Women's Wellness Weekends at Mountain Lake

August 10-12, 2012

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)

New in 2012 - A portion of your package rate will be donated to breast cancer research.

Specific foundation donation to be determined in Spring 2012.

$271.50 per night or $540.00 for weekend
2 people/Richmond Thompson
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Sample Schedule of Events from 2011:

FRIDAY
4:00 pm – Check-in: Welcome Tea in the Gazebo
6:00 pm – Dinner in Dining Room
8:00 pm – Orientation
9:00 pm - Yoga by Candle-light

SATURDAY
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:00-11:30 am –Meditative Drawing in Nature
11:45 am –Depart for New River's Edge: Float and Fun along the New River (lunch included)
12:10 pm – Kayak the New River and lunch on the water
4:00 pm – Guided Naturalist Hike
6:00 pm - Dinner in the Dining Room
8:00 pm – Bonfire and s’mores at the fire ring

SUNDAY
8:00 am – Beginner Mountain Bike Ride
9:00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am– Zumba
11:00 am - Intro. to Belly Dancing
1:00 pm – Checkout (Sunday Brunch not included)

Activities are rated 1-5, with 1 being easy/beginner and 5 being difficult/expert
Zumba Sessions: level 1
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow Zumba participants dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be 'fun and easy to do' - it is a feel happy workout that is great for both the body and mind. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music- dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

Mountain Biking: level 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 Bald Knob/Lower Jungle Trail: level 2-3
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.
Lower Jungle Trail is an easy 2 mile hike on a level trail that will take you through the woods to our old horsebarn and back.

Eco-Float along the New River: level 3
We will shuttle down to the New River, only 15 minutes away, for a day of fun at New River's Edge. You will have the option to take a canoeing trip down the river or hang out by the water's edge. Lunch will be included. Canoes, paddles and PFDs will be provided.

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