In the Laurel Highland of Southwestern PA, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is an upscale meeting and event destination
excursion during the winter months, Mystic Mountain offers downhill and cross-country skiing and snow tubing at Nemacolin. “For a more unexpected win- ter experience, guests can try snowshoe- ing or dog sledding on the property’s win- ter trails. Get up close and personal at the Wildlife Academy, home of the Equestrian Center, animal nursery and habitats and educational programs,” she continues.
Mazer also adds that Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin offers approximately 600 of the latest slot machines and 28 tables for exciting gaming action. Guests also can grab a bite to eat at the casino’s two din- ing and lounge options, Otis & Henry’s and the LoneWolf.
For meetings and events, Nemacolin offers 32,000-square feet of space that includes four ballrooms,a 200-seat lecture hall, and 25 meeting rooms, making the resort an ideal setting for functions rang- ing from corporate meetings to weddings.
European cuisine at Lautrec, one of only 25 Forbes' Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond restaurants in the world, to pub-style fare with burgers and billiards at the Tavern. Whatever your mood, Nemacolin offers more than a dozen dining experiences to perfectly suit your palate,”notes Mazer.
For recreation, the Nemacolin Field Club features: The Shooting Academy, a 140- acre complex offering 35 Sporting Clay Stations; Orvis® Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge featuring guided tours;Upland Bird Hunts and more.
Mazer adds,“If you seek a little adventure, then look no further than the Sundial Lodge, a four-season facility that is the central location for the resort’s Adventure Center activities, which include: the Jeep® Off-Road Driving Academy; paint- ball; ropes courses;climbing wall;and the state’s longest dueling zip lines, the Fatbird SuperFlyer.” For groups looking for an off-season
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To Mazer, what makes Nemacolin so unique and appealing for groups is that the property has such a vast and varied array of options that can be fully tailored for any function. “Corporate events are customizable and provide many opportu- nities inside and outside of the meeting rooms. The resort can create golf tournaments, sporting clay events, upland bird hunting, team building programs, culinary experiences, and spa and wellness options.”
Mazer adds that customer service also helps to set it apart from other venues. “We take great pride in our customer serv- ice and our guests keeping returning because of the level we provide. It really is our people. It is family.”
Another gorgeous boutique property available for groups is the Salamander Resort and Spa in the historic village of Middleburg, Virginia. “Opened in 2013, Salamander Resort and Spa is a LEED Green Building certified resort situated on
340 picturesque acres,” says Matt Owen, public relations specialist for the resort. “Located only one hour fromWashington, DC and just 35 minutes fromWashington Dulles International Airport, the resort is designed to respect the architectural tra- ditions of Virginia’s countryside with 168 spacious rooms and suites that blend into the natural environment."
"Resort owner Sheila C. Johnson has created a luxurious destination featuring an award-winning 23,000-square foot spa, Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill, the Gold Cup Wine Bar, a dedicated cooking studio, a chef-inspired culinary garden, and the adventurous Tree Top Zip Tour. There’s also a full-service Equestrian Center with unique programming, a 22- stall stable and riding
arena.All spa, culi- nary and equestrian facilities and pro- grams are open to the community.”
Its 17 guest suites boast amenities like gas fireplaces, seasonal décor and private balconies,plus there are many opportuni- ties to take a quick getaway from work and relax at Salamander Resort.
For meetings, Owen says, “In addition to traditional meeting spaces like ballrooms and boardrooms, the resort also offers a library, cooking studio (which has a retractable wall that rises to reveal a work- ing kitchen), culinary garden, a stable with a dedicated function room, and a converted barn. From a programming perspective, some of the most popular activities on site include: zip lining; cooking challenges in the cooking studio; and our Equi-Spective program, in which participants connect with horses while exploring relationship awareness, com- munication style and leadership tech- niques.”
Meeting rooms at the Salamander Resort include the luxurious 5,000-square foot divisible Middleburg Ballroom, the 1,800- square foot divisible Bluemont Ballroom, two executive boardrooms and three additional breakout rooms. Also, the 2,000-square foot Middleburg Foyer area
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