We’ve just received word that construction crews will be working on mountain coaster abutments at Litten Lane on Friday, September 13. There will be periodic lane restrictions. Resort staff will be on hand to assist with traffic. […]Read More…
Update 9/12/24 – Massanutten Cares Day, MPSC rate increase and more
To the Massanutten Community: Several items this time around – notably our annual Massanutten Cares Day (to which we invite MPOA members); some clarifications on MPSC, and an update on the new Mountain Coaster. MASSANUTTEN CARES DAY: Massanutten Resort’s annual Cares Day is coming up on Friday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 […]Read More…
Update 8/14/24: Info on MPSC, a welcome to our new dog park, a fun Labor Day Weekend, and more.
To the Massanutten Community: We hope you’re having a wonderful summer. Lots to share with you this time around. MPSC UPDATE: Earlier this year, Massanutten Resort – joined by the Rockingham County board of Supervisors and the Massanutten Property Owners Association – filed a motion to dismiss MPSC’s rate increase case with the State Corporation […]Read More…
Update July 2, 2024 – Land Donation for New Fire/EMS Station in The Kettle, And Some Fun Summer Events
To the Massanutten Community: We hope you’re enjoying this lovely summer – and a quick reminder: Summer Jam, our annual festival that sends all proceeds to the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, is Wednesday, July 3 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. There will be live music, food vendors, a beer and wine garden and kids’ activities […]Read More…
Update 6/7/2024: News about MPSC; Events and Features, and some Cool Awards!
To the Massanutten Community: We’re gearing up for what promises to be a fun summer season. Here are a few updates that may interest those in our community. MPSC/SCC UPDATE: Recently, MPOA joined the case before the State Corporation Commission regarding MPSC’s proposed rate increase. We’re grateful for that and congratulate MPOA for its efforts. […]Read More…
Update 5/16/24: Farmer’s Market Returns, WaterPark Open House, New Festival, and more!
To the Massanutten Community: It’s my pleasure to add Michael Hammes’s signature to this update. As you might recall, Michael is Massanutten’s new Vice President and General Manager. He’s been on board for several months now, learning about the resort and developing relationships with the resort’s key staff. He’ll assume increasing responsibility for resort operations […]Read More…
Update 3/27/24: short takes (new hotel, mountain coaster, etc.)
To the Massanutten Community: Our last several posts related to significant issues (MPSC’s rate request, a proposed development in the Passage Lane area). There are some odds and ends we thought you’d like to know about, however – so here they are NEW DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY PROGRAMMING: This is a new role that will oversee […]Read More…
Update 3/21/24: About a proposed development in the Passage Lane area
To the Massanutten Community: Recently, Mark Wagner – our VP of Corporate Development – made a presentation to MPOA’s board, discussing our plans to seek an Amendment to our current Master Plan. This Amendment would provide for the addition of a parcel owned by Great Eastern and located within the current Massanutten Village footprint. We’d […]Read More…
Update 3/14/24: MPSC, rate structures, and the proposed County buyout
To the Massanutten Community: Most of our thoughts this time around center on MPSC. But first, we’d like to congratulate MPOA and its website development committee for the launch of MPOA’s new website. In our view, the old one was hard to navigate and made it difficult for residents to find important information. On a […]Read More…
Update 1/15/24: Announcing our new GM, sustainability, and more
To the Massanutten Community: I hope this finds you all well! The weather of late has been… well, interesting, has it not? That said, I’m pleased to report that the resort had an excellent winter holiday period. Perhaps the best news was that the investments made in boosting snowmaking capacity in the tube park enabled […]Read More…