If traveling from outside the area to attend Sassafras Farm retreats, workshops, parties, or other events, here are a few suggested accommodations. If registering for a retreat, workshops, studio rental, party, camping, or other event, detailed directions will be provided to you as part of your registration materials. Sassafras Farm is located in southern Roane County, West Virginia, between Clendenin and Walton. If traveling north on I-79, it is approximately 8 miles from I-79 via the Clendenin exit (exit 19), and is accessed from State Highway 119 and Amma Road. If traveling south on I-79, it is approximately 8 miles from I-79 via the Amma exit (exit 25), and is accessed from Amma Road.
Accommodations in Elkview, WV, approximately 15 minutes from Sassafras Farm (closest and most convenient hotel to the farm): Elkview Inn & Suites. Their info is: 101 The Crossing Mall, Elkview, WV 25071, 1-304-965-9200.
Accommodations in Charleston at the Mink Shoals exit on I-79 (closest Charleston hotel), approximately 27 miles from Sassafras Farm:
Sleep Inn
You can also find more hotels in Charleston, approximately 30 miles from Sassafras Farm:
Charleston hotels on TripAdvisor
Bed & Breakfast accommodations in Spencer, WV, approximately 25 miles from Sassafras Farm:
Arnott House
Cunningham House
I also offer Camp & Breakfast at Sassafras Farm. (Limited availability.) See here for all the info.
If you intend to come early, stay late, and/or make your trip into a complete West Virginia vacation, find more information at these sites:
West Virginia Tourism
West Virginia State Parks and Forests
Charleston, WV at Yahoo Travel
The nearest large city and travel hub to Sassafras Farm is Charleston, West Virginia.
By car: You may travel to Sassafras Farm via I-79 at the Clendenin exit (exit 19) or the Amma exit (exit 25).
By bus: Greyhound services Charleston, WV.
By train: Amtrak services Charleston, WV.
By plane: Travel to Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV. The airport code for Yeager is CRW.
Car rentals in Charleston to travel on to Roane County from the bus or train station or airport include:
Enterprise
Alamo
Avis
Hertz
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