Wineberry Cabin
Wineberry Cabin is located above Lydia, Virginia, on PATC property bordering the east side of Shenandoah National Park.� The site is part of a tract obtained by donation and purchase from Dr. and Mrs. Rutledge Vining who wished to preserve the many vestiges of this Appalachian settlement occupied from the mid-nineteenth century until the 1940s.� These include cabins and outbuildings, cemeteries, split-rail and stone fences, foundations, terraces and orchards.� Former residents and their descendants, many of whom live nearby, occasionally visit the area.� Members of the local community also use the dirt road bisecting the property, collect nuts and mushrooms, and hike around the property.� Neighborly contact with these people and continuation of their traditional activities will help to promote and maintain the good relations with the community that are essential to the success of the Club’s activity in the area.

Not much is known about who built Wineberry Cabin or when it was built.� All we really know is that they picked a secluded location next to a spring that flows year-round.� Most of the logs and the roof are original.� Club volunteers have replaced five logs, installed a new floor and windows and added decks on two sides of the cabin.� The one room cabin has a wood burning stove for heating and warming food (not recommended for cooking), a sink for washing dishes, an octagon picnic table for outdoor meals, two adirondack chairs for relaxing on the deck, and an outdoor grill for cooking.� The spring is located just a few yards from the cabin

CAPACITY:� The cabin contains one double bunk on the main floor, two single bunks in the loft, and additional floor space for up to eight (8) people.� Mattresses for eight people are stored in the bunks.� NO MORE THAN EIGHT PEOPLE, INCLUDING CHILDREN OF ANY AGE, MAY USE THE CABIN AND SURROUNDING AREA OVERNIGHT.

COOKING AND HEATING:� A wood burning heating stove is located inside the cabin.� This stove is not recommended for cooking since you will heat yourself out of the cabin before dinner is cooked.� At best the inside stove can be used to warm food or keep food warm after cooking.� CAUTION:� THE CABIN IS VERY WELL INSULATED AND CAN BE HEATED TO UNCOMFORTABLY HOT TEMPUTURES VERY EASIELY.� DO NOT FULLY STOCK STOVE WITH WOOD AS YOU WILL HEAT YOURSELF OUT OF THE CABIN.� All cooking should be done on the outdoor grill.� The cabin should be well stocked with pots and pans for cooking.

WOOD:� Fallen limbs and downed trees are plentiful in all directions from the from the cabin and may be used to heat and cook.� PLEASE DO NOT CUT DOWN ANY STANDING TREES OR REMOVE LIMBS FROM STANDING TREES FOR FIREWOOD.� PLEASE DO NOT BURN MILLED LUMBER STORED AT THE CABIN.� Please replace ALL wood used

WATER:� Water is obtained from the spring just a few feet from the cabin.� Water jugs for carrying water are in the cabin.

LATRINE:� An outhouse is located about 30 yards past the spring.
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Overseers:
Name: Jason, Lauren, and Larry
Email:
[email protected]
Richard Vetland
Name:
[email protected]
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SHOWER:� The shower is located next to the outhouse.� This is a solar heated shower that can be used anytime the sun is shining and the temperature is above 60 degrees.� PLEASE EMPTY THE SHOWER IF THE TEMPERATURES MAY DROP BELOW FREEZING AND AT THE END OF YOUR VISIT.

LIGHTING:� No lighting or lighting fuel are provided.� Cabin users should bring battery-powered lanterns or other light sources with which they are familiar, such as candles or mantle lanterns.

TRASH:� There are no trash containers in the cabin or trash disposal sites in the area.� Prepare to carry out all trash when you leave.� The metal can in the cabin is provided to store a limited amount of paper for fire starting and overnight storage of food (protection from mice).� PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BEHIND TRASH, UNUSED FOOD, EMPTY CONTAINERS, BOTTLES CONVERTED INTO CANDLE HOLDERS, WATER JUGS, OR OTHER “DONATIONS” TO THE CABIN.

EMERGENCIES:� The nearest public telephone is at the Spotswood Emporium at the bottom of the hill.� Additional information is contained in the Cabin Instruction Book in the cabin.

WARNINGS:� Beware of wasps, ticks, and copperhead snakes in season.� Please do not disturb or harm any black rat snakes you may find in the area.� They keep the copperheads away and help control the rodent population.� Cattle may enter the surrounding yard and should not be antagonized.

HIKES:� Suggested hikes are described in the cabin.� Please do not trespass on adjoining properties.

OVERSEERS:� Larry and Lauren Lang (703)631-9278 and Richard Vetland (301)270-8748.

UPON ARRIVAL:� An Instruction Book providing detailed information on how to safely and comfortably use the cabin is available in the cabin.� Please read it upon arrival.
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