Instant Alert: See inside the luxurious resort GOP members stayed in for their retreat — and where Congress would have escaped to during the Cold War

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   See inside the luxurious resort GOP members stayed in for their retreat — and where Congress would have escaped to during the Cold War by Brennan Weiss on Feb 3, 2018, 4:44 PM Advertisement Every year, Republican members of Congress and their staffers convene for a three-day retreat — away from the hubbub of Washington — to socialize and discuss their party's agenda. On Wednesday, GOP lawmakers traveled to this year's venue: The Greenbrier, a luxury resort in West Virginia, established during the 18th century, that has hosted US presidents and features an underground bunker where Congress was supposed to hideout in the event of a nuclear outbreak during the Cold War. Take a look at what it's like inside this beautiful resort: SEE ALSO: Train carrying GOP members of Congress collides with truck, leaving one person dead DON'T MISS: Conspiracy theorists are already making wild claims about the Amtrak train full of Republican lawmakers that collided with a truck in Virginia The Greenbrier is a large resort complex located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and includes a hotel, casino, golf course, and private residences. The hotel was built in 1858. During the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces used the hotel grounds as a hospital and military headquarters. Source: The Greenbrier During World War II, the hotel briefly served as a detention center for diplomats of enemy countries, including Germany and Japan. It also served as a hospital to treat wounded American soldiers. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011