CAPON VALLEY 50K

LODGING

 For assistance and additional information, e-mail Barbara at bubbz@frontiernet.net.

Local Accommodations:

 -- Capon Springs & Farms – the historic, local family-style resort.  Runners may wish to stay overnight on Saturday with their families and enjoy the facilities.   The rooms are simple, clean & comfortable (no TV's, radios or telephones), and there is a spring-fed pool, a health spa and lots of activities on the property.  There is an aid station near the facilities where the family could arrange to see their runner and cheer him/her on!  Some of The Run traverses property belonging to Capon Springs.   Also, they offer special arrangements for runners who stay over at least two nights with them -- by reimbursing your entry fee for the 50K!   The facility is about a 15 minute drive from the start/finish line in Yellow Spring.    They can be reached directly for information via email at caponsf@mountain.net  or by phone at 304.874.3695
 
There are several nice B&B¹s in the area that fill up quickly:

-- The Asa Cline House B&B has a lovely carriage house ³apartment² still available, with a queen bed & two twin beds, suitable for a family set-up.  This facility is located in Yellow Spring, very close to the start/finish for The Run, and special arrangements
can be made for dinner the night before &/or early breakfast on that Saturday.   The proprietors ­ John & Merrie Hammond can be reached at 304.874.4115 (and they have an easily accessed website, also:  (www.asaclinehouse.com) 

-- About 6 miles away, The Country Inn at High View has a facility that could be family-friendly, ³The Granary² - a charming self-contained apartment-like space.  Call Gail & Grant Johnson at 304.856.1415, and/or check out their website (www.thecountryinnathighview.com)

-- And, along the Cacapon River, James & Kathleen Dixon offer two rooms with a shared bath, or outdoor camping space at their facility.  They can be reached at 304.874.3656 or via e-mail at KDSTAT@citlink.net ­ chances are you will need to leave a message & they will call you back.

Also in the area near Yellow Spring [and three miles from the start/finish at Ruritan Park], a local retreat center has dorm-style (bunk bed) accommodations available. High View House at Concord Retreat  is aheated/air-conditioned single story brick house in the woods with 8 individual  bedrooms (2 bunks per room) and shared (residential-style) bathrooms.  The house has large open areas for relaxing before or after the run.  No TV or computer connections.  The rate is $25 per person , per night, double occupancy (plus tax & county lodging fees).  Most guests bring their own linens, and/or sleeping bags but linens are available for $15.  Sunday breakfast is available for an additional fee.  Payments  are required  in advance by cash or check only.  For more information email info@concordretreat.com or call toll free 866.833.2929 ]

The next closest option is The Hayfield Motel, about 18 miles from Yellow Spring.  It was probably built in the 1950's at the height of the "motor hotel" era.   It is right along a major road (Rt. 50), but sits back a little, so there probably isn't too much traffic noise. There is a convenience store nearby and two small restaurants within less than a mile.  The Hayfield can be reached for rates & information at  540.877.1019
 
Another '50's style motel a bit closer to Winchester (and about 22 miles from Yellow Spring)  is The Mohawk Motel.  They advertise having in-room telephones & cable/color TV's.  They are right on the main road, near convenience stores and gas stations.  Their phone number is  540.667.1410.

And, about 10 miles south of Yellow Spring, in nearby Wardensville, there is a small (3 room!) facility called See¹s Motel.  See¹s has been in business for over 70 years, and has phones & TV.¹s in the rooms.  It is not fancy, and it is right on the main street, in the midst of residential and commercial establishments, so staying there can be a bit of an adventure, but runners have stayed there, before.  They do not accept credit cards.  They can be reached at 304.874.3666.

Winchester, VA Accommodations

If you would prefer more traditional/contemporary hotels, Winchester, Virginia  is the nearest town with a wide selection.   From any of the Winchester facilities you should allow at least 45 minutes to reach the start/finish area at Ruritan Park.   There are too many hotels in Winchester to list here, but below are the names & phone numbers for the newest hotels in the area that are closest (or most  convenient to the Interstate which might make your access to the 50K a bit easier)... All of the facilities in the list advertise amenities including in-room coffee makers, free continental breakfasts, cable TV, high speed internet connections, etc.  The corporate parent company can also be found on the internet for online
reservations:  

-- Courtyard by Marriott (Rt 50 West) - the newest AND closest of all
Winchester facilities.  Their online published rates begin at $90.00 per
night.    Toll free 800.31.2211   Local 540.678.8822.

-- Holiday Inn Express (at 522 North) -  Their published online rates begin
at $ 76.00 per night.  Toll free:  888.465.4329.... Hotel Front Desk:
540.667.7050.

 -- The Sleep Inn  (at 522 South) -  Current published rates online begin at
$ 112.00   Toll free: 877.424.6423....  Local:  540.667.7636

-- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott  (at 522 South)  - Online rates  begin
at $ 79.00   Toll free ­ 888-236-2427     Local:  540.665.8881

-- Hampton Inn & Conference Center (Rt 7 and I-81) - online rates begin at $
85.00    Toll-free: 888.254.0637    Local: 540.678.4000
 
Winchester also has other popular hotels, including an Econo Lodge,
Shoney's, Wingate Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn and a variety of small
independent hotels.

Other Lodging in Hampshire County

    If you are coming from the west or just wish to see more of scenic Hampshire

County, you might consider the following:

Just Far Enough Getaway -- a 3-BR/2 BA vacation rental on Hoy Rd. in

Augusta--$90/night for two, $10 each additional person, so if 6 people want

to share it, they pay $150 or $26.50 apiece with tax.   (http://www.JustFarEnough.com)

 The South Branch Inn -- a recently built motel east of Romney on Rt.50.  (http://www.southbranchinn.com)

 The  Hampshire County Visitors' Bureau's website  (http://www.ComeToHampshire.com)

includes other options. 

 Camping

     If you are thinking of RV camping, Winchester has a good place called Candy
Hill Campground.  They offer RV hookups for water, electric & sewer, as well
as a game room, lounge, vending machines and small store.  They can be
reached at 540.662.8010.

    Or, if you had tent camping in mind, the Ruritan grounds (the start/finish
site of The Run) is open on a first-come/first-served basis to runners who
want to set up tents.  There are outdoor showers & toilets available.  There
are no other amenities for campers, and it is best reserved for those who
really prefer the more rustic approach.
 
    If you have any additional questions, or need additional lodging
information, feel free to email Barbara directly, or contact her at the number for
Concord Retreat.