As of May 6, 2022

2022 Road Trip In Memory of Jerry Ellison
September 25 – October 1, 2022

Home 2 Suites
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Preliminary Itinerary
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
Hill and Holler 10 people
Stardust Cafe 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