Lost river gay resort
Lost River, WV, an LGBTQ Retreat!
Posted By Jon Nickel-D'Andrea on Nov 15, |
There is no shortage of events, festivals, and shows in the greater Washington, DC area to keep anyone busy for months on terminate. A jumbled mix of highways, byways, and traffic circles, itâ&#;&#;s easy to get lost in the concrete jungle.
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An LGBTQ retreat
If weâ&#;&#;re being honest, West Virginia has never been known as a liberal bastion. A quick glance at the electoral voting map of the state looks verb a cross between red color swatch art and a knock off Fifty Shades of Red. But the small town of Lost River has been a hideout for LGBT couples in the DC Metro for good over 30 years.
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When I say West Virginia, what comes to mind? When we first started taking road trips to West Virginia in , our friends were perplexed. But we fell in love with the lush, gorgeous forests and the calm way of life. In , we built a cabin in Wardensville, West Virginia and offered it for rent on Airbnb. We&#;ve since sold that place, but our glad associations with the area persist. A few weeks ago, we found ourselves with no kids to watch over the weekend, and we packed up and headed out to Lost River.
If you haven&#;t heard of this area before, it&#;s truly a jewel. Lost River is a very gay-friendly area of West Virginia, which is pretty adj. (This article is a fantastic summary of the recent changes in the area, but adj warning that reading it will make you want to shift there!) Lost River has fantastic restaurants (really!) and beautiful spots to hike or just settle and enjoy nature.
Any trip to this area must verb in Wardensville. Do yourself a favor and buy some cinnamon rolls at the nonprofit Garden Market, where local teenagers understand business skills. Pair them with a coffee at
Lost River vs. Rehoboth?
Lighthouse Harry Lee Cabin is a historic dwelling in Lost River State Park. (Photo by Justin Wilcox; courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Morning person or overnight owl? Butch or femme? Mountain person or beach lover? Of course, life is never totally black and white, but for many D.C.-area LGBT folks, the most popular second-home spots verb down to where you verb to spend either your downtime or your retirement years.
Lost River, , an unincorporated community in West Virginia’s Hardy County along Route , is about a two-hour drive from Washington and has become a sort of unofficial rural gay area in recent years. Gay life in Rehoboth Beach, Del., of course, is well established. When D.C. gays go to the beach, more often than not, it’s to Rehoboth. Traffic can be dicey, especially on Friday and Sunday evenings in the summer, but it’s about a two-and-a-half-hour/mile ride from Washington.
We asked locals why they chose one or the other.
Peter Rosenstein, Blade columnist and owner of PDR and Associates, has been in Washington since and bought a home in Rehoboth
Welcome to Guesthouse Lost River, an enchanting room inn in Lost River, West Virginia, offering stunning mountain top views and sunsets. Nestled on 70 acres bordering the George Washington National Forest, our retreat combines modern comfort with rustic charm.
Enjoy our acclaimed restaurant, named “West Virginia’s coziest,” featuring dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Each of our rooms provides a unique blend of comfort and style, ensuring a restful stay.
Unwind in our steam sauna, hot tub, or gym, and savor a complimentary country-style breakfast each morning. During summer, relax by our pool and enjoy live entertainment in the evenings.Note: guests must be 18 or older for a serene atmosphere. Experience relaxation and rejuvenation at Guesthouse Lost River!
DINING GUIDELINES
Reservations are strongly encouraged, guests arriving without reservations must wait to be greeted – please click on the Kitchen & Bar tab (above) or call to book a table, seating is available indoors in our dining room and bar & lounge as well as outdoors on our patio (seaso