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| Claymont
is a year-round 350-acre retreat center nestled in the Shenandoah Valley of West
Virginia. We're located just 50 minutes from Dulles Airport. Our country lanes,
fresh water springs, and winding paths create a tranquil setting for study, relaxation
and contemplation. We welcome many diverse groups to our mansion
and great barn facilities. We hope that your group
will join us soon.
The Claymont Court Mansion | |||||||||||||
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after a design by George Washington, the Claymont mansion was built by his grand-nephew,
Bushrod Washington, in 1820. It is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. The mansion is a picturesque and protected environment for seminars, conferences,
workshops, or retreats. Original oak paneling and crystal chandeliers preserve
the architectural integrity of the building. Up to thirty participants can be
accommodated overnight in the mansion. The simply furnished library, music room,
and ballroom provide a variety of meeting rooms, ranging from smaller, intimate
spaces to larger rooms suitable for group activities. Large lawns and quiet woods
allow informal gatherings with moments of solitude during intensive activities.
the mansion can have retreats of up to 40 people.
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Great Barn provides a less formal setting and can accomodate up to 80
people in private and shared rooms. It is situated at the southern end of
the estate (click here for a map
of the property), The great barn has a large dining hall and an expansive
meeting room with maple flooring, as well as several rooms designed for
meetings of smaller groups. The 9000 square foot octagonal
hall at the east end represents a unique venue for dance, martial arts,
meditation, and a meeting space that can accommodate groups of several hundred
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together, the Mansion and Great Barn can house larger seminars. Several hundred
people can be accommodated with overnight camping, or on a daytime basis.
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| Accomodations & Catering
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| Claymont
provides complete catering of meals, with homemade breads, gourmet vegetables
and provision for special dietary requirements. We take great pride in the quality
and variety of our cooking. Vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian cuisines are
all available. Our own organically grown produce will be used in season.
Sleeping accommodations include linens and bedding and housekeeping services.
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Claymont
Society for Continuous Education is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. |
