Appalachian Heritage Group

05/23/2026

Big news for Appalachian Heritage Hospitality.

We’re excited to share that we are officially managing operations at Summersville Lake State Park — West Virginia’s newest state park and one of the most exciting outdoor recreation destinations in the region.

Our focus is creating memorable guest experiences while continuing to build a destination that reflects the adventure, beauty, and hospitality of West Virginia.

From lodging and events to storytelling and tourism growth, we see incredible long-term potential for Summersville Lake State Park and the surrounding community.

We’re thankful for the opportunity and look forward to what we can build together.

05/07/2026

Appalachian Heritage Group is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Preservation Alliance of WV conference in Berkeley Springs on May 12–14.

We’re excited to connect with preservation leaders, community partners, and others passionate about revitalizing historic places across West Virginia. Our team will be there throughout the conference sharing more about our work in heritage hospitality, historic redevelopment, boutique hotels, and experience-driven destinations across the state.

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to meet you! Corinne Traub, the co-founder of Appalachian Heritage Group, will be there.

Thank you to the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia for bringing together so many people committed to preserving and reimagining West Virginia’s historic assets for future generations.

04/28/2026

Thank you to The Daily Grind for inviting Corinne Traub to share the story behind Firefly Ridge Luxury Retreat 🌿✨

It was such a great conversation about building something meaningful in the mountains of West Virginia—from the early vision to what Firefly has become today, and everything in between.

Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the journey, the challenges, and the moments that made it all worth it.

If you want to hear the full story, check out the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s9-episode-11-corinne-traub-co-founder-firefly-ridge/id1477333640?i=1000764115334

And of course—if you’ve been following along and want to experience it for yourself… come stay with us at Firefly Ridge ✨

04/24/2026

Last night meant a lot to us here at Appalachian Heritage Group.

Thank you to everyone who came out, took the time to listen, ask questions, and share in the vision for The Pence Springs Resort. Seeing the energy in the room and the genuine interest in both the history and the future of this property was incredibly meaningful.

Projects like this don’t happen in isolation—they happen because of community, shared belief, and people who care about what a place can become.

We’re just getting started, and we’re grateful to have you with us.

If you’d like to stay connected and join our mailing list or learn more about becoming a Founding Member, you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/261094022051140

If you would like to learn more about getting involved, you can do so here: https://form.jotform.com/261093349689168

04/15/2026

We’re excited to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia Annual Conference this May.

At Appalachian Heritage Group, we’re not just preserving history—we’re investing in it.

With respect to preservation, our work focuses on restoring historic assets and transforming them into high-performing, experience-driven hospitality lodging destinations across West Virginia.

This conference brings together people who believe in the power of preservation—and we’re looking forward to connecting with others who see the opportunity to be part of it.

Learn more or join us:

The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia plans, hosts, and sponsors a wealth of activities to help promote preservation around our state. Our preservation conferences, showcasing a different community each time, provide programming focused around a pres

04/13/2026

A glimpse into what’s possible when history and hospitality come together.

This is what we mean by experience-driven hospitality—bringing historic assets back to life in a way that feels both authentic and elevated.

Follow along as we continue to share the vision for Pence Springs Resort. If you’re an accredited investor interested in learning more about our portfolio, you can request access to materials through our website.

For informational purposes only. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investment opportunities are available only to accredited investors through formal offering documents. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal.

04/05/2026

Evenings around the fire, families unplugging, couples getting away from it all. It’s proof that travel is shifting toward nature, experience, and authenticity.

Firefly Ridge is one of the first pieces of what we’re building at Appalachian Heritage Group with a growing portfolio of hospitality experiences across West Virginia.

Explore what we’re building → ahgwv.com

04/04/2026

Tucked in the heart of southern West Virginia, the Pence Springs Resort is being thoughtfully revitalized into a boutique destination rooted in heritage, wellness, and nature.

This historic place is returning as somewhere to stay, gather, and experience again—honoring what it was while building something meaningful for West Virginia’s future.

Have a memory of Pence Springs? We’d love to hear it.
Curious about what’s ahead—or interested in investment opportunities? Follow the journey.