West Virginia Executive Fall 2017 | Page 5

S TA R T Y O U R O W N T R A D I T I O N ave you ever wondered what $10 million looks like? If you haven’t visited Oglebay lately, rediscover the park and experience the enhancements of the $10 million renovation completed over the past 12 months. Hang around on the new Aerial Challenge Course, splash in the new Fountains of Fun Splash Zone, host a meeting in our expanded meeting facilities, sample farm-to-table cuisine in the new Garden Bistro, or relax in one of our renovated guest rooms in Wilson Lodge. It’s closer than you think. 1 hour from Morgantown, WV 1 hour from Pittsburgh, PA 1.5 hours from Parkersburg, WV 2 hours from Columbus, OH 2.5 hours from Charleston, WV From the outdoors enthusiast to the avid golfer, from the blushing bride to the empty nester, Oglebay truly offers something for everyone. Oglebay is home to four golf courses, including the illustrious Speidel Golf Club featuring the popular Robert Trent Jones Course and the ever- challenging Arnold Palmer Course. If food is your passion, experience diverse dining venues offering artful cuisine to please the palate. Hit the mountain biking trails, saddle up for a horseback ride, go fishing at Schenk Lake, discover endangered species at Oglebay Good Zoo, or take a run down the ski and snowboard trails. Offering endless year- round entertainment, Oglebay is always in season. Even the most adventurous guests need time to unwind. At Oglebay, guests can exhale stress and anxiety and inhale relaxation and tranquility at The West Spa. Offering a full menu of spa services, including massage treatments, nail services, facials and more, The West Spa is the perfect complement to every Oglebay experience. For the history buff, Oglebay offers guided tours of the Oglebay Mansion and Bissonnette Gardens, which have been restored to resemble the beloved flower beds of Earl Oglebay’s wife, Sallie Oglebay, dating back to her residence in the early 1900s. Today, garden visitors can enjoy a three- season kaleidoscope of color as they follow the meandering red brick walkways past sweeping beds of vibrant blooms and hanging baskets. From November to January, Oglebay is transformed into a winter wonderland as guests travel from near and far to experience the time-honored tradition of Winter Festival of Lights, which has delighted hundreds of thousands of adults and children for more than 30 years. Named as one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the United States by AOL Travel, the festival features 80 larger-than-life exhibits spanning more than 300 acres. Winter Festival of Lights has remained a popular holiday attraction due to continuous improvement and expansion. The 2017-2018 season promises further expansion with the rollout of enhanced holiday activities, expanded retail offerings, new seasonal food and beverage selections, and two new light displays within the park. For generations, families, groups, and organizations have delighted in the tradition and spirit that make Oglebay unique. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself. WWW.OGLEBAY.COM