Women's Wellness Weekend

September 10-12, 2010
Calling all Females! Grab your mothers, daughters, and best friends and head up to The Mountain Lake Conservancy & Hotel for a memorable experience in the fellowship of other adventurous, outdoor-lovin' women. Imagine relaxing on 2,600 acres of mountaintop wilderness complete with over 25 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking and trail running. Mountain Lake Hotel offers accommodations in the most historic hotel made famous by the movie, "Dirty Dancing".
You'll arrive on Friday between 2-5 pm and check into your rooms. Lodging will be available in the main hotel or luxurious Blueberry Ridge cabins nestled in the surrounding forest and only a 5 minute walk from the main facility. All meals are included with the package and are offered in the hotel dining room where you will enjoy some of the finest southern cuisine in the area. Orientation will be held Friday evening and you will meet your female guides and sign up for the programs that interest you.
(All activities are included with package)

$271.50 per night or $540.00 for weekend
2 people/Richmond Thompson
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Schedule of Events:

FRIDAY
5:00 pm – Check-in: Wine and Cheese Meet & Greet on Hotel Veranda
6:00 pm – Dinner in Dining Room
8:00 pm – Orientation

SATURDAY
8:00 am – Yoga Session on the Front Lawn (guests need to bring own yoga mat)
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:30 am – Mtn. Bike Ride OR Hike to Old Golf Course
12:00 pm- Lunch in the Dining Room
1:00 pm – Eco-Float on the New River
5:00 pm – Cocktail Social at the Gazebo
6:00 pm - Dinner in the Dining Room
8:00 pm – Bonfire and s’mores at the Meadow

SUNDAY
8:00 am – Yoga Session on the Front Lawn
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:30 am– Mtn. Bike Ride OR Hike to Bald Knob
1:00 pm – Checkout (Sunday Brunch not included)

Activities are rated 1-5, with 1 being easy/beginner and 5 being difficult/expert
Yoga Sessions: level 1
This class is for absolutely anyone of any age, shape or size to experience the many benefits of yoga. No experience or flexibility required. Focus is on the correct positioning of basic yoga postures within one’s own body, while using props to increase the freedom and mobility of the body while concentrating on the breath to quiet the mind.

Mountain Biking: level 2-3
You must be able to bike at least 5 miles on trails and understand basic knowledge of riding a mountain bike. Guided rides will vary between 5-8 miles on uneven surfaces and vary in elevation. Instruction will improve your skills, help you mountain bike more safely, understand mountain bike maintenance, and ride more challenging trails. You may bring your own bike and helmet if you choose or you may rent one of our hard-tail or full-suspension bikes from our Gary Fisher fleet.
Please call 540-626-7121 x405 prior to your arrival if you wish to rent a bike from us.

Hiking to Old Golf Course/Bald Knob: level 2-3
The Old Golf Course hike is a 3.5 mile round trip hike to a high elevation meadow overlooking the New River Valley. You must be able to hike on varied terrain at a moderate pace.
The Bald Knob hike is a 2 mile round trip hike to the highest point in the area at 4,365 feet. Bald Knob is a rocky outcrop offering beautiful views of the New River Valley. You must be able to hike up to 2 miles on varied terrain.

Eco-Float along the New River: level 2-3
We will shuttle down to the New River, only 15 minutes away, for a canoing trip for about 3 miles from Pembroke to Ripplemead. You must have canoing experience and are able to canoe through class I rapids. A canoing skills session will take place before the trip begins. Canoes, paddles and PFDs will be provided but you may bring your own PFD if you choose.

Note: You may sign up for activites upon arrival at orientation on Friday evening.

Questions about the program? Contact 540.626.7121 x444 or x405.
Email: mlc@mountainlakehotel.com