Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

& Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

Summer Edition

Bryce Resort, Why Go Anywhere Else?

Summer in Land of Shenandoah

Day or Night, Delights Just 30 Minutes from Bryce

Shenandoah Valley Music Festival at 50

Battlefields, Caverns, Attractions & More

Mountain Bike Park

Comes to Bryce Resort

Bryce Resort is just 11 miles west of Interstate 81 inShenandoah County. Take exit 273 off I-81 (Mt. Jackson).

800-821-1444www.bryceresort.com

The Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Four Season Resort

New Mountain Bike Park for 2013!

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Oldest Winery in the Shenandoah Valley

Award Winning WinesLess than 5 minutes from I-81.Open 7 Days a Week10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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ShenandoahVineyards

Hampton Inn & SuitesWoodstock, Virginia

Proud Award Recipient of:2011 Circle of Excellence

Come and relax in the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley!

Free on the house full hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi,fitness & business centers, and meeting rooms!

Indoor Pool and WhirlpoolVisit our beautiful art gallery of the Valley’s

historic, artistic, and natural points of interest inour main corridor!

Enjoy Woodstock and its many attractions: Golf,Skiing, Wineries, caverns, and much more.Take advantage of our special packages.

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Thursdays: Open every Thursdayuntil 9:00 PM for dinner service

Sundays: Entertainment 2-4 pm

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Bryce ResortBryce Resort, Why Go Anywhere Else? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Special Report: Bryce Resort Mountain Bike Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Bryce Mountain Adventure Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Luray & Page County“Choose Your Level” in the Land of Shenandoah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FeaturePaul Schweizer, Building a Brand at Cedar Ridge Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

HarrisonburgDay or Night, Harrisonburg Delights Just 30 Minutes from Bryce . . . . . . . . . 22

Shenandoah CountyShenandoah Caverns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Shenandoah Valley Music Festival at 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26History Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Volume 5, Issue 1, Summer 2013

Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide

is published twice each year, Winter and Summer. Itis available at Bryce Resort and locations through-out Shenandoah County, the Shenandoah Valleyand Northern Virginia. An exact electronic versionis available at www.bryceresort.com and is avail-able to anyone with internet access. No portion ofthis publication may be reproduced without writtenpermission. All advertising and article content isbelieved to be accurate and reliable, but is not guar-anteed. All rights reserved. ©2013 Bryce Guide.

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Coming in the 2013-2014 Winteredition of the Bryce Resort &Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide: Winter Wonderland at Bryce Resort,In-depth Ski & Snow-BoardingReport, Learn to Ski/BoardPrograms, Ski Packages, BryceDining Delights, NorthernShenandoah Valley attractions, history, dining and vacation fun forthe entire family.

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On the cover: The beautiful course at Bryce Resort makesgolf a favorite activity year-round. The new Mountain BikePark is bringing summer excitement to Bryce Resort.

Winter 2013-2014

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Bryce Resort, Why

Go Anywhere Else?


Aerial view of Lake Laura and the Bryce ResortGolf course in the Valley beyond.

When it comes to offeringactivities to suit the entirefamily, delicious dining

options, and the best in retail offer-ings (whether golf or ski), there is noreason to look any further than BryceResort. For nearly 50 years, Bryce has

delivered on its mission of meetingand exceeding expectations of allwho visit. Members and visitors alikeagree that the “Bryce Experience” issecond to none. What sets the resort apart is its con-

stant evolution. Starting as a small skiresort in the 60s, it continued to growbecause of the vision of its membersand the public. Today, spring andsummer activities include golf, grasstubing (yes, we were the first in theU.S. to have grass tubing), grass ski-ing/boarding, fishing, Lake activities,and mountain adventure sports.There is also a full array of children’sand early teen’s specialty day camps.New this year is the Lift Access

Mountain Bike Park. In the followingpages you will learn about all thatBryce Resort offers. You will want tohead out to our neck of the woods toexperience them in person.

Bryce Resort GolfingExperience

The golf course at Bryce Resortis one you will want to playagain and again. It offers the

best golf in the Shenandoah Valley,hands down! Enjoy the beautifulscenery while dodging the tricky littlestream that meanders through thegently rolling, yet difficult golf course.Designated as Challenging, the par-71, 6,295 yard course is surrounded bythe beauty of Great North Mountainand offers the very best rounds of golfin the Valley. This serene, Alpine-like setting belies tRoute 11 PotatoChips 31he fact that this course will both

challenge and entertain you. Fromthe novice to the expert, swing, strolland putt your way along the beauti-


The 18th green in the mountains at Bryce Resort.

fully maintained greens and fairways.Bryce Resort has consistently been

voted “the most family-friendly resortin the mid-Atlantic.” Our courseexemplifies this moniker by offeringopportunities for families that manycourses in the area do not -- FamilyGolf. Several years ago Bryce initiat-ed a program that creates the incen-tive for parents to introduce their kidsto the game of golf. Kids age 12 andunder can play FREE after 3:00pmdaily except Saturday with an accom-

panying adult. In addition to thisexciting program, our course receivedthe PGA-certified U.S. Kid’s Golfdesignation in 2008 – a designationthat typifies its commitment toenhancing the resort’s family friendlyexperience and creating opportuni-ties for families to spend quality timetogether playing America’s favoritegame!Every June, Doug Zimmerman,

Bryce’s PGA Professional and mem-ber of the Quarter Century Club,

offers a Junior Golf School to kidsage 5-17. During this week-longschool kids will learn all aspectsof the game of golf includingbasic golf skills, safety and eti-quette, courtesy and care of thecourse, sportsmanship, playingthe game by “the rules of golf”and most importantly, that golf isa game to be enjoyed.Besides the kids and family

programs, take the opportunity tojoin the Monday Night GolfLeague, Ladies Bryce GolfAssociation (open to non-Brycemembers as well) or take advan-tage of great rates starting at $19with Twilight Golf. Make sure to


For the first-timer to the most accom-plished, you can learn or hone yourskills with lessons with the Bryce

Resort PGA Professional. A member of the PGA Quarter

Century Club, Doug Zimmerman canadvise you on what clubs to purchase inthe well-equipped pro shop to givinggroup or private lessons, and will organizeall aspects of a tournament, whether it is asmall group of friends getting together or acorporate golf-outing.For information about tee times and

rates, tournament planning, and “Stayand Play” rates, contact the golf shop [email protected] or log on towww.bryceresort.com/golf.

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purchase season driving range passes(along with the 18-hole course thereis also a 300+-yard driving range witha 15-station practice tee and targetgreen area with sand bunker for workon the short game). There is a prac-tice green near the 1st tee. The golfshop is stocked with quality men’sand ladies wear along with brandname equipment and custom club fit-ting tailored to your swing and bodytype.In case you want a different chal-

lenge, try the Lilliputt Course. It maylook easy, but there have been manydisconcerted parents who have notplayed as well as their kids…Come on out and experience prime

golf at Bryce, a wonderful course in agorgeous setting. We guarantee greatplay and a great day!

Fishing on Stoney Creek/Fly Fishing with Murray’sFly Shop in conjunctionwith Bryce Resort

Three years ago Bryce Resortformed a joint venture withMurray’s Fly Fishing Shop in

Edinburg, VA, which introduced vis-itors and guests to the joys of fishing.This year 450+ rainbow trout havebeen stocked in our stream, therebyenhancing the spring and summerexperience. Purchase daily fishingpasses for $10 or a season pass for$100 at the resort and cast your lineinto clear, sparkling water. Don’thave a fishing rod? No worries, youcan rent Orvis rods and tackle. Wewill even sell you the flies! A Virginiafresh water fishing license is required.All fishing is catch and release.

If you area fly fishingaficionado,or thinkyou wouldlike to be,take advantage of our fly fishingschool designed by Harry Murray andtaught by Murray’s Fly Shop certifiedinstructors following Harry’s signa-ture “On-the-Stream” school format.The school emphasizes the fun of flyfishing while maintaining a level ofinstruction suitable for the partici-pants in a safe and friendly environ-ment. Class size is limited to 4 people,reservations are required. Fly rods,reels, leaders, flies and permit are pro-vided. Call 540-984-4212 or 540-856-2121, ext. 229 to book.Students will meet at the Bryce Ski

School. From there it is just a shortwalk to the casting lawn, demonstra-tion area; then fish in beautifulStoney Creek with your instructor.Wear comfortable attire that you

don’t mind getting a little dirty, butno sandals, flip flops or crocs, please.A Virginia fresh water fishing licenseis required – no trout license needed.If you are a Virginia resident underthe age of 16, or a non-resident underthe age of 12, you do not need a fish-ing license.

Fly Fishing Services

Information is also available aboutFly Fishing Guide Service forWade Fishing trips as well as Fly

Fishing Guide service for FloatFishing trips. www.murraysflyshop.com.

http://www.murraysflyshop.com


Bryce Resort is bringing a brandnew experience to the moun-tains of Virginia! Partnering

with Gravity Logic out of Whistler,British Columbia and Trek Bicycles,one of the largest bicycle companiesin the world, Bryce Resort is buildinga summertime experience to geteveryone outdoors andthe adrenaline flowing.Gravity Logic is consid-ered to be one of the pre-mier designers andbuilders of bike parkswith expertise in designand planning, develop-ment and construction,custom training packagesand instructor develop-

ment, as well as safety and risk man-agement. Rob Schwartz, general manager of

Bryce Resort and biking enthusiastsays, “Destination mountain bikingcould and should be bigger than it istoday. The resort’s commitment todeveloping and managing the moun-

Bryce ResortMountain Bike Park, What a Rush!

tain bike experience is helping tobring general awareness of a large andvital industry to those who wouldhave never thought of mountain bik-ing as an activity. We pride ourselveson having activities that the entirefamily can enjoy together. Our bikepark fulfills that commitment perfect-ly by providing an activity that is funand thrilling for kids and adults,beginner or pro.”The brand-new, custom-designed

Bryce Mountain Bike Park will offer 7lift-accessed trails with featuresunique to Bryce Resort. Trails rangingfrom Beginner and Learning Terrainto Advanced Difficult Terrain, someof which are nearly 2 miles in length,have been cut into the mountain.

The new Quad Lift (completed in2012) eliminates the need to pedaluphill, allowing maximum time fordownhill thrills. The bike carriers,manufactured in Oregon, replace the


The Bryce Mountain Bike Parkis the only lift-access park inVirginia. Keeping safety in

the forefront, there is a learning cen-ter with orientation sessions, teach-ing beginners proper ridingtechniques and giving advanced rid-ers a chance to upgrade their styleand performance. The bike retail and rental features

Trek Bicycles and all the pads andgear that you will need for a day onthe hill.

existing chairs on the lift. Your bikewill be loaded on the carrier andunloaded for you at the top. All youneed to do is enjoy the ride up themountain and take in the scenery ofthe surrounding mountains and allthe beauty that Bryce Resort and theShenandoah Valley has to offer. All major trails are designed and

laid out and are ready for you to expe-rience. The beginner trail is almost1.8 miles long! It has an averagegrade of 5-6%, a solid 8-year oldshould be able to comfortably ridethis run. With swooping, flowingconditions that require very littlebraking, it will be fun for beginnersand accomplished riders alike. Alongwith the beginner trail, there is anintermediate jump track and a coupleof other runs that approximately 70%of all guests will be able to negotiate,an advanced trail, and a “pro” down-hill trail. All of these have a variety ofwooden features, and fun signaturepieces. Overall, almost 5 miles of trails are

mapped out on the terrain, leading

Bryce Resort to become THE desti-nation for gravity fed biking in theEast. The service and rental area(with upwards of 30 bikes) is ready,along with retail space carrying bikegear, jerseys, t-shirts and logo items.The buzz in the mountain bike com-munity is extremely strong, and whileit’s important to remember that thegoal of the resort is to bring new peo-ple into the sport of mountain biking,Bryce also acknowledges theextremely large and passionate groupof riders currently out there; riderswho want to experience the newest,nicest, and most thrilling bike parkaround. Check out our website(www.bryceresort.com) and ourFacebook page for all of the latestupdates. Bryce Resort is extremely excited

to bring this new experience to theShenandoah Valley and can’t wait toshare the mountain in a different andsensational way to guests visiting thearea for the first time, and all of itscherished returning guests.



Zip Line AdventureTour, Bungee,Climbing Wall

Introduced in the summer of2008, Bryce Resort’s enhancedmountain activities have proved

to be a major success. Attractingcrowds all summer long, these activ-ities provide the entire family withenjoyment and stimulating fun.Jumping, climbing, or zipping –

lots of choices for having fun! Forsomething fast how about a zip downthe mountain on the zip line? Withnewly relocated zip stations toenhance the experience, this fast-paced tour attracts participants of allages – some as old as 85 and as youngas 10. Meet in the Resort ski schoolfirst to get a short orientation on theins-and-outs of zip-lining, safety pro-cedures, and how to make the most ofyour adventure. Take the chair liftand then a short hike to the first sta-tion, and begin your “flight” down themountain. Experienced zip line atten-dants will help you into a special har-ness, give you some last minuteencouragement and send you down tothe next station. Reaching speeds of40mph, at heights upwards of 65-feet,this heart-racing scenic tour ofBasye/Bryce Mountain will give youthe thrill that has been missing fromyour life. Growing from 10 stations, there are

now 13 stations winding through thewoods and down the ski slopes. Theentire tour takes about an hour and ahalf. Minimum age for “zipping” is 8years of age and 70lbs, maximumweight is 240lbs. Proper attire is

required including closed shoes – nosandals. Reservations for the Zip Lineare required and can be made byemailing [email protected]. The climbing wall and bungee will

give you the opportunity to test yourstrength and climbing skills. Theapparatus is completely safe with itsorientation lesson, heavy-duty har-nesses, and trained staff. Climb yourway to the top or bounce yourselfhigh into the air, landing on a tram-


Bryce MountainAdventure Activities

Group rates and special pack-age rates are available for allthe mountain adventure

activities. Contact Bryce ResortGroup Sales, [email protected]. For additional informationregarding the mountain adventureactivities contact [email protected], 540-856-2121, ext. 229,or www.bryceresort.com/adventure-sports.

http://www.bryceresort.com/adventuresports

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poline; your heart will be pumpingduring the entire session. It’s a greatway to tire out the kids or get a greataerobic workout yourself! Sessions arean hour and one half. Unless youhave a group of 20 or more, noadvance reservations are needed.

Grass Tubing, GrassSkiing, Grass Boarding

Ski and tube the mountain insummer! Surprised? If you are awarm weather devotee and

want to ski and tube, Bryce is theplace for you, offering the same excit-ing experiences that winter playershave.Mountain tubing takes no special

skills except to sit in a tube, slidedown the run on a specially devel-oped surface exclusively for tubing,laugh, and have fun. Kids of all ages –4 to 100 – will enjoy this activity.Take the surface lift up the 800-foottubing hill, hop on into your tube,and down you go. Mountain atten-dants spray the surface with water toeliminate friction, making the ridefast and furious! One person per tubeor clip your group together for aneven more thrilling experience. It is agreat family activity. For the more physically fit adven-

turer, try grass skiing and boarding.These activities require physicalstrength, balance, and fitness. It isrecommended for the athletic partic-ipant age 10 and over. For the first-timer there is a mandatory lessonwhere you will learn about the equip-ment, how to maneuver over the ter-rain, and how to achieve the bestskiing or boarding experience. The

best value is the first time packagewhich includes the lesson, lift ticket,equipment, helmet and pads.

Lake Laura

If you just want to lie in the sun andrelax, have a picnic, fish or boat,come to Lake Laura. Located near

the entrance to the resort in Basye,just off of Route 263 West, LakeLaura provides you with all the relax-ation you can dream of. This 45-acre,spring-fed lake is stocked with fish,sports a boat landing at the far end,has a lovely sandy beach and grassarea for sun bathing, along with pad-dle boats, canoes, and paddle boardsthat you can rent. It is open fromMemorial Day weekend to Labor Dayweekend. If you don’t bring a picnicthere is a snack bar with items tostave off hunger and thirst all day.

The Restaurant @Bryce and CopperKettle

Bryce Resort is the perfect placeto bring the entire family forlunch or dinner in the Copper

Kettle, or create special memorieswith a romantic dinner for two in theRestaurant @ Bryce. Both create anatmosphere to be experienced againand again. The Copper Kettle is a casual space

appointed with vintage posters andphotographs, antique game boardsand sports equipment, a huge fire-place (especially atmospheric in thewinter), large screen TVs as well asnumerous flat-screen televisions forviewing your favorite sporting events.On Wednesday evenings come on in


and play Texas Hold ‘Em poker. It’sFREE and FUN with lots of prizes andthe opportunity to play in periodictournaments. Bar food and drinkspecials are available during thepoker evenings. On the 2ndThursday of the month there is“Game Night.” Play cards, wordgames, dominos, canasta, it’s differ-ent every time. The “Kettle” is alsoa great gathering spot after your golfgame, fishing, or a day of mountainactivities. Open seven days a weekfrom 11:00am until closing, servingboth lunch and dinner, along with alight bar menu, it offers the perfectcasual atmosphere for the entirefamily.The Restaurant @ Bryce Resort

provides a special venue for aromantic dinner for two or just get-ting together with friends. Themenu items are varied, providingcasually elegant food appropriate tothe seasons. There is also a fineselection of premium wines, and ourknowledgeable wait staff will help

with pairing your wine selection withdinner items and delicious desserts.We can even accommodate specialrequests for dining venues, as we havea beautiful deck that sits at the base ofthe slopes. With advance reservationsyou can dine al fresco. Open onFriday and Saturday evenings, therestaurant atmosphere is lovely. Sit bya wall of windows which look at thebeautifully-lit ski slopes or next to ahuge stone fireplace with a blazingfire during the winter, or reserve therestaurant for special events – wed-dings, anniversaries, and birthdayparties – anything you want. Ourrestaurant manager will make yourspecial event one that will be remem-bered fondly for years.

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Luray and Page County, Virginia,is the ultimate Shenandoahdestination, where you can

“choose your level,” from scenicmountain vistas to the stunning val-ley terrain to the underground won-der of Luray Caverns. Only 90 minutes from metro DC,

Page County is also home toShenandoah National Park, SkylineDrive, and the legendaryShenandoah River. Your journey begins at the

Chamber and Visitor Center website

at www.LurayPage.com. The choices for accommodations

range from the luxurious MimslynInn, to the rustic charm of Fort ValleyRanch or River’s Bend Ranch and tothe scenic splendor of ShenandoahNational Park’s lodges. There are sev-eral motels and campgrounds in thearea as well. Groups of friends or fam-ilies may also retreat to one of PageCounty’s more than 200 privately-owned cabins – the reason this areawas named “Virginia’s CabinCapital.” See all of the cabins at

“Choose your Level” thisSummer in the Land of

Shenandoah




Redbuds at Luray Caverns

Biking on Skyline Drive in theShenandoah National Park.

www.cabincapital.com. Choose your level of activity with a

variety of attractions, including LurayZoo, Bear Mountain Zip Lines,Massanutten Resort or the Rope

Adventure Park at Luray Caverns.Take a hike or cycle on miles of trails,paths and country roads. Or visit oneof our outfitters to canoe, kayak ortube down the Shenandoah River or


Luray Valley Museum at Luray Caverns

The beautiful and fully restored Mimslyn Inn

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see the beauty ofthe area on horse-back.Got a more

sedate holiday inmind? Play around of golf or sipwine on a pon-toon boat or at alocal vineyard.Shop and dine on

the main streets of Luray, Stanleyand Shenandoah; take in live the-ater or music or enjoy a leisurelystroll along the HawksbillGreenway. Watch an outdoormovie or concert or attend a clas-sic car “cruise in.”Summer is festival season in

Page County, beginning withLuray’s Festival of Spring; theShenandoah’s Memorial DayFestival, May 23 to 25; Stanley’sHomecoming, July 3 to 6;Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge, August 1to 3; the Page Valley Fair, August 18to 24 and the Page County HeritageFestival, October 12 to 13.Page County is also home to a

number of adventure sporting events,including the Shenandoah Time

Trial, July 27; Page Valley Road Race,August 3; the Luray InternationalTriathlon, August 17 and 18, and theLuray Caverns CX, November 24. Afull calendar makes Page Countyattractive year round. See the com-plete listing at www.LurayPage.com.

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Summer Fun byCanoe, Kayakand Tube

ShenandoahRiver Outfitters800-6CANOE2

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Located just 30 minutes fromBryce Resort, the city ofHarrisonburg welcomes visitors

with unsurpassed culinary options, athriving arts community, endless out-door adventures and a diverse mix oflive entertainment. Begin your adventure at the

Hardesty-Higgins House VisitorCenter, where you can chat with ahospitable travel expert and learnmore about the city’s many amenities. From there, walk around and

explore Harrisonburg’s downtownArts & Cultural district.You’ll find this VirginiaMain Street Communityis filled with historic land-marks and architecture,live music and entertain-ment venues, family-friendly museums, artgalleries, trendy clothingand gift boutiques andthrifty antique shops.From ethnic cuisine tofarm-to-table fare, down-

town Harrisonburg’s rich diningoptions will take you on a culinarytrip around the world, many offeringpatio or rooftop seating and liveentertainment.Throughout the summer, a weekly

celebration of live music or films lightup downtown Harrisonburg, so bringthe kids, a blanket, and a picnic outto Court Square on Friday evenings.Other unique summer and fall festi-vals, like Court & Market Days,Valley Fourth, Taste of Downtown,Rocktown Wine & Dine Festival,and the Harrisonburg International

Day or Night, HarrisonburgDelights Just 30 Minutes

from Bryce

Dining on the rooftop at Dave’s Tavernin downtown Harrisonburg.

The Harrisonburg International Festival

Festival bring an alluring mix of food,music, art, diverse cultures and enter-tainment to guests. Harrisonburg is also home to the

remarkable 175,000-square-footForbes Center for the PerformingArts, which hosts a variety of dance,theatre and music performances. Thisvenue provides the perfect agenda fora date or celebratory night, prefacedwith dinner at one of our area’s vari-ety of restaurants and a tasting of

local spirits at Three BrothersBrewing Co. or Downtown Wine &Gourmet. A n d ,

whethery o u ’ r einterestedin camp-ing, cycling, fly-fishing, hiking orkayaking, the Harrisonburg area haseverything you need for your recre-ational activity of choice.


Sidewalk dining in downtown Harrisonburg.

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Aminiature version of the P-51Mustang flown in World WarII by the Tuskegee airmen has

found a home at Earl Hargrove’s

American Celebration on Parade atShenandoah Caverns.Teal Queen, owner of the replica,

hand set 32,000 rivets himself on this

Hargrove Inaugural FloatFeaturting P-51 Mustang,

Tuskegee Airmen Now on Display

Earl Hargrove inspects theP-51 Mustang at American

Celebration on Paradenear Byce Resort.


miniature version of a P-51 Mustang.He's also flown it, logging over 45flight hours, and is “Happy that hisplane will find a home here atAmerican Celebration on Parade.”

The aircraft was featured in aseries of floats designed by Hargrove,Inc. as part of the 57th PresidentialInaugural Parade in Washington,DC. The Tuskegee airmen were the first

African American military aviatorsin the U.S. Armed Forces, and flewsleek P-51 Mustangs whose tails werepainted red. The airplane was assembled in

March and made ready for display atthe parade float museum. It requireda boom forklift to do the heavy lift-ing. Shenandoah Caverns’ General

Manger Joe Proctor said, “It is anhonor for us to have this amazingpiece of Americana on display atAmerican Celebration on Parade.We always look forward to receivingartifacts from the Inaugural celebra-tions to share with our visitors.” The Shenandoah Caverns Family

of Attractions is located one milefrom the Shenandoah Caverns Exit#269 off I-81 and includes theCaverns, Main Street of Yesteryear,

American Celebrationon Parade and TheYellow Barn. For more information

and directions to theattraction, call Toll Free:888-4CAVERN or visit:www.shendoahcav-

erns.com

shenandoahcaverns.com

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Twice voted one of the Top 20tourism sites in the southeast,the Shenandoah

Valley Music Festivalcelebrates 50 years ofsummer season musicthis year! We offer the best in

regional and nationaltalent, in the vest pock-et village of OrkneySprings, on the groundsof the old OrkneySprings Hotel, a nation-al landmark propertynow part of theShrine MontCamp andC o n f e r e n c eCenter. Themusic varietiesinclude sympho-ny pops and clas-sical; bluegrass;country; Celtic;folk; roots, and manyothers. Throw a blanketor lawn chair in the car,pack a picnic (or treatyourself to picnic foodsold on-site) and makethe short drive. There’san ice cream socialbefore every concertand if you prefer, pavil-ion seating. www.musicfest.org.Call 540-459-3396, or email

[email protected].

The 50th Anniversary Season ofthe Shenandoah Valley Music

Festival, presented byFirst Bank:

Friday, July 19, 8pmAn Intimate Evening

with Dave Mason, Rockand Roll Hall of Famerand founding member ofTraffic, whose hitsinclude “Feeling AllRight,” “Only You KnowAnd I Know,” and “WeJust Disagree.”

Saturday, July 20, 6pmSVMF Bluegrass “man-

ifest” with Nothin’Fancy headlining.Repeatedly voted themost entertaining blue-grass band around.

Friday, July 26, 8pmFairfax Symphony

Orchestra ClassicalMasterworks, withChristopher Zimmermanconducting. In honor ofthe 50th anniversary ofthe Music Festival, theFSO will performBeethoven’s Fifth

Symphony, the featured piece at thefirst Festival concert in 1963.

The Shenandoah ValleyMusic Festival at 50

Dave Mason, top; Nothin’ Fancy, andChristopher Zimmerman, bottom.


http://www.musicfest.org


Saturday, July 27, 8pm“An Enchanted Evening,”

with the Fairfax SymphonyOrchestra, Luke Frazier guestconducting. An evening ofRodgers and Hammerstein hittunes.

Saturday, August 3, 8pmKris KristoffersonThe music and songwriting legend

and actor is touring to supporthis newest album, “FeelingMortal.”

Friday, August 8, 8pmMarty Stuart and the

Fabulous SuperlativesFive-time Grammy winner

Marty Stuart is a platinumrecording artist, Grand OleOpry star, songwriter, TV showhost and charismatic force ofnature.

Saturday, August 31, 7pmEileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul.The nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle

champion, one of the Festival’s mostpopular performers, returns to helpcelebrate the 50th anniversary.

Sunday, September 1, 7pmPerformer will be announced soon!

www.musicfest.org

Kris Kristofferson, Ilene Ivers, and MartyStewart and the Fabulous Superlativeswill perform this year.

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The Virginia Museum of theCivil War interprets the CivilWar in the Commonwealth of

Virginia where 60% of the war’s bat-tles took place. The state museum is located on the

famed New Market, VA Battlefieldwhere the Virginia Military InstituteCadets helped achieve victory onMay 15, 1864. Uniforms andweapons of the period, along withpersonal stories, dioramas and theEmmy-winning film “Field of LostShoes” bring the period to life.The museum store offers a wide

variety of regional products and anexcellent book selection. The impactof the war on Valley residents is alsodramatically captured at the originalBushong Farm where three genera-tions of the family endured the battle.Have you ever wondered what life

was like on the farm back then? Joinus for one of our programs this sum-mer at the Park. Our summer daycamps in July meet or exceed theStandards of Learning from several

state curricula. Or come for the daywhen costumed volunteers teachquilting or cook the family’s dinner,19th century style. For more informa-tion on our exciting programs thissummer contact the museum at 866-515-1864 (toll free) or visit our web-site at www.vmi.edu/newmarket.Planning Your Visit: Open 9am -

5pm daily. Directions: Take Exit 264off I-81 onto Rt. 211 West. Take theimmediate right onto Rt. 305(George Collins Memorial Parkway)and follow to the end of the road(about 1 mile). The distinctive brownmetal rotunda of the VirginiaMuseum of the Civil War is visible onyour left.

History Alive

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Paul Schweizer is the owner ofCedar Ridge Lodge at BryceResort.

While he is operating a lodge, he isalso focusing on building a brand thathe hopes will bring new visitors to theShenandoah Valley for years to come.

Q. How did you getinto the lodging busi-ness? I love the resortand lodging business. Igraduated with a degreein Hotel/HospitalityAdministration fromFlorida State University.Although my maincareer path has been incapital medical sales, I have spent agreat amount of time traveling andhave been fortunate to experience somany levels of accommodations athotels. I try to set Cedar RidgeLodge’s accommodation features andquality of stay to a level that guestsrecognize.

Q. You are based in Florida, howdid you discover Bryce Resort? Ilived in the DC metro areafor years and still have ahome there. I found BryceResort to be an attractiveget-away within 90 milesfrom the DC area.

Q. What made youdecide to open CedarLodge at Bryce Resort?

Cedar Ridge Lodge has evolved overthe 9 years I’ve owned it. The “rus-tic-lodge theme” was important tome because in the setting of themountains and ski facility here atBryce, I really believe guests love andwant that type of accommodation for

their vacation.

Q. Have customersbeen pleased with theirexperiences at CedarRidge Lodge? My guestsare usually quite shockedupon arrival and in mostcases text me commentslike, “Wow! This is amaz-ing.” The Western,

Cowboy theme is part of the “aura” atCedar Ridge Lodge and it evokes avery warm comfortable feeling ofbeing out in a ski area of Aspen orVail, Colorado, some guests havesaid.

Q. Have you used the BryceGuide in the past for marketing pur-poses? Once guests confirm theirreservation, they receive their Cedar

Paul Schweizer, Building a Brand atCedar Ridge Lodge at Bryce Resort

Cedar Ridge Lodge atBryce Resort


Ridge Lodge Vacation Package filledwith a lot of helpful informationincluding the Bryce Resort &Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide.Guests really appreciate all the infor-mation and acknowledge the atten-tion to detail that Cedar Ridge Lodgeoffers.

Q. What are your future plans inthe lodging business? Well... (laugh-ing) part of my plans are all good andexciting, but not yet ready for releaseyet! I'm also considering another larger

lodge-themed accommodation com-plete with full-service, a beautfullodge lobby with a grand fireplaceand multiple numbers of suites suitedfor larger numbers of resort goers,golfers and skiers that would onlyenhance the offerings here at BryceResort.In setting up the interior design

and furnishings of Cedar RidgeLodge, I felt it was important to sup-port local businesses in and aroundNew Market and Mount Jackson. Ipurchased from local businesses forthe most part. The Home Store,which is pri-vately ownedin NewMarket, is abusiness I fre-quent ofteneach time anew phase orupgrade isadded.

Q. What’scoming next

for Cedar Ridge Lodge? Next up,Cedar Ridge Lodge is planning forextensive exterior architecture stone-work and authentic Virginia Logaccents both in the interior and exte-rior to enhance the rustic appearanceand feeling of the lodge.

To learn more about Cedar RidgeLodge, visit www.Cedar-Ridge-Lodge.com

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Documents

Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide