Leaplings, individuals born on Leap Day, are a special group. There are only approximately 187,000 Leaplings living in the United States, and only once every four years do they have the opportunity to celebrate a birthday. With that in mind, The Greenbrier is offering a special opportunity to these Leaplings to celebrate their 2020 birthday at America’s Resort.
Upon check-in on the weekend of February 29, 2020, these Leaplings, upon verifying their birthday, will receive a commemorative button to remember the weekend and to let everyone they see know they are a part of a rare fraternity. They will be invited to partake of a birthday cake at afternoon tea, and each Leapling will be eligible for a complimentary dinner at our
Leap Year Dinner on February 29 to celebrate the occasion.
Fun Leap Day Facts and Traditions
- Opposite Day — According to Irish legend, Saint Brigid struck a deal with Saint Patrick to allow women to propose to men every four years on Leap Day.
- Don’t Say No — The man was expected to pay a penalty, sometimes financial, if he refused the marriage proposal from a woman on Leap Day. In many European countries, a man who refused a woman’s proposal on Leap Day had to buy her 12 pairs of gloves, to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring.
- Leaplings — Leap Day babies are often called Leaplings. The chances of having a birthday on a Leap Day are about one in 1,461.
- Multiple Leaplings — According to the New York Daily News, two women have given birth to three Leap Day babies.
- Leapling Club — People born on February 29 are all invited to join The Honor Society of Leap Year Babies. More than 10,000 people worldwide are members.
- Hail Caesar — Julius Caesar introduced the first leap year around 46 B.C.
Wintertime Package
Rates start at $699* for a two-night weekend package
Wintertime Package includes:
- Early check-in at 12:00pm on Friday and late 3:00pm check-out on Sunday
- $100 per room, per night resort spending credit
- Breakfast in the Main Dining Room
- Admission to live musical events, family entertainment and more
- Four-hour Adventure Zone experience for children ages 3-12
Wintertime Special Activities
Friday
12:00pm – 5:00pm: Adventure Zone: Half Day Afternoon Program ®
complimentary for ages 3-12, without lunch.
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Tarot Card Reading ®
$30 per person.
5:00pm: Bourbon at the Bar in Café Carleton ®
$45 per person, ages 21+.
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Adventure Zone: Evening Program ®
$10 per child for ages 6-12, dinner included.
6:00pm: Bourbon at the Bar in Café Carleton ®
$45 per person, ages 21+.
8:00pm – 12:00am: Live Cabaret Performance in Café Carleton
8:00pm: Family Bingo
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm: Adventure Zone: Half Day Morning Program ®
complimentary for ages 3-12, without lunch.
11:00am – 12:30pm: Art Alive Adult Painting Workshop ®
$75 per person, ages 12+.
1:30pm – 5:00pm: Adventure Zone: Half Day Afternoon Program ®
complimentary for ages 3-12, without lunch.
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Family Entertainment Workshop
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Family Celebration
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Tarot Card Reading ®
$30 per person.
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Mixology ®
$45 per person, ages 21+.
5:00pm: Bourbon at the Bar in Café Carleton ®
$45 per person, ages 21+.
6:00pm – 9:00pm: Leap Year Dinner ®
$105 per person.
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Adventure Zone: Evening Program ®
$10 per child for ages 6-12, dinner included.
6:00pm: Bourbon at the Bar in Café Carleton ®
$45 per person, ages 21+.
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Family Entertainment Show in The Theatre
8:00pm – 12:00am: Live Cabaret Performance in Café Carleton
Sunday
9:00am – 1:00pm: Adventure Zone: Half Day Morning Program ®
complimentary for ages 3-12, without lunch.
Terms and Conditions
- Historic Preservation Fund, $39 Daily Resort Fee and taxes apply to all nights of stay.
- Wintertime Package requires two-night minimum stay and is subject to availability.
- Wintertime Package requires a three-night minimum stay for January 18, 2020 and February 15, 2020 and special package rates starting at $999 will be available for the three-night holiday weekends.
- Friday arrivals guaranteed a noon check-in time.
- Sunday departures guaranteed a 3:00pm check-out time.
- Resort credit may not be applied toward the room or in The Casino Club.
- Wintertime Package does not apply to Windsor Club, Legacy Cottages, Estate Homes or Classic and Historic Suites.
- Wintertime Package valid for new leisure reservations only; does not apply to group reservations.
- Wintertime Package starting rates are based on double occupancy and apply to Gable room types; upgrade fees will apply for larger rooms.
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