Puddles. I hope this is my nickname in my old age. I was talking to a guest and he was going on about what a great area the Gorge is, how much he liked the cabins, how private and peaceful it was, and how great restaurants in Fayetteville were. And then he asked, “Why don’t […]
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We’ve Got That Old-Fashioned 4th Pride
Back in the day, 4th of July was a stay-at-home holiday. Most families did not travel. That’s why we think of the hometown, American-feel Main Street parade when we think of July 4th. All those cliches are true, and give us a warm and fuzzy feeling about our nation’s birthday celebration. As well they should! […]
Hitting the Halfway Point
Halfway. We don’t do things that way. It’s just that we are halfway through the year. Sweet and sad at the same time. For the next few months, we are jamming! And for good reason: it is Ossum here in the summer. If you have not made a summer trip to the New River Gorge, […]
In a Valentine’s Day Panic? Opossum Creek to the Rescue!
Don’t worry, we do Valentine’s Day everyday, all year long. I really I could read some of the comments in the guest books to you, but I get choked up. Vday always seems to create a lot of pressure on all sides of the holiday. Who says you have to be at the top of […]
Countdown To … Nothing?
Stop the presses! The world will end on Dec. 21. We’re not taking reservations after the Mayan calendar expires in 17 days. How are you spending your final 17? Wouldn’t it be quaint to spend the last few days of time as we know it holed up with your loved ones, cherishing each other and the natural […]
Breakin’ the Rules!
Yes, we are rule breakers. School does not teach us this skill but we entrepreneurs can’t help it. We are made that way. And you can be too. Everyone has rules. I don’t know why but we do. My job has always been to bend or break them. Just ask my parents. Opossum Creek Retreat […]
Special Events! Where We Make You Feel Special at Opossum Creek Retreat
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 […]
Spring Break at Opossum Creek – Why It’s a Great Idea
Need a reason to spend your spring break in West Virginia? Not much we can say that adds to this email from one of our guests (except that we are glad they’re coming back). Read on… Hi Keith- I don’t know if you remember us or not, but we rented a cabin from you at […]
The Personal Touch – Meetings at Opossum Creek Retreat
Doug Arbogast is an adjunct faculty member of Bridgemont Community and Technical College and Principal of Travel Green Appalachia. He promotes authentic and sustainable travel experiences in Appalachia on his blog – www.travelgreenappalachia.com. I was fortunate to be a participant in a working retreat at Opossum Creek Retreat last week. The retreat brought in faculty […]
