West Virginia Wild-n-Wonderful Weekend 10
This is my suggestion,
Oglebay Resort and Convention Center
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-4000
March 23-25, 2012
http://www.oglebay-resort.com
Directions and park map
Map, Lodge to Cottages
Cottage pricing and info...
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottageinfo.htm
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottagereg.htm
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/brochure_downloads/2012_cottage_rates_web.pdf
These cottages feature heating; air-conditioning, open fireplace, color TV, two, four or six carpeted bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens with microwave, coffee maker and telephone. They also include bed linens, bath towels and toiletries.
Hair dryers are NOT provided.
Off-season discounts until April 30.
I called to get prices for March 23-25.
Prices based on two-night stay, Friday til Sunday...
8 bedroom (is not subject to off-season discount)
$3046.39
$380.80 per room
6 bedroom Jan 23 Update.... No six-bedroom cottages available March 23-25
$1352.37
$225.40 per room
4 bedroom
$856.79
$214.20 per room
You may prefer your own room at the lodge.
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/lodgerate.htm
465 Lodge Dr., Wheeling, WV 26003
The cost of a two night stay at the lodge is $352.08.
That is their cheapest two-night, two-person lodge room package.
I am willing to reserve the "Host" cottage for the usual Saturday evening "eating" provided there are enough participants to use up (and pay for) the rooms.
The 8 bedroom cottage is nice, but probably not worth the extra cost.
I hope we get enough people to require a 6 bedroom cottage, or better yet two or three cottages all near each other.
Feb 6 update
We have two cottages reserved.
GoldBowTie has reserved Speidel #2 and 02 Z71 has reserved Speidel #4
These are both four bedroom cottages.
They are the first two on the right when entering the Speidel Cottage section next to the Speidel Golf Club entrance.
Speidel Cottage #2 location
Speidel Cottage #4 location
Planned itinerary:
Friday arrival at your convenience.
Check-in is at 4:00, so we can't get into the cottages before that.
GoldBowTie and 02 Z71 will have to check in at Wilson Lodge.
All others can simply meet at the cottages.
Friday night dining options....
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/index.htm
Ihlenfeld Dining Room in Wilson Lodge 304-243-4090
Open 5-9 pm
Sounds very nice, but a bit pricey.
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/IhlenfeldMenu.pdf
Glassworks Grill in Wilson Lodge
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/GlassWorksMenu.pdf
Have dinner delivered to the cottage
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottage_delivery_menu.pdf
Cottage Cookout
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottage_cookouts_online.pdf
Oglebay Pizza
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/pizza_may2008.pdf
Drive into town for fast food?
Find pizza place?
Bring your own meal and use cottage kitchen?
Fend for yourself, but if you are interested in using one of Oglebay's options, let me know and I'll check on reservations.
Saturday:
MAPLE SUGARING DAY- Hands-on, outdoor program that includes a nature walk, demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques, history of maple sugaring and a pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The program begins in the woods behind Camp Russel, Oglebay. $6/$4 OI members. Call 304.242.6855 to reserve a time.
March 6 update:
We have reservations for 10 a.m.
The cost is $4/person - please pay GoldBowTie.
Park at Camp Russel.
The tour is an hour, then we eat after the tour.
Fair warning, if there has been rain, the tour could be muddy - spare shoes might be a good idea.
12:30 departure to cruise to Cabela's.
It will be nice to take a drive with all the trucks.
FRS radios on channel 8.
Meet BigBlockBirch at Cabela's at 1:00.
Then perhaps a short cruise over the Wheeling Suspension Bridge just because it's there.
Plus this will earn me points with Toots.
Back at cottages around 2:00, or so, for modding, geocache or whatever anyone wants to do.
And finish up with Saturday night's "eating."
Additional options,
http://www.oionline.com/museums/
THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE - The Mansion Museum and Glass Museum at Oglebay.
The Mansion has 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections.
The Glass Museum houses the Northwood Gallery and the Sweeney Punch Bowl.
GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS & WALK-IN WORKSHOPS - Held at the Glass Museum.
For viewing times, call 304.242.7272.
The Mansion and Glass Museum are open weekends only in March from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
TOWNGATE CINEMA presents "A Separation" 7 & 9:15 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7; $6 seniors, matinees and OI members.
The Good Zoo
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/index.htm
The Zoo is closed now.
It generally re-opens around Easter, depending on the weather.
Will have to check again closer to GTG time.
March 16 update: the recorded message still says the Zoo is closed.
We have access to the pool, fitness center and game room.
These are included with our reservation.
Everyone is free to choose what they want to do, even if you choose to do nothing.
Sunday:
Check-out is 11 a.m.
I suggest a group breakfast at Wilson Lodge before heading home.
My questions to you...
Who will come
Will you use a room in the host cottage
Will you get a room at the lodge
If you really don't care for this idea, tell me that too. I can take it.
Attended:
GoldBowTie +1 - cottage #2
BigBlockBirch +3 - cottage #2, Saturday night
02 Z71 - cottage #4
OldVMer +1 - cottage #4
Tpicks55 +1 - cottage #4
RCHeliguy +3 - cottage #4
Mrs. WVAV +1 - cottage #2
4x4dreamer +1 - lodge
BnGBleeder +1 - cottage #2
WVBubba +3 - surprise visit
This is my suggestion,
Oglebay Resort and Convention Center
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-4000
March 23-25, 2012
http://www.oglebay-resort.com
Directions and park map
Map, Lodge to Cottages
Cottage pricing and info...
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottageinfo.htm
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottagereg.htm
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/brochure_downloads/2012_cottage_rates_web.pdf
These cottages feature heating; air-conditioning, open fireplace, color TV, two, four or six carpeted bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens with microwave, coffee maker and telephone. They also include bed linens, bath towels and toiletries.
Hair dryers are NOT provided.
Off-season discounts until April 30.
I called to get prices for March 23-25.
Prices based on two-night stay, Friday til Sunday...
8 bedroom (is not subject to off-season discount)
$3046.39
$380.80 per room
6 bedroom Jan 23 Update.... No six-bedroom cottages available March 23-25
$1352.37
$225.40 per room
4 bedroom
$856.79
$214.20 per room
You may prefer your own room at the lodge.
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/lodgerate.htm
465 Lodge Dr., Wheeling, WV 26003
The cost of a two night stay at the lodge is $352.08.
That is their cheapest two-night, two-person lodge room package.
I am willing to reserve the "Host" cottage for the usual Saturday evening "eating" provided there are enough participants to use up (and pay for) the rooms.
The 8 bedroom cottage is nice, but probably not worth the extra cost.
I hope we get enough people to require a 6 bedroom cottage, or better yet two or three cottages all near each other.
Feb 6 update
We have two cottages reserved.
GoldBowTie has reserved Speidel #2 and 02 Z71 has reserved Speidel #4
These are both four bedroom cottages.
They are the first two on the right when entering the Speidel Cottage section next to the Speidel Golf Club entrance.
Speidel Cottage #2 location
Speidel Cottage #4 location
Planned itinerary:
Friday arrival at your convenience.
Check-in is at 4:00, so we can't get into the cottages before that.
GoldBowTie and 02 Z71 will have to check in at Wilson Lodge.
All others can simply meet at the cottages.
Friday night dining options....
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/index.htm
Ihlenfeld Dining Room in Wilson Lodge 304-243-4090
Open 5-9 pm
Sounds very nice, but a bit pricey.
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/IhlenfeldMenu.pdf
Glassworks Grill in Wilson Lodge
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/GlassWorksMenu.pdf
Have dinner delivered to the cottage
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottage_delivery_menu.pdf
Cottage Cookout
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/cottages/cottage_cookouts_online.pdf
Oglebay Pizza
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/dining/pizza_may2008.pdf
Drive into town for fast food?
Find pizza place?
Bring your own meal and use cottage kitchen?
Fend for yourself, but if you are interested in using one of Oglebay's options, let me know and I'll check on reservations.
Saturday:
MAPLE SUGARING DAY- Hands-on, outdoor program that includes a nature walk, demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques, history of maple sugaring and a pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The program begins in the woods behind Camp Russel, Oglebay. $6/$4 OI members. Call 304.242.6855 to reserve a time.
March 6 update:
We have reservations for 10 a.m.
The cost is $4/person - please pay GoldBowTie.
Park at Camp Russel.
The tour is an hour, then we eat after the tour.
Fair warning, if there has been rain, the tour could be muddy - spare shoes might be a good idea.
12:30 departure to cruise to Cabela's.
It will be nice to take a drive with all the trucks.
FRS radios on channel 8.
Meet BigBlockBirch at Cabela's at 1:00.
Then perhaps a short cruise over the Wheeling Suspension Bridge just because it's there.
Plus this will earn me points with Toots.
Back at cottages around 2:00, or so, for modding, geocache or whatever anyone wants to do.
And finish up with Saturday night's "eating."
Additional options,
http://www.oionline.com/museums/
THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE - The Mansion Museum and Glass Museum at Oglebay.
The Mansion has 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections.
The Glass Museum houses the Northwood Gallery and the Sweeney Punch Bowl.
GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS & WALK-IN WORKSHOPS - Held at the Glass Museum.
For viewing times, call 304.242.7272.
The Mansion and Glass Museum are open weekends only in March from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
TOWNGATE CINEMA presents "A Separation" 7 & 9:15 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7; $6 seniors, matinees and OI members.
The Good Zoo
http://www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/index.htm
The Zoo is closed now.
It generally re-opens around Easter, depending on the weather.
Will have to check again closer to GTG time.
March 16 update: the recorded message still says the Zoo is closed.
We have access to the pool, fitness center and game room.
These are included with our reservation.
Everyone is free to choose what they want to do, even if you choose to do nothing.
Sunday:
Check-out is 11 a.m.
I suggest a group breakfast at Wilson Lodge before heading home.
My questions to you...
Who will come
Will you use a room in the host cottage
Will you get a room at the lodge
If you really don't care for this idea, tell me that too. I can take it.
Attended:
GoldBowTie +1 - cottage #2
BigBlockBirch +3 - cottage #2, Saturday night
02 Z71 - cottage #4
OldVMer +1 - cottage #4
Tpicks55 +1 - cottage #4
RCHeliguy +3 - cottage #4
Mrs. WVAV +1 - cottage #2
4x4dreamer +1 - lodge
BnGBleeder +1 - cottage #2
WVBubba +3 - surprise visit