DAVETREK ADVENTURES

Sunset at Haleakala Crater—January 2005 © David Brotsky

Here is the plan:

 

A) Go to a nice area in Morris County NJ, about 70 minutes from NYC, which is full of activities in the area and we usually get a balanced mix of singles, couples, families and kids,

B) Choose one of two options

 

   (i) Either Go Blueberry & Rasberry picking, visit a 4H county fair and go on a tour of a 200 year old grist mill ,

   (ii) Or Go on a 5 to 7 mile hike that partially follows a beautiful stream visiting an exotic natural gorge and go on a tour of a 200 year old Grist Mill 

 

C) End the day with both groups at a 4 PM kosher catered BBQ for all (carnivores, omnivores and vegetarians), with volleyball and other activities

 

What more do you need? See below for the highlights and visit our FAQ Page for more details.

 

It’s a little early in the week, but the weather looks to be partly sunny and in the low 80s...

 

 

Here are some of the activities available:

 

** Hiking (5 to 6.5 miles, intermediate and partially along a beautiful stream)       

 

** Fruit Picking at Alstede Farm - Blueberries and Rasberries, at the peak of the season!!

 

** Tour the historic Cooper Grist Mill and learn how grains are milled and ground!

 

** Kosher BBQ for All, carnivores, omnivores  and vegetarians - Catered BBQ under the Vaad of Flatbush

 

**  Morris County 4H Fair, with dozens of wide ranging booths and crafts like weaving, animal shows, amusement rides and other activities.

 

** Volleyball, Soccer and Frisbee  and stomp rockets that go as high as 200 ft for kids and adults                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

 

Please see the event details page for all the specifics…and see below for all the pricing

 

 

Decide quickly so you won’t get closed out!  Right now, the weather looks to be awesome ( in the mid 80s and sunny). Severe rain cancels, but otherwise the event will occur. 

 

 

YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT

 

VIA PAYPAL AT THE END OF THE RSVP FORM

OR BY CHECK.

  

GIVEN THE SIZE OF THIS EVENT,

PEOPLE WHO DO NOT REGISTER PROPERLY,

DO NOT PAY IN ADVANCE, OR SUPPLY ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION

BY THE DEADLINES ABOVE WILL BE REJECTED.

 

 

This is a new event, but in general for large events like this  we close the RSVPS and have to  reject  many people because people registered late or incompletely.  This year we had over 100 for our Memorial Day, and at some point I will close this out. It could be as large! Register QUICKLY, so you don’t get closed out!

 

 

Directions

 

We are meeting and will be based at the historic Cooper Grist Mill, in Chester, NJ.  We will be having the mill tour and BBQ here. and the hike will leave from here. The Farm we are going to for fruit picking is 4/10 of a mile away at Allstede Farm, and the 4 H County Fair is 5/10 of a mile away, across the street from Allstede Farms.

 

Cooper Grist Mill - Meet at 9:30 if hiking, 10am if Fruit Picking

 

GPS Address:
66 Washington Tpke, Chester, NJ 07930 or 50 CR-513, Chester NJ 07930

GPS Coordinates: 
40°46'43", -74°43'13"

 

Here is a link to a google map to generate your own directions

 

 

 

For those coming hiking, you need to meet by 9:30 AM, for those going to the Fruit picking and 4 H County Fair, you need to meet by 10:00 AM. Since we will very likely have a large group, we need to go on the tours at separate times, hence the need for a staggered start.

 

Driving Times

Manhattan, Riverdale , Monsey, Queens &  Brooklyn—1 Hr and 15 minutes

Teaneck & Passaic - 1 hr

Central NJ – 45 minutes

Long Island –  1hr, 30 minutes

 

Rides, Van & Train Option

 

Rides

 

We will try and arrange rides, likely via a google docs spreadsheet we will start to post as of Tuesday for those who register, so the earlier you register the easier it will be to get a ride— from our experience, we usually manage to get most people rides of some sort. The ride fee will be $20 round trip. For drivers who take at least 2 passengers, you will more than cover your driving expenses. Passengers, please pay the driver $20 when you enter the car. They are doing you a favor, so please have the money available in cash.

 

 

Van/Bus Potential

 

If we have enough people who need transportation but cant get a ride, we will see about a van or bus option, likely adding $25—$35 per person for transport to and from the event. We may also then send people on the train - see below. Let us know your preferences on the RSVP questionnaire.

 

Train Option

For those who don't manage to get a ride, there is also a train option from Penn Station —you can take a NJ transit train leaving at 8:11 AM from Penn Station and arrive at the Gladstone Station at 10:08 AM, which is about 8 miles away. The town of Chester has a free shuttle for those coming on either the 10:08 AM train, or the one arriving at 11:08 AM, to the fruit farm we are going to, Allstede Farm, which is less than a 10 minute walk from the BBQ/Hiking  location at Cooper Grist Mill The one way fare is about $15. We will pair up those who want to take this option so you can coordinate and come together. Those wanting to go on the hike would need to make the 8:11 AM train, and would get to Cooper Mill just around the time the hikers will leave, but you will miss the tour of the Grist Mill. Let us know your preference on the RSVP form.

 

 

Timing

 

Hiking & Mill Tour - Meet at Cooper Mill by 9:30.

 

Fruit Picking, Mill Tour & 4 H County Fair - Meet at Cooper Mill by 10am

 

BBQ—Meet at Cooper Mill no earlier than 3pm, BBQ at 4PM.

 

The event will likely end between 6 and 7pm.

 

Weather and Rain Policy

 

The weather looks to be in the high 70s and partly cloudy, with a 30% chance of some showers.  We should be fine weather wise. We intend the hold the event unless steady rain will occur over the course of the entire day. No refunds unless the event is canceled due to rain.

 

 

ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIREMENT TO RSVP:

 

In order to complete your reservation, you must pay for the event in advance either  via check (postmarked by the deadline) or via paypal by the deadline at the top of this page. Failure to pay may result in your being unable to attend the event.

 

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 “Davetrek LLC”

 

And mail it to:

 

Davetrek LLC

c/o Sharon Zavodnick

325 North 3rd Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

 

In order to complete your registration, you need to have your payment postmarked no later than Thursday,  7/17/14.  Failure to do so may mean you will not be able to attend the event.

 

Via Paypal

 

When you complete the  RSVP form selecting your activities, you will be directed to a paypal page and will be asked to log in and pay at PayPal’s site. Once  you complete the RSVP form and pay via paypal, you will be considered fully registered.

 

PRICING

 

The balance of any monies you might owe is due at the event. Please bring cash or checks (preferable)  made out to “Davetrek LLC”. When you arrive you will need to go through registration complete any payments for the event.

 

Time of registration – calculated from when we receive your reservation on the RSVP Form.

July Field Day!!

 

Blueberries, Hiking, Mill Tour, 4H County Fair & BBQ

 

 Sunday July 20, 2014  In Chester, NJ

 

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE                 Midnight Monday, July 14

EVENT RSVP DEADLINE     MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, JULY 17

 

RSVP FORM FOR REGISTERING

 

FAQ and More Event Details  

You may cancel until Sunday 7/13. Afterwards, you may either substitute a friend for your spot, upon our approval. NO refunds or credits after SUNDAY, 7/13.

 

EVENT RSVP DEADLINE

 

THURSDAY NOON, JULY 17, 2014

 

RSVP FORM FOR REGISTERING