Buffalo Gap Retreat

Nestled in the foothills of the Potomac Highlands just outside of the Shenandoah Valley.

We are a short 2 hours from Washington or Baltimore and a bit more from Pittsburg.

Less than 10 minutes to the charming riverfront town of Capon Bridge and only 35 minutes to Winchester, 

Buffalo Gap provides a retreat with forest, mountains, creeks, streams, waterfalls, ponds & nature in all its magnificence.

Buffalo Gap Retreat sits in the valley (gap) between two large mountains - Sandy Ridge and Slane's Knob. 
As a result of being in the gap, our property is teaming with spring fed creeks and streams

which form both our upper pond and sandy bottom lake.

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Buffalo Gap Retreat is an ideal environment for:

• family gatherings, groups of friends,

•  campsite and cottage rentals

• birthday or anniversary parties, family reunions, celebrations of all sorts...

• weddings

• concerts and festivals

• dance events (large and small)

• business strategic planning gatherings, team building and creative experiences...  

• workshops (large and small)

• hiking, meditation, seclusion if needed

• art and cultural events

• Retreats, nature and more...

 

Family friendly, pet friendly. 

Special weekday and non-profit rates are available as well as whole camp rental options.

 

Our Facilities Include:

• 25 cottages in the camp, each with sleeping / bed capacity from 4 to 10.

• sleeping capacity of 116+ in 25 cottages.

• AC and Heat in most cabins.

• Internet and WIFI available at the Lakeview Cafe.

• A 3200 square foot enclosed Lakeview Cafe (common area) that seats up to 150+

• A 1200 square foot commercial kitchen ideal for caterers or cooking for large groups. 

• A Seasonal weekend Cafe -- a weekend full service / full menu cafe operating from late April til early November with catering available.

• A 3,600 square foot covered open air pavilion (common area) great for dance events, concerts, and festivals...

• A 2 acre sandy bottom lake with dock and sand beach.

• Kayaks, canoes, paddles and some other floatation devices - all free for guests to enjoy.

• Fishing - catch and release.  Bring your own gear.

•  A lake front sauna with floating dock and included firewood. 

• A beach house (common area) with entertainment area and concierge for campers (coffee pot, microwave, lounge, toaster...) as well as TV area with DVD's and dart board.

• 2 campgrounds  -- a creekside lower campground with up to 20 campsites with fire-pits and some picnic tables and charcoal grills and a lakeview camping area with 11 sites with stone firepits.

• 2 Public showers  with hot showers near the dining hall, and an outdoor cold water shower near the beach hose and one near the sauna.

• Brick and mortar public restrooms near the dining hall as well as porta-potties near the campground.

• Several common area bon-fire pits for group gatherings including at the beach house, pavilion, and in front of the dining hall.

• Firewood - available at the office cottage by the upper pond -- bundles sold for $7 each -- honor system payment in secure mailbox 24/7.

• Hiking Trails and forest and creeks, waterfalls, mountains and nature!

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Please check out our photo galleries under the Galleries menu

for lots of pictures of many of our facilities.

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