fall gathering in the mountains....

Pig Pickin'
Fall gathering in Asheville
Saturday October 11th 2008.

I'll have the gate open by 8:am And lock it by 10pm.
You don't have to come that early or stay that late!
Come together and enjoy some time with your fellow woodworkers.

The food ought to be ready at 1pm.

WNCWA will have their meeting- check their site for time.

We will have some demonstrations and participation activities.
Nothing too strenuous. This is supposed to be FUN.
Hopefully you may learn something along the way.

Directions to the facility are -
I-26 to exit 37 - Long Shoals Road/NC 146.
Turn WEST onto Long Shoals cross the river. (its maybe 100 yards from the interstate).
Drive 1 mile and turn right onto Clayton Road (the first road to the right).
The site is one mile down Clayton Road.
Turn right from Clayton Road into the drive. It will be marked.
I'll send out more information if needed. Please drop a note if I can help you with maps, information, accomodations, or anything else.

I-26 Exit 37 is 3 miles from the Asheville Airport exit, and 6 miles from I-40. Take I-40 to I-26 east.

There is most anything available in the area one might need.
The sites of interest are as varied as your interests.

In the area are some interesting places to visit
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Click here: Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide
- NC Folk Art Center
Click here: Blue Ridge - Folk Art Center
- NC Arboretum
Click here: The North Carolina Arboretum
- WNC Nature Center ( a small zoo of native animals)
Click here: Western North Carolina Nature Center, Red Wolf Breeding Program, Animals in Natural Habitats
- Biltmore House and Gardens
Click here: Visit Biltmore - Biltmore House

Any specific questions or requests, please ask and I'll be happy to see how we can help!
If we can't find it we'll find out who can.

Motels-
Quality Inn 828-684-6688 Long Shoals Road at I-26 - closest one.
(fairly nice place from the times I 've been to calls there.)

Airport Road and I-26 One exit South (3 miles)
Comfort Inn - 828-687-9199
Holiday Inn - 828-684-1213
EconoLodge- 828-684-1200
Hampton Inn - 687-0806

Brevard Road and I-26 One exit North (4 miles)
Super 8 - 828-670-8800
Hampton Inn - 828-667-2022
Fairfield Inn - 828-665-4242
There are MANY options in the area. These are just the closest.
Also if you're local and would like to help....
I like the team concept!!
Please check the staff announcement forum and take the poll of how many will be coming. We're getting ready and looking forward to meeting as many as possible!
Many have said they're coming PLEASE DO- but take the poll to help us out...
http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f...-number-16322/

[SteveColes]

I'm sorry everyone, last week was hetic for me and I forgot about this. I have confimed with Coleman that the Klingspor event is Friday & Saturday 10/24 & 10/25.

So at least for me that is not a conflict. The weekend of the 11 & 12 is perfect for me.

As to Saturday or Sunday, either is fine with me. Past history of the Spring picnic says that Sat usually works best. However, what even works out better is to pick the day and just go with it.

[Partman]

Count wife and me in. Have made reservation for Saturday nite, So Saturday or Sunday will be alright with us.

Danny

[cskipper]

Terrific - we can do both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Count us in for 2 at both the Extravaganze and the "gathering".

[SteveColes]

My wife & I will be there. But please just pick the date. I promise things will go smoother for you.

[DavidF]

Originally Posted by CaptnA

Pig Pickin'
Saturday October 11th or Sunday the 12th.
If you can give me a rough idea of interest as soon as possible it would be great.
Would love to see as many as possible show up.

Motels-
Quality Inn 828-684-6688 Long Shoals Road at I-26 closest one.
(fairly nice place from the times I 've been to calls there.)

Airport Road I-26 One exit South (6 miles)
Comfort Inn - 828-687-9199
Holiday Inn - 828-684-1213
EconoLodge- 828-684-1200
Hampton Inn - 687-0806

Brevard Road I-26 One exit North (4 miles)
Super 8 - 828-670-8800
Hampton Inn - 828-667-2022
Fairfield Inn - 828-665-4242

I can vouch for the Days Inn on Tunnel road in Asheville. Just stayed there, great B'Fast and Pet friendly too!!

[CaptnA]

Thanks Mr. Steve, consider it done. Based on comments so far -

October 11th, 2008
Saturday, we're going to have a Pig Pickin'!!

Just outside of Asheville in Buncombe County.
Hope to see as many of you there as can make it.

[Woodman2k]

Andrew,
could you post the address and or some mapping info.We would like to see where we are going to be so we can plan a little site-seeing for the weekend.Thanx

[CaptnA]

the easy directions to the facility are I-26 to exit 37 - Long Shoals Road/NC 146. Turn onto Long Shoals, turn onto Clayton Road. The site is on Clayton Road. It will be marked well and I'll send out more information as needed - Once I get a few distances confirmed.
The exit is 3 miles from the Asheville Airport exit, and 6 miles from I-40. Take I-40 to I-26 east.
There is most anything available in the area one might need.
The sites of interest are as varied as your interests.

In the area are some interesting places to visit
- Blue Ridge Parkway
Click here: Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway Guide
- NC Folk Art Center
Click here: Blue Ridge - Folk Art Center
- NC Arboretum
Click here: The North Carolina Arboretum
- WNC Nature Center ( a small zoo of native animals)
Click here: Western North Carolina Nature Center, Red Wolf Breeding Program, Animals in Natural Habitats
- Biltmore House and Gardens
Click here: Visit Biltmore - Biltmore House

Any specific questions or requests, please ask and I'll be happy to see how we can help!
If we can't find it we'll find out who can.

[CaptnA]

To answer a couple of questions I've been remiss on ( and just re-read)

Pets are not prohibited at the facility. Buncombe County has a leash law. As long as no one objects this ought not be a problem.

There are fish in the French Broad. Catfish, musky, smallmouth, trout, bluegill to name a few I've caught. I have and will eat fish out of the river. There are lots of places I'll fish but not eat what I catch. Some areas seem better for some species of course.

I'm working on some pictures of the facility.
There is a fairly large piece of property with plenty of parking.
We have a fenced playground for little ones. Volleyball and basketball areas.
Lots of area outside.
A nice covered building with room to dine inside and plenty of outside room. A decent sized 'patio' on the water. Clean bathroom facilities.
Pictures to come.

[dick541]

Looks like Rita and I will try and make it too. Be a good day to see some leaves change.
dick

[sapwood]

Sounds like a terrific venue, Andrew.
But I'll have to miss this one. I'll be at OBX playing volleyball and fishing that week

Roger

[steelwheel1999]

Thats just around the corner for me just name the time and Ill be there. As I am new to the group I am looking forward to meeting some of you. Thanks Mark

[dick541]

Andrew ; We need a name, address and directions from I 40 for the facility so we can find it.
dick

[CaptnA]

The facility is the Asheville Frefighter's Camp located on Clayton Road, in Arden, NC.
It is pretty easy to find.

Easiest way to get there is from I-26. If coming from I-40, I-40 exit 46 is the intersection of I-26. Take I-26 east from I-40 to exit 37, this is 6 miles from I-40.
Turn onto NC 146 (Long Shoals Road), cross the French Broad River, its visible from the ramp. At the end of both off-ramps are traffic lights. Turn right onto NC 146 if coming from I-26 east, turn left if coming from I-26 west.

The first right off NC 146 (Long Shoals) from the interstate is Clayton Road- 1 mile from the interstate. 1 mile down Clayton Road turn right into the entrance of the fireman's camp. Drive a couple of hundred yards down the gravel road past the caretaker's house and to the camp.
There is a sign and we intend to have some balloons or something bright to catch your eye.

[danielm3323]

What a great idea. Mountains...Fall....Wood....Food.... Nothings missing. Count me in.