Shared by Bessie Weber, Office Manager, as Guest Blogger.

This year Fairy Stone State Park is hosting their first ever New Year’s Eve Dance at Fayerdale Hall Conference Center! 

Come out to Fairy Stone State Park where the revelry will begin December 31 at 9:30 p.m. and continue until 1:00 a.m. Space is limited so make your reservations today!

Hike the Lakeshore Trail around Fairystone Lake

Make it a weekend to remember by renting one of the park’s cozy cabins, complete with fireplace, and party the night away without having to leave the park. A 2-night minimum stay is required to rent a cabin. Park staff is busy preparing for a festive party atmosphere!  

Enjoy New Year's weekend in a cozy cabin at Fairy Stone State Park

Rock the night away at Fayerdale Hall Conference Center

Live music will be provided by Randolph Walker, One Man Band, based in Roanoke, Virginia. Walker sings, plays guitar, and plays a rack-mounted harmonica, all while working a hi-hat cymbal, tambourine, and bass drum with his feet. This is no novelty act. Walker performs “retro-flavored” originals with a 60s-70s feel. Even if you don’t like to dance, Walker is entertaining just to watch! 

Local wines by Stanburn Winery and Chateau Morrisette will be served for the midnight toast; punch and spiced cider will also be on the menu for non-alcoholic toasting.There will be party favors, disco lighting, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

                 Advance reservations may be made by calling the park at (276) 930-2424. Visa & MC accepted. Cost is $30 per couple and is non-refundable. Parking fees are waived for events held at Fayerdale Hall. 

After a night of festivities, start the year off right by attending the First Day Hike on January 1, 2012. The two-mile hike out-and-back along the Lakeshore Trail is free, open to the public and is sure to help clear the cobwebs from the night before! Hikers should be prepared for winter weather and dress appropriately. Meet at the Little Mountain Trailhead near the Park Amphitheater. For more information about First Day Hikes, and how you can participate in Virginia State Park's new event, click here.

Click here for cabin reservations or call our Reservation Center at 1-800-933-7275, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  A two-night minimum stay is required. Gather your friends together and celebrate the dawning of 2012 at Fairy Stone State Park! 

LOCATION:

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Drive, Stuart, VA 24171

From I-81 near Roanoke, take Route 581 to Route 220 South to Route 57 West to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive).

From I-77 near Hillsville, take Route 58 East to Route 8 North to Route 57 East to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive).

From Greensboro, take Route 220 North to Route 220 North bypass at Martinsville, then Route 57 West to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive).

From Richmond, take Route 360 West to Route 58 West to Route 220 North Bypass at Martinsville to Route 57 West to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive)

Drive Time : Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., six hours (from Washington, DC); Richmond, four hours; Tidewater/ Norfolk/Virginia Beach, five hours; Roanoke, one hour