Carolinas VOA Holiday Party 2015!

[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
http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/ep...?sort=2&page=1

[billp]

[billp]

[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.
chip/twins