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& Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide
Spring-Summer
Bryce Resort’s Summer ActivitiesVisit the Land of ShenandoahYour Harrisonburg AdventureShenandoah Caverns: Three Attractions in OneShenandoah Valley Music Festival History
Bryce Resort is just 11 miles west of Interstate 81 in Shenandoah
County. Take exit 273 off I-81 (Mt. Jackson).
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Oldest Vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley
Award Winning WinesLess than 5 minutes from I-81.Open 7 Days a Week10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
540-984-8699www.shentel.net/shenvine
ShenandoahVineyards
Cave Ridge Vineyard
All Wines Estate GrownHours
Wednesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pmSunday 12:00nn-5:00pm1476 Conicville Road
Mount Jackson, VA 22842www.caveridge.com 540-477-2585
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Bryce ResortThe Valley’s Best Golf at Bryce Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Fishing on Stoney Creek and Fly Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Zip Line, Bungee & Grass Skiing at Bryce Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Lake Laura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13The Restaurant @ Bryce and Copper Kettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Luray & Page CountyVisit the Land of Shenandoah This Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Your Harrisonburg AdventureDiscover Harrisonburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shenandoah CountyShenandoah Caverns: Three Attractions in One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2650 Years of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Volume 4, Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2012
Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide
is published twice each year, Fall-Winter andSpring-Summer. It is available at Bryce Resort andlocations throughout Shenandoah County, theShenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia. Anexact electronic version is available at www.bryc-eresort.com and is available to anyone with inter-net access. No portion of this publication may bereproduced without written permission. All adver-tising and article content is believed to be accurateand reliable, but is not guaranteed. All rightsreserved. ©2012 Bryce Guide.
Editor & PublisherStephen M. [email protected]
http://bryceguide.wordpress.com
Bryce Resort & Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide42 Cabin Hill Lane
Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Coming in the Fall-Winteredition of the Bryce Resort &Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide: Winter Wonderland at Bryce Resort,in-depth Ski & Snow-BoardingReport, Learn to Ski/BoardPrograms, Ski Packages, BryceDining Delights, NorthernShenandoah Valley attractions, history, dining and vacation fun forthe entire family.
Advertising information 540-477-3202Email [email protected]
On the Cover: The Valley’s best golf and most beautifulcourse can be found in the mountains at Bryce Resort. Formore on Bryce summer activities, see page 6.
Fall - Winter 2012
Looking for the Best Golf in theValley? Look No Further ThanBryce Resort!
The golf course at Bryce Resort isone you will want to play again andagain. It offers the best golf in theShenandoah Valley, hands down!Enjoy the beautiful scenery whiledodging the tricky little stream thatmeanders through the gently rolling,yet difficult golf course. Designated asChallenging, the par-71, 6,295 yardcourse is surrounded by the beauty ofGreat North Mountain and offers thevery best rounds of golf in the Valley.
This serene, Alpine-like setting beliesthe fact that this course will bothchallenge and entertain you. Fromthe novice to the expert, swing, strolland putt your way along the beauti-fully maintained greens and fairways.Since 2008, Bryce Resort has con-
sistently been voted “the most family-friendly resort in the mid-Atlantic”.Our course exemplifies this monikerby offering opportunities for familiesthat many courses in the area do not– Family Golf. Introduced in the sum-mer of 2011, Bryce initiated a pro-gram that creates the incentive for
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The Valley’s Best Golfat Bryce Resort
Golf is popular with the ladies at Bryce Resort.
parents to introduce their kids tothe game of golf. Kids age 12 andunder can play FREE after 3:00pmdaily except Saturday with anaccompanying adult. In addition tothis exciting program, our coursereceived the PGA-certified U.S.Kid’s Golf designation in 2008 – adesignation that exemplifies itscommitment to enhancing theresort’s family friendly experience;creating opportunities for familiesto spend quality time together play-ing America’s favorite game!Every June, Doug Zimmerman,
Bryce’s PGA Professional and mem-ber of the Quarter Century Club,offers a Junior Golf School to kids age5-17. During this week-long schoolkids will learn all aspects of the gameof golf including basic golf skills, safe-ty and etiquette, courtesy and care ofthe course, sportsmanship, playingthe game by “the rules of golf” andmost importantly, that golf is a gameto be enjoyed.Besides the kids and family pro-
grams, take the opportunity to jointhe Monday Night Golf League,Ladies Bryce Golf Association (opento non-Bryce members for the firsttime) or take advantage of great ratesstarting at $19 with Twilight Golf.Purchase season driving range passes,and make sure to keep up with themany special, limited-time offers youcan find in the Bryce Online Store.
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And remember, along with the 18-hole course there is also a 300+-yarddriving range with a 15-station prac-tice tee and target green area withsand bunker for work on the shortgame. There is a practice green nearthe 1st tee. The golf shop is stockedwith quality men’s and ladies wear
along with brand name equipmentand custom club fitting tailored toyour swing and body type.Come on out and experience prime
golf at Bryce – a wonderful course in agorgeous setting. We guarantee greatplay and a great day!
Learn From a PGA Professional
For the first-timer to the most accomplished, you can learn or hone yourskills with lessons with the Bryce Resort PGA Professional. A member ofthe PGA Quarter Century Club, Doug Zimmerman can advise you on
what clubs to purchase in the well-equipped pro shop to giving group or pri-vate lessons, and will organize all aspects of a tournament, whether it is a smallgroup of friends getting together or a corporate golf-outing.For information about tee times and rates, tournament planning, and “Stay
and Play” rates, contact the golf shop at [email protected] or log on towww.bryceresort.com/golf.
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Fishing on StoneyCreek & Fly Fishingwith Murray’s FlyShop
In 2011 Bryce Resort formed ajoint venture with Murray’s FlyFishing Shop in Edinburg, VA,
which introduced visitors and gueststo the joys of fishing. This year 450+ rainbow trout have
been stocked in our stream therebyenhancing the spring and summerexperience. Purchase daily fishingpasses for $10 or a season pass for$100 at the resort and cast your lineinto clear, sparkling water. Don’thave a fishing rod? No worries, youcan rent Orvis rods and tackle. Wewill even sell you the flies! A Virginiafresh water fishing license is required.All fishing is catch and release. If you are a fly fishing aficionado, or
think you would like to be, takeadvantage of our fly fishing schooldesigned by Harry Murray and taughtby Murray’s Fly Shop certifiedinstructors following Harry’s signa-ture “On-the-Stream” school format.The school emphasizes the fun of flyfishing while maintaining a level of
instruction suitable for the partici-pants in a safe and friendly environ-ment. Class size is limited to 4 people,reservations are required. Fly rods,reels, leaders, flies and permit are pro-vided. Call 540-984-4212 or 540-856-2121, ext. 229 to book.Students will meet at the Bryce Ski
School. From there it is just a shortwalk to the casting lawn, demonstra-tion area; then fish in beautifulStoney Creek with your instructor.Wear comfortable attire that you
don’t mind getting a little dirty, butno sandals, flip flops or crocs, please.A Virginia fresh water fishing licenseis required – no trout license needed.If you are a Virginia resident underthe age of 16, or a non-resident underthe age of 12, you do not need a fish-ing license.
Fly Fishing ServicesInformationInformation is also available about
Fly Fishing Guide Service for WadeFishing trips as well as Fly FishingGuide service for Float Fishing trips.Log on to www.murraysflyshop.com.
Zip Line AdventureTour, Bungee,Climbing Wall
Introduced in the summer of 2008,Bryce Resort’s enhanced moun-tain activities have proved to be a
major success. Attracting crowds allsummer long, these activities providethe entire family with enjoyment andstimulating fun.Jumping, climbing, or zipping – lots
of choices for having fun! For some-thing fast how about a zip down themountain on the zip line? With new-ly relocated zip stations to enhancethe experience, this fast-paced tourattracts participants of all ages – someas old as 85 and as young as 10. Meetin the Resort ski school first to get ashort orientation on the ins-and-outsof zip-lining, safety procedures, andhow to make the most of your adven-ture. Take the chair lift and then ashort hike to the first station, andbegin your “flight” down the moun-tain. Experienced zip line attendants
will help you into a special harness,give you some last minute encourage-ment and send you down to the nextstation. Reaching speeds of 40mph, atheights upwards of 65-feet, this heart-racing scenic tour of Basye/BryceMountain will give you the thrill thathas been missing from your life. There are 10 stations and the entire
tour takes about an hour and a half.You must be at least 10 years of ageand 70lbs. Proper attire is required
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Zip through the mountains, or bungee jump (right) at Bryce Resort.
including closed shoes – no sandals.Reservations for the Zip Line arerequired and can be made by [email protected]. The climbing wall and bungee will
give you the opportunity to test yourstrength and climbing skills. Theapparatus is completely safe with itsorientation lesson, heavy-duty har-nesses, and trained staff. Climb yourway to the top or bounce yourselfhigh into the air, landing on a tram-
poline; your heart will be pumpingduring the entire session. It’s a greatway to tire out the kids or get a greataerobic workout yourself! Sessions arean hour and one half. Unless youhave a group of 20 or more, noadvance reservations are needed.
Grass Tubing, GrassSkiing, and GrassBoarding
Ski and tube the mountain insummer! Surprised? If you are awarm weather devotee and
want to ski and tube, Bryce is theplace for you, offering the same excit-ing experiences that winter playershave.Mountain tubing takes no special
skills except to sit in a tube, slidedown the run on a specially devel-oped surface exclusively for tubing,laugh, and have fun. Kids of all ages –4 to 100 – will enjoy this activity.Take the surface lift up the 800-foot
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Grass Skiing at Bryce Resort
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tubing hill, hop on into your tube,and down you go. Mountain atten-dants spray the surface with water toeliminate friction, making the ridefast and furious! One person per tubeor clip your group together for aneven more thrilling experience. It is agreat family activity. For the more physically fit adven-
turer, try grass skiing and boarding.These activities require physical
strength, balance, and fitness. It isrecommended for the athletic partic-ipant age 10 and over. For the first-timer there is a mandatory lessonwhere you will learn about the equip-ment, how to maneuver over the ter-rain, and how to achieve the bestskiing or boarding experience. Thebest value is the first time packagewhich includes the lesson, lift ticket,equipment, helmet and pads.
Mountain Adventure Activities InformationGroup rates and special package rates are available for all the mountain
adventure activities. Contact Bryce Resort Group Sales – [email protected]. For additional information regarding the mountain adventure activ-ities contact [email protected], 540.856.2121, ext. 229, orwww.bryceresort.com/adventure-sports.
Fishing and boating (right) are popular activities at Lake Laura.
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Lake Laura
If you just want to lie in the sunand relax, have a picnic, fish orboat, come to Lake Laura. Located near the entrance to the
resort in Basye, just off of Route 263West, Lake Laura provides you withall the relaxation you can dream of. This 45-acre, spring-fed lake is
stocked with fish, sports a boat land-ing at the far end, has a lovely sandybeach and grass area for sun bathing,along with paddle boats, canoes, andpaddle boards that you can rent. It isopen from Memorial Day weekend toLabor Day weekend. If you don’tbring a picnic there is a snack barwith items to stave off hunger andthirst all day.
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Plan to Enjoy TheRestaurant @ Bryceand Copper Kettle
Bryce Resort is the perfect placeto bring the entire family forlunch or dinner in the Copper
Kettle, or create special memorieswith a romantic dinner for two in theRestaurant @ Bryce. Both create anatmosphere to be experienced againand again. The Copper Kettle is a casual space
appointed with vintage posters andphotographs, antique game boardsand sports equipment, a huge fire-place (especially atmospheric in thewinter), an 84-inch large screen TVas well as numerous flat-screen televi-sions for viewing your favorite sport-ing events. On Wednesday eveningscome on in and play Texas Hold ‘Empoker. It’s FREE and FUN with lots ofprizes and the opportunity to play inperiodic tournaments. Bar food anddrink specials are available during thepoker evenings. There is evenCanasta and Dominos on Thursdaynight if you are so inclined. The
“Kettle” is also a great gathering spotafter your golf game, fishing, or a dayof mountain activities. Open sevendays a week from11:00am untilclosing, servingboth lunch anddinner, alongwith a light barmenu, it offersthe perfectcasual atmos-phere for theentire family.The Restaurant
@ Bryce Resort provides a specialvenue for a romantic dinner for twoor just getting together with friends.The menu items are varied, provid-ing casually elegant food appropriateto the seasons. There is also a fineselection of premium wines – ourknowledgeable wait staff will helpwith pairing your wine selectionwith dinner items and deliciousdesserts. We can even accommodatespecial requests for dining venues –we have a beautiful deck that sits atthe base of the slopes. With advance
The Restaurant @Bryce and the Copper Kettleare located in the Main Lodge at Bryce Resort.
reservations you can dine al fresco.Open on Friday and Saturdayevenings, the restaurant atmosphereis lovely. Sit by a wall of windowswhich look at the beautifully-lit skislopes or next to a huge stone fire-place with a blazing fire during thewinter, or reserve the restaurant forspecial events – weddings, anniver-saries, and birthday parties –anything you want. Our restaurantmanager will make your specialevent one that will be rememberedfondly for years.
Bryce Resort’s newQuad Chair lift!
Say goodbye to our ancientchairlift # 1 – a relic from 1965and say hello to our new, state-
of-the-art quad lift. The new Quad Chair lift is com-
ing in time for the 2012/2013 ski sea-son:.With the ability to move many
more people up the mountain, yourwait-time will be cut by two-thirds!Not only will this enhance our skioperations, but our summer moun-tain activities as well. You can watchthe construction this summer anduse it this coming winter!
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Visit the Landof ShenandoahThis Summer
Rosebuds appear in Spring in Luray, Virginia.
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The best vacations involve botha change of scenery and respitefrom the daily grind. The per-
fect combination is in Luray and PageCounty, Virginia, just 90 min-utes from metro D.C., andhome to ShenandoahNational Park, Skyline Drive,Luray Caverns and the leg-endary Shenandoah River. See the Chamber and
Visitor Center website atwww.LurayPage.com.Choose from the luxury of a
gracious southern hotel, therustic charm of a western-styleranch or the scenic splendor ofShenandoah National Park’slodges. Groups of friends orfamilies may also retreat toone of Page County’s morethan 200 privately-ownedcabins – the reason this areawas named “Virginia’s CabinCapital”. See the best atwww.cabincapital.com.
The Mimslyn Inn has served Lurayvisitors for more than 80 years. Frombeautifully-appointed rooms to a vari-ety of gourmet dining options, the
Luray Caverns
River rafting the Shenandoah River
Mimslyn also provides an on-site spa, banquet facilities anda lovely swimming pool. Seethem online at www.mim-slyninn.com.For informal gatherings,
select either Rivers BendGuest Ranch, www.riversben-dranch.com, or Fort ValleyStable. Enjoy a hike or horseback
ride through the lovely sur-roundings of either property,then kick back by a roaringbonfire at day’s end. Go towww.fortvalleystable.com. Challenge yourself at
Massanutten Resort, a four-season ski, golf and recreationcomplex just outside thecounty. Abundant lodgingand a conference center com-bine with a massive indoor waterpark, ice rink, tube park, zip line andnumerous other recreational activi-
ties. See their website at www.massre-sort.com.This summer, visit the Land of
Shenandoah.
The Mimsly Inn has served Luray visitors for more than 80 years.
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Lewis Falls
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Hawkshill Summit in Shenandoah National Park
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Need quiet and relaxation?Nothing compares toShenandoah National Park
and the Skyline Drive. Overlookingthe stunning Shenandoah Valley,SNP boasts two charming lodges withgourmet dining and entertainmentand numerous campgrounds, amidstthe backdrop of miles of hiking trails,scenic waterfalls and overlooks andaccess to the Appalachian Trail. Take the journey at www.visitshenan-doah.com. Luray was named “NumberTwo Destination Wedding Locale” byTLC, and a number of venues cater toweddings and reunions. Popular set-tings are listed on the wedding web-site www.luraypageweddings.com.Visitors enjoy tubing and canoeing
on the Shenandoah River, shoppingand dining in the three towns ofShenandoah, Stanley and Luray, aswell as hiking and biking on miles oftrails, including Luray’s award-win-ning Hawksbill Greenway.Plan a stay in conjunction with a
variety of local events. A full calendarmakes Page County attractive to alldemographics. This year is Luray’s Bicentennial
(www.celebrateluray.com) andPerforming Arts Luray will host itsinaugural Smokin’ on the TrackKansas City Barbecue Festival(www.smokintrackbbq.com). See the complete listing at
www.LurayPage.com.
The North Fork of the Shenandoah River in Page County
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Harrisonburg is located in theheart of the ShenandoahValley and is easily accessible
from Richmond and Washington,D.C. The town offers a wealth of out-
door recreation, cultural attrac-tions, Civil War history and athriving downtown. Downtown Harrisonburg is
exquisitely unique from mostmain streets lining Virginia.There are clothing boutiques,stores committed to sellingVirginia made items, wineshops, consignment stores,music shops, national chainsand everything in between,window shopping at its best! Don’t forget the Farmers
Market, open year round!Family fun can also be founddowntown: Explore MoreDiscovery Museum, Virginia
Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg FireDepartment Museum and Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center, whichis home to the Valley TurnpikeMuseum and Civil War OrientationCenter.
Your HarrisonburgAdventure
An evening at Union Station
Downtown Harrisonburg
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Stop by OASISArt Gallery to viewtheir collection offine arts and crafts.Take a stroll aroundthe Edith J. CarrierArboretum andBotanical Gardens,or take in a show atthe Court Square Theater. Harrisonburg is known as the din-
ing destination of the ShenandoahValley. Try the local flavor where“Farm to Table” dining is the norm!Farmers and chefs work hand in handto provide the best of the Valley.Enjoy the perfect weather from thepatios and rooftops of downtown. Local favorites include Clementine
Café, Dave’s Downtown Taverna,Union Station Bar & Grill, LocalChop & Grill House and the newlyopened Capital Ale House featuringclose to 100 ales and lagers on tap. A new Civil War driving tour has
been made available through theHardesty-Higgins House VisitorCenter. Make Stonewall Jackson’sValley Campaign your personal histo-
ry getaway with thirty trail sites with-in a 20 mile radius. Begin in “historic downtown” and
take the journey of a lifetime in anafternoon through “Battles on theHome Front”. Civil War trail sitesinclude the first two battles fought inthe Shenandoah Valley, Cross Keys& Port Republic. See where General Turner Ashby
lost his life, where a hospital housedwounded soldiers, and where GeneralNathanial Banks led the Union inthe Burning of the ShenandoahValley. Harrisonburg-RockinghamCounty, “The Breadbasket of theConfederacy,” is yours for exploring. Plan Your Adventure in
Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Harrisonburg’s annual International Festival
There’s plenty of nighlife in Harrisonburg!
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Shenandoah Caverns Family ofAttractions offer three greatattractions at one low price.
Discover an underground world ofwonder with personally guided tours!Shenandoah Caverns reveals its
wonders along a one-mile tour circuitwhere a comfortable 56-degree tem-perature is maintained year-round.Plus, we offer the only cavern systemwith elevator service as well as theadded convenience oflevel walkways and nostairs. So don’t hesitateto plan your trip forexplorers of every ageand physical ability.Everyone can enjoy theunderground wonders atShenandoah Caverns.Shenandoah Caverns
has thrilled visitors fromaround the world since it
opened in 1922. Groups, families andpeople from all walks of life come todiscover a world of breathtaking nat-ural wonders, incredible geology andextraordinary crystalline formationswaiting to be admired and pho-tographed.Come join the celebration –
American Celebration on Parade!You’ll find floats from the Rose
parade, Presidential Inaugurals,
Shenandoah Caverns:Three Attractions in One
The Yellow Barn atShenandoah Caverns
American Celebration on Paradeis a one-of-a-kind attraction.
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Thanksgiving parades and many oth-er prestigious parades. You’ll recog-nize many of these floats and othercelebration art pieces and you will beamazed at their size and beauty.The top reasons for visiting
American Celebration on Paradeinclude the pageantry of famousparade floats, props, and settings aswell as being a truly unique experi-ence not available anywhere else.And, of course, the opportunity to seeimportant pieces of America’s enter-tainment and political history, and afully accessible tour.The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah
Caverns is the Valley’s newest attrac-tion and entertainment venue. Itoffers visitors a whimsical look at ouragricultural heritage and rural lifewith historical displays that includerestored antique farm wagons, equip-ment, carriages and vehicles. Anindoor bee hive depicts the social lifeof honeybees and a mineral cave payshomage to the caverns. A CountryStore Gift Shop and a Virginia WineShop are all part of the Barn experi-ence.Exhibits ranging from a 25-foot-
long tobacco press to horse drawnwagons to early 20th-century tractorsto a Model T Depot Hack once usedto pick up passengers at the railroadstation, fill the 15,000-square-footspace. A 35-foot-tall treehouse sitsinside one end of the building and ishome to a family of five-foot-tallsquirrels. “The tree house was part ofthe ‘Fantasy Award’ winning float inthe 2007 Tournament of RosesParade and helps define a special children’s activity area in the Barn,”said Earl C. Hargrove, Jr., owner ofShenandoah Caverns.At the other end of the barn is a
24-foot rotating stage used for enter-tainment. The building is availablefor events such as wedding recep-tions, banquets, corporate meetingsand parties and will host periodicconcerts and shows.Your Combination Ticket includes
a professionally guided tour of theCaverns and self guided tours (withbrief introductions) to Main Street ofYesteryear and American Celebrationon Parade. Visit http://www.shenandoahcav-
erns.com for more information.
An elevator takes you into the depths of Shenandoah Caverns.
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Before thousands of peopleflocked to the vest-pocket vil-lage of Orkney Springs, VA,
and kicked back with a picnic underthe stars to hear blazing bluegrasslicks, great gospel tunes, classic coun-try songs, stunning symphonicmelodies and more at theShenandoah Valley MusicFestival, a relative handful gath-ered for small orchestras in a lessidyllic setting.The year was 1963. Outside of
the region’s county fairs, there wasa decided lack of professionalmusic presented in theShenandoah Valley. A smallgroup of people found this hard toaccept and so formed theShenandoah Valley MusicFestival. That August, the newgroup presented its first concert inthe gym of Massanutten Military
Academy in Woodstock. Applecrates were hung from the ceiling tobaffle the sound that bounced off theconcrete block walls.The music menu and the setting
have changed since then, but the
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50 Years of the ShenandoahValley Music Festival
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Shenandoah Valley Music Festivalremains instrumental in presentinggreat music in the Valley. TheFestival’s grown and thrived fornearly 50 years by keeping one sim-ple point in mind: It’s all about themusic. Present high quality musicin an intimate, up-close, pastoralsetting on the grounds of theShrine Mont Camp andConference Center, and peoplefrom all around will come. We pro-vide the music, nature provides theshow.Since the Festival’s programming
expanded beyond symphonic musicin the early 1980s, performers whohave dozens of Grammy, Tony andEmmy awards on their mantelshave performed on the humblepavilion stage. Musicians fromacross the spectrum, including TheTemptations, Mary ChapinCarpenter, Kathy Mattea, Béla
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Advertising IndexA-1 Auto & Truck Service . . . . . . . . . . .31Bryce Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Cave Ridge Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The Flea Market, Edinburg . . . . . . . . . . .29G&G Limo Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Hampton Inn & Suites Woodstock . . . . .29Harrisonburg Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Luray-Page County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17McEnearney Associates/Bryce Getaway .15Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Shenandoah County Tourism . . . . . . . . .31Shenandoah Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The Shoppes at Mauzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Southern Kitchen, New Market . . . . . . .31Widow Kips Country Inn, Mt. Jackson . .31Woodstock Cafe & Shoppes . . . . . . . . . .13
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Fleck, The Blind Boys ofAlabama, Sam Bush, RickySkaggs, Travis Tritt, RonnieMilsap and many more havecreated a tradition of provid-ing a “wow” experience just afew hours from the nation’scapital.All the while, the Festival
has remained true to itsbeginnings as a presenter ofsymphonic music and to itsrole in music education.Every summer since 1979, theFairfax Symphony Orchestrahas graced the stage atOrkney Springs. Knowingthat music education starts athome, the Festival also pre-sents at least one family per-former each summer and overthe years has given scholar-ships, recognized outstandingmusic students in the regionand, with the help of theNational Endowment for theArts, created the Valley’s firstpublic school strings programin Shenandoah County.The Shenandoah Valley
Music Festival’s rich history isa testament to the public’slove of great music that it con-tinues to bring to the Valleyeach summer and to the mag-ic of its special setting. Onevisit and you’ll want to comeback and become part of thathistory.For the 2012 Summer
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Bryce Resort Northern Shenandoah Travel Guide • 31
Southern KitchenHome Cooking Since 1955Close to Bryce Resort, Shenandoah Caverns &
New Market Battlefield New Market, Virginia I-81 Exit 264
Steaks • Seafood • Chicken
540-740-35149576 S. Congress Street
Open 7 Days a Week 7 am - 9 pm
Come by and meet your hosts,Randy & Rebecca Newland
Betty and Bob Luse welcome you to their1830 restored Victorian homestead Bed &Breakfast. Nestled on 7 rural acres with a birds-eye view of the Shenandoah River and splendorsof the Shenandoah Valley.
•Five guest rooms in the main house, withexquisite antiques throughout • Appealing deco-rations capture the Victorian era • All bedroomshave original "fireplaces" and private bath •Children and pets are welcome in our tworestored cottages.
355 Orchard Dr. Mount Jackson, VA 22842
(540) 477-2400 •(800) 478-8714www.widowkips.com
Widow Kips Country Inn
A-1 Auto & TruckService
1836 Conicville RoadMount Jackson, VA 22842540-477-2498
24 HourTowing
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