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We arrived on a beautiful Wednesday morning and checked into our cottage
on Paradise Row, and it was a beautiful luxurious suite. The original Cottages of Paradise Row were constructed in the early 1800's and were once popular honeymoon accommodations at The Greenbrier. They overlook the famous Springhouse.

Each guest house features king-size bed, parlor with sofa bed, two baths, wet bar, fireplace, patio and porch.

We went to have breakfast at the beautiful dining room. We took a guided tour of
Greenbrier.

We were lead to a horse drawn carriage driven by a sweet man in a top hat and
tuxedo jacket. He drove us on a wonderful ride all around the grounds of the greenbrier.

He drove us right up to a gazebo where there was a server waiting for us.

He led us to a table set with fine linens and decorated with flowers and balloons.
The carriage ride and picnic was a wonderful gift arranged by Renee, Hoof, Jeff, Jenna, Sandra and David.
Thank you all very much!!!!

He then served us a bottle of chilled wine and a delicious lunch.

We started off with a fresh berries. then a delicious salad and fried chicken filets, for dessert a fresh berry custard. The food and weather was absolutely perfect.

We strolled through the park on our way back to our room,

when we arrived, we had a gift of flowers and candy waiting for us,
and Mom sent us a wonderful gift.

A box full of gourmet snacks, coffee and a wonderful informative book
about the history of the Greenbrier.

We walked next door to the museum strolled through some shops,

we went to the Sam Snead golf club and had a cocktail

then we went to take in the beautiful view at the outdoor Infinity pool.
The pool overlooks one of the picturesque golf courses. The pool's zero entry design mimics nature with a seamless border between land and water and creates the illusion of a lakeside getaway at The Greenbrier.

We went back to the main hotel, toured the indoor pool,
pool

and had a private tour of some of the best suites in the hotel.

Then we went to the afternoon tea party.

We went back to our room and dressed for supper. We had a delicious supper,
after we went to the the historic Old white Lounge
listened to some music, danced and had a night cap.

We walked out to the patio to enjoy the night air,

When we got back to our room we had a bottle of Champaign and
flowers and candy waiting for us,

and rose petals on our bed.

We awoke and went to have breakfast in the Drapers cafe,

we visited Sandra and some of her co-workers,

then went to the theater room and watched a captivating slide presentation that showcased the former top-secret bunker that was built under the West Virginia Wing during the Cold War era., we met the Greenbrier's historian Dr. Robert Conte,(the author of the book Mom gave us), and he signed our book for us.

We had a magnificent time, it was the best anniversary ever!!!!

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