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Genealogy in the Woods 2005
 Genealogical and Family History Retreat
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Sky Ranch at Cave Springs - Same Great Venue!
October 21, 22, 23, 2005
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Cave Springs Dining Hall and Campus October 2003
Dining hall (left) and far end of campus - taken from flagpole of check in building.

Cave Springs Dormitories tucked into the fall foliege - October 2003
View of dormitories taken from dining hall during 2003 Retreat - Copyright Jean Bohannan

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Absolutely no firearms, alcohol or illegal drugs on the premises.

Smoking allowed outside of buildings only.

We're Cookin' With Gas Now! (session areas)

Genealgoical seminar held during Genealogy in t he Woods 2003 Retreat.

Meeting Room at Genealogy in the Woods 2003 Retreat did double duty as lounge/snack room and class room.
 Lounge/classroom during 2003 Retreat -
Copyright Jean Bohannan


All buildings on campus are separate, stand alone structures.  While the campus has a variety of paved paths, none of these are covered or protected from the elements.  Our sessions may take place in a variety of areas on campus.  The dorm has a room that will probably be used for most sessions.  If the weather is right, there are several outdoor venues that may be taken advantage of, as well.  The entire campus is handicap accessible.  At this time, no session is scheduled against another.  However, we are looking at offering some alternatives that will be offered in an alternate room.


Large covered pavilion even has basketball hoops!

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Family style dining snapshot from Genealogy in the Woods 2003 RetreatAll lunch and dinner meals will be served by Cave Spring's staff in their wonderful dining hall.  As with all other campus buildings, it is a separate, stand alone structure with a paved, but not covered, walkway leading to the building.

Meal Schedule:

Friday Dinner 6 PM

Saturday
Breakfast 6:30-8 AM
Lunch 12 Noon
Dinner 6 PM

Sunday Breakfast - 8 AM

Saturday and Sunday breakfasts this year will be served in the dorm lounge area.  Breakfasts provided will be continental: coffee, juice, toast bar, fruit, etc.

In addition to regularly scheduled meals, limited refreshments will be provided to attendees.  Attendees should feel free to bring their own snacks.  Keep in mind that refrigeration is NOT available.  Plans for 2005, again include access to a microwave in the lounge.

Lodging

Our group will occupy one of the campus dormitories (housing unit).  Our standard accommodations will be six to a carpeted suite (these suites are built to accommodate 12 campers in bunks) with a small room to sleep 2, a larger room to sleep 4 (all lower bunks), a hallway and a tiled double bathroom (in suite) unless otherwise requested. Each dorm is equipped with a common room which will be used as our primary session room, breakfast/snack room & lounge at the back of each building. Dorm common areas are not carpeted.  The entire campus is handicap accessible with special dormitory facilities. Dormitories are heated and air conditioned.

Dorm hall, mini room door to right, bathroom door to left, large room in back. 
Views of a suite during 2003 Retreat -
Copyright Jean Bohannan


Click here for bathroom facility photos 

ALL linens will be provided by the attendees themselves. Click here for a suggested packing list!

As with all other campus buildings, each dorm is a separate, stand alone structure with a paved, but not covered, walkway leading to the building.

Activities that will be available to Genealogy in the Woods Retreat attendees include: Lots of genealogy and history related classes, strolling in the beautiful fall foliage/hiking/running/jogging paved trails (or blaze your own in 1,300 acres), "polar bear" swimming/wading, wildlife viewing/bird watching, basketball, Frisbee/disc golf, volleyball and more!

Campus Map 2005 - Courtesy of Sky Ranch


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