WINTERGREEN RESORT Fact Sheet

Description: Wintergreen Resort is a four-season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful hideaway is the ultimate vacation and conference spot, with 45 holes of championship golf; seasonal skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full- service, destination spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; charming lodging; and a variety of enticing dining options.

Location: Located on 11,000 lush acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, Virginia, minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, less than two hours from Richmond and three hours from Washington, D.C.

Address: Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, Virginia 22958

Phone: General Information: 434-325-2200 Overnight Reservations: 888-329-5828 Meeting and Conference Sales: 800-273-3390

Web Site: www.wintergreenresort.com

GPS Coordinates: X: 37.9043 Y: -78.9692

Accommodations: 230 villa-style condominiums and rental homes, from studio suites to seven- bedroom homes, each offers a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living area – most with fireplaces and a balcony or deck.

Wintergreen Making reservations through Wintergreen Resort provides the best Advantage: Wintergreen experience, with benefits that only the resort can offer, including activities and options only available to Members and registered Wintergreen Resort guests.  Complimentary access to Aquatics & Fitness Center  Complimentary access to Lake Monocan including exclusive Saturday access  Access to Devils Knob Golf Course (fees apply)  Access to Devils Knob Indoor & Outdoor Tennis (fees apply)  Access to Devils Grill Restaurant  Mountains of Adventure Passes, with free and discounted activities, are only available to resort guests during the summer (fees apply).  With the purchase of an overnight ski package, 8AM slope access on holidays and most weekends during winter season

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 Fully furnished accommodations featuring equipped kitchens and living areas  Complimentary housekeeping services  Complimentary in-room internet service  24-hour check-in, front desk services  24-hour Resort switchboard services, including notification of emergency information  Complimentary parking throughout the resort  Resort maintenance services  Activity and emergency notification service  Room charging privileges allowing for a “cashless” vacation experience  Complimentary “pack and play” cribs and high chairs

Elevation: The resort rises from approximately 800 feet above sea level in the valley at Stoney Creek to an elevation of 3,850 feet on the mountain.

Climate: Seasonal, with mountain cool temperatures and low humidity in spring and summer. Summer temperatures rarely exceed 82 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder temperatures in winter, combined with the mountain elevation, provide excellent snowmaking conditions December through March.

Golf: Devils Knob Golf Course  Designed by Ellis Maples and rated one of Virginia’s top courses  At 3,850 feet, the highest course in Virginia  Pleasant mountain temperatures throughout spring and summer  50-mile views of Shenandoah and Rockfish Valleys  Spacious clubhouse, golf shop, locker room, dining, snack shop  Exclusive access for Wintergreen Resort registered guests, Wintergreen Members and guests of Members

Stoney Creek Golf Course  Designed by Rees Jones and rated one of Virginia’s top courses  Open year-round  Set in the valley against the Blue Ridge Mountains  Multiple tees on each hole  Par-72 course, 27 holes – Monocan, Shamokin, Tuckahoe nines  Spacious clubhouse, golf shop, locker room, dining, snack shop

Wintergreen Golf Academy  Features V-1, a teaching tool that combines video technology and biomechanics with individual golf instruction  Private, semi-private lessons for adults, children  Short game clinics – pitching, chipping, bunker shots, lob shots, putting, and equipment evaluation

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Junior Golf Programs  Junior Golf Clinic: Offered in conjunction with the Resort Daily Clinic, for junior golfers ages 7 to 14. Focus is on teaching the fundamentals of golf with fun games in a group environment.  Junior Tennis/Golf Programs: Children ages 7 to 14 are invited to participate in this popular program that exposes them to both golf and tennis. This summer program runs out of Stoney Creek June through August and is offered from Monday –Thursday. Sign up for the week or just a day and let your children enjoy “fun”damentals in both sports.  Nike Junior Golf Camps: US Sport Camps and Wintergreen Resort have teamed up to present the Nike Junior Golf camps. Camp offerings are held each summer for the junior golfer who is either a beginner or a tournament player. Session options include a weeklong overnight camp, an extended day camp or a day camp. Pricing and details about the Nike camp can be found on the resort’s golf webpage at WintergreenResort.com or ussports.com.

Snowsports: Winter skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing and ice skating  24 slopes and trails, with beginner-to-expert terrain  14 slopes lighted for night skiing  100% Techno Aplin computerized snowmaking system  Two terrain parks – snow features, jibs and rails  Five chairlifts, including two high-speed, six-passenger chairlifts  The Plunge – a 900-foot, multi-lane snowtubing hill  Ridgely’s Fun Park – a place for children to play in the snow and includes a tamer snowtubing experience, for ages two and up  Snowsports School – instruction for all ability levels, Discover Skiing & Snowboarding program featuring discounted rates on a multiple visit lesson package.  Wintergreen Adaptive Sports (WAS) – nonprofit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding lessons to children and adults with disabilities, www.skiwas.org  Shamokin Ice, located in the heart of the mountain village, is a 45 x 90 foot rink that accommodates up to 60 skaters.

Tennis: Nationally recognized tennis facilities and academies, 22 total courts  15 outdoor mountaintop clay courts featuring magnificent courtside views and refreshing mountain breezes  Three indoor deco-turf II courts on the mountain at Devils Knob  Four poolside clay courts in the valley at Stoney Creek  Tennis Academy, adult tennis programs, junior camps and clinics (open to all)  Unique sports psychology program and sessions  Tennis pro shop at Devils Knob  Exclusive access for Wintergreen Resort registered guests, Wintergreen Members and guests of Members -more- 4-4-4

Additional Recreational Amenities: Lake Monocan Park  20-acre lake in Stoney Creek  Open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day  Boating, biking, and floating trampoline  Sand beach and picnic areas  Exclusive access on Saturdays for Wintergreen Resort registered guests, Wintergreen Members and guests of Members

Discovery Ridge Adventure Center  From adrenaline-pumping activities such as, a bungee trampoline, and a climbing wall to the indoor facility with X Box 362s, Wiis, pool table, foosball, air hockey, inflatables and mechanical bull.  Miniature golf on an 18-hole course

The Zip  A 900 foot zipline reaching speeds up to 35 m.p.h.

The Plunge  Our favorite wintertime adventure is open year-round with summer tubing.

Hiking  30 miles of marked hiking trails, maintained by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation, thread through the resort’s property, with connections to scenic stretches of the Appalachian Trail.  Hiking trail maps are available at The Wintergreen Nature Foundation and the Front Desk.

Health & Fitness: The Spa at Wintergreen  Services include therapeutic massages, body wraps, hydrotherapy baths, reflexology, skincare treatments, hair and nail care  Youth spa and salon program  Spa combination packages available

Aquatics & Fitness Centers  Multiple strength and conditioning circuit and free weights  Cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, stationary bicycles, stair-steppers and body peak trainers  Group fitness classes  Indoor swimming pool and outdoor pool and hot tubs  Private steam rooms and sauna in locker rooms  Exclusive access for Wintergreen Resort registered guests, Wintergreen Members and guests of Members

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Meetings & Events: Meeting and event planners can select the right, custom-equipped space from among Wintergreen Resort’s 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and exhibit space.

Meeting support and on-site services include:  Wireless high-speed Internet access and audiovisual equipment  On-site catering services with customized menu options  Business support with shipping, copying, and fax services  Full staff of professional event planners

Children’s Programs: Nationally renowned children’s programs at The Treehouse, with activities and camps for ages 2 ½ to 12.

Wintergreen Nature Foundation: Located at the Trillium House at Wintergreen Resort, the Wintergreen Nature Foundation is a non-profit organization that encourages the understanding, appreciation and conservation of the natural resources of Central Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The foundation functions as a research and education facility and serves as a host site for conservation efforts, www.twnf.org.

Wintergreen Performing Arts: Wintergreen Performing Arts is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Wintergreen and Central Virginia residents and visitors. The organization produces a Summer Music Festival and presents other quality musical and educational programs throughout the year at Wintergreen Resort, www.wintergreenperformingarts.org.

Dining Options: The Copper Mine Bistro Serves a traditional breakfast in the morning and an innovative Mediterranean menu at dinner with a creative menu of large and small plates and the popular gourmet pizzas.

Devils Grill Restaurant and Lounge Clubhouse restaurant located at the Devils Knob golf course, featuring mountaintop views in an elegant atmosphere. Exclusive access for Wintergreen Resort registered guests, Wintergreen Members and guests of Members.

Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking the golf course; casual menu and “neighborhood” atmosphere with contemporary American fare.

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The Edge Restaurant Casual dining overlooking mountains and slopes; large screen television; live entertainment, perfect for family and group dining

Additional dining options are available during the winter season.

Real Estate: Located in the Mountain Inn lobby, Wintergreen Real Estate is the resort’s official on-site real estate firm.

Media Contacts: Karen Moraghan Hunter Public Relations (908) 963-6013 [email protected]

Betsy Dunkerton Wintergreen Resort (434) 325-8148 [email protected]

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