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We opened our doors in 1999 with the goal of becoming the premier regional multi-purpose facility, hosting cultural arts and educational programs, providing a gathering place for groups with various outdoor interests and as a location of interest to tourism groups. Since opening, we have also become a popular location for family and class reunions, business training sessions and retreats. The Cove Ridge Center has meeting rooms, lodges, a gazebo and amphitheater available for rental. Please take a look around in the virtual tour of our facilities. In addition, we provide special overnight packages and catering for your event. Cove Ridge is currently taking reservations through November of 2010, so call the center at (276) 940-2696 to reserve your spot today! The park also offers many opportunities for your visit, from the tunnel that gives the park its name, to a swimming pool, hiking trails, a campground and programs offered by interpreters as well as some special events. Our winter 2010 schedule of programs is available here. Some upcoming events at Natural Tunnel and the Cove
Ridge Center include: January 2010 "Cove Ridge Center Candlelight Series" January 24th, located in the Cove Ridge Center Auditorium within Natural Tunnel State Park, visual arts begin 2pm, performances begin at 3pm. Jack Beck performing Celtic music, and Wendy Welch, storyteller. Tickets at door $8, students $4, season tickets $20, children 12 and under free. February 2010 "Cove Ridge Center Candlelight Series" February 28th, located in the Cove Ridge Center Auditorium within Natural Tunnel State Park, visual arts begin 2pm, performances begin at 3pm. Acoustic Swing Band performing music from the 20's, 30's, and 40's. Tickets at door $8, students $4, season tickets $20, children 12 and under free. March 2010 "Cove Ridge Center Candlelight Series" March 28th, located in the Cove Ridge Center Auditorium within Natural Tunnel State Park, visual arts begin 2pm, performances begin at 3pm. Johnson County Chorale performing vocal genres, Can Joe John with Old Time Mountain Entertainment. Tickets at door $8, students $4, season tickets $20, children 12 and under free. April 2010 "Cove Ridge Center Candlelight Series" April 25th, located at the Amphitheater within Natural Tunnel State Park, visual arts begin 2pm, performances begin at 3pm. Scott County Honors Band with A Sunday in the Park Concert, and the Kingsport Community Band under the direction of F. Scot Fleming. Tickets at door $8, students $4, season tickets $20, children 12 and under free.
Please see our news section for more detailed information on these and other upcoming programs! Many of the Cove Ridge Center's special events are hosted by the Cove Ridge Foundation and its councils, including Pickin' in the Park and the Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival. If you are interested in volunteering at Natural Tunnel State Park, visit the official Volunteerism at Virginia State Parks webpage or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Megan France, by email or by phone at (276) 940-1643. We invite you to look around and see what we have to offer! |
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