The Greenbrier

Celebrated as “America’s Resort,” The Greenbrier represents more than two centuries of history with its stately architecture, period decor, meticulously sculpted gardens and impeccable service. Reigning over 6,500 acres in White Sulphur Springs, at the foot of West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, the newly renovated, five diamond–awarded resort has hosted almost every reigning president since the Civil War, and keeps guests returning again and again to relish in storybook opulence, stunning natural surroundings and a vast array of activities.

Meeting professionals appreciate the resort’s 85,000 square feet of flexible convention space, from intimate meeting and breakout rooms to lavish ballrooms and theater events as well as meeting and exhibit space in the famed underground bunker. State-of-the-art multimedia and audiovisual equipment come standard in all meeting facilities, while a technical support staff stands by to ensure a flawless conference experience.

With a 6,500 acre playground and an endless list of recreational pursuits at their feet, groups can spend just as much time outdoors. Thrilling team-building events such as white-water rafting, sporting clays, off-road driving, and ascents of the Alpine Tower are as popular as falconry, bowling, golf on three championship courses, and visits to the spa and its famous sulphur springs. Come nighttime, guests satisfy their palate at the eight restaurants and lounges on-site before retreating to 721 superior accommodations, including plush suites, deluxe cottages, and lavish estate homes—some with parlors large enough to entertain up to 200 guests.

Executive Meeting Package

Start	End	Rooms	Rate
9/01/08	9/04/08		239
9/07/08	9/10/08		249
9/08/08	9/10/08		329
9/14/08	9/17/08		309
9/23/08	9/24/08		309
9/28/08	9/30/08		309
10/13/08	10/16/08		329
10/26/08	10/30/08		239
11/09/08	11/13/08		239

Posted May 27, 2008 by kimberlyc
View RSS Feed The Greenbrier provides guests with endless choices to spend their time between meetings. In particular, team building activities enhance any group experience at the resort. Adventure Learning experiences take groups of people with varied interests, skills and backgrounds, puts them in an outdoor setting and presents them with a challenging situation.
Combined with quality equipment and meeting resources, the skilled facilitators at The Greenbrier are devoted to making sure every meeting is a success. The Greenbrier sales team is geared towards creating experiences from which a team can learn skills that can be implemented in an office setting. In particular, The Greenbrier Leadership Center customizes innovative programs for each group based on their individual goals and desired outcomes.
The variety of activities offered ranges from learning the nuts and bolts of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to paddling the waters of the Greenbrier River or ascending the challenging 55-foot Alpine Tower. Participants who choose to tackle the Alpine Tower are able to take on a variety of challenges, whether it's spotting, belaying or climbing. The Greenbrier Mountain Quest provides an interesting way to see the resort's 6,500 acres. During this "orienteering" experience, groups are tested on their compass reading skills. Teammates work together to collaboratively navigate a preset course through the woods, relying on the skills and knowledge of each individual.
The Cross Country Challenge at The Greenbrier is one of the most popular team building activities. During The Challenge, team members are outfitted with a customized Land Rover and must seek out a variety of checkpoints that are assigned different values determined by ease of access, distance and difficulty, all while racing against the clock. The most effective teams assess the individual member's strengths and use their resources to successfully pass through as many checkpoints as possible. Similarly, The Greenbrier Challenge requires teamwork and provides for an exhilarating and mentally demanding experience. Teams must overcome obstacles placed in their path and navigate through the woods with a map and compass. Whether it's determining the best way to cross a river or pedal a mountain bike circuit, the Challenge requires the group to work together, collaborating to develop a strategy to accumulate points.
From the moment of first contact, The Greenbrier Leadership Center works with the meeting planner as a partner. The content, flow and details of the experience are custom-designed based on an interactive creative process. Once the designed program is created, The Greenbrier Leadership Center draws on input and ideas from all parties involved. The President, Duane Zobrist, believes passionately in experiential-based training and development. "The Greenbrier's superior meeting facilities, 50 recreational activities, and recent renovation already make it a leading property for meetings and conventions. The comprehensive team building activities offered to groups greatly enhance meetings held at the resort and lend further cach to The Greenbrier meetings experience." Posted Feb 15, 2008 by kimberlyc
View RSS Feed THE GREENBRIER APPOINTS
LEANNE MACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SALES

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV, July 12, 2007 - Paul Ratchford, President of The Greenbrier, has appointed hotel industry expert Leanne Mack as Executive Director of Sales.

Mack has over ten years of sales management experience, her most recent posting being the Director of Sales for the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California. While there she exceeded all of her personal and team goals for 2006, and became the only Director of Sales at Ritz-Carlton to achieve the Chairman's Circle Award. She also consistently surpassed all revenue targets and took part in developing key accounts for the hotel. Throughout her career in the hotel industry, she has been awarded several other honors including Sales Manager of the Year, Outstanding Sales Production Award for seven consecutive years, and Supervisor of the Quarter and Sales Team of the Year. Mack started her hospitality career in 1995 with Hyatt Regency Hotels and Resorts, making her way from Group Sales Manager to Senior Sales Manager, to Associate Director of Sales, to finally Director of Sales and Marketing. During her tenure at Hyatt, she has worked at eight different Hyatt properties in San Antonio, Texas, and Sacramento, West Hollywood, Santa Rosa and Half Moon Bay, California.

Originally from Northern California, Mack received her Bachelor's degree in Marketing and PR from California State University, Sacramento. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, her dog Daisy, hiking, and traveling.

Mack's new role as Executive Director of Sales will be based at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

About The Greenbrier Resort:
Residing on 6,500-acres of lush landscape in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort which has been offering a welcoming home to its guests since 1778. This National Historic Landmark, also known as America's Resort, reopened April 2, 2007 after a $50 million renovation project. The property provides a world-class haven for discerning business guests and sophisticated leisure travelers. Top-notch amenities and services include elegant meeting and event space, fine dining establishments, and access to over 50 recreational activities including three championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and a 40,000 square-foot spa. For more information or reservations, please visit www.greenbrier.com or call 800-624-6070. Posted Feb 15, 2008 by kimberlyc
View RSS Feed Golf Digest Names The Greenbrier's Old White Course Best New Public Remodel

The Greenbrier's historic Old White Course was named as the 2007 Best New Public Remodel by Golf Digest in the magazine's January issue. The course, which debuted in 1914, underwent a complete restoration from 2002-2006.

The Old White, originally designed by C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor, was renovated by renowned golf architect Lester George of Richmond, Virginia. The four-year project returned the course to its original style, while taking into consideration current golf strategies and equipment. In developing their plan, George and his team used aerial photographs from the 1930s and historical accounts from retired Greenbrier professionals and superintendents.

"The Old White Course was built before golf was popular, and the game was played primarily along the ground, and affording players many different routes into each green," said George. "Macdonald used the geography here to create an interesting course. My goal was to preserve the Old White's personality and history while at the same time, improve its overall playability and condition."

In his review for Golf Digest, senior editor Ron Whitten states, "It's the massive-green, bold-bunkered Old White that Sam (Snead) first came upon as a young golfer in the 1930s. It's back to being the Old White that architects C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor envisioned in 1914, an ode to British and Scottish styles."

"By re-establishing the lines and angles of the original design, its perpendicular bunkering of geometric shapes, its angular slopes in rectangular greens, and by selectively clearing out walls of trees to open up Allegheny splendors, George has transformed the Old White into a captivating and entertaining resort course," wrote Whitten.

Whitten's evaluation of the renovation to the course also noted some of George's personal touches. "He added a few original touches, like the huge dip in the left half of the second green and the sinister, serpentine fairway bunker hugging the narrow-pedestal 14th fairway."

"Lester was the perfect choice for this restoration project. He truly appreciates and understands not only the history of the game, but also the passion of today's golfer who enjoys the dare of a highly rated and challenging course, especially one with a traditional Scottish design," said Robert Harris, The Greenbrier's Director of Sports and Recreation.

"The Old White has always had a special place in The Greenbrier's history and we are thrilled that Golf Digest has recognized our efforts to restore this cherished course," continued Harris. "The Old White has an aura all its own and it comes from the more than 90 years since it was built. President Woodrow Wilson was one of the first to play the course in 1914. And Sam certainly had his part in its history, from his numerous holes-in-one on #18 to the stories of the matches he played with other renowned professionals, Hollywood celebrities and US Presidents. Even Tom Watson, our Golf Professional Emeritus, has a special affection for the course and considers the #1 his favorite opening shot in all of golf."