ASSI - Algonkian Regional Park located in Sterling. VA is a great place for family or friends to fellowship for the weekend. We had the pleasure of attending a couple's retreat with a few friends in a cottage that sleeps ten, two full bathrooms, a wrap around deck, jacuzzi that seats eight, and a thirty to forty minute drive from Washington, DC in non rush hour traffic. In the four corners of the cottage are bedrooms, the great room/common area is in the center, the kitchen is off to the left, and french doors open to the deck off to the right. Eight to Ten Cottages are nestled deep into the park on long the Potomac River, with hiking trails, a swimming pool, miniature and regular golf, and shopping centers for last minute needs. We enjoyed a nice hike on one of the many trails, the only wildlife we saw were Deer, there were a number of people riding bikes and walking their dogs. It was cold the weekend we were there, a gas fire place is in unit, which produced enough heat to keep us more than warm and cozy. The pots and pans provided were without Teflon; therefore, it was difficult to make omelets and french toast for breakfast. At dark screams were heard from the woods that peaked our interest, the community center put together a haunted woods attraction that drew large crowds, we walked over and there were about 100 people waiting to go in, and another 30 in line to purchase tickets at $13.00 a person. 10 people at a time go into the woods for a twenty minute hike. In our group the women wanted to experience the haunted woods, but the guys were not feeling it, so we opted to go back and watch the movie "Strangers." As I see if and when you have a chance to fellowship with family and/or friends away from home seize it.
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