We now have quite a few members in Ohio and surrounding areas, so I'm looking to see how much interest there would be in a holding a Gathering here in Buckeye country? We could call it the "Buckeye Gathering"
This would be held, towards the end of May or Early June, in the Mohican/Loudonville Area of Ohio. This is an absolutely beautiful mountainous area right on the edge of Amish country. Lots of wildlife & opportunities for some quick sight seeing, Canoeing, horse back riding, and the heart of Amish country is about a 30 minute drive away.
It's not too far away even for some of our southern members to take a drive up.
Renting a cabin big enough for a small group was WAY too pricey, limiting, and only one bathroom/shower to share amongst everyone... NOT a good plan. There is a group camp site, but not everyone likes to camp, and bathroom facilities would be EXTREMELY limited, and primitive.
This, I think, is a much better option:
http://www.mohicanriverinn.com/This somewhat rustic motel sits atop a secluded wooded ridgeline. The rooms aren't fancy, but they are reasonable, clean, and each has it's own shower. Their website has some nice pictures, so be sure to check it out.
I believe during the non-peak season their rates are less than what is shown on the reservation site, and if staying more than one night I believe they give a discount. A group discount could also be a possibility. We can find out those details & exact cost if there's enough interest.
They have an event center which can be rented, BUT they also have a pavilion where we could setup some cookers, at
NO extra cost that we are more than welcome to use. Adjacent to the pavilion is a picnic area with fire rings.
My wife and I stayed there for our wedding anniversary and loved it!
So... what I need to know is, is there enough interest in doing a Buckeye Gathering around the end of MAY to warrant me setting this up?
