West Virginia Executive Spring 2019 | Page 109

A Legacy of Hospitality A tradition of generous hospitality began at the summer estate of Earl W. Oglebay in Wheeling, WV, when he willed his spectacular country estate to the City of Wheeling for public recreation nearly 100 years ago. Today, the picturesque beauty of Oglebay’s property has expanded to 2,000 acres of year-round recreational activities and exceptional overnight accommodations amid the property’s natural beauty. Guests can experience the life and legacy of Oglebay through a visit to his iconic yellow mansion or by taking a stroll through the Bissonnette Gardens. Along with an aerial challenge course, hiking and walking trails, swimming, tennis and horseback riding, guests can also experience more than 60 species of animals at Oglebay’s Good Zoo. Imagine running your fingers through the plush fur of an endangered red panda, hanging out with a two-toed sloth or looking a snow leopard square in the eye. At Oglebay’s Good Zoo, Dr. Joe Greathouse and his staff make dreams reality with awe-inspiring animal encounters for adults and children alike. Oglebay is also known for its world- class golfing amenities. Home to four championship golf courses, including the illustrious Arnold Palmer-designed Klieves Course and the ever-popular Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Speidel Course, Oglebay is truly a golfer’s paradise. After a round of golf, take advantage of Oglebay’s nationally ranked spa services. Ranked 68 out of the top 100 spas across the U.S., guests can exhale stress and anxiety and inhale relaxation and tranquility at Oglebay’s West Spa with its full offering of spa services, including massages, nail services and facials. From November through January, Oglebay is transformed into a winter wonderland as guests travel from near and far to experience the time-honored tradition of the Winter Festival of Lights, which has delighted thousands of guests for more than three decades. Named one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the U.S. by AOL Travel, the festival features 80 larger-than-life exhibits spanning more than 300 acres. Come, stay and play at Oglebay. 465 Lodge Dr., Wheeling, WV 26003 | (877) 436-1797 | www.oglebay.com