Listed on the National Register
of Historic
Places
May 7, 1994
WHAT IS THE CAPON EXPERIENCE AND WHY DO SO MANY CONNECT WITH IT? Many of our guests describe a feeling of being at home at Capon. That Capon is a place where they can let go, slow down and be their true selves. And it doesnít seem to matter where you come from, or whether you are young or old, male or female. Just being here allows you to connect better with yourself and therefore, with other people. That kind of experience is what calls most guests to return year after year; sometimes several times during a single season.
Here is how a local Hampshire County writer describes the Capon experience in a feature article in the June issue of The Capon Valley Chronicle.
The seasons themselves, as well as the school calendar, naturally divide the Capon experiences. While the July and August trips focus on family togetherness, Spring and Fall becomes more like an adult retreat in which peaceful relaxation can be combined with three-day workshops on a variety of topics. Still, weekends in May, June, September and October provide plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy each otherís company.
During the week in the spring and fall, we invite groups of all kinds to visit Capon. Senior organizations especially find these "off-season" times relaxing. If you know of a senior travel club or bus tour operator that would enjoy trying Capon, let us know. School administration retreats are also popular. Your educational leaders could join the other universities and public school boards who return to Capon year after year for their planning sessions.
Some of our guests first experience Capon as kids, joining their family during the summer vacation. They appreciate the excitement and activities and return each year with their family to hook up with friends from other families. Others start as young adults, new in their relationships with each other. Some come as individuals, to spend time for personal healing or development. Still others come in groups as business, social or religious organizations to reconnect with themselves and one another.
Even back in the 1800s, the Capon experience was highly prized as evidenced in this ad for Capon that asked and answered: Who needs Capon?
• The business man who works at high pressure • The worried, worn, frail or ill-complexioned woman • The student of health desiring a long and happy life • The city dweller hungry for woods, and streams, hills and stars • The big, sane real human being, doing fine work and wants the power, vision, heart and will to make it finer
Capon Spring and Farms
• P.O. Box 0
• Capon Springs, WV 26823
GPS Coordinates: North 39° 07.934'
West 78° 28.761'
Phone:304-874-3695
Many of our guests describe a feeling of being at home at Capon. That Capon is a place where they can let go, slow down and be their true selves. And it doesnít seem to matter where you come from, or whether you are young or old, male or female. Just being here allows you to connect better with yourself and therefore, with other people. That kind of experience is what calls most guests to return year after year; sometimes several times during a single season.
The seasons themselves, as well as the school calendar, naturally divide the Capon experiences. While the July and August trips focus on family togetherness, Spring and Fall becomes more like an adult retreat in which peaceful relaxation can be combined with three-day workshops on a variety of topics. Still, weekends in May, June, September and October provide plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy each otherís company.
Some of our guests first experience Capon as kids, joining their family during the summer vacation. They appreciate the excitement and activities and return each year with their family to hook up with friends from other families. Others start as young adults, new in their relationships with each other. Some come as individuals, to spend time for personal healing or development. Still others come in groups as business, social or religious organizations to reconnect with themselves and one another.