Greenbrier goes GOLD Helping to Raise Awareness for Childen with Cancer   Today, Friday, September 12th, The Greenbrier is participating in a statewide initiative to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer.  In the U.S. , 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. A diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The objective of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is to put a spotlight on the types of cancer that largely affect children, survivorship issues, and - importantly - to help raise funds for research and family support.     Like other forms of cancer, childhood cancer has an international symbol, the gold ribbon. This is an easily-recognizable symbol to unite under, if people know w... 09/12/2014

The Greenbrier Announces Plans for Tennis Stadium     The Greenbrier, located in White Sulphur Springs, WV, encompasses more than 10,000 private acres in the foothills of West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, announced today that it has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art, 2,500-seat tennis stadium, to be unveiled in June 2015.         Set on the banks of Howard's Creek on the resort's grounds, Center Court at Creekside is a 46,000-square-foot tennis facility designed by Detroit-based ROSSETTI architects.  The stadium will be built in a unique U-shaped bowl configuration to maximize the sweeping views of the creek, the historic Old White TPC championship golf course (home to the resort's annual PGA TOUR FedExCup event, The Greenbrier Classic) and the Allegheny Mountains beyond.  The ... 09/06/2014

  A New Business, The Salt Cave and Spa, White Sulphur Springs WV   The Salt Cave and Spa grand opening was June 21, 2014.  The spa is located off I-64  to White Sulphur Springs.  Take Route 92 North 6.5 miles and you'll notice a door into a hill.  Inside you'll receive a healing experience like no other in the area.     "The idea of building the Salt Cave has been a personal journey of growth", says Adriana Grecu, owner of the spa.  "Our son needed a major surgery at the age of five and perhaps the only thing worse then facing your own struggle for life is watching the one you love and wishing in fact to go through it for them.  The feeling of helplessness was tremendous and Marius and I set forth to learn about what the body really needed not only to survive but to thrive.   This desi... 08/31/2014

    Our good friends, the Mays, live in White Sulphur Springs, WV, and have a very nice garden near their house.  We stopped in to get a few vegetables....from the garden to our table.  Home grown vegetables..... green beans were beautiful, as were the zucchini, squash, cucumbers and rhubarb.  I've made some yummy zucchini and squash casseroles, and a strawberry-rhubarb pie.  It was the first time making the pie and it was so delicious.  Next time I'll take a picture of the pie.   The garden has electrical wiring completely around it, and there is an electrical switch to turn off for the humans when one wants to shop for fresh vegetables .    Their sweet potatoes grow VERY BIG, and will be sharing photos soon. I am visiting tomorrow and plan to do more garden shopping.... for tomatoes, ... 08/15/2014

  151st Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Dry Creek, White Sulphur Springs, WV Date: August 16 and 17 Where:  Greenbrier State Forest in White Sulphur Springs, WV  Directions   The 151st Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Dry Creek will be held August 16 and August 17 at the Greenbrier State Forest, in White Sulphur Springs.   The Battle of Dry Creek was fought in August of 1863 near White Sulphur Springs, Virginia (now West Virginia.) Click here for a short history of the actual 1863 Battle     The event will be held at the Greenbrier State Forest off of Exit 175, Interstate 64.A Tactical will be held on Saturday morning with Infantry, Calvary and Artillery participating. 1:30 p.m., a "live fire" cannon target competition will take place. 5:00 p.m., dinner will be provided... 08/14/2014

 FOR RENT - Completely Furnished, One-bedroom Apartment in White Sulphur Springs WV A one-bedroom, one bath, garage apartment is for rent in White Sulphur Springs.  Apartment is completely furnished with furniture, linens, dishes, appliances including microwave and washer and dryer.  Apartment is very clean and is in move-in condition.    $600.00 per month and a $600.00 security deposit and a one-year lease. Renter pays water and electric.  No pets allowed.     This rental property is located near I-64, off of Route 60 in White Sulphur Springs, WV.  Minutes from the Greenbrier Resort and the historic Lewisburg, WV.For more information or to view this property please contact Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®, at 304-520-2133.   08/12/2014

  The Saints are Here!   The New Orleans Saints will open the first phase of 2014 Training Camp Presented by Verizon on Thursday, July 24 when players report to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., for physicals and meetings and hold their strength and conditioning tests.  The Saints will begin on-field workouts in a non-padded practice session on Friday, July 25 from 8:50-11:40 a.m. followed by a walk thru from 4:30–5:30 p.m. While at The Greenbrier, the club will hold a total of 20 practices, including a scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 2. All training camp workouts scheduled will be open to fans and media.   The new training camp facilities at The Greenbrier, which were commissioned by the resort's owner Jim Justice and custom-built for the Saints, include three practice fields ... 07/23/2014

  Tennis Anyone!  The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic in September     The Greenbrier, the classic American resort in the foothills of West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, has announced that rising pro tennis star Ryan Harrison will replace Tommy Haas, who has had to withdraw due to a recent shoulder injury, in the roster for this year's Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic, September 20-21, 2014.   The third annual exhibition tournament will feature Tennis Hall of Fame legends Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, who will compete for their third straight year, alongside Harrison and US Open champion Andy Roddick, in their inaugural matches at The Greenbrier Tennis Center.    The 2014 Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic will kick off on Saturday, September 20th with two marquee singles mat... 07/09/2014

    The Greenbrier Classic PGA Tour, FedExCup event has started, July 3 - July 6, 2014 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.For additional tournament information, please visit www.greenbrierclassic.com The 2014 Greenbrier Classic Badges Each Weekly Badge includes access to the Tournament for the entire week (starting on Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 6, 2014) as well as complimentary tickets to the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series and weekly parking. Tickets to the concerts are NOT sold separately from tournament badges.   The two Greenbrier Classic Concerts will be on Friday, July 4, and on Saturday July 5.         The Maroon 5 will appear on stage at the WV State Fairgrounds on Friday, July 4th.                         Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band on Saturday July 5th.... 07/02/2014

    I got the listing extension and much more!   Today I visited my friend, Monica Foos, owner of the James Wylie House Bed and Breakfast.  I stopped by to get her signature to extend the listing for the below B&B.  She signed the form and we talked for some time.  And, to my surprise she presented me with a  gift.  An engraved, beautiful hand-quilted throw.  I was thrilled and couldn't wait to show my husband.  Monica loves to quilt, and she has quilts in each room of the B&B and has won many ribbons.  See the quilt below.   Side 1On Side 2, I've enlarged for a better view of the engravement!   My husband loves the beautiful quilt as much as I do.  Thank you Monica for all the love and hard work you did in making this quilt just for us.  Oh yes, I got the listing extension and a precio... 06/27/2014

  The 5th Annual Greenbrier Classic with Jimmy Buffett and Maroon 5 Performing, and much more!     The Fifth Annual Greenbrier Classic will be held June 30 through July 6 at the Greenbrier in Whte Sulphur Springs, WV, and will be even better this year!         Headlining the 2014 Greenbrier Classic Concert Series, coinciding with the Fifth Annual Greenbrier Classic, will be the platinum singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and three-time grammy award winner Maroon 5.  With new badge pricing, special spring room rate offer including tournament and concert access, and exciting fan exhancements, brings added value to the tournament experience.       With more than 17 million albums sold worldwide, Maroon 5 will bring their popular hybrid rock/R&B sound to The Greenbrier Classic on Friday, July ... 04/01/2014

  The Greenbrier's "Old White" Golf Course Celebrates its First Century   It was one hundred years ago that one of America's most legendary golf courses was inaugurated, and at exactly 8:24AM on Saturday, March 29, 2014, a guest of The Greenbrier will step to the tee of the "Old White" course and launch a golf shot marking the first century of continuous play.   Known as "America's Resort," The Greenbrier has long been considered one of the United States' most magnificent vacation facilities. The centenary of "Old White" will be formally marked on Saturday April 19, when The Greenbrier's owner and Chairman, Jim Justice III, using a 1914 driver, will strike a ceremonial ball from the tee.       In 2011, with The Greenbrier's admission to the PGA TOUR's TPC Network, "Old White" joined the... 03/24/2014

  The Greenbrier to Host the 2014 Training Camp for the New Orleans Saints     The Greenbrier, the historic American resort in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, announced today that it will be the home of the 2014 Training Camp for the New Orleans Saints in late July and early August 2014.   The Greenbrier owner, Jim Justice, has committed to building three practice fields on property at the resort (two natural turf and one synthetic grass), along with a 55,000-square-foot multi-purpose building equipped with meeting rooms, weight rooms, locker rooms, training and physical therapy accommodations, and kitchen and dining facilities.     The Saints selected The Greenbrier for its location and mild weather, with summer temperatures in the low 80s.  The Greenbrier will provide the team wi... 03/15/2014

Sparkling Creations by Alan Anderson   I visited the Alan Anderson's Trunk Show at the Greenbrier on Friday.  Alan, designer of magnificent jewelry trees and other fabulous jeweled creations was making designs when I arrived.  The one he had just completed was a beautiful jewel box.       He had so many creations to see and some vintage jewelry. Below are a few items that caught my attention.   This jeweled mirrow can hang on a wall or use as a tray for perfumes, serving wine, etc.   Alan had different jeweled trees in all sizes and shapes.     Read more about Alan Anderson's Sparkle and Glamour Creations!       Visit the Greenbrier and check out the the Magnificent Jeweled Creations and meet Alan Anderson at his Trunk Show today, Saturday, March 15th.   03/14/2014

    Do You Want a Weekend Dedicated to Relaxation and Rejuvenation?   If so, check out Greenbrier’s Wellness Weekend in March!     The Greenbrier resort and spa, set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, will host a weekend dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation.  From March 7 to 9, the Wellness Weekend, a part of The Greenbrier's first annual Discovery Series, will feature yoga sessions for both beginners and advanced yogis, lectures on healthy eating and walks through the beautiful natural surroundings of the resort's more than 10,000 private acres.  With one of the oldest spas in the U.S. and one of the top spas in the world today, The Greenbrier has centuries of experience in the curative arts.     Weekend highlights will include:   Wine Tastings: "Health-Conscious W... 02/22/2014

  The Greenbrier Sporting Club 2nd Annual Cabin Fever Chili Cook-off for Local Charities   Creativity and chili were flowing at The Greenbrier Sporting Club's 2nd Annual Cabin Fever Chili Cook-Off, which raised $12,270 for local charities.     Seven teams comprised of members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club and their guests traveled in from near and far for the event held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, as did local beer companies, The American Beer Company and Bridge Brew Works, and local musicians, The Jarmovers.               People's Choice Winner, 1st Place - Cat House Chili; Charity - Greenbrier Episcopal School                 Chef's Choice Winner, 1st Place - Chili High; Charity - Save the Children                   "We all heard so many wonderful comments regarding the chili, th... 02/18/2014

  The Greenbrier Awarded Top Honors!   The outdoor pool at The Greenbrier, which was recently named to Conde Nast Traveler's list of "Top Spa Resort Pools"   The Greenbrier, the legendary resort, spa and golf club in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, has just been awarded top honors from two of the country's most renowned travel and sporting publications.   Condé Nast Traveler has named The Greenbrier to its prestigious "Top 25 Spas in the US" list, underscoring the resort's 18th-century origins as a place of healing in its natural sulphur springs. In addition, The Greenbrier's elegant pool was recognized in the magazine's "Top Spa Resort Pools" roundup.       Also this month, Golf Magazine named The Greenbrier to the 11th edition of its Premier Resorts awards, the oldest and most au... 02/07/2014

  Spend a Romantic Valentine Weekend at the Greenbrier   The Greenbrier, the classic American destination resort in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, is dedicating the fourth installment of its first annual Discovery Series weekends to romance in honor of Valentine's Day.  From February 14 to 16, the "Romance Weekend" will celebrate The Greenbrier's storied romantic history.   For couples who may be planning a wedding, Monte Durham, special guest celebrity wedding consultant and fashion director of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, will also be at the resort to host the "Say I Do" wedding event at The Greenbrier on February 16.         Dinner and Dancing  The Walter Scott Trio will perform nightly in the iconic Main Dining Room during an elegant, romantic dinner and dancing event ... 02/02/2014

    For your First, Second, or Retirement Home, Check out White Gate Village, White Sulphur Springs, WV   White Gate Village, a new community in White Sulphur Springs, WV,  has the convenience, maintenance-free living, and affordable luxury.    The White Gate Village is located in a prime location......just minutes from I-64, off of Route 60 East just before Route 92 in White Sulphur Springs, WV.  The community is only 1.5 miles from the Greenbrier Resort, less than a quarter mile from the town of White Sulphur Springs, and ten miles from historic Lewisburg. White Gate Village features open floor plans and quality construction from a team of designers and builders who have created a one-of-a-kind living space that combines high quality design, excellence in construction, innovation in p... 01/28/2014

This Bed and Breakfast Inn is Looking for a New Owner!   Historical 1819 Georgian Colonial B&B For Sale, White Sulphur Springs, WV 208 East Main Street, White Sulphur Springs WV 24986    Offered turnkey.   The list price is $469,000, MLS # 13-931  This gracious and comfortable 3-story Georgian Colonial home was built in 1819 with hand-made brick, and includes a one-bedroom 1794 log cabin fully restored.  Both structures set on one acre of land in the city of White Sulphur Springs. Currently operated as a Bed and Breakfast.....the James Wylie House Bed and Breakfast, and is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts of seven bedrooms, six baths and eight fireplaces and offers 4,937 square feet of living space.   You can see the full property profile here.   Additionally, the ... 01/23/2014