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Reunion Chatter
Sunday, 12 September 2010
Things to do in and around Asheville

I can't believe that we are less than 3 weeks away from the reunion.  Time has gone by so quickly!  I am so very excited to see all of you!!!  Debbie wanted to pass on some information she got from the tourism department about things to do and see in the area.  Hopefully it will give you all some ideas about what you want to do.

Mars Hill Area

Madison County Heritage Festival

October 2, 2010 Mars Hill, NC

Traditional mountain music and old-time craft demonstrations, local arts and crafts fill the town of Mars Hill and the Mars Hill College campus at this family-friendly festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival

October 2, 2010 Mars Hill College
http://www.mhc.edu/ramsey-center/lunsford-festival

This is an all-day festival celebrating regional music and dance traditions. The event is the second oldest folk festival in Western North Carolina and was named in honor of cofounder Bascom Lamar Lunsford. Lunsford was a musician and folklorist who dedicated his life to collecting and promoting the music of the Southern Appalachians. Through his work he became known as "Minstrel of the Appalachians." The festival, which is now in its 43rd year, brings out the region’s finest musicians and dancers. Numerous music and dance performances, jam circles, and a ballad & story swap will occur throughout the day.

The Depot South Main Street Marshall NC 28753 828 649-3031

Every week on Friday at 7pm. The Depot (a converted railroad depot building) has both music and dancing and is located on the railroad tracks which run along Main Street in Marshall. Come early and soak up the atmosphere. FREE admission.

Outdoor Adventures http://www.visitmadisoncounty.com/activities/outdoor-adventures/ Madison County is full of ways to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.  Within the 55,000 acres of the Pisgah National Forest, the Appalachian Trail and other hiking trails provide opportunities to either take a leisurely stroll or challenge yourself on more difficult terrain.  Other outdoor activities include whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, bicycling on scenic and lightly-traveled mountain roads; horseback riding on trails which provide unique vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains; fishing in our mountain streams and rivers.  If skiing, snowboarding or tubing is what you are looking for, we have that, too.  Just minutes from Asheville, Madison County also offers a few unique outdoor activities.Relax in one of the few natural mineral water baths east of the Mississippi River regardless of the season. And, Mars Hill College Disc Golf Sanctuary is an easy way to enjoy the beautiful campus and play a round of disc golf. And, we have a beautiful location for mining for garnets in our county.

Asheville Art in the Park

Asheville Art in the Park is a showcase of the best fine art and craft in the region. Nationally known artists mix with their talented up and coming neighbors under the Vance Monument as Asheville’s new Pack Square Park comes online. Join us for natures fabulous display of fall colors, great art and unparalleled shopping. The fair will host 60 regional artists each Saturday, representing the full spectrum professional media. Jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art and more will fill 10X10 covered booths in the streets around the Vance Monument. Art in the Park is a great opportunity to meet, shop, and explore the regions great artistic heritage.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 10:00 AM

 

Shopping

With dozens of arts and crafts galleries, retail shops and antique shops, as well as fresh finds and local food products at dozens of farmer tailgate markets in the region, Asheville is a shopper's paradise.

Every street downtown leads to a treasure-trove of uncommon businesses that could only flourish in Asheville. There is a diverse mix of shopping malls and shopping districts, along with specialty stores like clothing and jewelry stores, toy and children's shops, and outfitters.

Lose yourself in the block-long Grove Arcade, a shopping and dining destination in one location. Built as a planned community in the late 1890s, Historic Biltmore Village features peddle-dash homes once belonging to George Vanderbilt and now featuring elegant restaurants, and interesting boutiques and galleries.

Asheville Area

www.exploreasheville.com

Biltmore Park Town Square

 

Discover some of Asheville's best shopping at Biltmore Park Town Square. This outdoor plaza is lined with a delightful mix of unique shops interspersed with big-name retailers such as Barnes & Noble and outdoor outfitters REI. From alluring little boutiques to major shopping galleries, Town Square is where to find everything you need, any time you need it.

Asheville Outdoor Center/Southern Waterways

 

Calm water float trips on the French Broad River through the Biltmore property, in Asheville. Canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes. Family fun adventure. Minimum child weight requirement is 30 pounds. Beautiful riverside facilities. Asheville's only riverside gem mining! Bicycle rentals and guided interpretive float trips available. Check our Web site for complete details. All of these ingredients make for a great day at the Asheville Outdoor Center for corporate retreats/meetings, team building, family reunions, parties, receptions large or small. Our location is just 10 minutes from downtown Asheville and Historic Biltmore Village with easy interstate access.

Lake Lure Tours

 

Step aboard and discover one of the most spectacular lakes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Daily and hourly tours, lunch cruises, and dinner cruises. Or, rent a boat from the marina and explore the lake on your own.

Navitat Canopy Adventures

 

Ever dreamed of flying like a bird? Here's your chance! Soar through the treetops on sturdy zip lines, traverse sky bridges, and rappel in the mountains only 20 minutes north of Asheville. Navitat Canopy Adventures is located in Moody Cove, a 240-acre wilderness setting containing some of the largest trees in the area, abundant wildlife, and many rare plant species. On the tour, knowledgeable guides teach you about the natural environment and tell colorful local history stories. Navitat Canopy Adventures welcomes adventure seekers age 10 and up. This is the flagship location of Bonsai Design Inc., America's leading zipline canopy tour designer. Totally tree-based, it is a sculpture in the woods, built with environmental respect for minimal impact. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience, a place where exhilaration meets contemplation.

Asheville Brews Cruise

 

Find out why Asheville has been voted "Beer City USA" for two years running! One of Asheville's most popular tours and absolutely the most fun, the Asheville Brews Cruise is the most unique way to savor the city's fabulous brewing scene. Climb aboard our comfortable transport and begin a journey to visit a variety of the city's nine breweries. Along the way, the city's leading brewers explain how Asheville became such a lively brewing city. At the first stop, your brewer provides a detailed tour, while you enjoy generous rounds of samples. Then, it's on to the next brewery for an overview of their beer menu and brewing styles, while you continue to sample this brewery's products. The final stop includes more beer samples and the opportunity to dine at one of Asheville's leading brewpubs. The cost of the tour includes a highly experienced guide, all transportation, beer samples and souvenir glass. Whether you're a home brewer or a pure novice, you are sure to learn and have fun!

Biltmore

 

Discover the wonders of Biltmore™ in Asheville. Begin with the breathtaking beauty of 250-room Biltmore House — America's largest home® — and century-old gardens. Explore our 8,000-acre backyard through a variety of activities from horseback riding to rafting. Experience our new Antler Hill Village that connects the estate's present and past, providing a relaxing place for dining, shopping, historical exhibits, and new ways to enjoy Biltmore's hospitality. Finally, savor the long-lasting benefits of a luxurious getaway at our four-star inn.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Sunday, 22 August 2010
Anybody need a ride from Morgantown?

Kevin and Jill will have space in their rental car if anyone needs a ride from Morgantown to Asheville.  You can post a note here or send an e-mail to damnstraight@msn.com


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Saturday, 21 August 2010
Saturday Steak Night

Saturday Steak Dinner

To take place Saturday evening in cabin #39.  Everyone bring your own steak and potato.  This will take place later in the evening after everyone has returned from Asheville. Kevin has volunteered to do the grilling and provide the fixings for the potatoes.  If you don't want to eat late you are welcome to grill your own steaks or make your own arrangements for dinner.

 


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Updated: Sunday, 12 September 2010 5:15 PM EDT
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Friday, 20 August 2010

Straight Family Reunion - Fri.,Oct. 1 - Mon.,Oct. 4, 2010

October is quickly approaching and the reunion is right around the corner.  Since it is difficult to communicate with everyone individually I have created a page where everyone can go for information, and to post comments and/or suggestions.  Here is a link to the resort if you haven't gotten that information yet.  I'm also including a link with the directions.  The resort is in a rural area so they suggest you use their directions.  We don't want anybody getting lost!

Resort:      http://www.scenicwolfresort.com/

Directions:  http://www.scenicwolfresort.com/location.html

As of right now we have 4 cabins reserved.  #29, 39, 49 and 59, and there will definitely be 30 of us in attendance.  Hoping to add to this number as the date gets closer.

For those who are interested in participating, we are planning the following:

Fri., Oct. 1 - Potluck Supper - We'd like for everyone to bring a dish or two to cabin #39 where we can all get together for a meet and greet and have a nice meal together.  This would also be a good time to talk about everyone's plans for Saturday.  Check in time is 3 p.m.  I'm not sure what everyone's arrival time will be so let's tentatively plan supper for 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct 2  - Thinking Saturday would be a great day to get out and explore the Asheville area.  There are so many things to see and do!  We could discuss a departure time Friday evening for those who are interested in traveling into town.  You will be on your own for breakfast and lunch.  Saturday evening we'd like to do grilled steaks for dinner.  Everyone bring your own steak and potato and Kevin will be the grillmaster!  This will more than likely take place later in the evening. If you like to eat earlier in the evening you will need to make other dinner arrangements.  We will have no set time for this meal, it will be after everyone gets back from Asheville.  We'll do this in cabin #39.

Sun., Oct. 3 -  We are planning a brunch on Sunday around 11 a.m. in cabin #49.  Again we would like everyone who attends to bring a "brunch" dish. 

Sun., Oct. 3 - For our last meal together on Sunday evening we'd like to do a Mexican dinner in cabin #29.  Who makes a mean pot of chili?  That's what we'd like you to bring.  We'd also like to do tacos and burritos with all the fixings.  This will also be a group effort with everyone contributing something to the meal.  We can discuss a time at the morning brunch.

I have made seperate blog entires for each meal. Please go to each one and post what you would like to bring if you will be attending.  Of course if you change your mind later and decide to come just bring whatever you like.  Just want to make sure that we'll have everything we need, and also get a general idea of who is interested in what.

I am so excited to see everyone and I know we are all going to have a wonderful time!  Looking forward to hearing from everyone!

To post a comment you must go to each blog entry and hit "post comment" on the bottom left hand side.  To view blog entries hit "view comments".  Don't forget to add your name so we know who is posting.


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Updated: Sunday, 29 August 2010 10:34 PM EDT
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Sunday, Oct. 3 - Mexican Dinner

Sunday Mexican Dinner

 

Name and item(s) you'd like to bring.  Chili cook-off for all you chili experts!  Bragging rights included!


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Sunday, October 3 - Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

 

Name and item(s) you will be bringing. 


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Friday, Oct. 1 - Potluck Supper

Friday Potluck Supper

Name and item(s) you will be bringing.


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Updated: Friday, 20 August 2010 1:43 PM EDT
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