golf travel
By Chris Fulghum
A Year Round Oasis My wife (Tonyia, daughter of the Queen Bee) and I recently decided to take our son and daughter on their first ski trip. As we began to look for the best destination with activities for the whole family, it was easy to see that Wintergreen Resort in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia had everything we were looking for. Whether your passion is gliding down the snow covered slopes of the mountain during the winter months, or testing your golfing abilities on the 45 holes of Championship golf on their two courses during golf season Wintergreen Resort truly has the best of both worlds. We arrived at Wintergreen Resort just as the first major snow storm of the season began to blanket 10 inches of
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Stoney Creek fresh powder on the mountain. We were greeted with a level of customer service by the entire staff that made us truly feel welcomed at their beautiful facilities. Our accommodations continued to impress with a first class condominium that had everything anyone could ask for, including magnificent views of the snowy mountains in the distance and the perfectly manicured slopes awaiting us in the morning below. After covering ourselves from head to toe in enough layers to keep out the wintery chill, we made our way to slopes in one of the shuttles conveniently provided by the resort. The staff in the ski and snowboard rental area was extremely helpful making sure we all had the best equipment, tailored to each of our sizes and abilities. Our next stop was the Tree House, where a team of talented Jr Ski Instructors spent the day teaching our
kids how to navigate their way down the beginner slopes safely. Knowing they were in great hands for a few hours, Tonyia and I took advantage of the fresh powder on the multitude of slopes for all levels of skiers and snow boarders. Whether you were a beginner looking for the bunny slope or experienced enough to take on the steep black diamonds, there were more than enough trails for all to take on. After completing their day of fun and instruction at the Tree House, Tonyia and I watched in sheer amazement as our kids took off down a green with us. This was the best place to take a family vacation. Now we have plans to go back during the summer to play the 2 golf courses with our foursome. We know that when we go the accommodations and service will feel just like home. We can’t wait to play the mountainous courses with gorgeous views and serenity. Whether you want to play in the snow or in the sand on a challenging golf course with your entire family wintergreen is a perfect year round choice. For more information: www.wintergreenresort.com. Southern Golf Central • Volume 16, Issue 1