Location


When it came time to pick a site for the wedding, Jason's childhood home was a natural choice. The Graham's modern home is set against the spectacular natural landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with plenty of space to host friends and family. Barry and Linda built their home in 1989 on a five-acre lot and have raised Evan and Jason there since.

Their address is:

5656 Poor Mountain Rd
Salem, VA 2153



For out-of-town guests, we've reserved a block of twenty rooms at a group rate at the Holiday Inn in Salem, at 450 Litchell Road. Call them at 540-389-2424 and mention the McCarthy James wedding and recieve the rate of $99 per night for rooms with two queen beds. Arrival for the block is September 30th and departure is October 2nd. The cutoff date to reserve at this price is August 18, so book soon.

You can also check out the following hotels in Salem:
We recommend that you book a room as soon as possible. Virginia Tech has decided to upstage us with a football game on the day of the wedding, so rooms will fill up quickly. All of the above hotels are on the same street, so you can use the same directions found below.

Nearby airports include:

From Holiday Inn Salem, 450 Litchell Road
To the Graham's home, 5656 Poor Mountain Road
  1. Turn right out of the parking lot. If you are coming from elsewhere: Take I-81 South and get off at exit 137. Take a right at the end of the exit. After taking this right, you will be on on Wildwood Rd (heading south towards Main Street). Go about a half a mile. If you start heading into the woods/country, you're going the wrong way.
  2. Take a right at the intersection of Wildwood and West Main Street. Turn away from the Denny's - do not go into town. If you see a Wal-Mart, turn around - you're going the wrong way.
  3. West Main Street is also route 460. Continue to travel west on 460 for about three miles. You will pass the Virginia State Police Headquarters, Ft. Lewis Fire Station and Ft. Lewis Baptist Church on your right.
  4. Turn left at Barley Road, immediately after the Red Barn Antiques. You'll only be on this road for just a moment, but you'll be crossing railroad tracks. There will be a sign and balloons marking the turnoff.
  5. Turn right on Poor Mountain Road. There will be balloons and a sign marking the turnoff.
  6. It's a bumpy, twisty, turny two miles from where you turned to the Graham's home. You will go over a concrete bridge and another set of railroad tracks. Along your way, you will see more balloons and signs leading you. You will be directed towards one of several parking areas.
It’s really easier than it sounds! Put the Graham's house number, 540-380-4839, and Jason's aunt Cindy's cell, 540-312-3568, into your phone before leaving so you can call for help if you get lost.


Since our wedding is at a private home, parking will be limited and slightly off-site. Please plan on carpooling if possible. More information to come.