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Area
and Hotel
The
2004 Objectivist Summer Conference will be held at the
Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia,
from July 10 to July 22, 2004.
 About
Wintergreen Resort
High in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Wintergreen Resort is a
mountaintop hideaway with glorious vistas that seem to
go on forever. Here is the ultimate vacation
spot—peaceful and refreshing, yet with recreation,
lodging and dining options to suit every taste. A short
drive from Charlottesville, Virginia, through scenic
Nelson County brings you to the foot of Wintergreen
Mountain. As the road winds uphill, water cascades down
rocky streams, passing through groves of mountain laurel
and wild rhododendron. As the road climbs, the air grows
noticeably cooler and crisper. At the top lies
Wintergreen—you have truly gotten away from it all. No
malls, no traffic lights, no commute. The pace has
slowed to a relaxing mountain rhythm. Adjust your
attitude to the altitude and begin your vacation.
 Lodging
Nestled in a beautiful mountain setting with
breathtaking views, Wintergreen’s privately owned
condominiums are tastefully decorated and furnished.
These carefully maintained accommodations range in size
from studio to five-bedroom condominiums. Comfortable
living areas, fully equipped kitchens and cozy
fireplaces, found in most accommodations, are perfect
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 Dining
Four full-service restaurants offer
countless options, from a quick bite to a relaxed
fine-dining experience. The Copper Mine, a perennial
favorite, offers Continental fare. Savour the gourmet
cuisine as you relax by an open-pit copper fireplace. At
Devils Knob the casual elegance of the Devils Grill
combines grill-room ambience with golf course views. The
newly remodeled Edge, at Cooper’s Vantage, is just the
place to enjoy exciting nightlife. Café Verandah at
Stoney Creek boasts splendid mountain views from the
basin of the Rockfish Valley. Enjoy creative cuisine in
a clubhouse atmosphere at family-friendly prices.
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 Recreational
Amenities
Stoney Creek 27-hole championship golf
course, selected as one of the “Best Golf Courses in the
Country” by Golf Digest magazine; Devils Knob 18-hole
championship golf course, Virginia’s highest course at
nearly 4,000 feet; 19 composition-clay, three deco-turf
indoor and two all-weather, hard-surface tennis courts;
horseback riding; Out of Bounds Adventure Center; one
indoor and five outdoor swimming pools; thirty miles of
marked hiking paths, some joining the famous Appalachian
Trail, provide routes that accommodate every explorer
from novice to expert; nature hikes and outdoor
programs; 20-acre Lake Monocan for swimming, canoeing
and fishing; bicycle rentals; and fly fishing. |
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 Special
Features
- Spa and Fitness Center at the Wintergarden features spacious indoor and
outdoor pools, soothing hot tubs, whirlpool, saunas,
fitness center including exercise room, personal
trainers, a variety of massage and spa treatments,
cosmetology services and aerobics.
- 8th Annual Wintergreen Summer
Music Festival, entitled Mozart in the
Mountains, will take place July 8–25 at the
resort.
- The Mountain Inn Gallery of
Shops includes a variety of shops offering
jewelry and apparel, antiques, sporting equipment,
crafts and more. There is also a grocery store and
gas station on the mountain.
- Area attractions include several
wineries, homes of three U.S. Presidents within an
hour’s drive, Crabtree Falls, Oak Ridge Estate and
The Walton’s Museum.
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 Children’s
Programs
A full range of childcare options is available for conference
guests. The Treehouse and Kids Night Out programs, offered in the children’s
center, have helped Wintergreen garner national recognition from Better
Homes and Gardens and Family Circle magazines. Both programs
offer children the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities
such as handcrafts, hiking, swimming, group games, nature crafts and
cooking. For younger children, Wintergreen also offers babysitting services. |
 Location
and Climate
The Wintergreen Resort lies 35 miles southwest of
Charlottesville and 145 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Wintergreen
borders the Blue Ridge Parkway. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 82–85
degrees, with mountain cool temperatures and low humidity.
Transportation
US Airways, United Express and The Delta Connection provide daily service to both the Charlottesville and Lynchburg airports.
For a nominal charge, airport shuttle service to and from the Charlottesville airport will be offered through OCON on Saturday, July 10, Friday, July 16, and Thursday, July 22. Airport shuttle schedule and pricing information will be mailed to attendees after registration, or contact us for details.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car will deliver and pick up cars at Wintergreen. |
| For more information, visit the Web site of the
Wintergreen Resort. |
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