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 & Peach picking, take a self guided tour of historic chester, and go on a guided 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 5:30 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 - Peaches are starting to peak and Blueberries  are at the end of the season—we might also be able to pick some vegetables as well!!  All of the costs of fruit picking are extra  - You will get a 20% off voucher, which entitles you to get 20% of the admission prices for Allstede and in addition to paying admission, you will also have to pay  for the fruit that you pick at  Allstede.

 

** 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

 

**  Self Guided Tour of Historic Chester - Chester, a historic 200 hundred year old town a few miles away,  has a free historic coach ride running every 10 minutes till 6 PM. In town, there are some nice shops and historic buildings to see...see the town’s website for more details

 

** 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 11:00 am if hiking, 12 pm 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 11:00 AM, for those going to the Fruit picking and 4 H County Fair, you need to meet by 12:00 PM. 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.

 

 

Timing

 

Hiking & Mill Tour - Meet at Cooper Mill by 11:00.

 

Fruit Picking, Mill Tour & 4 H County Fair - Meet at Cooper Mill by 12 pm

 

BBQ—Meet at Cooper Mill no earlier than 4:30 pm, BBQ at 5:30 PM.

 

The event will likely end by 7:30 pm. We will also daven mincha, likely around 7.

 

Weather and Rain Policy

 

The weather looks to be in the 80s  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

415 South 3rd Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

 

In order to complete your registration, you need to have your payment postmarked no later than Wednesday,  7/29/15.  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.

August Field Day!!

 

Blueberries & Peaches, Hiking, Mill Tour & BBQ

 

 Sunday August 2, 2015  In Chester, NJ

 

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE                 Midnight Sunday, July 26

EVENT RSVP DEADLINE     NOON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

 

RSVP FORM FOR REGISTERING

 

FAQ and More Event Details  

* Fruit Picking is extra - You will get a 20% off voucher, which entitles you to get 20% of the admission prices for Allstede and in addition to paying admission, you will also have to pay  for the fruit that you pick

 

 

You may cancel until Sunday 7/26. Afterwards, you may either substitute a friend for your spot, upon our approval. NO refunds or credits after SUNDAY, 7/26.

 

EVENT RSVP DEADLINE

 

WEDNESDAY NOON, JULY 29, 2015

 

RSVP FORM FOR REGISTERING