good example of a happy guy, my kids just pointed out.)

Lucky for us, we like making people this happy, and we get to all the time when they book a cabin with us.

So if you did not get this kind of reaction during your gift giving season, give us a call. Booking a relaxing weekend in one of our “cabins in the woods” can fix that. She may even bring you along.

Free Veterans Day cabin getaway

Dear Veterans,

We love you, and want to say thank you, again. We always offer 10% off for veterans anytime, but come Veterans Day, we give it away. And this year we got some big help.

We have a bunch of people that said, “Yes, whatever you need,” so brace yourself for an all-inclusive Veterans Day getaway/giveaway for free:

– 2 Nights at Opossum Creek Retreat (Nov. 10 & 11, 2015)
– Bridge Walk on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. (Reservation required)
– Breakfast at Cathedral Cafe
– Lunch at Secret Sandwich Society
– Coffee from Vandal’s Kitchen
– Drinks at Maggie’s Pub

It’s our thanks to you. And you can say thanks back to these local business by giving them some love on social media. You know, take a selfie in front of their sign and post it on Facebook, or tweet about it, or review us on Google or any other spots.

The bonus: It’s like a treasure hunt. Get all of these great local business to sign your passport (waiting for you in your cabin), and we will give you a set of Opossum Creek Retreat logo glasses/mugs as a bonus.

This is the only time we wish we had more cabins. We only have 6 cabins available: 3 cabins with 2 bedrooms; 2 cabins with 1 room; and The Farmhouse with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. (Bring an old army buddy or 3 or 4!)

Here are the rules:

You must be active duty or retired military, any branch.
If you have taken advantage of this special in the past, please allow others a chance.
If you show up, it is free. Only reserve a space if you are 100% sure you will be able to come. We will require your credit card info, and will charge your card for the full price of the stay if you do not show up.

To enter, send your name, rank and branch of service to retreat@opossumcreek.com, and also tell us how many people are in your group. We will draw from the hat and notify you by Sunday, Nov. 1.

Perfection

Perfection!

Define it. Too broad a question?

Let’s narrow it down to the weather, and for me this is what it looks like:

Unless it is winter, then I want to see blizzards! Ski season is coming.

The heat of summer makes me lazy, and that makes my wife mad, so I hate hot summer days.

Every year, we have a long cool and dry spell during the end of August and first part of September. Mid 70s, no humidity and cool nights so we can leave the windows open as the night sounds lull us to sleep. This is our “Secret Season!” The Griswolds are back in school, everyone is taking a deep breath before Gauley season cranks up. So we always offer a little deal to lure folks back for another stay. This year it is the Murse package. Everyone needs one. If for no other reason than to carry around all the happiness you will find while you are here.

I am going outside to bask in some perfection.

Manly Man Purse Package

Murse. Admit it; you want one.

I have 2. I need help!

The new upgraded version of this 31 Spirit Collection bag is cool grey and has our OSSUM Opossum Creek Retreat logo. I have packed so much stuff in this, I almost needed help carrying it. Use yours to carry stuff for a picnic or bring things home from the Antique Mall.

The only way you can get one is to book a package, and there is a very limited supply.

The Manly Man Purse Package includes:

The Murse. Sorry, ladies, but this 31 bag is just for the guys! He can bring you along for the weekend, but the bag is his.
2 nights lodging— or add a 3rd night half price.
Breakfast at Cathedral Cafe
Some other goodies to carry home in your OCR Murse.

Available Aug. 8 to Sept. 3, 2015 for $499.

Get them while they last.

Get your motor runnin’!

We’ll send you a free New River Gorge road trip guide!

Get your motor runnin’. Head out on the highway! Looking for adventure, and whatever comes my way. I was born born to be wild, like a true nature child. (Admit it, you were singing along!)

We are smack in the middle of a couple thousand miles of windy mountain roads. The kind you see on the tv commercials for sports cars and motorcycles. Now intersperse nice little towns along the way, with some funky restaurants, and end up back at your Cabin in the Woods to soak in the hot tub and relax. Hmmm, now that is a vision. A couple days of scenic road trips, and a day of rafting or a canopy tour.

Just sayin’, if you do not already know how famous this area is for road trips, motorcycle or car, you need to get your motor running!

If you would like one of these new tour maps filled with great routes, we will happily send you one.

Just comment below and we will get your mailing address in a sidebar so not everyone will see it.

Get your free guide!

Good for You!

Relaxing in a hot tub is good for you.

Fresh air is good for you.

Eating well is good for you.

Taking a stroll is good for you.

A good night’s sleep is good for you.

Breaking the routine is good for you.

Cheap easy fun is good for you!

MLK getaway weekend: 3 nights in one of our Ossum cabins is good for you. Only $133 per night is good for your bank account. (3 night minimum.) Other packages are available, including in-cabin massages, meals and more.

Daydreaming is GOOD for you.

Dream guide:

Friday:

Leave work ASAP.
Hit one of Fayetteville’s amazing restaurants.
Pre-bed dip in the hot tub. (Long week, long drive, nice dinner; time to soak it all away.)
Don’t forget the Facebook selfie in hot tub.

Saturday:

Breakfast— late, of course! Yes, sleep in. You deserve it.
Stroll/ hike/ run to Long Point.
Instagram panorama from Long Point.
Did you bring a picnic?
Afternoon nap. (Fresh air makes your brain happy… and sleepy.)
Tonight, we are trying new food, and maybe a new drink from the bar. YUM!
Tweet happy thoughts to your fans.

Sunday:

No plan today. Relax.
Hot tub, fireplace, movie: ahhhh. Happy!

Monday:

Let’s not think about that yet.

Good for you!