Dr. Gerald Ellison Memorial Road Trip.

2022 Road Trip In Memory of Jerry Ellison
September 25 – October 1, 2022
Home 2 Suites
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Preliminary Itinerary

THE ROAD TRIP – In MEMORY of JERRY ELLISON!
Places We Plan to Visit: Lost World Caverns, the Greenbrier Bunker, Pipestem (Tram to restaurant), New River Bridge and Visitor Ctr., Beckley Coal Mine, Cranberry Glades Botanical Gardens, Cranberry Mtn. Visitor Ctr., Tamarack Marketplace, Durbin and Greenbrier Valley RR (train ride).
Highways We Will Travel: 219, 3, 20, 19, 60, 56, & 92
See Itinerary for Daily Details – Local Restaurant choices are available.
No activities will be planned for the arrival and departure days of Sept. 25 and Oct 1.
Please book your hotel reservation soon and RSVP to mannkm@aol.com and elainejimc@gmail.com with which days you plan to attend.

Sunday, September 25 First Guests Arrive and check in to hotel
Dinner Reservations at 7:00 PM – (can get more if necessary)
The French Goat 16 people
Hill & Holler 10 people

Monday, September 26
Morning – Cranberry Glades Visitor Center and Botanical Gardens featuring boardwalk and trails and a visit to Hills Creek Falls
Afternoon – Lunch on a private deck at the “Greenbriar Grille “which is on the banks of the Greenbriar River.
3:30 PM – Tour of Lost World Caves which is very close to the hotel, making it convenient for those that may not want to go, to easily get back to the hotel.
Evening
Dinner Reservations at 7:00 PM
Hill & Holler 10 people
The Humble Tomato 10 people
Stardust Café up to 20 people

Tuesday, September 27
Morning
Visit Sandstone Visitors Center which serves as a gateway to the Southern portion of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. You can learn about the natural and cultural history of the New River through interactive exhibits and a 12 minute video.
Afternoon
Lunch in private room at “Pies and Pints” in Fayetville
Spend time at the New River Gorge (one of Jerry Ellison’s favorite places) It is one of the oldest rivers on Earth, and is the longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. (Naoma has a story about this…) Building the bridge was an amazing feat. This incredible place offers adventures and inspiration for all.
Evening
Dinner Reservations at 7:00 PM
Food & Friends 10 people
Hill and Holler 10 people
The Livery 20 people

Wednesday, September 28
Morning
Leave hotel early to drive the Highlands Scenic Highway, one of the Monongahela National Forest’s most treasured features. We will drive the 23 mile loop, and peak at 4,500 ft. There are 4 scenic overlooks, all with Restrooms.
Afternoon
Lunch in Cass at “The Last Run”
2:00 – 4:00 PM 2 Hour Durbin’s Rocket Train Ride
Evening
Dinner Reservations at 7:00 PM
Food & Friends 10 people
Hill and Holler 10 people
The French Goat 10 people
The Livery 10 people

Thursday, September 29
Morning
We will visit Tamarack Marketplace, featuring unique shopping of locally made and crafted arts by more than 2,800 artists and artisans from all fifty-five counties of the state. Following shopping time there, we will have lunch in a private room of the restaurant.
Afternoon
Tour of Beckley Coal Mine and Miner’s Homes
Evening
5:15 PM Group Dinner The Bluestone Dining Room at Mc Keever Lodge located in Pipestem Resort State Park. Dinner will be private, the menu looks great and reasonably priced.

Friday, September 30
Morning
Private Tour of the Greenbrier Bunker in White Sulpher Springs which is very close to Lewisburg
Afternoon
Lunch suggestions – You may want to have lunch at the Greenbriar Restaurant, Draper’s for some old fashioned Southern Hospitality. The “Big Draft Brewing Company”, also in White Sulpher Srings, is supposed to be fun and cool, and has an outdoor deck.
You might also like to head back to Lewisburg which has interesting shopping and plenty of places to grab some lunch. Greenbriar

Evening
Dinner Reservations at 7:00 PM
The French Goat 10 people
Food & Friends 10 people
Saturday, October 1
Group to depart after breakfast.

PACKAGE PRICING:
If you plan to participate for the entire week, the per person cost will be $135.88 per person.
Below are the prices of each tour, so that you can calculate your trip price based on the days you will attend.
Private Lost World Cave Tour- $9.00 per person
Durbin Rocket Train – $50.88 per person
Private Beckley Coal Mine Tour – $15 per person
Private Greenbriar Bunker Tour – $61 per person, based on a minimum of 20 people

SAVE THE DATES and RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW !
HOTEL INFORMATION FOR 2022 ROAD TRIP
SEPTEMBER 25 – OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Carolina Jaguar Club is holding 20 suites (10 with 2 Queen Beds, and 10 with King Beds) at the Home 2 Suites in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The rate including tax is $118.72 per night, single or double occupancy and includes breakfast daily and free parking.
The booking deadline is Monday, August 1, but we encourage you to BOOK EARLY by calling the hotel directly at: 304-647-5936. Best time to call is between 8:30am and 3:30 pm. If you don’t immediately reach a “person”, just STAY on the line – do not press the extension for reservations. You will eventually reach someone at the local hotel, rather than an offsite reservation center.
Ask for “Conventions” and tell them you are with the Carolina Jaguar Club, the dates of your stay and your bedding preference. There is no booking number. They will take a credit card guarantee for one night, but with no deposit charged.
Once the 20 rooms are booked, we can try to get more, if necessary.