Welcome to Yew Mountain Center, a 500-acre nature sanctuary and forest farm perfect for group retreats. Enjoy private access to the six-room lodge, camping areas, and property.
Relax:
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Spacious Kitchen
• Sauna
• Ponds
• Pet-friendly
• Wide Signed Trails Great for Birding
• Optional Guided Programs Available
Surrounded by the Monongahela, near Beartown State Park, Droop Mountain, Pearl Buck Birthplace Museum, Watoga State Park, and 48 mi/77 km to Snowshoe.
The space
Under the mature canopy of our hardwood forests, in the spring-fed ponds and quick mountain streams, under the bright glow of the Milky Way, find inspiration, make connections, and breathe the renewal found in nature at its wildest. It is a place to learn, create, and recreate.
Each of the six bedrooms has a ceiling fan and a private bathroom, sleeps eighteen guests in beds, and has several camping areas.
Our peaceful, secluded lodge is designed for comfort and connection, whether you're indoors or exploring the grounds.
The lodge includes:
• Premium High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Outdoor Cedar Sauna
• Complete Large Kitchen
• Spacious Dining Area
• Great Room
• Miles of Wide Signed Interpretive Trails
• Ample Parking
Lodge Room Summary:
Room 1 - Chanterelle - One Queen bed with futon
Room 2 - White Oak Acorn - Two Queen beds
Room 3 - Sassafras - One Full bed and Twin bunkbed
Room 4 - Wild Yam - One Queen bed - has a window A/C unit
Room 5 - Milkweed - One King bed
Room 6 - Hickory Nut - Two Queen beds
On-site hosts manage the expansive property and offer valuable local knowledge.
Guest access
Entire space: When booking the Entire Yew Mountain Center, you will have private access to all the lodge's bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, and outdoor spaces.
The lodge has excellent cooking facilities, featuring a main kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and a complementary smaller fridge in the kitchenette. We provide a Viking 6-burner gas stove and oven, two microwaves, two toaster ovens, a coffee maker, a toaster, a hot plate, and an electric hot water kettle. The kitchen is fully stocked with many pots and pans, casserole dishes, and multiple sets of silverware, plates, and bowls.
Guests have access to eight full bathrooms and one half-bath throughout the lodge, along with an outdoor sauna.
YMC offers 10 parking spots, including a handicap spot in the lodge parking lot area, with space for 40 additional vehicles in the maintained field area.
Nearby the Yew Mountain Center:
• Beartown State Park
• Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
• Greenbrier River Trail
• Calvin Price State Forest
• Watoga State Park
• Pearl Buck Birthplace Museum
• Locust Covered Bridge
• Seneca Trail - part of Cranberry Corridor
• Falls of Hills Creek
• Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
• Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
• Highland Scenic Highway
• Pocahontas County Opera House
• Snowshoe Ski Resort
• Silvercreek Ski Resort
Off-limit areas include: Lodge Basement, Caretakers Unit, Barn Garage, Bunkhouse, Flying Squirrel Cabin, and Barred Owl Cabin.
Other things to note
The Yew Mountain Center is created and run by the local community to be a place for learning about the rich natural and cultural heritage of this Appalachian region and to be a part of the way forward to a prosperous and sustainable future in these mountains and beyond.
Home to the Mountain Medicine Trail and the WV Forest Farming Initiative, the Yew Mountain Center is a serene, nature-rich setting dedicated to sustainability, regenerative land practices, and immersive learning. It is perfect for rest, reflection, or focused work.
National Geographic stated, "Mountainous Pocahontas County gives travelers stellar stargazing ops at three state parks with International Dark Sky Association designation: Calvin Price State Forest, Droop Mountain Battlefield, and Watoga State Park." The lodge is situated on the border of a Class 1 Excellent Dark Sky site.
As part of our mission as a nature sanctuary, we value every animal as a vital part of the ecosystem and recognize their crucial roles. Please be advised that ladybugs, seeking their ideal habitat, may occasionally be found near your room windows.
The Yew Mountain Center is accessible by a paved, well-maintained county road. It is a winding, narrow road, so we suggest traveling slowly and enjoying the scenery. However, during winter months, road conditions may necessitate a four-wheel drive or tire chains, as we are 3 miles off the main road and cannot guarantee clear snow or ice.
Stay on Lobelia Rd regardless of your direction until you reach Seneca Trail (US 219).
