Planners and event attendees are sure to find inspiration in Greenbrier County, says Kara Dense, president and CEO of Greenbrier Valley CVB. “In the heart of the Allegheny Mountains in Greenbrier County, this area, known simply as the Greenbrier Valley,
offers the best of West Virginia,” she says. “We have a picturesque setting, quaint small towns, easy access to outdoor recreation,
and unique offerings for shopping, dining, art, and theater; there is a draw for every traveler. Plus, we are home to the world-renowned Greenbrier Resort.”
Dating back to 1778, The Greenbrier has 710 guest rooms, nearly 100 estate homes, and more than 200,000 square feet of event space, including a 16,500-square-foot exhibit hall and more than 40 meeting and breakout rooms. The 11,000-acre resort features championship golf and a golf academy, a full-service spa, float fishing, shopping, and a variety of programs and courses for teambuilding or excursions, including falconry, geocaching, horseback riding, and history walks. Once a top national secret as a Cold War fallout shelter for Congress, the declassified Greenbrier Bunker provides a captivating historic tour. The Casino Club at The Greenbrier features classic and state-of-the-art gaming experiences, including 31 table games and more than 160 slot machines.
In Lewisburg, the Conference Center at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has 10,600 square feet of event space to accommodate 900 people for theater-style presentations or 480 for banquets. Historic Carnegie Hall has a 420-seat auditorium, a gallery with a capacity of 330 reception guests, classroom and studio spaces, and an outdoor terrace. The State Fair of West Virginia has more than 40,000 square feet of covered event space. In White Sulphur Springs, the boutique Schoolhouse Hotel has 30 guest rooms, a rooftop bar and event space, and a ballroom with a capacity of 300 guests. There are approximately 1,400 guest rooms in the county
