PHONE INFO AND EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR YOUR FAMILY. The Wildacres number to leave with your family while you are gone is (828) 756-4573 . This is an emergency number ONLY! The staff is small and locating people for phone calls can be inconvenient. There are two pay phones- one in each lodge. 100 people have to use these phones, so don't promise a daily call. There is a fax machine and the number is (828)756-4586. There is a charge to send faxes. Some cell phones work on the mountain and some are a little tricky.
WHAT TO WEAR Comfortable clothes! Some people change for dinner but keep it casual. The weather is usually warm and pleasant but you might want to bring a sweatshirt. Also a raincoat or umbrella.
BEVERAGES The nearest liquor store is in Marion so you may want to bring liquor with you. Wine and beer is available in Little Switzerland. Wildacres provides ice - NOT for coolers, but for daily needs.Bring a favorite glass and your own mix . There is a soft drink machine on site. Due to limited refrigeration, it is difficult to keep beer cold, so beer drinkers may want to bring something else or, you can buy ice in Little Switzerland.. Coffee is served at all meals and instant coffee is available from 6:30AM until 5:00PM.
EXTRA MONEY The canteen on premises has soft drinks, snacks, post cards, stamps, ice cream, etc. Should you need something else, we are about 10 minutes from Little Switzerland and 15 minutes from a big Wal-Mart. The book seller takes cash, checks and charge cards.
CHECK IN TIME - WORKSHOP Please check in Sunday July 1st between noon and 5:30 PM. Do not arrive early! You will be in the way of the cleaning crew. Stop for a leisurely lunch because dinner is not until 6:30 on the first night. Don't miss dinner!
CHECK LIST OF WHAT TO BRING
Jacket or sweater (can get cool in the evenings)
Liquor, wine and mix (optional)
Clock
Raincoat/umbrella
Walking shoes
Extra towel and/or pillow (optional)
Radio or CD player (if you want music or news)
Small coffee pot (optional)
Laptop (optional)
This letter with driving instructions.
BALANCE OF YOUR FEE
The balance of your fee MUST BE MAILED TO ME BY JUNE 1st. We do not send reminders! There are no exceptions! The address is - Judi Hill, 233 S. Elm St., Greensboro NC 27401
RETREAT SCHEDULE
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SUNDAY |
JUNE 29 |
MONDAY |
JUNE 30 |
TUESDAY |
JULY 1 |
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12 - 5 PM |
Check in |
8 AM |
Breakfast |
8 AM - 6 PM |
Same as Sunday |
|
5 - 6:30 |
Patio Mixer |
12:30 |
Lunch |
7:30 |
Readings |
|
6:30 |
Dinner |
6:00 |
Dinner |
9:30 |
Patio Gathering |
|
7:45 |
Orientation |
7:30 |
Readings |
||
|
8:30 |
Get Aquainted Party Time! |
9:30 |
Patio Gathering |
|
WEDNESDAY |
JULY 2 |
THURSDAY |
JULY 3 |
FRIDAY |
JULY 4 |
|
8 AM - 6 PM |
Same as Sunday |
8 AM - 6 PM |
Same as Sunday |
8:30 |
4th of July Party |
|
SATURDAY July 5 |
8 AM |
Breakfast and Goodbye! |
DON'T FORGET!
Send the balance of your fee postmarked by June 1st. If you need to speak to me, call (336)370-9188 or email judihill@aol.com.
A reminder - No drop in guests during the week.
DIRECTIONS
If you are coming on I-40 look at your NC map and find Marion (between Morganton and Asheville). At Marion {If you are going west take the first exit, if you are going east, take the third (exit 85) US 221] You will come to a big intersection, do NOT take the business route. If you were going west, continue straight ahead. If you were going east, turn left left here. Take NC 226 North to the intersection with NC 226A. 226 A continues straight so follow it up the mountain to the Wildacres sign (7 miles). Do not turn at the WildLIFE sign. From Marion it is about 20 miles to the wildacres sign. It may seem longer but, don't worry you won't miss it. The sign is on the left.
If you are coming on the Blue Ridge Parkway get off near Mile Post 336. There is a sign there that says 'Gooch Gap'. There is only one way to turn. As soon as you leave the Parkway you will see a sign that says Wildacres with an arrow pointing to the right. Just follow the road. The Wildacres entrance is on the left about a half mile in.
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