Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => Member Gatherings and Road Trips => Topic started by: TentHunteR on March 02, 2016, 01:09:45 PM
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2016 Ohio Buckeye Gathering - Dates, Location, etc.
Just a couple weeks ago I found out that the Mohican River Inn (where we held the gathering last year) will not be open at all this season. Finding a location to host a gathering can be quite a task, so after scrambling to check other locations (pricing, availability, etc.), and talking with some of the folks who came last year, I have found what I believe is the best option.
Where? This year the gathering will be held at the Butler-Mohican KOA Campground, near Butler, Ohio. And NO, you will NOT have to tent camp (unless you want to)! They have graciously reserved a group of Camper Cabins for our use, and at a discounted price too! We just need to get our reservations in place by the end of March.
This is a highly rated campground with a lot of amenities, including a pavilion we can use if needed. This will actually make the trip a little more affordable for some. The ONLY downside is that the cabins do not have private restroom facilities. Restrooms and showers are located in the main building, which is very close to the cabins, and are kept very clean.
When? June 3rd, 4th & 5th
I will be arriving on Thursday and will most likely stay until Monday.
Here are some details:
Butler-Mohican KOA Campground
6918 Bunker Hill Road South
Butler, OH 44822
419-883-3314
email: camp@butlermohicankoa.com
Website: Butler-Mohican KOA Campground (http://butlermohicankoa.com/Home_Page.php)
KOA Website: Butler-Mohican (http://koa.com/campgrounds/butler/)
Reservation Info & Rates
IMPORTANT: Because this is a group gathering, and they are offering a discount, DO NOT make your reservations online!
Instead, Bev, the owner has asked that we send her an email at: camp@butlermohicankoa.com. Be sure to mention the Let's Talk BBQ Gathering, leave your phone number, and she will call you! She is a very nice lady, and usually very prompt at calling you back!
She is holding these cabins for us to give us first shot at them until the end of March, so DON'T wait too long!
Rates:
These are the REGULAR rates, BUT provided we have a group staying, we will receive at least 10% off of these rates!
1 room cabin:
$64/night weekends (Fri/Sat)
$57/night Weeknights (Sun-Thu)
2 Room Cabin:
$74/night weekends (Fri/Sat)
$67/night Weeknights (Sun-Thu)
For those who have a camper:
Camper - Full hookup:
$48/night weekends (Fri/Sat)
$43/night Weeknights (Sun-Thu)
They also have available a fully furnished 36ft travel trailer with its own shower/bathroom, AC & Direct TV, set up on a deluxe site, for around $110 per night - This will go quickly I suspect!
A couple days ago, Bev, the Camp Owner, took the time to take and send me some pics:
Here is the office & store. The shower/restrooms are on the right-hand side. As you can see they are very nice.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IVIN5KjGDjM/Vtcv2vlINII/AAAAAAAAH5M/ihEWam_XsZ4/s500-Ic42/Office.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HNQp3ix3bH8/Vtb9CR13iXI/AAAAAAAAH34/MrfHdxw3PVc/s500-Ic42/BMKOA2.jpg)
Here are a couple shots of the cabin area they have set aside for us.
In the first picture (upper left-hand side), you can see the office & store is only about 100 feet or so away, so the restroom/showers are very close by.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5jES5X-tCcY/Vtb9CYxDm9I/AAAAAAAAH4Y/ggKEfm_8sPU/s500-Ic42/BMKOA3.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1kcAYakiRRE/Vtb9CuiWgcI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/W4xq7P_uO2k/s500-Ic42/BMKOA4.JPG)
The cabins are very nice. The cabins are equipped with electricity, a porch swing, picnic table, grill, fire ring & water.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wKk13HMwagk/Vtb9CwTUCVI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/nOaGak5pS0Q/s500-Ic42/BMKOA5.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HAB3qcMkjzk/Vtb9DHAyX1I/AAAAAAAAH4Y/X5zAUK6Syo4/s500-Ic42/BMKOA6.JPG)
Inside, the 1-room cabins (sleeps 4) have a double bed and a set of bunk beds. The two-room cabins (sleeps 6) have a double bed, and a second room with two sets of bunk beds. You need to bring your own linens/pillows.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s8MbR9wmmT4/Vtb9DKVlqaI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/sjxGiSY5QhU/s500-Ic42/BMKOA7.JPG) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pIn0lMffgRY/Vtb9De-yFeI/AAAAAAAAH4Y/5lVYTcx5Cmw/s500-Ic42/BMKOA8.JPG)
More pictures are available on both their website and the KOA website.
Website: Butler-Mohican KOA Campground (http://butlermohicankoa.com/Home_Page.php)
KOA Website: Butler-Mohican (http://koa.com/campgrounds/butler/)
Ammenities:
● Pavilion available, if needed.
● General Store - has a nice selection of basic camping supplies, food and ice.
● Laundry Facility
● Heated pool, Gameroom, Mini-golf course, Volleyball & Playground
● WiFi
● Walking trails & Fishing
● Phone Coverage - Verizon, without a doubt, has very good coverage there. Other carriers are spotty. There will be plenty of us there with Verizon if someone should need to make a call.
Other Lodging:
Again, I cannot stress enough how nice the campground is, BUT for anyone needing better facilities than the campground can offer, for whatever reason, there are motels available about 15 miles away in the Mansfield area.
What to Bring:
What I will bring:
● Keurig-style Coffee maker (please bring the coffee you like)
● Extra Coolers
● At least 1 Pellet-fueled Grill (I may bring both)
● 2-Burner 30,000 BTU camp stove
● A complete set of cookware (pots, pans, utensils, etc.) and wash tubs for cleanup.
What you need to Bring:
● Camp chairs for sitting (I will have a few extra just in case)
● A cooler for whatever food you bring.
● Of course you are welcome to bring a grill, and whatever cooking utensils you like.
● Linens, pillows, personal toiletries.
Area Attractions
There is a ton of stuff for anyone who wants to do a bit of sight-seeing.
● We will be on the edge of Amish Country (lots of restaurants, cheese houses, craft places, etc.).
● Wolf Creek-Pine Run Grist Mill
● The nearby Mohican State Park has a covered bridge and a great overlook area where you can view the Mohican Clear Fork Gorge.
● WWII Memorial Shrine.
● Malabar Farm State Park is also nearby. This was the home of Author & Conservationist Louis Bromfield. This is also where Lauren Bacall & Humphrey Bogart were married in secret.
Local Businesses, Gas, Groceries, Etc.
● Gas/Quickie Store/Ice:
- Stake's Short Stop
- Marathon Gas Station (2 of them)
- Shell Gas Stastion
● Groceries:
- Stake's IGA
- Mohican Country Market
● Restaurants:
- Mellor's Family Restaurant
- Mohican Tavern
- Hanover House Diner
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Malabar Inn (fine dining near the Malabar Farm - a bit of a drive, but well worth it!)
● Bank/ATM
- Farmer's Bank
● General Merchandise
- Raby Hardware & General Store (Old time family-run traditional hardware store. Hardware, camping supplies, etc.)
- Dollar General
- Family Dollar
- Mohican Country Crafts
- Danner Pharmacy
Any questions, PLEASE ask! Please PM me or post here if you plan to attend, and that you have made your reservations, so I can keep track of who's coming.
I can't wait to see you guys there!
Cliff
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
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Sounds like a good time, but I would have to get my passport renewed.
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
Art, Not a problem! I fully understand that even "Fancy Pants Camping" is still not for everyone. I'm just glad you guys are coming!
I will tell you that you guys are in for a swanky experience at Landoll's Mohican Castle! We have seen it and it is nice! Tammy wants me to take her there sometime (maybe for our next anniversary).
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We have reserved camping cabin C6 for Thursday Friday and Saturday and should arrive about noon on Thursday.
We have another couple coming with us and they have a truck camper and I will get their site number as soon as they get their reservations.
Dave, Jan, and no Barney this year...
We lost our little dog Barney the week after Christmas as we had to put him down due to a back problem.
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Dave..so sorry to hear about Barney..he was such a good boy..HUG Jan for me and you too. Will be there Thursday too, me Maci & Donna. Peace for you guys. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Cabin #1 booked! Looking forward to it!
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We have reserved camping cabin C6 for Thursday Friday and Saturday and should arrive about noon on Thursday.
We have another couple coming with us and they have a truck camper and I will get their site number as soon as they get their reservations.
Dave, Jan, and no Barney this year...
We lost our little dog Barney the week after Christmas as we had to put him down due to a back problem.
Dave, Excellent knowing that you and Jan are coming and have friends coming as well! And the news about Barney is very sad. I will miss seeing him.
Cabin #1 booked! Looking forward to it!
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Excellent news, Scally!
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I had canceled for the gathering but now the wife and I will be there, we are staying Friday night at the Castle where Art (ACW3) & wife are. So we will be at the KOA Fri. afternoon and Sat. AM. It will be great to see old friends and meet some new too!
If you can make this at all be there! Great people and great food! Don & Nancy
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Just a reminder to go ahead and make your reservations before the cabins are all gone!
We have reserved Cabin C2 (the 2-room cabin).
I plan to arrive on Thursday and stay until wither Sunday or Monday (depending on how long others stay).
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I plan to hit the road early on the Friday morning, traffic depending the wife and I should arrive around noon.
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Scally that is outstanding! Don't forget to bring linens and I can't wait to meet you guys!
Oh yeah, if you think about it, bring a guitar.
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Just a reminder to go ahead and get your reservations made.
Cabins C1, C2, C3 & C6 are all booked so far.
This is shaping up to be even better than last year! :)
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
Mrs Tailfeather's idea of camping is a motel with an outdoor pool!
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It is too late for me to plan for this in 2016, but will have to look forward to maybe going next year. It gives me a reason to head back to Ohio and see family.
Hope you all enjoy! That is a beautiful area.
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Just a reminder to go ahead and get your reservations made.
Cabins C1, C2, C3 & C6 are all booked so far.
This is shaping up to be even better than last year! :)
Cabin 5 is reserved for Donna, Maci & I, just sayin. Cya aon Thursday. ☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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For everyone that has not been to this part of Ohio...and that we can encourage to attend the Buckeye Gathering
This is a "hidden gem" in America. Stunningly clean and beautiful Amish rolling fields - and tree covered hills in the neighboring park. Incredible Amish restaurants, local cheese makers, and crafts. Truly a feeling of peace and serenity that very few places can even come close to matching.
And all of that is just the surroundings. The Gathering itself is food, fun, and friendship. Open to ALL. Not just forum members. So - if you are curious - and within driving distance at all...THIS should be on your calendar as the best way to start your summer!
Hope to see you there. I will be the guy with the food on my face ( and "casper-white" legs ).....and a hand out to shake yours.
T
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Sounds like a good time, but I would have to get my passport renewed.
Too funny ;D ;D ;D
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
How far from the camp ground Art?
After over 35 years in the Army I do not camp, never, never, ever again nor my bride.
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
How far from the camp ground Art?
After over 35 years in the Army I do not camp, never, never, ever again nor my bride.
It is in the same town of Loudonville, according to their address. Should be fairly close.
Art
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
How far from the camp ground Art?
After over 35 years in the Army I do not camp, never, never, ever again nor my bride.
Art the wife asked when she made reservations & they said it was 20 minutes away. Don
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Thanks all.
This is not for this year, medical issues in June to deal with, but maybe next year.
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Hell has no fury as booking a room without a hair dryer. :)
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My wife and I have elected to stay at Landoll's Mohican Castle. She doesn't camp!!
Art
How far from the camp ground Art?
After over 35 years in the Army I do not camp, never, never, ever again nor my bride.
Art the wife asked when she made reservations & they said it was 20 minutes away. Don
It's just over 15 minutes from Mohican Castle to the KOA campground.