Wintergreen Resort Offers Mountains of Adventure Pass for Summer

Wintergreen Resort is a marvelous place for summer family vacation.

Wintergreen Resort’s popular Mountains of Adventure Pass is back for the spring, summer and fall seasons, pairing action-packed adventures with 20 percent savings on resort accommodations.  Each Mountains of Adventure Pass features a combination of complimentary and attractively discounted activities.

Wintergreen’s Mountains of Adventure rooms package includes a choice of accommodations and one Mountains of Adventure Pass per person (valid during a stay from June 13 to August 17; July 3-6 excluded) in each package, which also provides unlimited use of the Wintergreen Aquatics & Fitness Center, hiking on 30 miles of well-marked trails, miniature golf at the resort’s popular Discovery Ridge Adventure Center, and summer admission to scenic Lake Monocan.  Rates vary based on accommodation and number of individuals on the package, and availability may be limited based on dates.  Package items may be used any time during a stay based on hours of operation and availability.  There are no refunds on unused package components.

The Mountains of Adventure Pass affords guests the choice of five adventures during their visit. Choose one adventure five times, one of each adventure or a mixture of options.  Two-hour admission to Discovery Ridge Adventure Center, four minutes on the bungee trampoline, three attempts at the climbing wall, two rides on The Zip, or one hour of tubing the summer slopes are among the available activities.

Pass holders receive the choice of two 30-minutes adventures at Lake Monocan during their summer stay to paddle a canoe or kayak, or take a ride on an aqua cycle or cruiser bike.  A 50 percent discount on the children’s program at The Treehouse, tennis court time, fitness classes, and Geocaching are available in the Mountains of Adventure Pass.  A 25 percent discount is offered on summer archery.

Registered resort guests may purchase Spring Mountains of Adventure Passes for just $29 per pass valid though June 12.  Summer passes are $34, offering many more activities, and are valid through August 17.  Fall passes are $29 and available August 17 through October 16.  The Mountains of Adventure pass is  only available to guests renting accommodations with Wintergreen Resort.

Accommodations at Wintergreen Resort include nearly 230 villa-style condominiums and rental homes, from studio suites to seven-bedroom homes, each offering a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living area, most with fireplaces and a balcony or deck.

Wintergreen Resort is an 11,000-acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, Va. This beautiful hideaway is the ultimate vacation and conference spot, nearly 230 condominium-style accommodations; 45 holes of championship golf; snow skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and savory dining options. The resort is located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful central Virginia near Charlottesville, just 90 minutes from Richmond, Va., three hours from Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, N.C., five and a half hours from Philadelphia, and eight hours from Atlanta.

For more information, guests can call 434-325-2200 or visit the resort’s web site at www.wintergreenresort.com.

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Wintergreen Resort offers Summer Passport Sizzling with Savings

Play at Wintergreen Resort in the mountains of Virginia  this summer takes on a whole new perspective with the return of the popular Wintergreen Passport. Jump in an inner tube or Plunge down a slope, Zip line above tree tops, kayak or canoe Lake Monocan, tune up the tennis swing, and taste wines at the Mountain Inn, all for FREE with Wintergreen’s sizzling summer Mountain Resort Passport! Guests who take advantage of all the activities recognize a $400 value.

Wintergreen Resort lodging guests receive one FREE Passport (per reservation) packed with multiple activities and adventures. Each offer on the Passport is valid for one use. Additional passports may be purchased for $40 apiece.

Other complimentary activities include miniature golf at Discovery Ridge, a Sunday morning energizer hike from Discovery Ridge and Yoga class at the Aquatic Center.

For those with wanderlust, get back to nature with a FREE GPS Adventure Rental. This modern-day treasure hunt helps navigate along Wintergreen Resort’s hiking trails via the Garmin E-Trex Global Positioning System, all the while pinpointing hidden “treasures.”

Guests may enjoy 20% savings off a 60-minute private golf lesson for two at Devils Knob or Stoney Creek Golf Course. The culturally minded may consider buying one ticket for the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival (July 6-August 5) and receive 50% off the second ticket to the same performance.

Wintergreen Passport activities are weather dependent, limited to availability and subject to change at any time. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Passport must be presented to participate in the activity and is valid from June 15-September 3, 2012.

For more information about the Wintergreen Passport, call (434) 325-8211, or visit the property’s web site at www.wintergreenresort.com.

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Wintergreen Resort in Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains Gives 3rd Nite Free, Free Junior Golf

Whether it’s free golf for juniors or the incredible array of activities available for the entire family to enjoy vacation, the Wintergreen Resort “Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3^rd Night Free” package is enticing at the popular summer getaway atop Virginia’s magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains.

When guests spend two nights at Wintergreen, they will receive the third night free, plus two free Wintergreen Passports unlocking the key to an unlimited amount of family activities and adventures at the resort.

And since July is PGA Family Golf Month at Wintergreen Resort, children under the age of 16 can play either of Wintergreen Resort’s two courses – Stoney Creek or Devils Knob – free for the entire month when accompanied by a paying adult.

When not on the course, there is no shortage of other activities, including:

• Treehouse Programs – features the Kids in Action summer childcare program with a variety of activities and fun each day.
• Discovery Ridge Adventure Center – here kids will find video games, air hockey, pool tables, foosball tables, rock climbing wall, miniature golf course and bungee trampoline.
• Summer Tubing – the tubing park extends the length of more than three football fields and has the feel of being on top of a 10-story building.
• The Zip at Wintergreen – imagine soaring down 900 feet in under 30 seconds with speeds approaching 40 miles per hour!
• Ridgely’s Fun Park – with water balloon volleyball, water gun tag, giant bowling and broomball, the park delivers hours of family fun

There’s also the lure of Lake Monacan, a 20-acre park and park that features paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, fishing equipment and much more, as well as the resort’s swimming pools and hiking trails.

To secure the “Buy 2 Nights, Get the 3^rd Night Free” package, visit www.wintergreenresort.com or call (800) 266-2444.

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