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A breathtaking property, Massanutten Resort® features 6,000 acres of mountain fun at its very best. Unique in both its size, variety of amenities, and outstanding condo and hotel accommodations, Massanutten has secured its spot as one of the premier all-seasons resort destinations on the East Coast.
| Resort Information | |
|---|---|
| Resort Name | Massanutten Resort® |
| Street Address | 1822 Resort Drive |
| City Name | Massanutten |
| State/Province | Virginia |
| Postal/Zip Code | 22840 |
| Country | USA |
| Phone Number | 540.289.9441 |
| Fax Number | 540.289.6981 |
| Check-in Time | 4 - 6 pm (depending on association) |
| Check-out Time | 10 am |
| Map Latitude | 38.4016°N |
| Map Longitutde | 78.7561°W |
Enjoy one of our weekly classes at The Spa at Massanutten! Classes offered include Facial Massage, Stretching, Couples Massage, and Self Massage. All classes are taught by a licensed staff member on our outside covered deck.
Must register 24 hours in advance. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Call 540.289.4040 to schedule. Class size is limited to 12 individuals and 6 couples for the couples massage class.
NEW! Come visit us and make a splash at Massanutten’s new seafood restaurant! Enjoy an experience featuring food from the East Coast to the Shenandoah Valley on a culinary adventure your taste buds will never forget. Dine on our selection of oysters and other fresh victuals provided by the sea. From raw bar to fresh fish, come join us for a unique experience at this restaurant located at the Massanutten WaterPark. Dine in & take out available!
Mon 2 - 4 pm | September 2023 | *Weather dependent
Massanutten Resort is excited to announce the launch of the Massanutten Farmers Market! This summer, experience the local community on a whole new level. With vendors from across Rockingham County, we look forward to providing a space for guests and locals to come together and celebrate our farmers and artisans.
Coming November 2023!
The magic of the season comes alive with Massanutten’s newest winter activity, Light Up the Park! Make memories with your friends and family as you experience the light displays at the Outdoor WaterPark. Sip hot cocoa as you walk through the snowflake tunnel, play in the interactive orb field, or pose for pictures on the ice throne. The dancing tree show is something you won’t want to miss.
Save 25% off early and regular season Light Up the Park! General Admission tickets when you book from September 20 – 30 using promo code LightUp25.
Learn more & book tickets online here.
Read MoreSave 33% off a splashin' good time on Sundays at Massanutten WaterPark and receive a free $5 arcade card for Diamond Jim's Arcade! Valid for up to four General Admission tickets on Sundays only. Special may be purchased online at least one day in advance using promo code WPFUNDAY23 or in person on the day of use. This special cannot be combined with any other discounts.
Read MoreOur new detachable high-speed Doppelmayr 4-person chairlift is now open!! This lift replaced the Peak Quad lift. Due to on-going construction, the Peak Express Lift will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays for scenic chairlift rides and the Bike Park. View scenic chairlift rides hours, rates, and info here. View Bike Park hours, rates, and info here.
Read MoreSend us your 4 best photos of Massanutten before October 1, 2023 to enter into our Annual Resort Photo Contest!!
The grand prize winner will receive a 6-night vacation at Massanutten in a two-bedroom condo plus 4 combo passes for the activity of your choice - ski, golf, bike park, or WaterPark!! The grand prize winning photo plus second - fourth place winners will have their photos featured on an official Massanutten Resort postcard!
View photo requirements, details, & submit your photos here.
Read MoreOrganic Chocolate Body Scrub | $145
Organic Pumpkin Body Scrub | $145
Try our luscious new scrubs and body butters. And take some home for continued enjoyment. Your senses will be delighted!
Organic Chocolate Facial | $125
Organic Pumpkin Facial | $125
Try our luscious new Facial Services using organic chocolate and organic pumpkin known for their antioxidant properties. Your skin will be beautifully delicious!
To receive the appointment time most convenient for you, we recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance. To reserve your appointment, please call 540.289.4040.
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Massanutten is thrilled to announce the Massanutten Hall of Fame Awards are back for 2023! We are currently accepting nominees until October 14, 2023.
a. Industry Achievement Award
Specific contributions they have made to the sport of skiing, snowboarding or winter sports in general. Examples can include contributions to the sport through athletic performance and/ or coaching at the regional, national, international, Olympic levels, or other significant contributions to the industry as a whole.
b. Massanutten Community Impact Award
This individual has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the resort and surrounding community while balancing the quality of life for our region.
c. Massanutten Champion Award
This award recognizes an employee who has shown tireless leadership and made considerable contributions to the resort, our region, and to the mountain sports industry as a whole.
2023 Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Submission Deadline: October 14, 2023
All nominees for the 2021 Hall of Fame will be included in this year’s nominations.
Award Process
All applications/nominations will be reviewed by a panel comprised of Resort management/employees/partners. Finalists and winners will be selected based on quality of application, proven record of achievement, and overall impact to Massanutten, our surrounding area, or to the industry.
October 21, 2023 | 11 am - 4 pm
Live music featuring Gypsy Town from 12 - 3 pm. Plus cornhole & kids’ activities.
Come enjoy fall food from the smoker!
Fall Festival is Saturday, October 14! $15 Advance Tickets are now on sale until October 13! Kids 6 & under are free!
Fall Festival will feature live music, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, beer & wine, kids' activities, scenic chairlift rides & more! Kids admission includes one chairlift ride - 36" minimum height requirement. Adult admission ticket does not include chairlift ride voucher. View the vendor & band line plus buy tickets online here!
Read MoreAt our newest dining event, Whiskey Social, enjoy a custom menu created by our Executive Chef featuring three whiskeys paired with three tapas dishes. This event will start with a brief overview of the history of whiskey, how it's made, and proper tasting techniques. Then enjoy three tapas dishes perfectly paired with three whiskeys.
Tuesdays
Seating at 6 pm | Event starts at 6:30 pm | At Elevations Cocktail Lounge
Cost: $65 (tax and gratuity NOT included)
This event ends for the season on October 31.
Reservations are required. Book online or call for reservations @ 540.289.4978.
Read MoreSaturday, October 28, 2023 | 8 pm - 12 am
At Elevations Lounge | 21+ only | $5 cover charge (tickets sold at event)
Join us for some Halloween fun! This event will feature a costume contest, full bar (Halloween themed cocktails), appetizer specials, plus a DJ will be mixing it up.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Experience everything Massanutten has to offer using the official Massanutten Resort app. With the new app, you can:
To download the app, please visit the Google Play Store or App store on your smartphone or tablet. To learn more about the app and walk through how to use all the features of the new app, watch our video here! For app navigation info and an icon key, please click here.
Your feedback will help us continue to improve the app and fix bugs.
Click on each name to view the condo map.
Mission Statement - To provide remarkable experiences in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Vision Statement - To be the premier resort destination in the mid-Atlantic.
Our Core Values
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In 1968, John L. Hopkins, II, sat at a table in rural McGaheysville, in the kitchen of his great-grandfather's house. He gazed out the window that frames a spectacular view of the Massanutten Peak, and contemplated the woes of being a farmer caught in the middle of a four-year-long drought.
Three years later, May 26, 1971, the development of 5,200 acres in Massanutten, by a group of ten investors, was announced at a luncheon held at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. And now, forty years later, Massanutten Village is a thriving four-season resort and community of over 1,000 single family homes, 1300 timesharing units, and a multi-million dollar ski business.
There's been a lot of 'water over the dam' in that time, a lot of pieces that have fallen into place, and a few pieces that have fallen out of place, but the history of the development of Massanutten is as exciting to study as its future looks to be. Massanutten's rather undramatic beginnings from a kitchen window view are best described as a chronology with a generous amount of detail, cupfuls of facts, and a healthy dash of wonder at the enormity of the project John L. only vaguely realized in his mind's eye that day at his window.
Let's take a look back at the history of the resort:
In the cities, during the 1800's, where it was crowded and dusty, there were poorly maintained water sources and waste management. This led to disease and caused the city dwellers to look to the valley for respite. Gerard T. Hopkins saw an opportunity in sharing the valley and built a health resort, Rockingham Springs, just below the peak. His great-grandson revived the philosophy over 100 years later and built a new resort...Massanutten.
When Rockingham Springs was opened in 1875, it was advertised heavily in Baltimore, Washington and Richmond through a brochure describing its 'restful delights' and a complete chemical analysis of the spring waters attesting to the 'restorative powers' found in five natural springs. These advertisements helped develop Rockingham Springs into becoming a 'wonderful second home community' for families to spend their summers.
The resort featured a hotel in one building and a few smaller buildings for longer-term guests with an occupancy of about 100. There was also a bath house, laundry house, ice house, and a stable. Guests arrived in Harrisonburg by train and were brought to the resort by horse and carriage. Meals were scheduled and the food served was from G.T.'s Cave Hill Farm. There was no liquor allowed. Religious services were held every Sunday.
Some of the entertainment for guests to enjoy included jousting, a band hired on a regular basis, croquet, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and nature hikes. Most guests came for the main attraction which was the Springs water.
When the popularity of the health resort waned, Rockingham Springs Resort fell into disrepair and was closed in 1915. After the demise of the resort, the hotel was disassembled and all but about 300 acres of the land was gradually sold. J.L. Hopkins, G.T.'s great-grandson, had the idea to reopen the resort in 1968. There was a need for state parks at the time, but Massanutten was looked over because of the disinterest in winter sports. At this time, John Grattan, trustee for the Roller Estate, decided to sell about 2,100 acres of land. This land included the Kettle and the Peak of Massanutten. He bought the land with the help of a silent partner for $155 an acre, or a total of $325,000.
From 1968 to 1971, J.L worked to sell the development idea to other friends for investment purposes. He also worked to gather information and scout out property. Most people thought the newly acquired Kettle and Peak land tracts were part of the George Washington National Forest and not privately owned. J.L. also sought out investors who saw the potential in the development of Massanutten and took out an option for a KOA campground franchise. MRH, Inc. was formed as the investors were brought together. Over the next three years, over 100 signatures were obtained on right-of-ways, leases and deeds (one deed was sent to Vietnam and another required 31 signatures). MRH, Inc. paid just over $1.5 million for a total of 5,339 acres of land, or about $288 per acre. Phoenix, Arizona based Del E. Webb Corp. was approached to see if they would have interest in the development project in 1971 because of their 'planned community' development experience.
On May 26, 1971 a press conference was held at Spotswood Country Club to announce the joint venture in the development of a new resort to be called Massanutten, covering 5,300 acres and projecting $50 million in developer sales. MRH, Inc. changed their name to Massanutten, Inc. and formed a joint venture with Webb Corp. known as Massanutten Development Company. Much of the uproar resulting from the announcement of the project came from environmentalists. There were also to be problems with zoning codes as well as citizens worried about traffic, schools, and other concerns.
By October 1, 1971, the sales office for the Massanutten property was opened on Route 646 (now a private residence). By the summer of 1972, there were six slopes cleared and a 650 car, multi level parking area completed. Work had begun on paving the road to the upcoming ski area. In 1973 the final touches were put on the outdoor swimming pool and two tennis courts in the Rockwood Park area of the Kettle. The ski area was finally opened on February 10, 1973 after five nights of snowmaking.
In 1977, the project was sold to Dale Stancil, J.R. Costin, Henry Clark and Stephen Bradshaw. The new owners were known as Massanutten Village, Inc. The partners decided in 1978 to begin a timeshare, or interval ownership, program to be called Mountainside Villas.
Though Massanutten went bankrupt at one point, Great Eastern Resort Associates came to the rescue. This was a partnership formed in August 1984 by C. Dice Hammer and Jim Lambert. In November they decided to form Great Eastern Resort Corp. to be primarily involved in the acquisition, development and financing of Massanutten. Union National Bank accepted the development group's offer of $3 million, and upon confirmation of the sale of Massanutten, Great Eastern began the construction projects to which they had committed in the bankruptcy settlement as well as other projects to take care of the years of property neglect.
Reprinted from 'Twenty Years of History...Massanutten and More' by June M. Brinkman.
THANK YOU! Massanutten Resort would like to let all active and retired military know just how much we appreciate their service. We’d be honored to have you join us on an adventure that you and your family will remember forever. Currently, we’re offering the following discounts for active, inactive, and retired military:
Military identification must be presented at time of redemption to receive discounted rate. Accepted forms of identification include Military IDs, Veterans IDs, and DD forms. If discount includes dependents, each person over the age of 11 must have their own valid Military ID or dependent card to receive the discount. Military member must be there at time of redemption. Not to be combined with any other offer.