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Summer 2010 Weekend at the SHAKER Mill Location: Shaker Mill When: Thursday Night, June 24 - Monday, June 28 Please click the appropriate link, below: Please Answer All Questions on the RSVP form Return to the main Davetrek.com site Deadline for signup is Sunday, June 20 Early Bird Deadline is Tuesday, June 15 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! DIRECTIONS TO THE SHAKER MILL Tanglewood, Outdoor Activities, Cultural Events, Museums & Family Fun for the Weekend DETAILS OF THE WEEKEND I am pleased to announce our 4rd annual Summer 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 $100 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, June 24 - Monday June 28, 2010. I am also offering this weekend with several options, based on prior feedback from people on the event. Starting as of June 25, 2010, 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! We are running this event early this year, not on July 4th weekend, since the 3 weeks starts on Tuesday, June 29. To see some of the events and activities on offer, go to Berkshires Summer Activities page I have set up– this so far has the events from 2009, but we will soon update it with the new events. Also, see Activities, below, for a highlighted version of the events on offer. Options for staying at the Shaker Mill: Option 1 - June 25 Entire Weekend - (Thursday 6/24 to Sunday, 6/27) Option 2 - Just Shabbat - (Friday 6/25 to Sunday, June 27) Everyone will also be able to add on and stay Monday Night, but there will be limited food available on Monday - its designed for those who want to have a full Sunday and hang around in the area on Monday on their way home. 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 Monday 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 June 25 Weekend (ie staying over Thursday Night). Staying Thursday night is better, since it allows you a full day of activities on Friday. 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. 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… PICTURES OF THE SHAKER MILL SHAKER MILL’s website The Mill has a dining room for 45, 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, June 25 is about 8:15 PM. Please note that it takes a MINIMUM OF 2.5 hours to 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 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Option 1—Entire June 25 Weekend - (Thursday 6/24 to Sunday, 6/27) $279 per person, double/triple per person $349 per person, single (limited number) $540 per couple Option 2 - Just Shabbat - (Friday 6/25 to Sunday, 6/27) $249 per person, double/triple per person $315 per person, single (limited number) $489 per couple Standard - For RSVPs between 06/16 and 06/20 Option 1 - Entire June 25 Weekend - (Thursday 6/24 to Sunday, 6/27) $299 double/triple per person $375 per person, single (if available) $580 per couple Option 2 - Just Shabbat - (Friday 6/25 to Sunday, 6/27)
$349 per person, single (limited number) $560 per couple Child Rate based on age A) Under 5 - $25 per child , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room B) Ages 5 to 15 - $50 per child, , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room SINGLES, COUPLES AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME. 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: 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 SUNDAY, June 20, 2010. PS. Feel free to send this to GOOD friends, but DO NOT BROADCAST this your list - This is not a 'public' event. RSVP form 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. DIRECTIONS TO THE SHAKER MILL |