Pipestem Resort State Park
SPECIAL EVENTS & EVENT PACKAGES |
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JANUARY 2009
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January 3
Eagle Survey
Volunteer survey of wintering eagles in southern West Virginia.
Contact: Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
2008 Survey Results (pdf) |
January 23 - 25
Country Western Dance Workshop Weekend
Instructors teach Country Western couples dance lessons.
Weekend package: $216.86 includes two night lodging, instruction and dances.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs for complete details 304-466-1800 x. 379 |
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FEBRUARY 2009
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February 13-15
Sweetheart Weekend
An overnight romantic getaway with dinner and entertainment.
Two nights at Pipestem Lodge, dance and more.
Package: $261.86 per double occupancy/per package
Reservations for Sweetheart Weekend Package recommended.
Contact: 304-466-1800 |
February 13 – 15
Great Backyard Bird Count
No cost to participate. Join Naturalist Jim Phillips
Contact: Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
Friday, February 13
10 a.m. Eagle Watch at the Mouth of the Bluestone River
Meet in the Nature Center parking lot for a car caravan to Bluestone State Park to look for eagles. Round trip is 20 miles. (2 hours)
1 p.m. Bird Walk. Southside Trail
Meet at Pipestem Park Headquarters. (1 - 1 ½ hours)
3 p.m. Birdies! The other kind. Par 3 Golf Course Observation
Meet in the Pipestem Recreation Center parking lot. (1 hour)
Saturday, February 14
9 a.m. Bird Walk. Long Branch Lake
Meet McKeever Lodge lobby - the main lodge. (1- 1 1/2 hour)
Restaurant opens at 7:00 a.m. for early birders.
11 a.m. Bird Walk. Northside Trail
Meet at Pipestem Park Headquarters. (3/4 hour)
1p.m. Bird Walk. Law Hollow Trail
Meet in McKeever Lodge lobby. (1 - 1 ½ hours)
3 p.m. Bird Observation! From Pipestem Knob Lookout Tower
Meet in the tower parking lot, walk to tower. (3/4 hour)
Sunday, February 15
9:00 a.m. Bird Walk
Meet in McKeever Lodge Lobby (1 hour)
Nature Center Hours February 13 - 15
Friday The Nature Center will be open Noon until 2:00 p.m.
Saturday The Nature Center will be open 12:30 until 4:30 p.m.
Sunday The Nature Center will be open 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. |
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MARCH 2009
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March 6-8
Country Line Dancing Weekend
Two nights at Pipestem Lodge, instruction, dance and more.
Package price: $216.86 per package/double occupancy.
Reservations recommended.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, (304) 466-1800
Double occupancy; two nights; Saturday dinner (for two); instruction; Saturday dance and lodge amenities. Additional person cost in double room available.
Package prices subject to applicable taxes and gratuities. |
March 14
3rd Annual Irish Festival
Entertainment – 8:00 p.m. – $5 admission.
The Earl of Elkview.
The O'Daugherty Family Singers w/ Buddy Griffin.
Traditional Irish foods.
Irish buffet in the Bluestone Dining Room – 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Irish Road Bowling an outdoor activity. 10 a.m.
Wear comfortable shoes up to 2 miles walking as leisurely pace.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, 304-466-1800 |
March 21-22
Murder Mystery Weekend
Overnight package includes lodging for two at McKeever Lodge, dinner and theater for two: $133.82. Dinner and theater only available.
Taxes and gratuities included.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, 304-466-1800 x 379 |
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APRIL 2009
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April 3-5
Ballroom Dance Weekend
Learn the newest steps in ballroom dancing!
Package includes: two nights at McKeever lodge, instruction, dances $243.74 per package/double occupancy.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs 304-466-1800 x. 379 |
April 12
Easter Sunrise Service
Cardinal Room: 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. |
April 24 - 26
Irish Road Bowling Weekend
Irish Road Bowling weekend with picnic each day. You don’t have to be Irish, but you need to come prepared for great fun. Visit www.wvirishroadbowling.com to learn about Irish Road Bowling.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs 304-466-1800 x. 379 |
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MAY 2009
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May 8 - 10
Nature’s Notes – A Nature Writing Workshop
This event has been postponed until another time.
See daily activities for walks, hike and more on this weekend. |
May 9
Spring Migration Bird Count
Join the search for 100 species of birds in one day.
Contact: Jim Phillips, Naturalist, 304-466-1800 x. 344 |
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JUNE 2009
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June
Summer Amphitheater Performances
View Performance schedule
East River Mountain Town Band – June 6
Grass Stains – June 13
8th Annual Bluegrass / Gospel Festival – WV Day – June 20
Bil Lepp – Champion Liar, Unbelievable Storyteller & Author – June 27 |
June 6, 2008
A Bluestone Turnpike Hike - National Trails Day
10 miles - Pipestem State Park to Bluestone State Park
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; meet at Mt. Creek Lodge at Pipestem Resort
Allow time for aerial tram ride to Mt. Creek
The Bluestone Turnpike is part of the WV Hiking Program
Contact: Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344 for reservations |
June 20
Bil Lepp
Pipestem Resort / Bluestone State Park
A winner of the West Virginia Liars Contest, Bil Lepp tells tall tales written by himself and his brother. His outrageous stories about Buck-dog, fishing, politics, trains, the rodeo and many others will have the audience roaring with laughter.
Contact: Pipestem State Park 304 466-1800 |
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JULY 2009
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July
Summer Amphitheater Performances
View Performance schedule
East River Mountain Town Band – July 4
Three Rivers Avian Program – July 7
Hans Creek Grass – July 11
Lou Maiuri Appalachian Dance – July 17
Collegians – July 18
Hillbilly Gypsies – July 25 |
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AUGUST 2009
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August
Summer Amphitheater Performances
View Performance schedule
The Van Dells – August 1
Mixed Nuts – August 8
Everett Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers – August 15
Annual Car Show (afternoon) and Rick K and the All-nighters (evening) – August 22 |
TBA
A Bluestone Turnpike Hike
10 miles - Pipestem State Park to Bluestone State Park
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; meet at Mt. Creek Lodge at Pipestem Resort
Allow time for aerial tram ride to Mt. Creek
Contact: Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344 for reservations |
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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| September - TBA |
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OCTOBER 2009
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October
Getaway Packages
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October 31, 2009
31st Annual Pipestem Pumpkin Run
10,000 meter run; 5,000 meter run; 5,000 meter walk and 800 meter children's fun run
Fun Run starts at 11 a.m. All other races start at 10 a.m.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Canyon Rim Center
Contact Tom Davis at 304 384-3298 or 304 384-5134 or Tdavis@concord.edu
View Flyer, Pre-Registration Form |
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November 2009
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November 20-22
Country Line Dancing Workshop & Weekend
Two nights at Pipestem Lodge, instruction, dance and more.
Reservations recommended.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, (304) 466-1800
Instructor Alice Dougherty and team welcome anyone interested in learning line dances or just enjoying a great weekend line dancing. Reservations required.
Friday
Meet and greet instructors and attendees.
Line Dancing Party. First set of dance lessons.
Saturday
Breakfast and morning on your own.
Afternoon – Dance Lessons. Lessons & workshop last until 4 p.m.
Bluestone Dining Room opens for dinner. Package includes dinner meal.
Meal ticket provided in registration packet.
Line Dance – 8 p.m.–midnight
Sunday
Rise and shine whenever you care. A day to relax and enjoy Pipestem Resort.
Check out is by noon.
Package price: $199.90
Double occupancy; two nights; Saturday dinner (for two); instruction; Saturday dance and lodge amenities. Additional person cost in double room available.
Package prices subject to applicable taxes and gratuities
For reservations or additional information: call Melissa Jacobs, (304) 466-1800 |
November 27, 2009
36th Annual Wild Food Thanksgiving Fest
She introduced Euell Gibbons as a guest speaker at North Bend’s first wild foods weekend in 1968 and she’s been a driving force promoting organic and wild food preparation and education ever since. Join us at 1 p.m. at Pipestem Lodge to enjoy the 36th year for these post-Thanksgiving programs. No admission to attend. (304) 466-1800 |
November Note:
Trout Wrangler Classic Fly Fishing Package – a reminder to book your trip for November 2009 or
April 2010. |
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December 2009
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December 4-6
Ballroom Dancing Weekend
Learn ballroom dancing with professional instructors.
Package price double occupancy/per package, $242.30.
Price subject to change.
Contact: Melissa Jacobs 304-466-1800 x 379 |
December 6 at 3:00 p.m.
East River Mountain Town Band
Enjoy seasonal music of this great group. Pipestem Lodge is the place to be, the admission is amazing, because it is FREE. Join us.
View Community Town Band info
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, 304-466-1800 x 379 |
December 19, 2009
38th Annual Pipestem Area Christmas Bird Count
Join Pipestem staff and the Bibbee Nature Club for an all day survey of our winter birds. There is a $5 fee which goes to the National Audubon Society.
For more information contact Jim Phillips, Naturalist: 304 466-1800 ext. 344. |
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January 2010
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January 22 - 24
Country Western Dance Couples Workshop
Contact: Melissa Jacobs, 304-466-1800 2008 |
January 29 - 31
Ballroom Dancing with WV Dance
Two nights at Pipestem Lodge, instruction, dance and more.
Instructors: Graig Griffin and Julia McCormick.
For reservations or additional information: call Melissa Jacobs, (304) 466-1800 |
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