A Home Away From HomeForThe Holidays (NAPSA)—When makinga list and checking it twice, many families include plans for a holiday home away from home. Manyvisit the same place not only year after year but for multiple generations. For example, one destination that’s popular for holiday revelers is The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Dating back to the 1940s, the award-winning resort has observed such customs as burning the Yule Log in the lobby fireplace and singing carols on Christmas Eve. Nestled in the snow-covered pines and firs of the Allegheny Mountains, the resort initially welcomes guests in the upper lobby with massivefireplaces and cheery holiday decor. Garlands, wreaths, poinsettias and decorated Christmas trees deck the halls of the public spaces throughout the resort. In the Colonial Lodge, an enormous tree made of stacked poinsettias makes a striking statement against the room’s black and white marble floor, while an indoor pool features a tree with a moretropical theme. One of the more striking rooms is the Cameo Ballroom, with four trees elegantly dressed in rich gold and cream tones while yards of pine garland radiate from the center of the room. Traditional entertainment includes family dining events, concerts and dances. On temperate days, guests can enjoy golfing without greens fees; on days when the property’s 6,500 acres are covered in snow, carriage andsleigh rides are available. = Ee Nestled in the snow-covered pines and firs of the Allegheny Mountains, this award-winning resort offers plenty of holiday cheer. For those looking to finish their holiday shopping, they can do so at the 33 shops in and around the property. These include a children’s shop, a furniture store, a flower shop, a chocolatier, bou- tiques and a jewelry store. The scents of the season can be found in the 40,000-square-foot spa with seasonal treatments such as the Cranberry Body Odyssey and the Gingerbread and Cranberry Fig manicure and pedicure. The Royal Riches service incorporates frankincense and myrrh to relieve stress. Year-round favorites include a soakin the sulphur spring waters, a steam, a Swiss shower and Scotch spray, and a massage. Children’s festivities include a *Twas the Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Ball, a Jingle Bell parade and visit from Santa. For more information and reservations, visit www.green brier.com orcall (800) 624-6070.
