The NRR Sporting Clays Range is now open. We provide shotguns and safety equipment at these clinics at no additional charge. Please contact us if you wish to reserve the range for a morning or afternoon. It's a great time with family and friends!
GPS BASIC TRAINING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18!
Do you love the outdoors, but get turned around when exploring new areas?
Have you always wanted to know more about the basics of using a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) unit?
Then this is the course for you!
GPS technology is rapidly changing how outdoor enthusiasts find their way in unfamiliar country. With a GPS unit, you can store the location of your car or other “home base”, as well as other important locations during your trip. And the latest advances in this technology actually allow you to follow your progress on topographic maps downloaded into the unit! GPS will radically change your attitude and confidence level when you are exploring new areas. This event is limited to participants who are able to hike for 2-3 miles in hilly terrain.
DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
TIME: 9AM-4PM
Lunch: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
LIMITED TO: Five participants
PRICE: $80.00 (includes 6% WV sales tax)
WE PROVIDE: Instruction; Loan of GPS unit and navigation materials; Copies of practical exercises to take home; Cold drinks and snacks; Lunch
Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis! Please call 540-539-9873 or e-mail us at northriver@live.com. Directions will be sent to all participants.
SPORTING CLAYS CLINICS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9!
Have you shot clay pigeons in the past and are interested in improving your shooting skills?
Are you a novice who is interested in learning how to shoot clays but you don’t have the equipment?
Do you want to take shooting lessons in a beautiful and private setting?
Then come out to North River Retreat on Saturday, October 9!
John Alexander will be teaching morning and afternoon sporting clays clinics at North River Retreat on Saturday, October 9. John is one of only 30 Level III instructors in the United States certified by the National Sporting Clays Association and he is one of the finest shooting instructors around. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this is a great opportunity to meet John and learn more about this challenging sport.
Our sporting clays range has five automatic traps (throwers) run by remote control. Five shooting platforms provide participants a variety of shots at different speeds and angles. Later in the course, shooters move from the platforms and experience shooting at targets coming at even faster speeds!
PRICE: $150.00 (includes 6% WV sales tax). If you bring your own shells, the price is $125.00 (includes 6% WV sales tax)
WE PROVIDE: Instruction; Loan of a 20 gauge shotgun, shooting vest, and required hearing and eye protection; 20 gauge shotgun shells and clay pigeons; Cold drinks and snacks; Lunch
Please reserve your space by contacting John Gavitt via phone (540-539-9873) or e-mail at northriver@live.com. A deposit of $50 (personal check made out to North River Retreat) is required within one week of the reservation. Your deposit will be refunded immediately if event is cancelled by North River Retreat. Otherwise, deposits will be refunded only if we are notified of cancellation two weeks or more prior to the event. Directions will be sent to all participants.
Deposits should be mailed to:
John Gavitt North River Retreat, 492 Chestnut Grove Road, Winchester, VA 22603.
TREE AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND TROUT FISHING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2!
Have you always wanted to learn more about species of trees in the Appalachian region and how to identify them year-round?
Are you interested in learning about species that are beneficial to wildlife? Well, we have a way for you to gain that knowledge and have fun at the same time!
From 9AM to 12:30PM on Saturday, October 2, Forester Dave Warner will be leading a nature hike through the North River Retreat property, explaining how to identify various hardwood and softwood tree species, as well as their benefit to people, wildlife and the environment. He will also point out important plant species, including invasive species that are rapidly becoming a part of the landscape. Lunch will then be served back at the NRR cabin.
In the afternoon, participants are welcome to relax at the cabin or try their luck at catching trout in the well-stocked pond below. Be sure to bring a fishing rod and cooler! We’ll have a few extra rods and tackle available for anyone who needs fishing equipment.
This event is limited to participants who are able to hike for 2-3 miles in hilly terrain.
DATE: Saturday, October 2, 2010
TIME: 9AM-12:30PM; trout fishing in the afternoon
Lunch: 12:30PM – 1:30PM
LIMITED TO: Ten participants
PRICE: $50.00 (includes 6% WV sales tax)
WE PROVIDE: Instruction by Forester Dave Warner; Tree identification booklet; Cold drinks and snacks; Lunch; and Trout fishing (no license required
Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first serve basis! Please call 540-539-9873 or e-mail us at northriver@live.com. Directions will be sent to all participants.
