Buffalo Gap Camp 15 Springfield Grade Rd, Capon Bridge, wv. The site was in a remote gap between 2 mountains in Capon Bridge, WV (Sandy Ridge and Slane's Knob) and just 2 hours from major metro areas of DC and Baltimore. I shared the experience with lovely people, all enjoying the moment. 1993: The Rubenstein's require Buffalo Gap after the former owners dissolve and enter into foreclosure. Scottish Weekend History Buffalo Gap, 1989 - 1993. From 2004-2006, CDSS hired Scott to design and lead special intensive courses for English dance callers. Buffalo Gap Retreat will offer a variety of services to the public and businesses including. The lake is beautiful and the temperature of the water is almost perfect as well, the environment is serene and it has a peaceful tranquility. Starting in 1969, Washington area folk dance teachers Mel and Phyllis Diamond and Larry Wiener organized International Folk Dance Camps at Buffalo Gap over the Memorial and Labor Day weekends, and for many years these were the parentheses that marked my summers. After the majority of the camp lay in foreclosure and abandoned for nearly 2 years, it was a daunting task to breathe life back into more than a dozen structures. Apparently javascript is turned off on your computer. A non-competitive dance school offering instruction in hip hop, tap, jazz, and ballet. “Have always loved this place. Herman, his wife, and later his son -- Jon Rubenstein, as well as Jerry -- continued to run the camp for 30 years, until around 1984. Dance Gypsy map for the Buffalo Gap Camp in Capon Bridge, wv, host for dances. Launch date will be June 4, 2021, and finish when teams cross the finish line at the Street Dance back in Buffalo Gap! She is highly regarded for her creative piano playing at English, American and Scottish dance events around the country (including Pinewoods Dance Camps, Ogontz, Buffalo Gap, Berea Christmas Country Dance Week, The John C. Campbell Folk School, and BACDS events) and abroad. The Dance Gypsy works best with the … American Dance Weekend at Buffalo Gap is held in September at, well, Buffalo Gap Community Camp in West Virginia. old office/dining hall/kitchen complex/manager's residence burns down from a dryer fire. A founding partner of Dancing by the Bayou promoting Cajun & Zydeco music and dance in the DC area since 1992. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a family and pet friend vacation spot located in Capon Bridge, WV. Dance camps are wonderful events. An Eco-minded retreat and camp that hosts Airbnb rentals, camping, large events and festivals, retreats, workshops, lake, beach, sauna, music / dance pavilion, dining hall, and much more. just downhill from the Mantz's house, and I believe his daughter Betty was married to Everett "Jake" Swisher. The Dance Gypsy works best with the aid of javascript. Camping in Buffalo Gap on YP.com. We formed a small "corporation"  (DBW inc - 4 people), which was the corporate general partner for a limited partnership "Buffalo Gap Camp for the Cultural Arts (BGCCA)" that ended up having 25 or so limited partners from various parts or the country. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a family- and pet-friendly destination. Capon Bridge, West Virginia. But first, a little bit about the current stewards of Buffalo Gap: Buffalo Gap Camp was purchased by 5 investors on May 25, 2017. 2010: Camp re-opened as a public campground with cabins for rent, concerts and festivals, most notably, Spaghetti Fest was held here with 40 bands and 2000 attendees. Before long, that camp would include a lake, beach, lake house, dining hall, gymnasium, putt putt golf, horse stables and riding, outside tennis courts, outside basketball courts, a theater, a pavilion, diving boards at the lake and slides, and lodging/beds for up to 300 kids and staff in dormitory style cabins. Buffalo Gap Retreat is closed for the season. Apparently javascript is turned off on your computer. See also Canadensis, 1994 - 1995, Ramblewood, 1996 - 2005, Timber Ridge, 2006 - 2013. 1955: Buffalo Gap Camp opened in 1955 when sufficient structures and features were completed. Thought for the week: A woman is like a teabag: you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water. As those years went by it seemed clear to us that our program was growing in size, but that the Herman's summer camping business was in decline, and the camp was beginning to shows signs of some neglect. Preschool classes starting at age 3, and Adult classes also available! Launch date will be June 4, 2021, and finish when teams cross the finish line at the Street Dance back in Buffalo Gap! Buffalo Gap Presbyterian Camp was started in 1921 on a few acres along Elm Creek, and has since grown to cover 11 acres, including a 140,000-gallon swimming pool, 6 air-conditioned cabins, a dining hall (with commercial kitchen) that seats 130, sand volleyball, tennis / backetball courts, and several smaller buildings and activity facilities. These programs draw up to 140 dancers and musicians, who savor magical music and dance in a beautiful setting. Paul's house was on Springfield Grade Rd. 20906 Please register the following names for Buffalo Gap Camp's Memorial Day Weekend, 1973: NAME ••• Address • NAME •••• Address • ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO "BUFFALO GAP CAMP, I.F.D." We believe that Buffalo Gap is a blank pallet for which all of our individual and collective dreams can manifest. 1991:  The old office/dining hall/kitchen complex/manager's residence burns down from a dryer fire. Haynes -- who begins converting it to a sub-division, then camp in 2010, then back to a sub-division with a bunch of poor credit, little to money down owners with balloon mortgages held by B.K. Avid dancer and photographer with a love of the outdoors. 2017:  (May 25) A group of investors came along and purchased the camp with the concept of revitalization for a Retreat. Haynes who created a sub-division “Lodges of Buffalo Gap” and parceled the land into approximately 80 acres on the far side of H. Rubenstein Rd. We offer full service lodging with a restaurant and lounge, camper hookups and dry camp sites plus we have extra stock and arena facilities if you would like to bring your own mount. We will be in circle at least 6 feet away from each other. The fundamental idea behind BGCCA was to lease the facility for weekends or weeks to folks that wanted to have a place for traditional music and dance programs; as well as to groups for other cultural activities. Horses are not permitted within the boundary of the campground. Just 2 hours west of Washington DC and Baltimore areas. This campground offers easy access to the Buffalo Gap Trail. The Bear Hug Mountain Festival is held in September near Rollins, Montana. Buffalo Gap Camp is THE place for Summer Camps, Church and Business Retreats, Family Reunions, Pool Parties, and any group wanting an "Oasis under the Oaks" BUFFALO GAP PRESBYTERIAN CAMP "Under the Oaks at the Gap" Just 2 hours west of Washington DC and Baltimore areas. We offer cabin rentals, event space, and camping with many amenities that make it a perfect getaway. Besides Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Richard has taught at many of the major dance workshops and camps, including Mainewoods, Pinewoods, the National Folk Dance Federation of Japan, several of California’s Statewide Festivals, Idyllwild, and Buffalo Gap, as well as many regional folk dance groups. Dance Gypsy map for the Buffalo Gap Camp in Capon Bridge, wv, host for dances. Jake, and his brother Grayson, also worked at the camp. COVID-19 NOTICE * Buffalo Gap Church Camps are officially moving online for the summer of 2020. Thursday, August 8 -Sunday, August 11 2019. In 1988, a group of Scottish Country Dancers from the Washington DC and Philadelphia area dance groups decided to start a Scottish Weekend in the Mid-Atlantic area, emphasizing the very best in live music, quality teaching, good food and "controlled … At any rate, we (the 4 folk dance camp organizers) continued to lease the camp on Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day weekend from 1969-1984. Margaret Loomis (my wife).... was the Camp Manager 1985-1991. Some say it was simply an electrical fire. Buffalo Gap Retreat sits in the valley (gap) between two large mountains - Sandy Ridge and Slane's Knob. Established in the 1950s as a children’s summer camp it has hosted tens of thousands of campers over decades and generations. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Camps-Recreational in Buffalo Gap, TX. Still talked about to this day. At Buffalo Gap I loved being in that open-sided and breezy dance pavilion looking at the lush green trees and grass and down the hill to the pond, and realizing that all I needed to do that day was learn a dance. Scott has also served as Program Director for several CDSS week-long programs, and designed and led special intensive courses for English Dance Leaders at Pinewoods. Attended and hosted over 20 dance weekends at Buffalo Gap. With 8 cottages now listing on Airbnb.com and Glampinghub.com, and our campground soon to be listed on hipcamp.com, as well as 4 privately owned cottages available to the public, we are now a fully functional Retreat property getting more amazing by the month.. Buffalo Gap Retreat will offer a variety of services to the public and businesses including: facilities rentals including Dining Hall, Beach House, Grand Pavilion, relaxing and adventure including hiking, lake fun, kayaking. Buffalo Gap Camp 15 Springfield Grade Rd, Capon Bridge, wv. (that's extra, but often relevant -- dancing is one way to restore your social self, after separation) Many of the stories by Pat McNees posted here appeared first in the Washington Post Click the "Summer Camps" button at the top of the page for more details and to register your campers! A Brief History of Buffalo Gap (a work in progress). We offer cabin rentals, event space, and camping with many amenities that make it a perfect getaway. The Dance Camp is located in the city of Buffalo N.Y., celebrating over 20 years of dance education! Current photos and info about the Camp at Buffalogapretreat.com. Nestled in the foothills of the Potomac Highlands just outside of the Shenandoah Valley, we are only a short 2 hours from Washington or Baltimore and a bit more from Pittsburg. 2007 - 2016:  Camp owned / controlled by B.K. Located in the foothills of the Potomac Highlands, Buffalo Gap Camp was founded in the early 1950's by Herman Rubenstein and Jerry Smith as a Jewish kids camp. The first team back wins unimaginable fame and … 1984 - 1993: Camp purchased by Larry Weiner and and a Folk Dance committee of 4. Finally Herman decided to sell the camp at auction in 1984, and the folk dance committee of 4 decided to put in a bid.... and it was a successful bid. Unfortunately the camp experienced 2 really tragic fires (one in 1987 that destroyed Paul's hall & another in 1991 that destroyed the office/dining room/kitchen/camp manager's residence) and that put a really difficult emotional and financial burden on the General Partner and Camp Manager. It remains an important place for many. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a family- and pet-friendly destination. The Dance Camp, Buffalo, New York. Olie also saw 48 states behind the windshield as a big-rig driver, and has now completed his bucket list with Alaska and Hawaii – travelling to the state capital of all 50 states. The first year we ran the operations at Buffalo Gap was in 1985. Melanie's Dance Calling Schedule 2018-19. 1955:  Buffalo Gap Camp opened in 1955 when sufficient structures and features were completed. Buffalo Gap has a long history of being a place of community. He has been program director or staff member for summer camps at Pinewoods, Buffalo Gap, Mendocino, Ashokan, and Mainewoods Camps and has led dancing at over 100 weekend events. 972 likes. 1987:  Paul's Hall (gymnasium, stage, wrap around porch overlooking the lake) burns down from a halogen lamp fire with 300 vinyl/foam mattresses temporarily stored on the stage for removal when somebody turned on 2000 degree halogen stage lights. Reflections from former Camp owner Larry Weiner (1984 - 1993), The first time "we" (a bunch of International Folk Dance friends from the DC area) used Buffalo gap was in 1969, and it was as a lessee during the shoulder season before and after the summer kids camp. Herman, his wife, and later his son -- Jon Rubenstein, as well as Jerry -- continued to run the camp for 30 years, until around 1984. That camp endured for about 30 years, and since, the camp has had many owners and has even fallen into abandonment at times. Campground amenities include: 35 paved campsites, flush toilets, vault toilets, shower house, potable water, RV dump station, large group pavilion, picnic tables and fire rings. on the hills overlooking camp (Lodges of Buffalo Gap Phase II) and leaving approx. Presents …Some help in finding: Buffalo Gap Camp in Capon Bridge, wv. Buffalo Gap Retreat. (Eleanor Roosevelt) American Dance Weekend at Buffalo Gap is held in September at, well, Buffalo Gap Community Camp in West Virginia. Registration is open. Serving children and adults in Western New York, we enroll students beginning at age 3 … I believe Paul died in 1985 or 86 and is buried in the church graveyard on Sandy Ridge. Buffalo Gap Presbyterian Encampment hosts Palo Duro Presbytery-sponsored summer camps Buffalo Gap Church Camp is Going Online! I won't go into the details of what happened, but I left the General Partnership in around 1994-5 because of irreconcilable differences between myself and the others in DBW, Inc.  That was the end of my formal relationship with the camp. Haines. Those structures include 8 cottages, a commercial kitchen and lake view dining hall, a 4,000 square foot log hewn appalachian style covered pavilion, and a lake house as well as log cabin wood fired sauna on the lake. 2001:  Allgood Festival held here to massive crowds that backed up road and highways in and around Capon Bridge and Hampshire County for miles -- causing much grief in the community -- estimates at more than 10,000 attendees with no room to park. The camp continued on for another 3 or 4 years until it was again sold at auction and Jim Newburn (from Columbia MD) bought it. 120 acres to the 15 lots of the camp and common area. Scott has also kept busy as a program director for CDSS, organizing Dance Weeks at Pinewoods and Buffalo Gap. Photo page. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a family- and pet-friendly destination. Presents …Some help in finding: Buffalo Gap Camp in Capon Bridge, wv. The 5 partner / investors have diverse backgrounds and varying dreams for the camp. Sept. 29, Clifton Park, NY, contra; Oct. 13, Wethersfield CT, contra; Oct. 20, Swingin' Tern, East Hanover NJ, contra My understanding is that that Paul Shanholtz was the main person that built (with a lot of assistance of course) most of the buildings at Buffalo Gap. Jim ran the camp for a number of years until he sold it to B.K. Kimmswick dance weekends are held once or twice a year (usually May and September) at the Cuivre River State Park outside of St Louis. Photos of Buffalo Gap Dance Camp and Melanie's calling schedule. Former owners had left the place in disarray... it took partners, volunteers, friends and family a number of months to clean up, haul out, and bring the camp back to a state of caring that it now enjoys quite well. Besides Stockton Folk Dance Camp, Richard has taught at many of the major dance workshops and camps, including Mainewoods, Pinewoods, the National Folk Dance Federation of Japan, several of California’s Statewide Festivals, Idyllwild, and Buffalo Gap, as well as many regional folk dance groups. It has 8 cabins which can sleep anywhere from 4 to 20 people. 2007: 200 acre camp purchased by land developer B.K. The lake is beautiful and the temperature of the water is almost perfect as well, the environment is serene and it has a peaceful tranquility. By Fall, the camp was closed and went back to being a sub-division. Anita Anderson (WA), our 2015 program director, is an extraordinary English country and contra dance pianist, playing with Roguery, Tricky Brits, Bag o' Tricks, and other Northwest bands.She is also a superb dancer, and this informs her playing, to the dancers' delight. Scott has been a featured caller at Pinewoods Camp (20+ years in a row), Buffalo Gap, Mendocino, Ashokan, and Mainewoods Camps. -- all are foreclosed on and the sub-division fails by 2015. At Buffalo Gap I loved being in that open-sided and breezy dance pavilion looking at the lush green trees and grass and down the hill to the pond, and realizing that all I needed to do that day was learn a dance. If you’re looking for an overnight rest or days long adventures in the North Dakota Badlands Buffalo Gap Guest Ranch and Trail Head is the place for you! Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, circa 1900 A few weeks before the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890, more than 50 young men and women from the Pine Ridge Reservation were massacred by the South Dakota Home Guard at the mouth of French Creek as it enters the Cheyenne River. Cabins are filling quickly, Downhill and couples cabins are sold out alread y. Cajun & Zydeco at. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a beautiful mountain escape just 35 minutes west of Winchester, VA near the beautiful town of Capon Bridge, WV. 2016: After multiple foreclosures on prior sub-division owners, the bank foreclosed on Haynes. Humble, competent, helpful... a very gentle human being. So in 1954, 2 friends, Herman Rubenstein and Jerry Smith, purchased 600 acres of land in Capon Bridge, WV (200 for the camp and 400 for the private Rubenstein farm) and began construction on a summer camp. The first team back wins unimaginable fame and glory, along with a … Jake & Betty's 3 kids (Perry, Brian and Dwayne) were important workers, supporters and helpers at the camp. Buffalo Gap Retreat is closed to the public for a private weekend event. 1984: after 30 years of hard work and fun, the Rubenstein’s sell Buffalo Gap at auction and the era of kids camp is over. In May of 2017 a group of investors purchased the core of the camp including the lake, dining hall, beach house, sauna, pavilion, and 5 cabin complexes to create Buffalo Gap Retreat. 1954:  Buffalo Gap Camp was founded as a Jewish kids camp shortly after WW II -- after it’s founder -- Herman Rubenstein -- wanted a camp where kids of all faiths would be welcome. BUFFALO GAP CAMP, c/o Mel Diamond, 2414 East Gate Drive, Silver Spring, Md. I didn't know Paul very well.... but everything I knew about him was totally positive. Buffalo Gap Retreat is a family and pet friend vacation spot located in Capon Bridge, WV. We offer cabin rentals, event space, and camping with many amenities that make it a perfect getaway. I shared the experience with lovely people, all enjoying the moment. It will be a little different-*Following SOCIAL DISTANCING guidelines will be required. In his late teens, his summer job at Quarter Circle C Ranch, Bozeman, MT grew the inspiration which one day would transform Buffalo Gap ranch for visitors. * We will be open for group rentals as of June 12. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or a corporate meeting, a pool league or patio brunch, we’re set up to accomodate. Partners, volunteers and paid labor logged hundreds of hours (and partners $10,000's of dollars) into restoring electrical and plumbing issues campwide, replacing doors, installing kitchens in all of our cottages, new locks, interior painting everywhere, furnishing by donation and purchase, mowing, weed trimming, junk removal, and all forms of campwide beautification from initial phases of landscaping to decorating. The camp is re-sold to Jim Newburn who run it as an "Large Event Only" and private camp. • Shuffling Off to Buffalo Gap Dance Camp (Pat McNees) • Swing, lindy, jitterbug, shag, and hand-dancing • Dating -- again! ROO LESTER (Scandinavian dance) Roo is one of the most popular and well-known dance teachers of Scandinavian folk dance in the U.S. Roo has taught at Scandia camp Mendocino and Buffalo Gap and at many other camps and workshops. An Eco-minded retreat and camp that hosts Airbnb rentals, camping, large events and festivals, retreats, workshops, lake, beach, sauna, music / dance pavilion, dining hall, and much more. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or a corporate meeting, a pool league or patio brunch, we’re set up to accomodate. Brad Foster (MA) has danced and taught English country, contras and squares, and morris and sword for more than 40 years. Our partners embrace Buffalo Gap's amazing past and look forward to creating new memories for our future friends for many years to come. after 30 years of hard work and fun, the Rubenstein’s sell Buffalo Gap at auction and the era of kids camp is over. Buffalo by the Bayou. Dance Links. Specialties: Dance classes in tap, jazz, hip hop, and ballet. The Bear Hug Mountain Festival is held in September near Rollins, Montana. Our first flyer that we sent out (way before the internet and email) can be found here along with some pictures inside of "Pauls Hall" (which burned down in 1987) and the old office/dining hall/kitchen complex/manager's residence (which burned down in 1991), https://www.facebook.com/larry.weiner.585/media_set?set=a.746775405393876.1073741830.100001842703855&type=3. *MASKS- We will be outdoors under a very large pavilion. $60.00 PER PERSON $55.00 PER PERSON IF PAID BY APRIL 15th Buffalo Gap Retreat. If you are trying to escape the hustle and bustle of life, this is the place for you!”​. Kimmswick dance weekends are held once or twice a year (usually May and September) at the Cuivre River State Park outside of St Louis. She has also been a regular at World Village Music and Dance. Dance camps are wonderful events. 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