For the first time, you can now get good directions using MapQuest. NOTE: Google Maps has not yet updated their maps.

  • Still Point
    Use 1699 Patriots Way, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 1681 Patriots Way)
     
  • River Cabin
    Use 1585 Patriots Way, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 1677 Patriots Way)
     
  • Retreat House
    Use 199 Christ Church Road, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 691 Christ Church Road)
     
  • FoxFire (Staff House)
    Use 199 Jubilee Lane, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 129 Jubilee Lane)
     
  • Niles Cabin
    Use 399 Friends Way, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 305 Friends Way)
     
  • FLOC Lodge
    Use 699 FLOC Way, Harpers Ferry WV 25425
    (actual address: 671 FLOC Way)
     

Please note that MapQuest does not always give you the best directions to Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community, especially the final directions to a location on the Rolling Ridge land. Please be sure to compare the MapQuest route with the ones given below to plan your best way here.

 

FROM HARRISONBURG, VA
Distance:about 100 miles
Time:about 2 hours

 

  1. Take I-81 north to Winchester (68 miles).
     
  2. Take VA-7 for to Berryville (8.7 miles).

    Take the VA-7 Exit.
    Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge.
    Turn left onto VA-7 East.
     
  3. Take US-340 to Charles Town (11.4 miles).

    Take the US-340 South/US-340 North ramp towards
    Charles Town/Berryville.
    Keep left at the fork in the ramp.
    Turn left onto US-340 N.
     
  4. Take WV-9 to Mission Road (3 miles).

    Take the WV-9 East ramp towards Charles Town/Leesburg.
    Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
    Turn right on WV-9.
    Go 2 miles and cross the Shenandoah River.
    Go 1 mile more and turn right on Mission Road.
     
  5. Follow Directions for Mission Road to Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Center (7.7 miles).
     

 

FROM WASHINGTON DC (Quick Toll Route)
Distance: about 60 miles
Toll: about $4.25 (each way)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes

 

  1. Go WEST on I-66.
     
  2. Take VA-267 W (Toll Road) to Leesburg (28 miles).

    Take exit 67: Dulles Airport/495 North/Baltimore (To Toll Road 267).
    Merge onto VA-267 West (Toll Road).
    Follow 267 West (To All Local Exits) for 28 miles.
    Keep to the right.
    Do not get onto the Dulles Airport Road (For airport traffic only).
    VA-267 is also called the Greenway Toll after second Toll Plaza.
     
  3. Take VA-7 W to VA-9 intersection (5 miles).

    The toll road ends at Leesburg.
    Take US-15 South/VA-7 West, exit 1A, on the left, towards Leesburg/Warrenton.
    Merge onto VA-7 West towards Winchester.
     
  4. Take VA-9 W to Mission Road (16 miles).

    • Turn right at the stop sign towards Hillsboro/Charles Town WV.
    • You will pass through a blinking yellow light, and then a traffic light at the bottom of a hill (intersection of 287).
    • After 8 miles you will pass through Hillsboro, and then another traffic light at Harpers Ferry Road. Be sure to keep left at this light, and DO NOT merge right to Harpers Ferry.
    • After 13 miles, you will cross the top of the mountain and see signs welcoming you to West Virginia, and signs for the Appalachian Trail.
    • You will begin descending down the mountain in a series of curves.
    • In 1.5 miles you will pass the Blue Ridge Elementary School on the left.
    • When you see this, keep your eyes open for the green Mission Road sign on the left.

     
  5. Follow Directions for Mission Road to Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Center (7.7 miles).
     

 

FROM WASHINGTON DC (Non Toll Route)
Distance: about 60 miles
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes - 2 hours

 

  1. Go WEST on I-66.
     
  2. Take VA-7 W (Leesburg Pike), Exit 66, to Leesburg (28 miles).
     
  3. Take VA-7 W to VA-9 intersection (5 miles).

    Take the US-15 South/VA-7 West ramp towards Warrenton/Winchester.
    Merge onto VA-7 W/Leesburg Bypass/US-15 Bypass South.
    Stay straight to go onto VA-7 W towards Winchester.
     
  4. Take VA-9 W to Mission Road (16 miles).

    • Turn right at the stop sign towards Hillsboro/Charles Town WV.
    • You will pass through a blinking yellow light, and then a traffic light at the bottom of a hill (intersection of 287).
    • After 8 miles you will pass through Hillsboro, and then another traffic light at Harpers Ferry Road. Be sure to keep left at this light, and DO NOT merge right to Harpers Ferry.
    • After 13 miles, you will cross the top of the mountain and see signs welcoming you to West Virginia, and signs for the Appalachian Trail.
    • You will begin descending down the mountain in a series of curves.
    • In 1.5 miles you will pass the Blue Ridge Elementary School on the left.
    • When you see this, keep your eyes open for the green Mission Road sign on the left.

     
  5. Turn left on Mission Road. Follow Directions for Mission Road to Rolling Ridge Retreat Center (7.7 miles).

 

 

FROM MARYLAND OR NORTH WASHINGTON DC
Distance: about 75 miles
Time: about 2 hours

 

  1. From Capital Beltway/I-495, take I-270 North to Frederick (34 miles).
     
  2. Merge onto I-70 West towards Hagerstown (1 mile).
     
  3. Mergo onto US-340 West via exit number 52 toward Charles Town/Leesburg (26 miles).
     
  4. Merge onto US-340 S/WV-9 E toward Berryville/Leesburg (2 miles).
     
  5. Take the WV-9 E ramp toward Charles Town/Leesburg (.2 miles).
     
  6. Turn RIGHT onto WV-9 to Mission Road (3.5 miles).

    NOTE: You will cross the Shenandoah River after 2.5 miles, and start going up the mountain. Look for the Mission Road sign at the top of the mountain, about a mile after crossing the river.
     
  7. Turn slight right onto Mission Road (CR-9/5).
     
  8. Follow Directions for Mission Road to Rolling Ridge Retreat Center (7.7 miles).

 

FROM MISSION ROAD TO RETREAT HOUSE
Distance: 7.7 miles

 

NOTE: Do not add additional driving time from Mission Road. This driving time has already been figured in the time estimates given above.

  1. Take Mission Road South to the Rolling Ridge sign on left at the intersection of Mission Road and Patriot's Way (6.3 miles).

    (You will pass one stop sign and Foodway Super Market on the left after about 3 miles. Watch for the Rolling Ridge sign after a series of sharp, winding turns going down a hill.)
     
  2. Turn left on the gravel road and drive about .9 miles to the 4 way intersection.

    NOTE: The paved road continues as Patriot's Way to Riverside Community, about a half mile down the road.
     
  3. Turn right at the 4 way intersection, following the sign for the Retreat House.
    Drive .3 miles to Christ Church Road.
    Turn left following the Retreat House sign and proceed straight ahead for .2 miles to the Retreat House.
     
  4. NOTE: Do NOT turn right at Friends Way which will take you to the Niles Cottage and the Friends Wilderness Center. Before your arrival, be sure to receive instructions from Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community staff about how to unlock the Retreat House.

 

FROM MISSION ROAD TO COMMUNITY HOUSES
Distance: 7.5 miles

 

NOTE: Do not add additional driving time from Mission Road. This driving time has already been figured in the time estimates given above.

  1. Take Mission Road South to the Rolling Ridge sign on left at the intersection of Mission Road and Patriot's Way (6.3 miles).

    NOTE: You will pass one stop sign and Foodway Super Market on the left after about 3 miles. Watch for the Rolling Ridge sign after a series of sharp, winding turns going down a hill.
     
  2. Turn left on the gravel road and drive about .9 miles to the 4-way intersection.

    NOTE: The paved road continues as Patriot's Way to Riverside Community, about a half mile down the road.
     
  3. Proceed straight ahead, following Tupelo Lane. At the next two-way split, go right for Deerspring (178 Tupelo Lane) and Homestead (186 Tupelo Lane), or left on Jubilee Lane for Foxfire (129 Jubilee Lane) and Pinestone (120 Jubilee Lane).

 

FROM MISSION ROAD TO STILL POINT AND RIVER CABIN
Distance: 8.5 miles

 

NOTE: Do not add additional driving time from Mission Road. This driving time has already been figured in the time estimates given above.

  1. Take Mission Road South to the Rolling Ridge sign on left at the intersection of Mission Road and Patriot's Way (6.3 miles).

    (You will pass one stop sign and FoodWay Market on the left after about 3 miles. Watch for the Rolling Ridge sign after a series of sharp, winding turns going down a hill.)
     
  2. Turn left on the gravel road and drive about .9 miles to the 4 way intersection.

    NOTE: The paved road continues as Patriot's Way to Riverside Community, about a half mile down the road.
     
  3. Turn right at the 4 way intersection, following the sign for the Retreat House.
    Drive .3 miles to Christ Church Road.
     
  4. Turn right on Christ Church Road and go a half mile to Patriots Way.
     
  5. Turn left on Patriots Way for a half mile until the road ends at the locked gate.

    NOTE: The key to the gate is kept in a locked box on the right post, on the side of the post facing the river. Open the drawer of the lock box, and use the 4 digit combination code that has been given you by Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community staff. After entering the code, push the black switch down to open the drawer. Please return the key to the box and lock the gate after you pass through.
     
  6. The River Cabin is on your right, just past the gate. Be sure to get the combination to the lock on the front door.
     
  7. To get to Still Point, go a quarter mile until the road ends. There will be a house to your right. Take a sharp left turn up the steep mountain road for one half mile until it ends at Still Point.
     
  8. Get the keys at the location provided by Rolling Ridge staff. Use the marked key to enter the kitchen door on the left side of the house.
     
  9. Be sure to bring a flashlight if you are arriving at night.
     
  10. Call Bob (202-531-7572) if you have problems.