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DAVETREK ADVENTURES

DETAILS OF THE WEEKEND

I am pleased to announce our 5th 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 likely sell out.

Highlights of the weekend include the last two Tanglewood concerts - Saturday Night 8/27 All Beethoven Program with Itzhak Perlman & on Sunday, the Tanglewood finale featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

I will also be hosting two cooking classes, on Sunday August 28 (Quinoa & Candy) & Monday August 29 (The Art of Vegetarian Cooking). See the weekend details page for all the details.

TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT - Complete the RSVP form here, and sending in your deposit (see Costs, below).

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ANSWER ALL RELEVANT QUESTIONS ON THE RSVP FORM. THIS HELPS MAKE THE WEEKENDS BETTER AND SIMPLER TO RUN.

DATES OF THE WEEKEND

The dates of the weekend are THURSDAY Night, August 25 - Monday August 29, 2010. I am also offering this weekend with several options.

We will be able to see some of the last Tangelwood events of the season as well as the final weekend of Jacobs Pillow ( Dance), Shakepeare & Co ( Plays) and all of the world class museums, such as the Clark (art), the Hancock Shaker Village, etc. We also hope to have biking on an excellent and flat rail trail, hiking, museums and other offsite activities available during the weekend.

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, see the events page for all the details.

Also, see Activities, below, for a highlighted version of the events on offer.

Options for staying at the Shaker Mill:

Option 1 - Entire Weekend - (Thursday 8/25 to Monday, 8/29)

Option 2 -Partial Weekend - Shabbat Til Monday (Shabbat 8/26 to Monday 8/29)

Option 3 - Just Shabbat - (Friday 8/26 to Sunday, 8/28)

We also hope to have a BBQ on Sunday night for dinner for those staying over for Monday, weather permitting!

Select your stay option 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’, plus you might be asked to help at other random times, for short periods. We are all one large family on these weekends!

LEAVING TIME, RIDES

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 26 is about 7:21 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 2 pm, but in no case later than 3:00 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 Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Option 1 - Entire Weekend - 4 Nights (Thursday 8/25 to Monday, 8/29)

$360 double/triple per person

$450 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$675 per couple

Option 2 -Partial Weekend - 3 Nights - Friday Til Monday (Shabbat 8/26 to Monday 8/29)

$325 double/triple per person

$410 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$615 per couple

Option 3 - Just Shabbat *- 2 Nights (Friday 8/26 to Sunday, 8/28)

$275 per person, double/triple per person

$349 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$525 per couple

Option 4 - Sunday & Monday 1 Night ( Sunday, 8.28 to Monday 8/29)

$99 - per person, double/triple per person

$149 - per person, single (limited number, if available)

$175 - per couple

Option 5 - Sunday or Monday — Day Only Rate (come for the day to spend with the group, including meals)

$49 - per person

$80 - per couple

Standard Rates - RSVP by Monday, August 22, 2011

Option 1 - Entire Weekend - 4 Nights (Thursday 8/25 to Monday, 8/29)

$395 double/triple per person

$485 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$735 per couple

Option 2 -Partial Weekend - 3 Nights - Friday Til Monday (Shabbat 8/26 to Monday 8/29)

$360 double/triple per person

$450 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$675 per couple

Option 3 - Just Shabbat *- 2 Nights (Friday 8/26 to Sunday, 8/28)

$315 per person, double/triple per person

$399 per person, single (limited number, if available)

$599 per couple

Option 4 - Sunday & Monday 1 Night ( Sunday, 8.28 to Monday 8/29)

$125 - per person, double/triple per person

$175- per person, single (limited number, if available)

$199 - per couple

Option 5 - Sunday or Monday — Day Only Rate (come for the day to spend with the group, including meals)

$59 - per person

$99 - per couple

Child Rate based on age

A) Under 5 - $35 per child , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room

B) Ages 5 to 15 - $75 per child, , for either Option 1 or Option 2, if the child sleeps in your room

* You may add Thursday night to Option 3 for an additional $40 per person.

You may also add the cooking classes for $25 each, or $45 for both.

SINGLES, COUPLES AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME.

Singles will share a room. Family rates available upon request. We can have up to about 40 people for this event.

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 $150 deposit ($300 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

206 West 99th Street, Apt 1D

NY, NY 10025

In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to have your deposit payment postmarked by the deadlines above. $150 deposit required for individuals, $300 for couples and families, $49 for people coming to Sunday or Monday only or Sunday and Monday.

Via Paypal

Go to the RSVP page and use the paypal buttons to make the deposit, then fill out the RSVP form.

In order to get the discounted rate for a given deadline, you need to make your deposit payment into paypal by the deadlines above.

RSVP DEADLINE - MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2011

PS. Feel free to send this to GOOD friends, but DO NOT BROADCAST this your list - This is not a 'public' event.

Summer 2011 BERKSHIRES TANGLEWOOD

& Cooking Weekend at the SHAKER Mill

Location: Shaker Mill
Cherry Lane, New Lebanon, NY - Map It!

When: Thursday Night, August 25 - Monday, August 29

Early Bird Deadline - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Final Deadline - Monday, August 23, 2011

The waterfall visible from the Shaker Mill The Shaker Mill, built in 1820!

Davetrek Contact Info

(email is the best method)

davetrekadventures@gmail.com Phone: (805) DAVETREK (328-3873)

Event Links

RSVP For The Weekend Here Event Info - including Cooking Class Details!

FAQ FOR THE WEEKEND - What you should bring, all the basics answered DIRECTIONS