You can now make your reservations at the Hampton Inn- Dobson for Gathering 2027. Please use the following link to make your reservations. DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL.
https://group.hamptoninn.com/az1yk7
The entire hotel is set aside for our group. The rates are as follows: $185 – Standard, $195 – Suite, $215 – LUXE Suite.
The rate is good for Wednesday through Saturday nights. Please adjust the reservation to just the dates you want to stay.
Compete for the coveted “Standard-Triumph Low-Oil Award” (the heck with that old “Claret Jug”) as we attempt to set the lowest score on Battle & Birdie’s “Luxe Putting” 10-hole Course. Alcohol and food are available!
April 17, 2026 is not right around the corner but planning for the 2026 Gathering has already begun. The Featured Marque has been selected and on Thursday, several planning leaders met with Martha Holt at the vineyard. We reviewed this year’s Gathering and laid the groundwork for Gathering 2026.
One of the topics discussed was the hotel and reservations. The hotel is taking reservation for next year’s Gathering. They have set up an online site for our event. Please see the email sent to all members for the link to make your reservation.
If you go directly to the Hampton Inn website (not through the link) and look for rooms on the weekend of the Gathering, April 17 – 19, you will see that they are marked “Sold Out”. They have blocked out the entire hotel for us and the only way to reserve a room is through the link above.
I know it is more than 280 days until the Gathering but, if you make the hotel reservation now and it turns out that you cannot attend the Gathering, you can always cancel the hotel reservation.
The Charlotte region took a trip to visit Vernon’s world famous garage!
Charlotte region took a drive over to the Reed Gold Mine for a tour and picnic.
Photos from The Gathering 2025, courtesy of a member’s son.
The Charlotte region hosted a tech session just before The Gathering
Matt & Brigett will provide BBQ along with tea & lemonade, plates and utensils. Please bring a side to share as well as a folding chair. See the newsletter for more details.
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Save the date to meet us in Dobson for the 2027 Gathering at Shelton Vineyards!