Weekend Getaway: West Virginia - SCHWARZER BERG VI - May 16-18, 2025

SCHWARZER BERG VI - A WEST VIRGINIA WEEKEND GETAWAY

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – MAY 16 to MAY 18, 2025

RAIN OR SHINE

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for an unforgettable Weekend getaway to West Virginia, the state often called "almost heaven" for its rolling hills, scenic byways, and charming small towns. As the only state entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it an ideal destination for our Wilderness Trail Region weekend escape.

From the breathtaking New River Gorge to scenic hilltop views and fun driving roads, this weekend promises history, great food, camaraderie, free time to explore local attractions, and of course, lots of Porsche fun! Our HQ for this event will be in the surroundings of White Sulphur Springs & Lewisburg. We will be staying in the unique The Schoolhouse Hotel, a thoughtfully restored boutique hotel transformed from a historic 1912 High School. Expect first-class accommodations with a modern touch, friendly staff, and a relaxing atmosphere.

In the evenings, unwind at The Rooftop bar, featuring handcrafted cocktails, wines, and small plates, or dine at The Varsity Club, where upscale southern classics like shrimp and grits await. Enjoy stunning views of the mountains and surrounding town as we gather and relax after our day of exploring.

Carved by the rivers of the Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia’s driving roads are filled with natural beauty—rolling hills, tree-lined tunnels, and scenic springtime blooms at their peak. Over this Friday-to-Sunday weekend, expect to cover about 650 miles of exhilarating driving. For those joining us, we’ll depart from Bristol, VA on May 16^th at noon, but if you prefer, you can meet us directly in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Schwarzer Berg VI is more than a weekend trip—it’s a chance to strengthen friendships and create cherished memories with fellow club members. As we finalize details, you can expect minor adjustments to the schedule, but rest assured, every aspect—from route planning to restaurant reservations—is being meticulously prepared to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all.

This is a driving event, not a Bingo-night! You MUST RSVP using the form below to attend this event.

HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION

Our main hosting hotel has 30 rooms, act fast if you want to stay there! When you call to make a reservation, give preference for the rooms that are 1-bed rooms, but if you have plans to share a room with someone or the 1-bed rooms were all taken, then go ahead and grab one of the 2-bed rooms.

To reserve a room, call the hotel direct line 304 536 0999 or Sales Office 304 956 2030, inform that you’re with the Wilderness Trail Region PCA group and your reservation is from May 16^th to May 18^th.

If you want to look the rooms’ configuration, check on their website: http://www.theschoolhousehotelwv.com

Note that, the rooms listed with a “double bed” type, they are getting new larger beds in January, that is, if a couple wants to book a “double bed” room, when we get there in May, those rooms will have either a Queen or King.

The hotel’s address is: 125 Schoolhouse Way, White Sulphur Springs, WV

• Smoking Policy: The Schoolhouse Hotel is a non-smoking property. This applies to both traditional smoking methods and all electronic delivery systems. Any smoking in the rooms or strong lingering smoking scents in rooms will result in a $250 room cleaning fee.
• Pet Policies: All pets are prohibited on property. A penalty of $250 will be applied to the bill if a pet is discovered. Service animals are allowed to stay in guest rooms with a registered guest
• Cancellation Policy: 48 hrs = No penalty (If you cancel, let us know as we might have a waitlist)
• During reservation you will be charged for 1 night to secure the room. Reimbursable if cancelled with 48 hrs notice.

*Double beds being upgraded in January to either Queen or King.

** There is a 3% Occupancy Tax and a 6% Sales tax to add to the rate.

• Complementary Wi-Fi and other amenities included (check website for all the details).
• Complementary Coffee & Pastries at the Lobby included. Biscuits to go can be pre-ordered.
• At the moment, the hotel does not serve breakfast, but that can change until May. I will let you know; however, Tootsie's Place Coffee Shop & Bakery and Across the Board Game Café are located 3 minutes-walk away.

OTHER HOTELS NEARBY

We have not made any arrangements with the hotels below neither we have information about their room’s availability. If you decide not to stay at the event’s hosting boutique hotel, The Schoolhouse Hotel, here are a few suggestions:

• 1.0 miles: The Greenbrier - $$$$ - Avg. Rate $564 https://www.greenbrier.com/
• 10 miles: 2-Star hotels: Fairfield Inn (~$175 plus tax), Hampton Inn (˜$163 plus tax), Holiday Inn (~$159) plus tax, Home2Suites ($170 plus tax).

EVENT ENTRY FEE (includes a FREE T-Shirt)

If you've attended one of our weekend events before, you know how much effort we put into making each experience smooth and memorable for everyone. Events like these come with costs, so as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, we’re charging $60 per car, which ***includes a FREE event T-shirt*** (a $29 value) – Men & Women fits available. Entry Fee refundable if cancelled 15 days prior the event.

If you’d like to support our club further, you’ll also have the option to make an additional contribution. This helps us give back to our amazing event volunteers—especially our lead-car drivers who play a huge role in the success of our events.

And if you'd like an extra T-shirt for your passenger, you can order one, too!

Your support helps us to continue organizing events like this one and welcoming PCA members from any of the 149 PCA regions across North America.

To Pay the event fee (which includes a FREE TEE), order an extra T-Shirt to your passenger or toss an extra donation, follow this link below:

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/west-virginia-weekend-getaway-schwarzer-berg-vi

PS.: During the check-out, there will be a field asking for extra money to the payment platform Zeffy. It may say something like: Zeffy covers the credit card fees for Wilderness Trail Region PCA and offers a full suite of free fundraising tools for all nonprofits. We recommend changing the suggested amount to 'Other' and type $0 as this contribution does not goes to Wilderness Trail. See example below:

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY (05/16) – 171 mi. / 3:41h drive + stops

• 11:00 a.m.: Grab lunch on your own – Several options at 460 Pinnacle Pkwy, Bristol, TN
• 12:00 p.m.: Meet at the Virginia Welcome Center I-81N Mile 1 (66 Island Rd, Bristol, VA) – Restroom Available
• 12:15 p.m.: Safety Meeting
• 12:30 p.m.: Start driving
• 01:45 p.m.: Lookout Stop – Restroom Available
• 02:00 p.m.: Resume Driving
• 02:15 p.m.: Backup Restroom Stop if needed
• 04:30 p.m.: Arrive at The Schoolhouse Hotel

SATURDAY (05/17) – 278 mi. / 6:32h drive + stops

• 07:00 a.m.: Tootsie's Place Coffee Shop & Bakery opens
• 08:00 a.m.: Last chance to get gas (serious folks, just get gas the evening before)
• 08:15 a.m.: Meet at the Lynch Field Park in White Sulphur Springs (3 min away from Schoolhouse)
• 08:30 a.m.: Safety Meeting
• 08:45 a.m.: Start driving
• 10:10 a.m.: Scenic Stop at Highland Scenic Hwy Overlooks
• 10:30 a.m.: Resume driving
• 11:30 p.m.: Restroom Stop (Go-Mart) – Refrain from getting gas unless it’s an emergency
• 12:00 a.m.: Resume Driving
• 12:15 p.m.: Arrive in Summersville for lunch & gas (on your own or with your lead car)
  • Alfredos of Summersville - 1210 Wal St, Summersville, WV
  • La Carreta Mexican Restaurant - 205 Merchant Walk, Summersville, WV
  • Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House - 5329 Webster Rd, Summersville, WV
  • Benji Japanese Steak House - 102 Merchant Walk, Summersville, WV
  • El Bandido – Summersville - 868 Broad St, Summersville, WV
• 1:45 p.m.: Regroup at Summersville Arena & Conference Center
• 2:00 p.m.: Resume driving
• 4:00 p.m.: Restroom Stop (BP) – Refrain from getting gas unless it’s an emergency
• 4:30 p.m.: Resume driving
• 6:00 p.m.: Arrive at the Hotel

Note:

• Route coming the weekend before the event.
• Arrive with a full tank for the drive.
• Check more below for dinner plans.
• Bring a Radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio – See recommendation more below if you don’t have one.

SUNDAY (05/18) – 264 mi. / 6:30h drive + stops

• 07:00 a.m.: Tootsie's Place Coffee Shop & Bakery opens
• 08:15 a.m.: Last chance to get gas (serious folks, just get gas the evening before)
• 08:30 a.m.: Meet at the Lynch Field Park in White Sulphur Springs (3 min away from Schoolhouse)
• 08:45 a.m.: Safety Meeting
• 09:00 a.m.: Start driving
• 10:15 a.m.: Arrive at the New River Gorge Bridge Overlook (Restroom Stop)
• 11:15 a.m.: Resume driving
• 11:45 a.m.: Arrive in Beckley for lunch & gas (on your own or with your lead car)
  • Cook-Out - 1346 N Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV
  • Rio Grande (Mexican) - 1090 N Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit - 1002 N Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV
  • Rancho Grande Méxican Grill - 3815 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV
  • Padrinos Italian Restaurant - 135 Beckley Crossing Shopping Ctr, Beckley, WV
  • Panera Bread - 1410 N Eisenhower Dr Suite A, Beckley, WV
  • Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders - 1240 N Eisenhower Dr, Beckley, WV
• 1:00 p.m.: Regroup at Beckley Crossing Shopping Center
• 1:15 p.m.: Resume driving
• 2:45 p.m.: Restroom Stop (Exxon) – Refrain from getting gas unless it’s an emergency
• 3:15 p.m.: Resume driving
• 4:35 p.m.: Arrive at the Back of the Dragon Welcome Center - Restroom Stop
• 5:05 p.m.: Resume driving
• 6:00 p.m.: Gas Stop in Marion
• 6:20 p.m.: Head to Bristol, VA
• 7:00 p.m.: Back in Bristol / End of PCA Event

DINNER

BREAKFAST

Complementary Coffee & Pastries at the Lobby of The Schoolhouse Hotel is included. Biscuits to go can be pre-ordered. At the moment, the hotel does not serve breakfast, but that can change until May.

Walking Distance Breakfast options (3 minutes-walk away):

• Tootsie's Place Coffee Shop & Bakery - 728 Main St E, White Sulphur Springs
• Across the Board Game Café - 698 Main St E, White Sulphur Springs

RADIO

Don't forget to bring a radio (2-Way radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio). Even if you think you won't need it! The BaoFeng UV-5R 8-Watt Ham Radio BaoFeng Radio with Extra 1800mAh Battery is less than $40 on Amazon.

Other models recommended are: Radioditty FS-T1 and Midland LXT630VP3.

We will use channel 5.0 / Frequency 462.662 and if you got a BAOFENG UV-5R and can’t get it on frequency 462.662, let us know and we will send you the instructions – it’s easy!

MERCHANDISE

One more way to help our club is ordering our exclusive Porsche Club merchandise! We have Event Poster, T-Shirts, Keychains, YETI drinkware and more!

Link to order: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/west-virginia-weekend-getaway-schwarzer-berg-vi

PS.: During the check-out, there will be a field asking for extra money to the payment platform Zeffy. It may say something like: Zeffy covers the credit card fees for Wilderness Trail Region PCA and offers a full suite of free fundraising tools for all nonprofits. We recommend changing the suggested amount to 'Other' and type $0 as this contribution does not goes to Wilderness Trail.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Mark ‘Going’ on our Facebook* event after you RSVP on our website: https://www.facebook.com/events/855602103444867

* You must RSVP below to be part of this event. Responding ‘Going’ on Facebook does not place you in the event attendees list.

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CALENDAR

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Download and read the full event program here: EVENT PROGRAM

RSVP List: (Updated with a delay)