Our organization’s experience with Camp Dawson event planning was absolutely stellar. The staff was professional and dedicated. They anticipated our event needs and foresaw issues that we did not, and provided prompt practical solutions. The facilities are clean and updated, perfect for any professional event. The catering was delicious, and our experience was made even better by the clean dining facilities and attentive wait staff.

West Virginia Association of Museums

The West Virginia Association of Circuit Clerks held their annual training conference at Camp Dawson Conference and Event Center May 20 through May 23, 2019.  As the Circuit Clerk of Preston County, I was the host clerk for the meeting and was involved with every stage of the planning for the event.  Vickie, Marketing Director, couldn’t have been more helpful.  She organized our every need in regard to our hotel stay, the meeting room, meals, banquet and our special Mardi Gras event.  Vickie also answered and put up with all of my questions.  She helped us collect “Brown Bag for Vets” donations, which the members of our association brought to the meeting.  We were very pleased with the conference.  One clerk commented that “we really enjoyed being there and visiting such an iconic institution”.  Others stated how pleasantly surprised they were by the facility.  The banquet and the Mardi Gras meals were delicious!  I highly recommend the Camp Dawson Event Center and its staff.  They get a “Gold Star” from our association.

Betsy Castle
West Virginia Association of Circuit Clerks

Our Agency has conducted several training conferences throughout the years at Camp Dawson Event Center and we have always found the staff and facilities to be exceptional.  Vickie and the Camp Dawson Event Center staff, are always very pleasant, professional, and provide great care to every detail of our event.  As a Conference Coordinator myself, I appreciate the help and support provided by Vickie and others, as I know that they and the facility will deliver, as promised.  Our sincere thanks to Camp Dawson Event Center for providing such wonderful services and we look forward to returning again in the near future.

Cindy S. Lawson
Conference Coordinator
WV Dept of Environmental Protection-Division of Mining and Reclamation.

When we announced that our Conference would be held at Camp Dawson, our members were a little apprehensive and had a lot of questions.  What would the accommodations be like?  Would we be sleeping in the barracks? Would there be private bathrooms or would they have to share?  After the Conference, our members commented that the Conference was great!  The staff is pleasant and very helpful!  The food is excellent!  The atmosphere is great!  It was my pleasure working with the staff at Camp Dawson to coordinate our Conference.  The service and professionalism provided by the staff (in ALL areas of Camp Dawson) was above and beyond my expectations in not only assisting with the “big” details but also with the “little” details, which made my life a lot easier and the Conference a success!   I would highly recommend holding an event at Camp Dawson!

Dolores Lowe
Executive Administrative Assistant
West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division, Field Operations – Region 3, I would like to personally thank you for a wonderful All-Hands training conference experience.  I appreciate you, and your staff, making our All-Hands an ease to plan, execute and comfortable for our field Inspectors to attend.

The overall accommodations, both lodging & conference rooms, were outstanding and the catering & food options provided on-site/on-post were exceptional.  Your Staff service was professional, knowledgeable and willing to help & assist where ever needed during our stay, certainly top-notch without a doubt. Lastly, positive feedback was received by my Inspector Cadre in-attendance and we are interested in hosting at your location again in the future.

Thank you for the experience and job well done!

Garret J. Hansen
Chief – Regulatory Compliance, Region III (PA, VA, WV, MD, DE & DC)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office of Infrastructure Protection
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division (ISCD) – Field Operations

Thank you both so very much for your assistance in making – what many are calling – the best West Virginia SADD Conference we’ve ever had.  We’re so thankful for the hospitality of your staff and the flexibility to make your facilities our own!

Travis Helmondollar
Assistant Director, Community Connections, Inc.
State Coordinator, West Virginia SADD

After hosting two conferences at Camp Dawson, I can honestly say that the marketing team and the staff are exceptional.  The cost of holding a conference is unbeatable in the state.  The staff met every need and made it so easy to manage, from the reservations to meals, extracurricular activities for guests, and handling any technical concerns our team may have had.  Extremely satisfied with Camp Dawson staff for a JOB WELL DONE!! Thank you!

Jo Anna Scheidler, Ph. D.
WVARNG Behavioral Health Coordinator

On behalf of our DOH State Survey Crew I would like to thank you for a wonderful conference!  I appreciate you, and your staff, making this conference so easy to plan and enjoyable to attend.

The accommodations were great and the food was wonderful.  Thank you so much for your suggestions on meals and conference rooms.  The feedback from the conference attendees was exceptional.  It’s not often you can make everyone happy!

We definitely will use your facility in the future.

Dorothy D. Wilson
Secretary II
West Virginia Division of Highways
Engineering Division

I have worked with a lot of different people at conferences across the country and I must say that I wish I could have you in charge at every one of them. You are amazing! I never waited for anything, I never wanted for anything, you made sure that everything was taken care of to perfection. One thing I really appreciated was when my daughter locked her keys in the truck and you contacted security to come and see if they could help. You go above and beyond the call of duty and that’s what makes you such a wonderful person to work with. I know words are no prize, but I wanted you to know that you made those five days of preparation and hard work less stressful for me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Denise Foster, CDA, CPFDA, EFDA
Dental Assisting Instructor/SkillsUSA Coordinator
Putnam Career & Technical Center

The facilities at Camp Dawson provided a unique venue for NIOSH to host our National Occupational Injury Research Symposium in May 2015 which included more than 200 federal and non-federal participants from across the U.S. and internationally.  All of the Camp Dawson staff were extremely helpful and accommodating throughout the planning process and during the symposium, which helped make it a success.

Tim Pizatella
Deputy Director
NIOSH
Division of Safety Research (DSR)

Your facility and staff were top notch and I personally would love to return. Thank you for everything!

Christina D. Harper
SPOKES/Assessment Specialist
RESA 3

I would like to thank you and the staff at Camp Dawson for excellent service during our conference. Your staff went out of their way to ensure we had the items needed to accommodate our conference and meeting needs.

Again, thank you for the job well done!

Michael Shaffer
Principal OIEP Adult Programs
West Virginia Department of Education