For Immediate Release
June 15, 2002

The Martha Washington Inn, A Camberley Hotel
Abingdon, VA
The Martha Washington Inn is located on nine acres in the heart of historic downtown Abingdon, Virginia. The town, chartered in 1778, is itself a Virginia Historic Landmark. It is the oldest town west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is between the Great Smoky and Allegheny Mountains in the western part of the state where Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina meet. The Inn, built in 1832 as the private mansion of a prestigious Southern family, is replete with its own gentle ghosts. It served as a private college for girls and, during the Civil War, sheltered wounded soldiers in the Virginia Shenandoah. The Inn’s lush, path-lined, perennial gardens with gazebo and conversation nooks have long been a favorite for weddings. Antique-filled guest and public rooms, fine and casual dining, intimate meeting space, and elegant ballroom facilities serve the needs of a variety of clients.

LOCATION Tucked away in the highlands of Southwestern Virginia, The Martha Washington Inn is located just half a mile north of Exit 17 off of Interstate 81. Abingdon, an historic town with brick walks and historic homes, is the oldest incorporated town west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Appalachian Trail is just 13 miles away. The Virginia Creeper Trail, another popular trail enjoyed by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, begins in Abingdon. Easily accessible to major metropolitan areas, Abingdon and this historic hotel are just a few hours drive for many and provide a charming change of pace for visitors.

AWARDS AAA Four-Diamond

ROOMS/SUITES The Inn’s 62 guestrooms and suites reflect the carefully assembled collection of Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian-period antiques and artifacts that grace this one-time mansion. Each room is different in décor, size, and configuration. Guests enjoy turndown service, a morning newspaper, overnight shoeshine, and English toiletries.

2005 RATES
Standard $179
Deluxe $189
Queen Suite with Jacuzzi $209
Premier Suite $279
Executive Suite - $385

Rates and availability subject to change.
Corporate, seasonal and promotional rates available

PACKAGES Appalachian Escape
$469
Includes two nights' accommodations for two, candlelight dinner for two in The Dining Room on the evening of your choice, Barter Theatre tickets for two, and Continental breakfast for two in The Dining Room each morning.

The Barter Premiere Package
$349
Includes Deluxe overnight accommodations for two, dinner for two in The Dining Room, Barter Theatre tickets for two, and breakfast or brunch for two in The Dining Room.

The Barter Breakaway
$229
Includes overnight accommodations for two, two tickets to see a Barter performance, and Continental breakfast for two.

Virginia Romance
From $349
Includes overnight accommodations for two, candlelight dinner, champagne and roses, and Continental breakfast for two.

PARKING Complimentary on-premise parking

SHOPPING Siegner’s Gifts & Collectibles and Martha’s Gourmet Market

AMENITIES/SERVICES Room service, babysitting, laundry, dry-cleaning, and overnight
shoeshine

DINING The 100-seat Dining Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving American and Continental cuisine. The Dining Room features a traditional Friday evening Seafood Buffet and Sunday Champagne Brunch. Afternoon tea is served from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

BANQUETS/MEETINGS The Martha Washington Inn has both ballroom and conference room
facilities. The 3,205 square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 250 for banquets. The room has a hardwood dance floor, stage, and adjacent banquet kitchen. The hotel parlor offers additional meeting spaces with 1,495 and 676 square feet. There are also two Boardrooms with large conference tables available for conference style meetings.

ACTIVITIES Antiquing and balloon rides, as well as walking tours of historic Abingdon offering outstanding examples of Federal and Victorian architecture, are just a few of the local activities available to guests. The hotel also provides complimentary use of mountain bikes with shuttle service to high country trails. The Barter Theatre, built in 1832 as a church, offers seasonal repertory performances of classic and modern theatrical works. The Virginia Highlands Festival held annually for over 50 years brings over 200,000 people to Abingdon in a celebration of the arts. This event is among the top 100 tourist events in North America.

GENERAL MANAGER Mr. Christopher Lowe

CREDIT CARDS American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

ADDRESS The Martha Washington Inn, A Camberley Hotel
150 West Main Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210

PHONE 276-628-3161

FAX 276-628-8885

RESERVATIONS 800-888-5252

BOOKING CODES
GDS ACCESS QC
AMADEUS VJIMWI AXESS 1005
GALILEO 85224
SABRE 39110
WORLDSPAN QCMWI8

WEBSITE www.marthawashingtoninn.com

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