Re: Ed Shell, CVT, lodging
Found this from an AAR on one of Ed's classes.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stayed at the Ginger hill B&B. The proprietors were VERY nice, keep a spotlessly clean place on a nice little property, were fine with bringing our rifles in, and make a delicious breakfast each morning. </div></div>
Also found this info from Ed on another board.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> For reference, operations are centered on Louisa, VA. Here is what we have and anyone with experience with these places could certainly chime in:
Christopher Run Campground (& cabins): Just what it sounds like, and a straight shot into Mineral. No one has stayed there w/o actually camping, but I have two students taking a cabin there tonight, so I'll know more soon.
ETA: 'Cabins were laughingly described as 'plywood tents' by my students these past few days. Quite primitive, but affordable. Look at it like you're still camping, but there is no actual tent to erect and there is a heater-A/C unit. No running water in the cabin.
Lake Anna Lodge (& hillbilly bar): Again, just about what it sounds like. Probably about the cheapest place to stay and generally gets favorable comments prefaced by "Considering the cost...". Negative comments have been that the owners can sometimes be hard to find after hours (they live there though), that one of the rooms smelled 'musty', and that the hillbilly bar can be loud on the weekends. Quite a few people have also said the bar serves a decent dinner.
Lighthouse Inn: A little nicer, quieter, and most of the rooms have a view of the real lake. I didn't get the exact price from the several parties that stayed there, but comments were universally favorable.
Ginger Hill B&B: Close by, very friendly atmosphere, gun tolerant. Favorable comments from several students.
Boxly Inn B&B: Historic, upscale, spendy, but VERY nice. Be sure to specify "shared bath" or not.
Further out, there are a couple 'name brand' motels with places to eat nearby, but drive times to our meeting points will be 25-30 minutes:
Holiday Inn Express, Orange: Just like every other HIE, and I have a few agencies that stay there because billing back is easy. Orange has a few restaurants in town, so it's easy to find dinner, etc..
Best Western, Zions Crossroads: Near the famous SuperWalMart, but otherwise much like any other BW. "Crossroads" is an accurate description of this local attraction and pretty much sums it up. There is a WalMart, Lowes, I-Hop, the motel and a couple misc. strip mall shops. Seems like most of my couples end up here, due to the I-Hop.
Hope this helps!
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