If you don’t want to rest during the downtime from the reunion, Hueston Woods State Park offers many wonderful activities to enjoy as a family:
1) Golfing: The park has an 18 hole, par 72 course and a driving range. For more information, visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/golf/huestonwoods/tabid/513/Default.aspx.
2) Hiking/Biking: Enjoy 12 shorter hiking trails of easy or moderate difficulty as well as the Bridle Trail (18 miles) and the Mountain Bike Trail (12 miles). Bikes can be rented at the park. For details, please call 513-523-1316 or 513-726-4100.
3) Swimming: Soak up some sun and make a splash at the 1500 foot swimming beach on Acton Lake which has a bath house and concession stand.
4) Boating: Boat rentals, launch ramps, public docks and fuel are available to explore the 625 acres of Acton Lake. (Note: Some are wheelchair accessible.)
5) Fishing: A valid Ohio fishing license is required to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, bluegill, etc. on Acton Lake.
6) Disc Golfing: Bring your own equipment to use at the 36 hole course at no cost.
7) Nature Center: Enjoy bird and flower walks, slide talks, educational/hands-on displays and fossil hunts. Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
8) Bird-Watching: Look for the park's 150 species.
9) Paintballing: Three full paintball fields and a target range await your visit. Group reservations are available. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Bring your own equipment, or you can rent it there. Call 513-664-3500 or e-mail: paintball-hw@xanterra.com.
10) Horseback Riding: 18 miles of bridle trails are available for those who can bring their own horse.
11) Mini Golfing: Located near the marina, you can enjoy this activity from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm for $3.00 per person.
15) Archery: An outdoor range operated by the park is open to the public, but you must bring your own equipment.
16) Fossil Collecting: Hueston Woods has an abundance of Ordovician fossils and allows collection for personal use at two areas. For more information, visit this site: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/0/publications/pdfs/huestonwoodsfossils.pdf.
17) Volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground… boredom is not an option!
** If interested, Saturday night there is a movie showing at the campground which is put on by the park and has concessions available.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Current Campsite Reservations
Current Campsite Reservations
Sites C-12 thru C-16 I have not received any communication so if you are a family that has reserved one of these sites PLEASE respond ASAP. I am unsure if these are booked with our reunion/picnic in mind... I guess we shall see... if not hope they like a festive and fun atmosphere!!!
**Note: C-28 sits in-between C-27 and C-29 and is not interior to those sites. (verified with the park)
Movie Night: For those interested there is an open air movie on Saturday night at sundown. I will know a more exact time as the date approaches....for now I was told at dusk/sundown. Movie title: tba.
Parking for those folks in the lodge, hotel or cabins: We are allowed 2 vehicles per campsite; therefore, I am asking campers to please allow a lodge guest to use your second parking site (if not being used). There is also a parking lot, you can call and we will see about having a volunteer runner to come and pick you up.
Firewood-$5 a bundle at the park; girl said expect to use 2 bundles per night. Please don't transport firewood due to Emerald Ash Borer.
Ice- $2-$4/bag.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Register by July 11, 2011!!!!!!!
Everyone, please return registration forms to Yvonne by 07/11/11. We have to do this, for the t-shirt order to be turned in and the shirts to arrive in time!
We need headcounts for food, activities, supplies, prizes and so on.
Please see our potluck sign-up post if you're wondering what people have already committed to bringing for our shared dinner: http://bulgarianadopteesreunion.blogspot.com/2011/06/potluck-dinner-sign-up.html.
Only 13 days to go until the reunion!
We need headcounts for food, activities, supplies, prizes and so on.
Please see our potluck sign-up post if you're wondering what people have already committed to bringing for our shared dinner: http://bulgarianadopteesreunion.blogspot.com/2011/06/potluck-dinner-sign-up.html.
Only 13 days to go until the reunion!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Reunion Sponsors Wanted
If you think your agency would be interested, please share this post with them.
The 2011 Celebrating Bulgaria Adoptive Families Reunion is looking for Placing Agency Sponsors for the following group events/needs:
Saturday Family Breakfast: sponsorship $150 (SPONSOR FOUND)
Sunday Family Breakfast: sponsorship $150 (SPONSOR FOUND)
Children's Scavenger Hunt: sponsorship $100
Children's Arts and Crafts: sponsorship $150
Group Camp Site: sponsorship $60
Group Water & Ice: sponsorship $100
Firewood for Two Campfires: sponsorship $100
Smores Galore: sponsorship $100
Please remember that this reunion will be attended by families who have worked or are working with many different agencies. We want to foster connections and unity between all attendees and not create divisions along agency lines. Therefore, we ask that any given agency sponsor no more than one event/need. Your sponsorship (company name, logo and web address/contact) will be noted via a sign at the appropriate time during the reunion weekend and all agency sponsors will be thanked by name at the close of the reunion on Sunday. Currently, 79 people, including 25 Bulgarian adoptees, are committed to being a part of this event a Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner, OH from July 22-24.
If interested or for more information, please contact Viviane Martini @ viviane8 @ yahoo.com.
The 2011 Celebrating Bulgaria Adoptive Families Reunion is looking for Placing Agency Sponsors for the following group events/needs:
Saturday Family Breakfast: sponsorship $150 (SPONSOR FOUND)
Sunday Family Breakfast: sponsorship $150 (SPONSOR FOUND)
Children's Scavenger Hunt: sponsorship $100
Children's Arts and Crafts: sponsorship $150
Group Camp Site: sponsorship $60
Group Water & Ice: sponsorship $100
Firewood for Two Campfires: sponsorship $100
Smores Galore: sponsorship $100
Please remember that this reunion will be attended by families who have worked or are working with many different agencies. We want to foster connections and unity between all attendees and not create divisions along agency lines. Therefore, we ask that any given agency sponsor no more than one event/need. Your sponsorship (company name, logo and web address/contact) will be noted via a sign at the appropriate time during the reunion weekend and all agency sponsors will be thanked by name at the close of the reunion on Sunday. Currently, 79 people, including 25 Bulgarian adoptees, are committed to being a part of this event a Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner, OH from July 22-24.
If interested or for more information, please contact Viviane Martini @ viviane8 @ yahoo.com.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Current Picnic Status and fun statistics this morning... 5/24/2011
These families have CONFIRMED with me that their reservations are made... many more families have expressed interest; however, I am waiting for their confirmations.
Total families CONFIRMED=15 (2 families confirmed but not sure camping or lodge)
Camping Families-6
Cabin Families-1
Lodge Families-5
Families at nearby hotels-1
(FYI "other hotels" may be a good option if there is a possiblity you have Bulgaria first or second/pick up trips looming in the near future or your little one has only just come home and may not be up to the outing. The lodge has a more restrictive cancellation policy.)
TOTALS:
Total Bulgarian adoptees= 19
Total Single Adoptive Parents= 5
Total Large Families 4+ (bio and adopted) kids= 3
Total Families researching or waiting to adopt child(ren) from Bulgaria= 2
Total families CONFIRMED=15 (2 families confirmed but not sure camping or lodge)
Camping Families-6
Cabin Families-1
Lodge Families-5
Families at nearby hotels-1
(FYI "other hotels" may be a good option if there is a possiblity you have Bulgaria first or second/pick up trips looming in the near future or your little one has only just come home and may not be up to the outing. The lodge has a more restrictive cancellation policy.)
TOTALS:
Total Bulgarian adoptees= 19
Total Single Adoptive Parents= 5
Total Large Families 4+ (bio and adopted) kids= 3
Total Families researching or waiting to adopt child(ren) from Bulgaria= 2
Reposting--Invitation to the 2011: Bulgarian Adoptees Picnic/Reunion
WHO: Families who have adopted, are committed to adopt, waiting to adopt, or considering to adopt a Bulgarian orphan. If you need to travel by "samuleta" (airplane), PLEASE let me know.
WHEN: July 22-24, 2011
WHERE: Hueston Woods State Park, a very picturesque location just northeast of Cincinnati, OH.
WHAT:
1. Interest: YES, NO or not this year but possibly in the future.
2. Address and Phone #.
3. Accommodation Type: lodge, cabin, camping or other.
4. Overnight guest? Lodge and Camping require 2 night stay.
5. Number of adults and children, include name, gender and ages for children.
6. Do you have any ideas to share?
WHERE: Hueston Woods State Park, a very picturesque location just northeast of Cincinnati, OH.
WHAT:
- Bulgarian Cultural Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Water Activities
- Hiking
- Bonfires
- Because we have adopted, are considering adoption, or are waiting to adopt an orphan from Bulgaria.
- Because we will all have adoption experiences to share.
- Because it will be wonderful to meet and share our stories
- Because it will let our little Bulgarians/Americans hang out and understand that they are not alone in their journey and assimilation into American culture.
- Because we plan to incorporate Bulgarian culture to keep our children's culture alive.
- Because the siblings of our Bulgarian children need to hang out and share their own stories about their Bulgarian brother(s)/sister(s).
- Because it is a great excuse to get away and to just have a... great time!
1. Interest: YES, NO or not this year but possibly in the future.
2. Address and Phone #.
3. Accommodation Type: lodge, cabin, camping or other.
4. Overnight guest? Lodge and Camping require 2 night stay.
5. Number of adults and children, include name, gender and ages for children.
6. Do you have any ideas to share?
Thank you!
Reunion Committee
Friday, May 20, 2011
Don't know about you guys....
...I am counting down to our reunion!! 2 months and 3 days left... and my crew cannot wait!
We need to get a firm headcount, if you have responded to other posts or to my e-mail that you have reserved... then you are in the count. IF you have not responded that you have reserved a campsite then I do not have you counted in. Please respond to this post or to my e-mail address: yvonne.villemure@yahoo.com to let me know your status.
We are asking for a small fee to help cover the expense of the campsite that will be dedicated to the picnic and activities, a t-shirt, the campfire snacks, 2.5 days of activities, and 2 days of breakfast food. I think $10 per child under 12 and $15 per person 12 and over should cover the costs. If the fee is such that it prevents your family from participating please send me an e-mail and let me know... we can figure something out. I just don't want any family to feel they cannot participate!
So, please get your reservations in... especially for campsites before they are booked and you can't be close to the rest of the families!!
Thanks,
Yvonne and Viviane
We need to get a firm headcount, if you have responded to other posts or to my e-mail that you have reserved... then you are in the count. IF you have not responded that you have reserved a campsite then I do not have you counted in. Please respond to this post or to my e-mail address: yvonne.villemure@yahoo.com to let me know your status.
We are asking for a small fee to help cover the expense of the campsite that will be dedicated to the picnic and activities, a t-shirt, the campfire snacks, 2.5 days of activities, and 2 days of breakfast food. I think $10 per child under 12 and $15 per person 12 and over should cover the costs. If the fee is such that it prevents your family from participating please send me an e-mail and let me know... we can figure something out. I just don't want any family to feel they cannot participate!
So, please get your reservations in... especially for campsites before they are booked and you can't be close to the rest of the families!!
Thanks,
Yvonne and Viviane
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