Cross Country International’s offers trail rides

Cross Country International (CCI) is offering an exciting new vacation package through the historic Virginia countryside. Rich with artifacts from the Civil War era, this tour will bring riders back in time to a period in history when our nation was fighting to define itself. History will come alive as you explore Virginia’s “Constitution Route” on horseback, just as our forefathers did hundreds of years ago. Listen to the methodical clip-clop of horses’ hooves against the pathways that twist and turn on land bordering homesteads once belonging to the likes of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Imagine yourself as a Confederate soldier while you tour the areas where Generals Grant and Lee met for the first time in heated battle.

The inn where guests will stay is situated on a historic 37-acre Virginia plantation and is sure to please all. Being a site on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a Virginia Historic Landmark, the inn is rich in history and charm, and will have guests feeling at home as soon as they arrive.

“After a day of riding through hilly meadows, wooded groves and along the old confederate railroad tracks, there is no better way to spend the evening than returning to a good meal, fine wine and the conversation of friends,” said Cross Country International President Karen Lancaster. “That is exactly what our visitors can look forward to with this vacation package.”

The Virginia Hunt Country Trail Ride Program Includes:
• Accommodations in an historic inn
• All meals
• Daily trail rides accompanied by a professional guide
• Horse, tack, tax
• Available now through December 31, 2007 and mid-February – December 31, 2008; $1795 – $1995 (with double occupancy)

For those who wish to spend their Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year holiday season touring the historic roots of our country, there are special getaway packages available which are sure to make this holiday season the most memorable yet.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than with this trail ride,” said Lancaster. “We invite everyone to take advantage of an opportunity to move your typical holiday dinner away from the dining room table and into the crisp, clean air and breathtaking views of the Virginia countryside.”

Holiday Programs Include:
• Accommodations in an historic inn
• All meals
• Trail riding accompanied by a professional guide
• Horse, tack, tax
• Thanksgiving Hunt and Ride Includes:
• Thursday Hunt with Bull run and Thanksgiving Lunch provided by the Club at the fixture (Hunt attire is formal)
• Thursday evening family style traditional Thanksgiving dinner served at Willow Grove
• Two days of trail riding

Colonial Christmas Ride Includes:
• Gathering to decorate the Christmas tree
• Christmas luncheon and Dinner with Norwegian influence and menu
• Traditional style Christmas dinner
• Three days of trail riding
• Ring In The New Years Ride Includes:
• Three days of trail riding
• Black Tie dinner/ dance and Champagne toast on New Year’s Eve

The Virginia Hunt Country Trail Rides are accessible with easy access from Washington Dulles or Richmond Airports. Other activities available to guests on this vacation include antique shopping, golfing, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, sky diving, ballooning and winery tours.

For more information and complete itineraries on the Virginia Country Hunt Trail Rides, please visit http://www.equestrianvacations.com/horseback_riding/virginia_hunt.php
For information on any of Cross Country International’s numerous other vacation packages, please contact Cross Country International by phone at               (800) 828-8768       , via e-mail at [email protected] or by visiting http://www.equestrianvacations.com/

Courtesy of grouptravelblog.com