JOHN AND ARLENE WITH THEIR ENGLISH SETTERS, LEILA AND MOLLY

Looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors with your family, a few close friends or your civic group? If so, North River Retreat is the place for you! Situated on 437 acres in Hampshire County, West Virginia, we are only a couple hours from the Washington, D.C. area and 45 minutes from Winchester, VA.

Hello - I'm John Gavitt, owner and manager of North River Retreat. As someone who has worked in wildlife conservation for over 30 years, I've seen how quickly people living in cities or suburbs are being shut off from the natural world. That's why I started North River Retreat - to pass on to future generations the outdoor experiences that I have enjoyed during my lifetime. As a Christian, I also want to instill in others a greater sense of appreciation for the beauty of the world that God created for all living things.

Please explore this website and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. We provide a large variety of activities, ranging from sporting clays and fishing to deer and turkey hunting. We also offer several outdoor training courses. We have a small cabin with two guest bedrooms for overnight guests. My wife, Arlene either prepares delicious meals on-site or has them ready for me to serve to guests.

Hopefully, we can offer something for you to enjoy at North River Retreat. You don't need to be skilled in the outdoors to come here. We have shotguns, fishing rods and other equipment available at no cost. All you have to do is show up!