Earlier this month Deb and I journeyed to a remote village in Mexico to celebrate the 18th birthday of our daughter Jordan. Jordan has been living in Mexico since January 18, and will remain there until August 9. Why, you might ask? It is because of her passion for missions. Ever since she traveled to […]

Now that spring is here, we’ll be working hard to ready things for you, our honored guests. Cleaning up flower beds, landscaping, etc; freshening paint; getting the pool ready (well maybe not just yet); and gearing up for a great summer season. But before summer comes, we look forward to hosting spring breakers, cyclists from […]

Cabin Creekwood is a popular destination for northern cyclists who wish to get a jump start on spring training. The months of March, April, and even early May provide incredible cycling opportunities. The weather is pleasant, and the terrain provides a wide variety of training options. Take the Shenandoah Valley Loop, for instance. Cyclists wishing […]

Guest Post by Michael Shaw Nothing fully prepares you for your first taste of Virginian countryside, whether you’re an American with reasonable exposure to its legends & realities, or you’re flying in from Europe with nothing but guidebooks & an active imagination. If your daily life is hectic or career-focused, you could take a while […]

As you can probably imagine, the Cabin Rental business is seasonal. Summertime is busiest here at Cabin Creekwood, with lots of family vacations. Holidays are also busy, like the winter break between Christmas and New Years, Thanksgiving, and the other long weekends scattered throughout the year. During the winter, we host many skiers on weekends, […]

The so-called “Winter Break” (formerly known as the Christmas holidays) from school provides families with children the opportunity to get away from home for a few days. There are lots of reasons why families might choose to do this, so I’ve compiled, with the help of our Facebook fans, a list of 14 reasons why […]

In this the month of November in the United States of America, we set aside a day specifically for the purpose of giving thanks. This year I am especially thankful for help at Cabin Creekwood. Barry Polifka has come on board as our property manager, and what a blessing he has been! Already he has […]

Well, the peak of the fall foliage right around our cabins is starting to fade, although the show isn’t completely over yet. There are still quite a few pockets of brilliance to be found by driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or a number of other area scenic roads. Just ask, and we’ll point you […]

Every year we get the question…when is the peak leaf season?  And every year, our answer is the same. In our area of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, peak is much more than a day, for a lot of reasons. Autumn colors can be enjoyed over a span of several weeks to nearly a […]

My personal report on the Virginia Safari Park. The Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge proudly proclaims itself as the “only drive-through zoo” in Virginia! That might be true, but is it worth it to pay $16.95 a person for the opportunity to drive through and see their animals? I must admit, I remained skeptical […]