Bennington Triumph Bash

I just talked to the lady who runs Greenwood and she said that no one had reserved the group campsite for BTB 2014 May 29 to May31. A guy named Seth had given her the following weekend and not May 29 to 31. Another group has reserved the group site for these dates, there is some kind of running mud race thing the same weekend and those folks did reserve the group sites. The lady was kinda bummed as she wanted to keep the BTB people together and thought this event was the following weekend. I will probably just reserve a tent site for myself anyway.....but this is just a head's up.

The dates seem to be all screwed up....

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up. That's a serious bummer.

They do have two group sites; I wonder if both have been reserved.

--mark

I booked the Paradise.

If both group sites are booked already, how will that affect those of us that would like to camp? This will be my first trip to the Bash so I am not familiar with this campsite, do they allow multiple tents on a site or is it strictly one site, one tent?

As long as you don't care about having a camp fire, I think they would let you throw up a tent most anywhere. They have several sites around the pond, and lots of lawn as well. Really nice people, and a cool ride to get back there every night.

GrumpyGrampy46 wrote:If both group sites are booked already, how will that affect those of us that would like to camp? This will be my first trip to the Bash so I am not familiar with this campsite, do they allow multiple tents on a site or is it strictly one site, one tent?

They're pretty easygoing. I always get a regular campsite with a few friends, so we always have at least two or three tents on our site. They don't mind.

They do charge for additional people on a campsite though (beyond the first two). But it's not much.

--mark

VoodooChile wrote:I just talked to the lady who runs Greenwood and she said that no one had reserved the group campsite for BTB 2014 May 29 to May31. A guy named Seth had given her the following weekend and not May 29 to 31. Another group has reserved the group site for these dates, there is some kind of running mud race thing the same weekend and those folks did reserve the group sites. The lady was kinda bummed as she wanted to keep the BTB people together and thought this event was the following weekend. I will probably just reserve a tent site for myself anyway.....but this is just a head's up.

The dates seem to be all screwed up....

Voodoo,
I guess you'll be in the Paradise Inn.
Art

Si senor...How are Latex sales?

VoodooChile wrote:Si senor...How are Latex sales?

Once imported, sales are good. Export sales are modest!

This their reply to an email I sent yesterday. I'm going to make a reservation in the group site and at least get something going.
It's probably in our best interest if we all make a reservation, the more made should increase the chance of getting the good site.

Dear Dave,

Thanks for your email. When Seth K. told me that the Bennington Bash was the following weekend, June 6th and 7th, I gave site 9 to a group from NH. They have also been here before.

We have two other possible group site places so the Triumph riders will still be able to have a group site for tenting. If the NH group does not have too many campers, I may suggest moving them to another site.

All our camping cost and reservation information is contained in the attachment to this email. After reading everything, please contact us again if you have any questions or want to make a reservation. A private site is $28 per night for two; the group site rate is $8.50 per person per night. There are still some private sites available.

What has happened is that the Tough Mudder event at Mount Snow and the Triumph motorcycle weekend are both falling on the same weekend, May 30th and 31st.

Once our sites are full, we will have to limit our numbers to avoid overcrowding.

We hope we can help you.
Ann, (Ed and Chris) Shea, Greenwood Lodge and Campsites

BELOW IS THE "ATTACHMENT"

2014 GREENWOOD CAMPING RESERVATIONS AND COST

GREENWOOD LODGE AND CAMPSITES, located off Rt. 9 thru 204 Prospect Access in Woodford, Vt., 8 miles East of Bennington and 32 miles West of I 91 in Brattleboro has 40 campsites. 20 are well spaced, mostly wooded, private sites w/o hookups and are 20 are well-spaced pull-thru or back-in RV sites with water and electric open or adjacent to woods; most will accommodate any length and width RV. (Save $, store your RV here for $1.00 daily.) The Lodge is an HI licensed Hostel. It has a female and a male dorm, plus 3 private bedrooms with a common use kitchen for inside guests. Our season is from May 20th to October 26th. Go to www.hiwoodford.org for Hostel photos & rates.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, email campgreenwood@aol.com or telephone 802-442-2547 to assure we have the facilities and camping experience you are looking for. We will respond by email or phone to advise you of availability. Our web site is www.campvermont.com/greenwood.

WHEN MAKING A RESERVATION, let us know the number of children infant to 4, children 5 thru 17, adults 18 and older, plus the number, size and breed of pets, size and type of camping unit(s), number, size and type of campsite(s), and hookups, if needed. RV sites have water and 20, 30 or 50 amp hookups. We do not have sewer sites; we have a dump station. We loan blue boy containers to those who want to dump waste without moving their camping unit. NOTE: We enforce our camping guidelines and pet rules in order to maintain a quiet, peaceful, clean and friendly place. Quiet, non-aggressive, leashed and picked up after dogs with proof of currently required shots are welcome.

RESERVATIONS ARE CONFIRMED UPON RECEIVING 100% OF TOTAL COST by U.S. Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, or International Cheque paid to Greenwood Lodge.

AT NO EXTRA COST: Hot showers, Wi-Fi, boating/canoeing/swimming (no lifeguard), horseshoes, volley ball, game room w/table tennis, air hockey, shuffleboard, foosball, basketball, dishwashing sink, microwave, & picnic table, plus a common room for socializing, reading, table games, and TV.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS. Write all overnight dates being reserved on your check or note paper. Include your email address or a self-addressed, stamped envelope for confirmation of payment. Mail your check to Greenwood Lodge and Campsites, PO Box 246, Bennington, VT 05201.
TO CANCEL A RESERVATION: As you request, a 100% credit or 100% refund will be returned if we are notified of a cancellation up to 48 hours prior to any reserved dates. When cancellation is within 48 hours of dates reserved, guests may request a 50% refund for each night cancelled or 100% credit for a later date. A $10 fee will be deducted from all refunds.

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS AND GUESTS MUST REGISTER IN THE LODGE UPON ARRIVAL.
NON-ELECTRIC SITES: 1 person $26 - 2 people $28 daily (All costs include posted tax)
WATER AND ELECTRIC SITES: 20/30 amps 1 person $32 2 people $34 daily.
50 amps 1 person $34 2 people $36 daily.
ADDITIONAL CAMPER OVERNIGHT COST: $4.00 per person daily.
DAY VISITOR COST: $2.50 per person daily from 8 AM to 10 PM, paid by the registered camper. NO CHARGE (4 yrs.) and under, brief pickup, drop off or site visits 1 hour or less using no facilities.

GROUP MEMBER COST: is $8.50 daily per person age 5 and older when five or more people with multiple tents camp on a large, non-electric site. Campsites may be selected or are assigned depending on availability and suitability. Campers staying 7 consecutive nights pay one-half cost the last night.

Note: We drain campsite water lines when freezing weather might cause damage. Be alert! Fill camping unit holding tanks and disconnect hoses if freezing weather is forecast. After campsite water is drained, holding tanks may be filled at a lodge freeze proof faucet. Dump station water is available during freezing temperatures.
It is illegal to bring out of State firewood into Vermont. We sell firewood at a very reasonable cost.

Has anyone talked to Seth? Does he know he scheduled the wrong weekend? Haven't seen him on here in a while.

Yeah, we let him know. I don't know if he's done anything about it. He's been super busy lately, apparently.

--mark

Just made out a check and will be mailing it this morning for Thursday - Saturday nights. I just hope the snow is gone by then. I will be making a slow, day long ride in from the Southern Adirondacks if all goes as planned.

Sent my check yesterday 29 more days Yeaaaaaaaa
Arrive some time Thursday leaving Sunday AM

For those of you who like to fish I just got this in and email from Greenwood
"Yes, Joe, we do allow fishing in our ponds. Our two small ponds are on our property. The land surrounding the largest pond called the Mill pond is not entirely owned by us. Those fishing there should have a VT fishing license. The two smaller ponds do not require a license."

Hope this helps.
Ann

Yes I will be bring one of my fishing poles