An Intro to Capon Springs

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Imagine you're here!

Picture yourself enjoying life as it was meant to be… relaxing at an all-inclusive secluded resort nestled in the majestic West Virginia mountains. Capon Springs’ rich history, healing water, delicious food, and long-standing traditions create that nostalgic feeling that many generations of guests have described as … coming home.

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An Intro to Capon Springs

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Figure a budget

Planning for your Capon getaway is simple!  Our all-inclusive per-person rates cover lodging, three all-you-can-eat meals per day (and snacks too!), and a wide variety of programs and activities for guests of all ages. In, 2023, prices for adults ranged from $114/night to $207/night. There is no charge for children under the age of 5, and prices for older children range from $46/night to $101/night.

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An Intro to Capon Springs

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Understand the Magic

What truly makes Capon Springs different from other resorts are all the “extras” that you just won’t find anywhere else. Operated by multiple generations of the same family, you are welcomed into a warm and caring atmosphere where everything is based on the honor system.   The set-menu and meal times mean all you have to do is show up when the bell rings!

When was the last time you and your family had an opportunity to completely “unplug” and spend quality time together?  Now imagine how great it would be that as your Capon experience draws to a close, you actually feel completely relaxed, restored, and reenergized- and already dreaming about your return!

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An Intro to Capon Springs

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Book Your Reservation

We make your reservation experience personal.  Since there are no “cookie-cutter” rooms, we take the time to find out what location would work best for your perfect vacation.  We look forward to having you with us anytime during the Capon Springs’ resort season, which begins in early May and runs through the beginning of November.

To get the digital conversation started, click the Request Your Room button below and fill out a reservation request form. Or call us directly to get more information at 304-874-3695.

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NOTE: 2024 Opening Day is Thursday May 2nd! Current May/June Openings

The Hampshire represents the only one of today’s cottages that is still known by it’s Sale/Nelson era name.  This post is the second in a series highlighting Capon’s historical structures….  

The Hampshire:


Springtime 2015

In 1891, Capt. William Sale purchased Watson Town Lot 15, the property on which the Hampshire Cottage now stands.  The deed does not mention any structures, so like some other buildings, it is not definitely known whether the Hampshire was a house renovated by Sale or one of his new constructions.  A 1911 Charles Nelson brochure gives Sale the credit for building the Hampshire.  It was most likely named after the county where Capon is located- the oldest in West Virginia.  For awhile, the cottage was known as the Dodson Cottage, for the York, PA family which rented it.  (For several years, even after 1932, the Dodsons continued to rent the cottage.)

Photo from a 1911 Charles Nelson brochure
The exterior of today’s Hampshire closely resembles the Hampshire of Sale’s era.  The symmetrical two-story frame weatherboard building has a hipped roof with a wooden cupola and front porches with Victorian style balustrades similar to other buildings around the grounds.  The roofed porches make it ideal for socializing and people-watching, rain or shine.  
  
In 1989, Capon crews added a fire tower to the rear of the building and a bath tower on the left, giving all 10 rooms private baths.  During the winter of 2001-02, the Hampshire again underwent exterior and interior renovations.  A bath tower was added to the right side, and a addition was built onto the back, providing space for a living room and linen storage on each floor.  Each room received a makeover, including new doors, windows, walls, ceiling, flooring, fixtures and furnishings.  In 2016, both first and second floor front porches were completely replaced.
Have you enjoyed a stay with us in the Hampshire?  Do you have any stories from visits before the renovations?

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