The National Railway Historical Society, Washington, D.C. Chapter, Inc. (DCNRHS) presents The Greenbrier Flyer – Garden Sense Sunday, April 8 to Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Make your 2018 spring break a historic adventure in style and comfort the way it was done by generations of travelers on your visit to America’s Resort, The Greenbrier: go First-class via Pullman! Instead of enduring crowded highways and endless airport lines, travel round-trip aboard classic 1930s sleeper-lounge private rail car Dover Harbor. Joining us for the memorable trip will be Radio WMAL Garden Sense host Rick Fowler. The journey begins with a mid-morning departure on Sunday, April 8 from Washington, D.C.'s historic Union Station behind Amtrak’s Cardinal. Settle into the comfortable rhythms of the Dover Harbor as you a savor a freshly prepared early afternoon meal, followed later in the afternoon with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy the spring colors of Virginia as we travel the scenic route of the former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. While traveling west on "George Washington's Railroad" our train winds through Virginia’s vineyards and horse country, crosses the rugged Blue Ridge mountains, winds along rivers, and crests the continental divide deep in the Allegheny Mountains before descending to White Sulphur Springs WV, home of America’s Resort, The Greenbrier, in the late afternoon for a three-night stay (not included, make your reservations directly, see below). A complimentary hotel shuttle will be available to assist you and your luggage to the hotel.
Our return journey begins late-morning Wednesday, April 11th as Dover Harbor departs White Sulphur Springs behind Amtrak’s eastbound Cardinal. Refreshed from your respite, lunch will be served as our train carries you through a landscape of dark tunnels, swift rivers, steep mountains, farms, fields, forests and small towns. Enroute relax in our spacious lounge as our porters pamper you; enjoy light conversation, play cards, read a magazine, or photo breathtaking scenery. Enjoy cocktails and a light dinner before our scheduled evening arrival in Washington, D.C. About The Greenbrier and Your Stay Nestled in the rugged Allegheny Mountains on 11,000+ acres, The Greenbrier is truly America’s resort. Since 1778 this historic getaway, once owned by the C&O Railway, has played host to dignitaries, celebrities, captains of industry, sports teams, Presidents, and Kings with service and amenities delivering personalized attention that makes every moment memorable. The Greenbrier offers a cornucopia of available activities and attractions including carriage rides, rafting, fishing, bowling, four golf courses, shopping, skeet shooting, tennis, swimming, off-road driving, falconry, and an elegant casino unlike any other and open only to hotel guests. World-class dining is offered in 13 different venues.While there be sure to walk the acres of beautiful gardens and make time for Afternoon Tea. You can even tour Project Greek Island, a secret Cold War bunker built under a then new wing of the hotel in the late 1950s. Now open for tours the facility was designed to shelter all 535 members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack and operated in secrecy until 1992 when the Washington Post revealed the location in an article called “The Last Resort.”The Greenbrier offers 700 elegant, comfortable, inviting rooms. The Greenbrier has granted our travelers a special rate for a Traditional Room ($199) per room night (plus ~15% tax and $39 per room night resort fee) if booked by March 1, 2018 (quantities are limited) – nightly rates for Deluxe ($239), Superior ($279), and Draper Suites ($319) are also available – instructions on reserving rooms at the special rate will be provided to you when you make your rail reservation. All rooms include Morning Coffee Service, Afternoon Tea, Historical Tours, access to digital newspapers, recently released movies shown in our Movie Theatre, on-property transportation, wireless internet connectivity, Champagne Toast in the Casino Club each evening, use of the resort Fitness Center, use of the resort’s indoor and outdoor pools, local and toll free phone charges and entertainment provided daily by the Casino Club’s Beverage Entertainers. For more information about the resort, please see www.greenbrier.comFebruary 9, 2018 Announcement DCNRHS is heartbroken to announce the passing of our good friend Jos Roosen on February 8, 2018. Jos passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home. We will always remember Jos for the many trips he made with us aboard Dover Harbor sharing his vast knowledge of gardening with both passengers and crew. He will be sorely missed by us and all who knew him. The Greenbrier Flyer will go on as scheduled.Garden Sense co-host Rick Fowler will be joining us and it is sure to be a beautiful event at The Greenbrier and on the rails.. Photo taken June 27, 2015, during one of our trips, The New Yorker – Garden Sense, as Jos did the walk with our passengers around the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Photo by Kevin Tankersley ACCOMMODATIONS & PER PERSON FARES All passengers may enjoy the comforts of Dover Harbor's lounge, meals and beverages, and our traditional Pullman Service. All fares include round trip travel on Dover Harbor between Washington DC and White Sulphur Springs, WV including onboard meals, beverages, wines and spirits. NOTE: Hotel accommodations are not included; passengers must make arrangements for your stay at The Greenbrier directly with the resort.
CONDITIONS: 1. The Washington DC Chapter, NRHS makes every effort to accommodate the physically challenged; however, Dover Harbor, as a historic railroad car, is not wheelchair accessible. Operator requires those passengers needing special assistance from others to travel with someone who is able to assist them. Those with special dietary needs such as food allergies must notify the reservations agent in writing at least two weeks in advance of the trip. 2. No refund of purchased tickets after February 21, 2018, other than by operator's cancellation of the trip or reselling of the space. The operator suggests that passengers obtain trip insurance to cover cancellations resulting from personal emergencies, illness, or other causes. 3. This is a rail-only trip. Package does not include accommodations, meals, tour/activity/attraction admission charges, gratuities, personal incidental charges, taxes, fees, and local transportation, except for food and beverage service as described above while en route on Dover Harbor. 4. Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS is not responsible for individual accommodation contracts or other agreements between the passenger(s) and The Greenbrier or other outside vendors. The Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS is not responsible for any change or cancellation fees or other costs that might occur as a result of such agreements. 5. The General Conditions for tours, trips, excursions and events as published on the DCNRHS web site (www.dcnrhs.org) apply. By making a reservation, participants agree to be bound by both the General and these specific Conditions.
Questions? E-mail reservations@dcnrhs.org or call 202-627-6978.
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