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Lost River, WV, an LGBTQ Retreat!
Posted By Jon Nickel-D'Andrea on Nov 15, 2018 |
There is no shortage of events, festivals, and shows in the greater Washington, DC area to save anyone busy for months on complete. A jumbled mix of highways, byways, and traffic circles, it’s easy to get lost in the concrete jungle.
Getting away for the weekend for some fresh breeze and peace and quiet is simple with just a short 2 and a half hour drive to the West… West Virginia in fact, to the town of Lost River.
An LGBTQ retreat
If we’re being honest, West Virginia has never been known as a liberal bastion. A quick stare at the electoral voting map of the state looks like 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 adv over 30 years.
West Virginia Red from Wikipedia
With plenty of LGBT owned and operated stores, restaurants, bars, and hotels, it’s easy to “buy local†and support the LGBTQ community. Assuming that you’ve packed up your car and youâ€
When I say West Virginia, what comes to mind? When we first started taking road trips to West Virginia in 2019, our friends were perplexed. But we fell in love with the lush, gorgeous forests and the calm way of being. In 2020, we built a cabin in Wardensville, West Virginia and offered it for rent on Airbnb. We’ve since sold that place, but our delighted 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 stylish. (This article is a amazing summary of the recent changes in the area, but unbiased warning that reading it will make you want to advance there!) Lost River has fantastic restaurants (really!) and beautiful spots to hike or just recline and enjoy nature.
Any trip to this area must launch in Wardensville. Do yourself a favor and buy some cinnamon rolls at the nonprofit Garden Market, where local teenagers absorb business skills. Pair them with a coffee at the nearby Trading Post — and be sure to build in hour to peruse all the
Morning person or blackout owl? Butch or femme? Mountain person or beach lover? Of course, being is never totally black and alabaster , but for many D.C.-area LGBT folks, the most accepted second-home spots approach down to where you like to spend either your downtime or your retirement years.
Lost River, W.Va., an unincorporated society in West Virginia’s Hardy County along Route 259, is about a two-hour drive from Washington and has turn into a sort of unofficial rural same-sex attracted area in recent years. Gay animation in Rehoboth Beach, Del., of course, is skillfully 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/120-mile trip from Washington.
We asked locals why they chose one or the other.
Welcome to Guesthouse Lost River, an enchanting 18-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 fuse of comfort and way, 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 adore live entertainment in the evenings.Note: guests must be 18 or older for a serene atmosphere. Life 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 304-897-5707 to manual a table, seating is available indoors in our dining room and lock & lounge as adv as outdoors on our patio (seasonal) | seating at the bar is available - first reach , first s