Just a reminder to those interested in the Western Region Bricklin Meet -
Today is the last to to reserve rooms at the host hotel for the meet in wine
country above San Francisco. We have only 5 rooms left at the discounted
group rate - so first come, first served!
If you need a printable registration form, please send an e-mail to Kevin Hand
at khand1486@earthlink.net
Below is our hotel information and meet agenda - When making reservations,
call the hotel directly to get the group rate - Be sure to mention the
Bricklin Car Club event!
2008 Bricklin International Meet
Western Region
October 12th b 16th, 2008
Details & Tentative Agenda
We have chosen the Sonoma Wine Country and the California Coast above San
Francisco as the focal points for this yearbs Western Bricklin meet. This
time period is right around harvest and crush for the wineries and the area is
very busy, especially during weekends. For this reason, we have taken the
unusual step of moving the timing of the event to be centered during the week,
rather than the weekend. This will accomplish two significant goals. We will
avoid the worst of the weekend traffic and it will allow us to get a better
rate for our hotel during what is considered peak period (higher prices for
lodging)
We have secured a block of rooms at the following rates:
The Best Western Garden Inn Deluxe King $107 plus tax
1500 Santa Rosa Avenue 2 Queen beds $107 plus tax
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Single Queen $102 plus tax
Tel: 1-707-546-4031 (must specify/request Bricklin event)
Rooms will be held through 9/11 and then released - So be sure to book ASAP!
http://www.thegardeninn.com
Calendar of events:
Sunday 10/12 Arrival and informal dinner at a local restaurant.
Early arrivals may choose to visit the Charles Schulz (Peanuts) Museum, the
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, or the home of author Jack London. Dinner for
early arrivals will likely be at Johnny Garlics (owned by Guy Fieri b Food
Networkbs host of Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
Monday 10/13 Driving Tour of Sonoma Valley Wineries
We will spend the day enjoying a leisurely drive through the wine region
valleys visiting a couple of wineries. We will stop at highly popular
markets/delibs that have an unbelievable selection of food, cheeses, &
wines, etc. Purchase what suits your fancy, as we will then go to a nearby
winery and have lunch on their picnic grounds.
Tuesday 10/14 Drive the Pacific Coast (Bodega & Tomales Bay) & visit Muir
Woods/Giant Redwoods
We will enjoy a scenic drive to the coast making a stop in Bodega Bay for a
late morning snack, and then continue along Tomales Bay, stopping in Pt. Reyes
for lunch and a bit of shopping. After lunch, we will make our way up Mt.
Tamalpias to the Muir Woods to see a grove of giant coastal redwoods.
Finally, we will end up just north of San Francisco to enjoy views of the city
and the Golden Gate Bridge. Dinner will be at a bay side restaurant with a
view of the city.
Wednesday 10/15 Drive into San Francisco
We will drive into San Francisco and park in the Fisherman's Wharf area. From
there, we will able to stroll along the wharf area and shop. Adjacent to
Fisherman's Wharf is Ghirardelli Square on one end, and The Embarcadero with
the Ferry Building shops. Union Square and other exciting area are just a
Cable Car ride away. We will return to Santa Rosa for dinner at the
Cattlemanbs Steakhouse.
Thursday 10/16 Sadly, time to depart for homeb&
If you have any questions, please contact me:
Kevin Hand
#462
Meet Director
(951) 237-7431
khand1486@earthlink.net
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