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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.
Saturday, 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:
October 28, 2023 | 4 - 8 pm | At Massanutten Family Adventure Park
Come join us for a night of fun at the Family Adventure Park’s Halloween Boo Bash. Try our Summer Tubing under our Northern Lights, or brave our Haunted Kids Adventure Course. Dawn your costumes and enter your chance to win a free tubing pass, gem mining and more.
Costume contest starts at 4:30pm
Tubing - $10 for 2 rides or $14 for 4 rides per person | Kids Adventure Course - $18 for two trips | Combo - $28 for 2 trips on the Kids Adventure Course & 4 tube rides
*Must be at least 36” to Tube. Anyone age 10 and under must have an adult accompany them to tube *Must be 12 years or younger and weigh between 50 - 200 lbs to do kids adventure course. Closed toed shoes are required.
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Pickleball (a mix of tennis, badminton, and ping pong) has taken America by storm! Now this family friendly, fast moving, and fun having sport has taken over Massanutten Mountain. Enjoy playing a game or two on our outdoor pickleball courts located at Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club. Or take your game to new levels with a pickleball clinic taught by one of our PPR certified instructors.
Pickleball clinics are available September 1 through October 12.
Book a pickleball clinic here!
The pickleball courts at Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club will close for the season on October 15 due to construction of the ice skating rink.
Guest use of the pickleball courts and equipment rental is free and included in the resort fee.
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Save $5 when you book Perfect Break Swing Suite session and add on a $25 food and beverage voucher using promo code: PerfectBreakFB23.
Current events feature League of Legends, Valorant, and Dota 2. Purchase an hour or more of gaming time and compete to be top of the leaderboard on these three games. The weekly winner of each event will receive 2 FREE WaterPark admission vouchers! (passes are valid for one year)
Didn't finish at the top? No worries - all weekly participants will be entered into a monthly drawing for 2 FREE WaterPark admission passes as well! Weekly winners will be notified on Sundays. Monthly winners will be notified on the last day of each month.
Virtual gaming is great and it’s even better when you can save while doing it! Book an egaming session and escape room session and save using promo code VirtualSave23.Save $5 off a virtual reality session and get a one-hour egaming session for the price of a 30-minute session. Sessions must be booked in one online transaction at least one day in advance. Discount is valid for general admission priced sessions only and cannot be combined with other offers. Valid until 12.16.23. Not valid 11.22-11.26.23.
Book a session in a Swing Suite and escape room and save using promo code SwingEscape23.Save $10 off a Swing Suite session and $5 off per person in your choice of any of our three escape rooms! Sessions must be booked in one online transaction at least one day in advance. Discount is valid for general admission priced sessions only and cannot be combined with other offers. Valid until 12.16.23. Not valid 11.22-11.26.23.
Escape zombies, evil robots, or the pharaoh’s curse on Fridays in October and save 25% using promo code FreakyFriday25. Valid on your choice of general admission escape room or virtual reality sessions. Offer valid online and session must be booked at least one day in advance. Cannot be combined with any other offers of discounts.
Read MoreIt’s the 1920s in Chicago and prohibition is in full swing. Secret mob controlled speakeasies are popping up all across the city in order to keep the public happy while using these establishments as a way to launder more and more cash. Supply lines are being cut and the police have begun to crack down, causing the mob to resort to more aggressive measures in order to keep their operation safe. You find yourself at The Bonfire Club, on an unassuming night when a mysterious piece of information comes across your table while enjoying your cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The series of events which follow could be your last if you’re not careful. While you figure out the clues, enjoy a charcuterie and appetizer buffet along with beer, wine, and cocktails.
Tuesdays | NOT offered on Oct 3
Seating at 6 pm | Event starts at 6:30 pm | At the Massanutten Conference Center
Cost: $75 for guests age 21+ | $45 for guests under age 21/no alcohol (Prices includes tax and gratuity)
Children 2 & under are free with adult purchase.
Reservations are required. Book online or call for reservations @ 540.289.4978.
Save 10% off when you Book the Bonfire Club Experience and our Wine Lover’s Dinner together. Use online promo code: Dinner23.Both dinners must be booked in the same purchase to receive discount.
Read MoreBreath in the fresh mountain air! As you enjoy the picturesque landscape of our the vibrant fall foliage, elevate your experience at Massanutten with our premier service packages. With extra attention to detail, vacationing with our premier packages means you can spend more time making memories and less time planning. When you book one of our select premier packages, customer service, hospitality, and catered itineraries take your trip to the next level.
Let us know how we can be of help to you as we start your vacation journey together. Book online here!
Read MoreFacial Massage Class
Tuesdays @ 9 - 9:45 AM | On the Spa Deck (outside) | Cost: $15 per person or $25 per couple | Ages 18+
By keeping your skin taut and facial muscles toned you can resist wrinkles and other signs of aging. Learn facial exercises and techniques using Jade rollers and Quartz massage tools with Seama. Put your best face forward!
Stretching Class
Wednesdays @ 9 - 9:45 AM | On the Spa Deck (outside) | Starting Sep 6 - Cost: $15 per person | Ages 18+
Couples Massage Class
Thursdays @ 9 - 9:45 AM | On the Spa Deck (outside) | Cost: $25 per couple | Ages 18+
In this class, Jossif will teach skills to lovingly massage one another in simple every day settings. Learn special techniques to help one another deal with chronic pain and stiffness. Discover a new way to communicate through touch as a couple.
Couples PureWave Massage Class
Fridays @ 9 - 9:45 AM | On the Spa Deck (outside) | Cost: $25 per couple | Ages 18+
Learn to massage your sore areas using the newest technology, the PureWave Massager with Brian.
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.
Read MoreExperience an amazing evening with a four course menu paired with four different wines from a featured local vineyard
Thursdays
Seating at 6 pm | Dinner at 6:30 pm | At the Massanutten Conference Center
$90 (tax & gratuity included)
Reservations are required. Book online or call for reservations @ 540.289.4978.
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!
View hours & the full menu here!
Read MoreWant to experience the Western Slope trails without as much climbing? Check out our new Western Slope shuttle service! View hours & rates here.
Tickets can be purchased for a full day of riding or a single trip up the hill. Reservations are required. To book please call the Bike Shop @ 540.289.4957 or use the below booking widget.
Read MoreExperience 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.