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July 4th 2009 Weekend at the SHAKER Mill
Location: Shaker Mill When: Thursday Night, July 2 - Wednesday July 8, 2009
Please click the appropriate link, below:
Please Answer All Questions on the RSVP form
Deadline for signup is Thursday, June 25,
Early Bird Deadline is Friday, June 12
FAQ FOR THE WEEKEND - What you should bring, and more information than you ever really wanted to know...Let us know if anything has been missed of substance - I doubt it!
Tanglewood, Outdoor Activities, Cultural Events, Museums & Family Fun for the Weekend
DETAILS OF THE WEEKEND
I am pleased to announce our 3rd annual July 4th Weekend at the Shaker Mill. We will be going my favorite place, the Shaker Mill Inn, located near the beautiful Berkshires, in NY. Please RSVP quickly, as this will sell out.
SIGN UP - Complete the RSVP form here, and sending in your $50 deposit (see Costs, below).
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ANSWER ALL RELEVANT QUESTIONS. THIS HELPS MAKE THE WEEKENDS BETTER AND SIMPLER TO RUN.
DATES OF THE WEEKEND
The dates of the weekend are THURSDAY Night, July 2 - Wednesday July 8, 2009. I am also offering this weekend with several options, based on prior feedback from people on the event. Starting as of early July , Tangelwood is open as well as the other cultural events such as Jacobs Pillow ( Dance), Shakepeare & Co ( Plays) and all of the world class museums, such as the Clark ( art), the Hancock Shaker Village, etc. There are events for all ages and people during the summer, so if you want a staycation, here is your opportunity!
To see some of the events and activities on offer, go to Berkshires Summer Activities page I have set up. Also, see Activities, below, for a highlighted version of the events on offer.
Options for staying at the Shaker Mill:
Option 1 - July 4th Weekend - (Thursday 7/2 to Sunday, 7/5) Option 2 - July 4th Week - (Sunday Night 7/5 to Wednesday 7/8) Option 3 - Entire time ( Thursday Night July 2 to Wednesday July 8)
Let me know on the RSVP form which option you would like to choose. I have priced these options in a bundled format. If you want to add days to Options 1 or 2, you may do so at a cost of $65 per day. Please indicate any such requests on the email form and specify the days you want to come for so we can work with you on this. Since we are likely to sell out, preference will go to people who want to stay the entire time, and then the July 4th weekend.
CRAFTS DAY
We hope to have a CRAFTS DAY again, where you can learn some local crafts. The crafts we are exploring are: basket weaving, watercolors, working a loom, woodworking, , jewelry making, knitting/nalbinding, paper cutting, and perhaps a kosher cooking class led by yours truly. Time will tell as to which we crafts we will ultimately offer. Details to follow for those coming, but let me know if you are able to lead a craft class, or if you are interested in this part of the weekend. This will likely occur on Sunday, July 5.
ACTIVITIES
In Spring/Summer & Fall, there are things like boating, bike riding, hiking, and many more of the museums are open. In July and August, we also have the ability to go to concerts at Tanglewood, and other events at Jacob’s Pillow and other regional dance and music festivals.
In the Winter, there are weather dependent winter sports in the area such as Downhill & Cross Country Skiing (Jiminy Peak is nearby), snow boarding, snow tubing, snowmobiling (expensive), hiking, museums & other events for those not into outdoor activities.
There are wonderful museums such as a Norman Rockwell (everyone loves this one), MASS MOCA, a contemporary art museum, and the Clarke, as well as the Hancock Shaker Village, where they recreate shaker life from the 1800s.
In all seasons, we will also have movies at night, and maybe some karaoke! Let me know your interests & movie picks in the RSVP form.
Here is a recent article from the NY Times about local events and links to local attractions.
Here are links to Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow.
We will organize people to go on hikes, museums, biking, and other activities. Let us know your preferences on the RSVP form.
We intend to have a BBQ & a bonfire on Sunday afternoon/night July 5th, weather permitting...
DESCRIPTION OF THE SHAKER MILL & PICTURES
The Mill is large, comfortable and cozy, on 4 floors with 17 bedrooms (4 to 6 single rooms, 10 to 12 doubles, and a few triples). Each bedroom has its own bathroom, and most rooms have double beds. Some folks will also be in two rooms in an adjoining building. The exact room configurations will depend on how many people we get…
For PICTURES OF THE SHAKER MILL visit:
http://community.webshots.com/album/35229966KnOlmh
SHAKER MILL’s website:
http://www.shakermillfarminn.com/
The Mill has a dining room for 35, a huge kitchen, a beautiful large and airy SUN ROOM at the back where you can see a stream and WATERFALL. On the same floor there is a Study with an adjoining Living Room and a ROARING FIREPLACE between the two rooms. There is also a nice nature walk through woods nearby. The Mill has a caretaker on site to keep the fireplace lit and tend to any other needs. Pets are welcome, but must be approved in advance. Let me know on the RSVP Form.
HELPING ON THE WEEKENDS
For first timers to my weekends, we run these events at a lower cost by having everyone help out during the event. You will each be assigned a job during your stay, usually working an entire meal as your ‘duty’.
LEAVING TIME, RIDES
Candle Lighting for Friday, July 3rd is about 8:15 PM. Please note that it takes a MINIMUM OF 2.5 hours - 3 hrs from Manhattan and Northern NJ to get to the Shaker Mill, and at least 3 hours for Brooklyn, Queens and other points.
For those coming on Friday, you will need to leave preferably at 3 pm, but in no case later than 4:00 PM.
I will arrange rides for those who need, so if you are driving let me know if you can take passengers. Drivers will be reimbursed.
Singles, couples and families are welcome. We usually have a nice mix of each. In addition, singles in double/triple rooms will share a room. Let me know any rooming preferences you might have. We can have up to 35 people for this event.
COSTS
For the period indicated below (includes room & board; all activities & Crafts will have additional fees)
EARLY BIRD - RSVP by Friday, June 12, 2009
Option 1 - July 4th Weekend - (Thursday 7/2 to Sunday, 7/5)
$269 per person, double/triple per person $335 per person, single (limited number) $530 per couple
Option 2 - July 4th Week - (Sunday Night 7/5 to Wednesday 7/8)
$249 per person, double/triple per person $315 per person, single (limited number) $489 per couple
Option 3 - Entire time (Thursday Night July 2 to Wednesday July 8)
$449 per person, double/triple per person $575 per person, single (limited number) $849 per couple
Standard - For RSVPs between 06/13 and 06/25
Option 1 - July 4th Weekend - (Thursday 7/2 to Sunday, 7/5)
$299 double/triple per person $369 per person, single (if available) $575 per couple
Option 2 - July 4th Week - (Sunday Night 7/5 to Wednesday 7/8)
$349 per person, single (limited number) $530 per couple
Option 3 - Entire time ( Thursday Night July 2 to Wednesday July 8)
$489 per person, double/triple per person $625 per person, single (limited number) $899 per couple
Child Rate - Under 5 - $25 per child , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room - $40 per child, for Option 3 if the child sleeps in your room
Ages 5 to 15 - $50 per child, , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room - $99 per child, for Option 3 if the child sleeps in your room
FOR THOSE GETTING RIDES, DRIVING COSTS ARE $25 ($12.50 each direction), payable directly to your driver. Please make sure to pay the drivers, since they are doing us all a favor by going out of their way and taking extra time to get there by picking people up. I will be checking to make sure this occurs.
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT TO RSVP:
In order to complete your reservation, you must make a $100 deposit ($200 for couples and families), postmarked or sent to paypal by the deadlines at the top of this page.
PAYMENT METHODS - CHECK OR PAYPAL
You may pay in one of two ways, via check or via paypal.
Via Check: please send the payment/deposit , made out to “David Brotsky”
And mail it to:
David Brotsky c/o Sharon Zavodnick 325 North 3rd Avenue Highland Park, NJ 08904
In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to have your deposit payment postmarked by the deadlines above. $100 deposit required for individuals, $200 for couples and families.
Via Paypal
Send me the payment/deposit via PayPal, via my email address:
davetrek@gmail.com
$100 deposit required for individuals, $200 for couples and families.
In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to make your deposit payment into paypal by the deadlines above.
PLEASE RSVP NO LATER THAN Thursday, June 25, 2009.
PS. Feel free to send this to GOOD friends, but DO NOT BROADCAST this your list - This is not a 'public' event.
FAQ FOR THE WEEKEND - What you should bring, and more information than you ever really wanted to know...Let us know if anything has been missed of substance so we can include it for the future.
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