Carolinas VOA Holiday Party 2015!

[Brian GTS]

I can't believe it's that time of year already, but it's time for our Carolinas VOA Annual Holiday Party which takes place Saturday, November 21st 2015!

We've taken our Holiday Party up a notch this year and will be visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC! We've visited the Biltmore in past years, but this will be a unique experience. On Saturday evening, we will enjoy a group dinner at the Deerpark Restaurant which is located on the Biltmore grounds. Afterward, we will take part in the Candlelight Christmas Evening tour so your can view the Biltmore Estate decorated in full glory with Christmas lights!

http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/55718/clc-horriz_new.jpg

REGISTRATION

The price for the Holiday Dinner and Christmas Tour is ~$120/pp. However, the club will be subsidizing substantially for this event and you may register for only $50/pp. Hurry, the registration deadline is Sunday, October 25th!

To register, please CLICK HERE (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K6JY3RQX2WPS4) and be sure to enter the number attending for "Quantity".

*Please note that if you would like to visit the estate during the day, you can upgrade your candlelight tickets to a full day pass for only $16.05/pp. at the entrance gate.*

HOTEL

Since many will be traveling a distance, we have setup a hotel room block. You can reserve a room for Friday and/or Saturday night for $159/night at the Holiday Inn & Suites – Downtown, 42 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC. This is the same hotel we have stayed in past years. Their phone number is 828-225-5550. The group name is "VOA of the Carolinas".

Please post up if you plan to attend! Look forward to seeing everyone!

[DaveW]

Dave and Marcia have signed up, staying over Saturday night. Gonna be a wonderful experience!

[billp]

Bill and Elaine are signed up and staying over Saturday night. Looking forward to it!

[Brian GTS]

The list begins!

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
Jim & Guest
Brian & Janelle

[No hemi]

hopefully i'll be there with my family again, do you know if it's the same 50/ PP for kids?, ages 5 and 2?

[Special Ed]

Ed and Lisa have signed up and booked our room for Friday and Saturday. The only way this could be better is with an early morning run of the Dragon. Hum.

[dodgefever]

Tom and Diane are signed up and the room booked for Saturday night. (Brian, the reservation will say "John")

[Brian GTS]

hopefully i'll be there with my family again, do you know if it's the same 50/ PP for kids?, ages 5 and 2?

Angel,

Your kids will be free for both Candlelight and Dinner.

Children prices for Candlelight visit ages 10 through 16 would be $31.57 and children ages 9 and under free. For DeerPark Buffet, ages 10 through 16 are $30 per ticket and ages 6 through 9 would be $18 and 5 and under would be free.

Brian

[Brian GTS]

Updated list, nice turnout so far!

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Angel & Family
John & Mika
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Edmnd & Guest
Brian & Janelle

[venom08]

Robert & Renee are signed up but will not be staying the night.

[No hemi]

thanks for the info Brian!

[Mreeves]

Mike, Terri, Jenna and Janna are booked.
I registered 4 Brian, so I owe some more $$ when we get there. The girls are 15.
Looking forward to it!!!!

[ACR PHIL]

Phil and Melody have signed up. Will be staying over Saturday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone and the Biltmore Christmas Tour.

[Brian GTS]

The list continues to grow. Registration ends this weekend!

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Angel & Family
John & Mika
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Edmnd & Guest
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al & Kristy
Brian & Janelle

[DNRossi]

Dugan and Nina are registered. We will only be staying Saturday night.

[Josrocket]

Sheena and I cant go :( Every event in my area we seem to be busy with work.

[SUB SONC]

ME GO!
And a guest...probably Staff Sergeant Anderson

[braunstein82]

Can't make it this time. Weekend to work. But can someone take my car up there so it can be in the picture. Lol

[38special]

Brian al and kristy and Taylor Humphries will be attending ..just tell me what I owe..staying sat night only..

[Brian GTS]

Brian al and kristy and Taylor Humphries will be attending ..just tell me what I owe..staying sat night only..

Okay Al. I'll email you. Updated list (wow!)

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
Jim & Guest
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Angel & Family
John & Mika
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al, Kristy, & Taylor
Nina & Dugan
Seth & Guest
Stephanie
Brian & Janelle

[snake handler]

Rick and Cheryl will be attending. Hotel and Registration.....Done!

[Brian GTS]

Below is the list of registrations we have received so far. Registration closes tomorrow (Sunday, October 25th) so please register now if you plan to attend!

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
James H & Guest
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al, Kristy, & Taylor
Nina & Dugan
Seth & Guest
Stephanie
Rick & Cheryl
Brian & Janelle

[FE156]

Is there any kind of itinerary for the day yet? Just trying to plan my morning out. Thanks.

[Brian GTS]

Sure, below is the itinerary:

5:30pm - Dinner at the Deerpark Restaurant
7:45pm - Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evening Tour

Some may be arriving earlier in the day to spend additional time at the mansion / Asheville. Your Candlelight tickets can be upgraded to a full day pass at the gate for only $16.05. My son has a morning parade so I will not arrive until 2-3pm.

In past years, most members typically bring their daily drivers to the Holiday parties due to the potential of inclement weather....especially in the mountains that time of year. Therefore, we have not arranged special parking for the Vipers at the restaurant or Biltmore. However, feel free to bring your Vipers if you wish. The hotel is the same location we have stayed in past years which DOES have covered parking.

[Next Phase]

Thanks for the reminder email today.

My wife and I are discussing; we would need to bring the family if we decide to go. Hope to see y'all next month.

[C.J]

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
James H & Guest
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al, Kristy, & Taylor
Nina & Dugan
Seth & Guest
Stephanie
Rick & Cheryl
Brian & Janelle
Craig & Nina

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[Next Phase]

Danielle and I are in...

Looking at driving there in Saturday morning/early afternoon. Is there a group heading out from Raleigh?

[Brian GTS]

Danielle and I are in...

Looking at driving there in Saturday morning/early afternoon. Is there a group heading out from Raleigh?

Janelle and I will be leaving the Raleigh area after our son performs in the morning Raleigh Christmas Parade....hopefully by 11ish.

Here is the official list of those registered for our Christmas Party:

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
James H & Guest
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al, Kristy, & Taylor
Nina & Dugan
Seth & Guest
Stephanie
Rick & Cheryl
Craig & Nina
Mike & Jane
Angel & Family
Marko, Danielle & Family
Brian & Janelle

[Brian GTS]

A couple of tweaks and here is the FINAL list of those registered for our Christmas Party. What a turn out!

Dave & Marcia
Bill & Elaine
Jeff & Donna
James H & Guest
Paul & Joanie
Scott & Mazi
Ed & Lisa
Tom & Diane
Robert & Renee
Mike, Terri & Family
Phil & Melody
Al, Kristy, & Taylor
Nina & Dugan
Seth & Guest
Stephanie
Rick & Cheryl
Craig & Nina
Mike & Jane
Angel & Family
Marko, Danielle & Family
Chip, Lisa, & Teresa
Larry & Geri
Brian & Janelle

[C.J]

This is going to be fun!

As Brian stated in an earlier post, "Your Candlelight tickets can be upgraded to a full day pass at the gate for only $16.05." Brian currently has the Candlelight tickets in his possession.

Nina and I will be arriving on Friday (with some tickets) so we can spend all day Saturday at Biltmore. Who else is planning on upgrading their Candlelight tickets to a full-day pass? Thanks!

[Next Phase]

Craig,

I believe we'll be upgrading to the all day pass....leaving early on Saturday morning.

[Mreeves]

I'm not taking the Viper but a few of us are getting together for the ride over. We plan on leaving Fuquay Varina around 9:00 am. Anyone want to join us or meet up along the way?

[snake handler]

Hey, if I am reading Biltmore's web site properly, if you purchase the candlelight tickets you can come back on the following day. Anyone else seeing it this way? or Is it still necessary to purchase the upgrade. After all I'll be driving all day to get there.

[CarolinaViper]

Hey, if I am reading Biltmore's web site properly, if you purchase the candlelight tickets you can come back on the following day. Anyone else seeing it this way? or Is it still necessary to purchase the upgrade. After all I'll be driving all day to get there.

I think only to the grounds not inside the house....could be wrong though;

Copied from their site

Your admission includes:

Reserved evening visit to Biltmore House
Evening estate access to Antler Hill Village & Winery, estate shops, and restaurants
Daytime estate access to Biltmore Gardens, Antler Hill Village & Winery, Farm, estate shops, and restaurants on the same day as your evening visit or the next day
Admission to our exhibition, The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad
Complimentary wine tasting and guided Winery tour

[C.J]

Craig,

I believe we'll be upgrading to the all day pass....leaving early on Saturday morning.

I'll make sure you get your tickets before we leave Raleigh.

[dodgefever]

CJ, we plan on arriving early Saturday to upgrade our tickets also. Tom & Diane and Rick & Cheryl will be needing our tickets. How can we get them from you?

[Brian GTS]

Okay folks, as Craig announced, if you plan to upgrade your Candlelight Tour tickets to a full day pass, you will need your tickets prior to dinner so you can tour the estate during the day. Therefore, if you plan to upgrade your tickets so you can tour the mansion during the day, please post up or reply to the e-mail we sent earlier so we can make meeting arrangements with you on Friday night or Saturday morning. The price to upgrade your tickets is $16.05/ea.

We have a couple members that joined our region after the registration deadline and are interested in attending the event. Unfortunately, we have sold out our time slot to tour the mansion. However, if anyone decides they are unable to attend, please post up let us know. Since we have some new members on the "waiting list", we can likely provide you a full refund of your registration.

Some have asked if they should take their Vipers. Most members typically do not take their Vipers to our Holiday Party given the potential of inclement weather this time of the year....especially in the mountains. However, you are welcome to bring your Viper. There is covered parking at the hotel. However, we have not arranged private parking for the cars at any of the venues.

Going to be BIG, going to be FUN! Look forward to seeing everyone!

[Next Phase]

Craig,
Let me know when I can pick up the day passes?

Mike,
We plan to leave early and would be open to driving down in a group.



I can pick up some day passes for the Fuquay group, let me know.

[C.J]

As a reminder, Nina and I will be in Asheville on Friday and will have tickets to distribute. If you are arriving Saturday, the tickets can be picked up at the front desk at the Holiday Inn. There will be an envelop for each person that has paid that will contain a dinner ticket and an admission ticket for the evening for each participant. Thanks and we're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

[Mreeves]

Craig,
Let me know when I can pick up the day passes?

Mike,
We plan to leave early and would be open to driving down in a group.



I can pick up some day passes for the Fuquay group, let me know.

Marko,
We are leaving Fuquay at 8:30 and will be in the 540 / 40 area by 9:00. We can meet there or down the road. We will have radios on channel 10. Me, Al and maybe Dugan and Nina so far. See you soon.

[C.J]

CJ, we plan on arriving early Saturday to upgrade our tickets also. Tom & Diane and Rick & Cheryl will be needing our tickets. How can we get them from you?

I'll have your tickets (everyone's actually) at the desk at the Holiday Inn. Your names will be on the envelope with the dining ticket and the evening entrance ticket. The Candlelight Christmas Evening ticket will give you entry to the grounds at Biltmore starting at 4:30 on Saturday, but it doesn't include access to the Biltmore House itself.

You can upgrade the ticket in person on Saturday at the Reception and Ticketing Sales Center (first building you encounter after passing through the manned Guard House...if in doubt, just ask the guard) for $16.05 a person.

[uvbnbit]

CJ, we'll pick up our tix probably around 4/5ish this eve.
Thanks
chip

[C.J]

CJ, we'll pick up our tix probably around 4/5ish this eve.
Thanks
chip

Sounds good. See you all soon!

[C.J]

Heads up folks! Just saw this on the Biltmore site as we will be there during a Reservation Days period, so you'll need to call and make reservations for touring the house if you want to do so during Saturday (this is separate from our evening Christmas tour). The following is from the Biltmore website:

Biltmore House Reservation Days

Reservations are required for your self-guided visit of Biltmore House on these high volume days. We recommend you reserve your entry time online or over the phone (800-411-3812) since these days can sell out. If you arrive without a reservation, please proceed to Guest Services outside of Biltmore House after scanning your ticket(s) to receive a reservation time.

Your reservation time is for entering Biltmore House. Your admission gives you access to the rest of the estate during normal hours of operation. Arrive early and enjoy everything Biltmore has to offer!

2015:
• November 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-29
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Me again -- There are a variety of tours that can be booked as well, and this page will give more information about the times and cost associated with the specialty tours:
http://www.biltmore.com/visit/things-to-do/tours

The weather looks perfect too, so call ahead to book your tours if desired.

[C.J]

One more bit of information -- if you want to add a specialty tour (Rooftop, Behind the Scenes, etc), you need to call 800-411-3812 and talk with a ticket agent ASAP. They will need the group number KENY1043164 and let them know that Brian Kennedy is the contact person, and then you can book a tour for Saturday or Sunday. For instance, the Rooftop tour costs $17 + tax per person, but this will get you access to the Biltmore House during the day at no additional charge (otherwise, it will cost you $16.05 per person to get into the Biltmore House during the day). There are limited slots open, so don't hesitate if you want to take an extra tour.

[billp]

Bill and I had a wonderful time. Dinner was delicious and Biltmore is impressive. It's always great spending time with our Viper family. I also want to say thank you for the lovely Viper necklace, I'll enjoy wearing it to future events.

Below are web friendly versions of the dinner photos. If at any time you need a full size version for printing purposes, please don't hesitate to send me a PM and I'll upload the larger version to the Photobucket website.

Elaine
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[billp]

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[DaveW]

The PictureLady has done it again! Thanks, Elaine. Too bad the photocops would have seized your camera before entering the Big House for the Christmas Candlelight Tour... Marcia and I had a wonderful time meeting and partying with all our Viper friends at such a fabulous venue. And a special thanks to our Carolinas Viper Club leadership for planning this great finale to a wonderful year of events!!!

[uvbnbit]

Thanks for allowing us and our friend/guests to tag along.
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[C.J]

Awesome time! Thanks Elaine for the photos, they are awesome as usual! The weather was perfect, and Biltmore was amazing as usual. It was great to see friends and make new ones too, and I'm looking forward to events in 2016!

This holiday party was a great way to wrap up 2015, and to also marks the completion of Brian's term as President of the Carolinas Region. His leadership and passion for Vipers is first-class, and you'll be hard pressed to find a better man, anywhere. Thank you Brian for all you've done!

[Next Phase]

We had a great time and thanks to all the leadership in our group putting on the events in 2015! Look forward to 2016!

[CarolinaViper]

Elaine, thanks for taking the pictures, somehow you make my mug look better than it really it is. Donna, Katlyn (our granddaughter) and I had a blast. As with Marko, looking forward to the 2016 events with everyone. Brian, Craig, Mike, and Patrick (who we missed Saturday), had a very good year laid out for 2015 - hope to add some new events for 2016 and GO TO CHARLESTON next year.

Jeff

[No hemi]

As always it was Great seeing you All again, Hopefully I won't be Viperless for long so i'll be ready for 2016:), sorry we had to leave early but we had another compromise in Greenville and didn't want to be late, hopefully i'll be able to stay longer for next events , happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all!!!!

[C.J]

Hi Angel, it was great to see you and meet your family! Glad you all made it up.

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[C.J]

Regarding Biltmore House, if you sign up for the "Rooftop Tour", this is some of what you'll see:
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[Brian GTS]

What a great finish to the year! I still can't believe the turnout we had...55 people! Many traveled several hours and more to attend our party. Dinner was excellent and the Biltmore house was beautifully decorated in Christmas lights.

Elaine, thanks again for the outstanding photos. I can't tell you how much that helps us out.

Mike, Craig, Patrick, and Jeff....thanks so much for the gifts. You guys are an awesome team and it has been a pleasure working with you the past 2 years. I know with the addition of Jeff and Dave, the Carolinas is going to continue to grow and be active as ever before! You guys will be a great team!

Very much looking forward to next year!!!