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January 16, 2019
Introduction: In December 2018, we provided an overall Capon stay survey as part of an email that went out to all guests who have visited in the last 2 years or have opened up a Capon email in 2018. Overall, we had an excellent response to the survey, indicating the interest and passion of our […]
January 11, 2019
Text below from contributing writer Joe Tennis for the 2019 winter issue of Blue Ridge Country magazine: In the 1920s, Louis Austin reached an agreement to sell Capon Springs Mineral Water in Philadelphia. This was at a time when Hampshire County, West Virginia’s Capon Springs and Baths were virtually abandoned, but whose owners nonetheless offered contracts […]
November 17, 2018
YOU did it … and we won! Thanks to the tremendous support of all you Capon fans out there- Capon Springs & Farms has been officially declared the winner in the Best of WV award category: 2018 Best Family Vacation Spot! Many of you told us you submitted Capon for a number of other categories, including ones you created yourselves! […]
November 8, 2018
Time sure flies when you are having fun! After 43 years, Veterans Day is my final weekend behind the front desk here at Capon. To say my last season has been very special and meaningful is an understatement. I have received so many hugs and well wishes that I can put most of them in […]
November 2, 2018
Arriving just about two weeks later than normal, the fall colors finally started to pop this week at Capon Springs. The photo below of the morning sunrise taken Thursday, November 1st, gives a taste of the magnificent display of nature. Kevin Ambrose of the Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang shared his story and pictures recently in […]
October 24, 2018
Eunice Lee Austin, 92, of Winchester, VA died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Spring Arbor Adult Living in Winchester, VA. Mrs. Austin was born on March 12, 1926 in Wardensville, WV, a daughter of the late John Ewell Kerr & Callie Lee Heltzel Kerr. She was a member of the First Baptist Church […]
October 19, 2018
Like most folks, Dave & Karen Nag’s introduction to Capon came by word of mouth. As a professor at Gallaudet University in Washington DC, Karen asked her students to do a presentation about their favorite places. One person shared her experiences coming to Capon with a photo of her in from of the Pavilion. “It […]
September 30, 2018
To all the folks at Capon: Our group had a wonderful time recently at Capon Springs. Many thanks for doing a great job as always! One interesting thing about this remarkable gathering is how many different states they represented: California, Washington, Minnesota, Ohio, Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia! One person […]
August 30, 2018
September 23-28, 2018 with Kelly Walker We are so excited to offer the 3rd collaboration between Capon Springs & Farms Resort and The Studio as we hold a Fall Artist Retreat. You can come anytime from Sunday through Friday and stay for one night or all five. The best part of coming is that the […]
August 27, 2018
Okay, we didn’t actually do an official survey of a 1000 guests, but these are the top 5 reasons we hear most often about why our regular guests return every fall: 5. Cool evenings, warming yourself by the fire 4. Beautiful grounds and majestic nature trails to explore 3. Great programs to entertain, educate and inspire […]
August 18, 2018
This September we are offering two specific sets of dates for Capon explorers to scratch one more thing off their bucket list: complete all six Capon trails (ranging from 2-7 miles) on your next visit! You won’t have to do it all alone because the first and last hikes during each of these dates will be led by Capon’s […]
July 26, 2018
Besides being the favorite of most guests, Piquant is also the favorite of our new Dining Room Manager, Kayla Quarles, who is featured this month. Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. sugar 1 3/4 tsp. salt 1 T. prepared mustard 2 c. cider vinegar 1 c. vegetable oil Onion, to taste Combine all ingredients except onion in […]
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