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FIND AUTUMN SPLENDOR IN VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS $69 B&B PACKAGE MAKES WINTERGREEN RESORT THE IDEAL HOME BASE WINTERGREEN, Va. (September 15, 2016) —Wintergreen Resort’s proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, spectacular fall foliage, and breathtaking vistas, makes it the perfect home base for autumn leaf peeking excursions, tasting visits at nearby wineries, breweries, and orchards. The nation’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway meanders atop historic peaks that are traced by the Ap- palachian Trail. At Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 13.5, the winding mountaintop road provides easy access from north and south to Wintergreen via Route 664 at Reeds Gap. Through November 23, Wintergreen offers a special value B&B Package with rates starting at $69 per person per night and complimentary daily full breakfast at The Copper Mine Bistro, one of the restaurants at the four-season destination resort. In addition to splendid autumn colors and crisp mountain air, Wintergreen offers year-round golf, tennis, hiking, and children’s activities at Discovery Ridge Adventure Center. The peaceful Wintergreen Spa beckons with an array of fall treatment options infused with the pumpkin’s healing antioxidants, and Wintergreen Resort lodging guests receive free access to the adjacent Aquatics & Fitness Center with indoor pool and outdoor hot tubs with Jacuzzi. Resort accommodations options include 230 villa-style condominiums and rental homes, from studio suites to nine-bedroom homes, each offering a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living area, and most come with fireplaces, a balcony, or deck. For more information call 888-329-5828 or visit www.wintergreenresort.com. # # # About Wintergreen Resort: Wintergreen Resort is an 11,000-acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, Va. This beautiful hideaway is the ultimate vacation and conference spot, nearly 230 condominium-style accommodations; 45 holes of championship golf; snow skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and savory dining options. The resort is located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful central Virginia near Charlottesville, just 90 minutes from Richmond, Va., three hours from Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, N.C., five and a half hours from Philadelphia, and eight hours from Atlanta. For more information, guests can call (434) 325-2200 or visit the resort’s web site at www.wintergreenresort.com. Media Contacts: Betsy Dunkerton Karen Moraghan Wintergreen Resort Hunter Public Relations – East (434) 325-8148 (908) 963-6013 [email protected] [email protected] .

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