(All Ages) CABIN WEEKEND: Boardgames, Trivia, Chess, and more!

Chess/Games Cabin Weekend Friday, Dec. 12th to Sunday, Dec. 14th, 2008 WHEN: Friday, December 12th, 2008 to Sunday, December 14th, 2008 WHERE: Two log cabins (one sleeps 16, the second 9-person cabin will be reserved if there's enough interest)within walking distance of each other in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, which is a short 1.5 hour drive from DC. Carpooling: Leave a note in the comments if you have a ride, need a ride, and where you're coming from! WHAT: A cozy cabin weekend of games! Chess, Scrabble, Taboo, Checkers, Charades, Uno – whatever you want to bring. THE AREA: Berkeley Springs is known for its hot springs in the nearby state park. There are also several beautiful, scenic hiking trails that go right by the cabin and would make a nice Saturday afternoon activity. WHO: Anyone and everyone who loves boardgames and other games. COME ALONE OR BRING FRIENDS! Members from several area Meetup games groups will be joining us, too! GAMES: Please leave a note with the games you can bring! COST: $150-$165/person, depending on bedroom, which includes: 2-night’s lodging in log cabin in West Virginia 5 meals (Dinner Friday; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Saturday; Breakfast Sunday). Vegetarian options will be available. Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice, Hot Cider, Eggnog, Soft Drinks Please note: I'll be bringing a couple of bottles of wine for dinner, but please bring whatever alcohol you want otherwise on your own. Some whiskey would be nice! ;) Payment/Refunds/Cancellations: Full payment of $150 (futon) or $165 (twin single) due by December 5th, 2008 Full refund available until December 5th, 2008 Sorry, no refund available between Dec. 5th and 12th. This should be a fun weekend you won't want to miss out on! Secure your spot now! Let me know which room/bed you are reserving in the comments if you want a specific one! The rooms (reserve your bed soon!): CABIN 1(PRICES INCLUDE MEALS): Bedroom 1: Shavanna + 1 (guest) Bedroom 2: Twin: DeDe (PAID) Twin: DeDe guest (PAID) Bedroom 3: Twin: DeDe guest (PAID) Twin: DeDe guest (PAID) Bedroom 4: Twin: DeDe guest (PAID) Twin: DeDe guest (PAID) Bedroom 5: Twin: Patrick (PAID) Twin: Michael (PAID) Bedroom 6: Twin: Peter Z Queen futon sleeper sofa: open$150 (incl. meals) Bedroom 7: Twin: Missy Twin: open$165 (incl. meals) Bedroom 8: Twin: open$165 (incl. meals) Twin: open$165 (incl. meals) CABIN 2: I'll reserve this cabin if there is enough interest; the one I'm looking at sleeps 9 people and is walking distance from cabin 1. ITINERARY: Friday, Dec. 12th, 2008: 7pm: Arrival at the cabin, get settled into rooms 8pm: Pasta dinner & salad (spaghetti Bolognese and parmesan cheese sauce (vegetarian) available) 9pm-bed: 1) Beginners’ Chess Refresher or 2) Group games – taboo, Pictionary, etc Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2008: 9am-12pm: wake up when you like, then join the group for available breakfast/brunch foods (bagels, eggs, cereal, oatmeal, French toast, bacon), or just some coffee, tea, and OJ. 12pm-4pm: 1) Boardgames, group games, card games, chess and/or 2) Afternoon walk on the scenic trails that pass right by the cabin 4pm: coffee + pie + snacks 4:30pm-6pm: More games, relaxing 6:30pm: Dinner – TBD (tacos?) (vegetarian options will be available) 8pm-bed: Group games, hot cider and eggnog by the fireplace Sunday, Dec. 14th, 2008: 9am-12pm: Pancake breakfast with warm maple syrup 12pm: checkout! CABIN 1! The cabin is nestled in the woods in Berkeley Springs in a community of other cabins with beautiful, scenic trails criss-crossing the area. The cabin is huge, with 8 bedrooms that each contain two twin beds, so everyone will have their own bed and share their room with one other person. Let me know if you have a preference for who you want to room with! The cabin has SIX full bathrooms, central heating and a large wood-burning fireplace, a laundry room, a big kitchen, and tons of seating options. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3036347534_d71db6602d.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3035512605_4f946483d2.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3036347506_51b9fbeafe.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/3035512643_a4255a45cf.jpg?v=0 More pictures of the cabin!