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May 28, 2016
For the last seven years Google has picked one business in each state to be included in their Annual Economic Impact Report. For the 12 months, Capon will represent West Virginia! Last February, while searching online for businesses to qualify, Google noticed Capon was the 2013 WV SBA Family-owned Business of the Year. That was […]
May 24, 2016
May 31: Red Arwood’s Jazz Band- night of great music and dancing June 7: Buddy & Jack- front porch bluegrass picking at its best June 14: Star Party- an exploration of the universe with a NASA solar system ambassador June 21: Buzz Lerch- keyboard infused with electric funk & soft rock; plus the “Capon Song” […]
May 1, 2016
As we continue our transition process into the next generation, we welcomed our new General Manager, Allan R. Irwin to our team on April 25th, 2016. Allan brings a depth and breadth of business experience and demonstrates good leadership and consensus building skills. Most importantly, he understands our focus on building and maintaining our long […]
April 14, 2016
April was a big month for sharing Capon with these partner organizations: Recreation News, a monthly newspaper to 100,000 federal government offices included Capon’s augmented reality piece about fling golf. First introduced in the Spring letter to Capon guests, this allows readers to use their smart phones to scan a photo of fling golf and […]
March 15, 2016
Our 2016 Spring Newsletter has hit the mailboxes! Inside you will find information about our Spring Programs, May Party weekends, Stargazing events, updates on our winter projects and much more! You will also find information about our newest rec activity: FLING GOLF*! We are very excited about this “lacrosse meets golf” sport and so we included […]
March 7, 2016
Reserve an exclusive use opening in late April and/or early November when you can pick your own favorite meals and activities! Some of you have already reserved private gatherings at Capon in 2016 for destination weddings, church retreats or corporate or family getaways. Now we are offering a few more options so that others can plan their […]
February 29, 2016
Caponchase (our “Da Vinci Code” style, multi-player adventure treasure hunt game) has been a staple for many families since it first was introduced in 2007 for Capon’s 75th anniversary. It has evolved over the years as both 3rd generation family members Jonathan Bellingham and Tom Austin have taken turns with creating new annual versions. For […]
February 23, 2016
Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor of astronomy and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, for one of our interactive free “2nd Tuesday Star Parties!” A 45-minute presentation will be followed by a look at the heavens (weather permitting). May 10: The Sky IS Falling: Space Rocks and You! Guests will learn about meteorites AND […]
February 15, 2016
There is limited space left for both our opening weekend Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1, and Mother’s Day weekend*, May 6-8. Reserve now to enjoy these early Capon visits which are loaded with special events, programs and favorite meals! *A number of Main House rooms are open just for Saturday nigth May […]
February 2, 2016
Join us Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 for a weekend loaded with special events, favorite meals and a great rate package! Weekend Highlights Include: A Friday night front porch concert (Robbie Limon), fling golf, a Saturday BBQ chicken cook out on the Hill and more! $300 per adult for the entire weekend! (Friday Dinner – Sunday Lunch) […]
January 30, 2016
Join us during the week of July 10-17 and use powerful telescopes to explore constellations, clusters, nebulae and curiosities from our solar system (including Saturn as its brightest)! Capon’s unobstructed mountain views and lack of ambient light makes a perfect recipe for star-gazing! Evenings of star gazing will be combined with daily orientations about the night sky. Hosted by Shenandoah Astronomy […]
December 15, 2015
We have settled into our winter routine here at Capon. We've mapped out reservations for 2016 and the rates are posted on our website! Since David Letterman has now retired, we thought it would be fun to have a Capon "Top Ten" of what you need to know in making plans for this upcoming season.
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