Dear Capon Friends,
Tom here! A couple of weeks ago, the family was kidding me about
dressing up like the Maytag Repairman and posing for a picture here at my
desk. Things were a little quiet "back then", like they have a
tendency to be in late January. Then at our first February meeting, we
were brainstorming about how to fill in the last weekend in May. We came
up with a theme: "Let's throw a Party!" That was around
noon on Monday, February 2. An email blast went out on Tuesday and by
Sunday afternoon, we had filled up the entire place! I basically camped
out at Capon for 4 days arranging (and then rearranging!) room assignments to
fill all the requests. I've been doing this for nearly 40 years, and I
can truthfully say that we have never had a response like this before!
This has all the makings for one of our best seasons on record.
2015 SEASON NEWS AND SAVINGS
We want you to know that we do listen! We take your
suggestions seriously and try to fit your ideas into just how we map out our
upcoming season. Everyone was really thrilled with the rate specials that
we offered last year; so much so that we have nearly doubled the number of
nights when you can stay with us for just $99 per person! Exactly how
many? (Take a guess and then check the bottom of the page to see how
close you are!) You also asked if we could give you more notice on just when
we would offer these rates, so you could plan out your entire Capon
year. We've done that as well, and the $99 nights are all listed on
the rates page on our website.
So now that your lonely Maytag Repairman has handled the
onslaught of bookings for the last weekend in May, I'm primed and ready to take
your requests for ANY time throughout the season from May until
mid-November. That's right! Based on the totally positive
comments surrounding our Veterans Day activities, we have decided to stay open
again this season until November 11. And here's an inside tip....We have
never seen such demand for weekend space as early as this before. This is
partly due to SIX weddings already booked and a couple of others already in the
works!
ON A MORE PERSONAL NOTE...
Patty and I have plans to head to Florida in mid-march to
celebrate our 10th anniversary. (Yes, Ten Years! Time flies when
you're having fun!) We will be vacationing on Anna Maria Island, thanks
to the generosity of some very special friends! We both continue to stay
active in the community through the churches, Neighbor to Neighbor and Lions
Club. In fact, this past Saturday, Patty received the Melvin Jones
Fellowship Award from the Wardensville Lions Club. This is the highest
form of individual recognition within this fine international
organization. Patty also stays very active with her children's and youth
choirs in Winchester. In late March, she will be the guest conductor for
the All Virginia Elementary Chorus. (Can you tell that I am the very
proud husband!)
So if you happen to sense that I am pretty excited about the
2015 season, you are absolutely right. Phil says that if I'm smiling in
February, it's going to be a very good year. Can't wait to see you all
soon and to help make your Capon experience exceptional! (BTW,
there are 41 nights where $99 rates are being offered this season!)
Tom (Third Generation Family Member and Reservations Manager)
For the Capon Family
