Print out the registration form . It's in the .pdf format, which means it's readable using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program obtainable here if you don't have it already. You can print it out on your printer--just set your page setup to "fit to page". Fill out the form, write out a check for the appropriate amount, and send it to: FSGW Getaway c/o J. Woods, 8401 Cedar St., Silver Spring, MD 20910
The
Folklore Society
of Greater Washington
GETAWAY!
36th Annual
Friday, October 20, 2000 through Monday, October 23, 2000
Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD (near Havre de Grace)
What is the Getaway?
For nearly 36 years, FSGW has held its Getaway weekend as a way for members and friends to share music, stories, crafts and dance in a relaxing camp setting.The Getaway is:
music-making under the trees, on the lawn, by the pond
group singing and jamming at its best
informal workshops on singing, dancing, crafts and storytelling led by FSGW members and friends
trying your hand at a craft—quilting, basket-making, puppets, and mask-making have been highlights of past years
great food
a terrific weekend for the whole family, with lots of special activities planned for the kids.
a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones
a beautiful camp with modern facilities in scenic rolling hills adjacent to the Susquehanna River
a wonderful chance for parents to introduce their kids to the magic of group singing and dancing—or to discover that magic for the first time themselves.
Dates and Times
This year's Getaway is a little later that last year's (Columbus Day is also Yom Kippur). Our new site, Camp Ramblewood spreads out over rolling hillsides bordering the Susquehanna River just below the Conowingo Dam, north of Havre de Grace Maryland. Camp Ramblewood is about 8 miles north of Exits 88 (Havre de Grace) or 93 (Port Deposit) of I-95. It's only 11/4 hours North of the I-495 Beltway, in a direction far less subject to traffic jams than Virginia. You may choose to stay over either two or three nights, or you may come for the day if you are unable to get away for the whole weekend. Daytrippers are offered two meals, lunch & dinner each day. (But you must register in advance if you wish to dine!)The weekend starts on Friday evening with a potluck dinner. If you register for two nights, your registration fee covers three wonderful meals and a midnight snack each day on Saturday and Sunday. Three-night registration gives you an additional night's lodging and breakfast on Monday morning.
Facilities
The dining hall, several common rooms, the pub, the drama barn, the dance barn (with a hardwood sprung floor), and the outdoor pavilion offer all-weather spaces for music making and dancing. NO SMOKING is allowed in any of the buildings in the camp.If you choose to go to bed, there are more than 50 rooms, mostly in modern cabins. They feature indoor flush plumbing and hot showers; real comfortable beds with box-spring matresses (bring your own linens and bedding). There are handicapped-accessible cabins with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms for those who need them; please indicate any special needs when you register. Cabins are not heated (bring warm clothes!). If you prefer to bring a tent or your own RV, you may do so, and camp on the grounds (no discounts, but you get guaranteed privacy!). If you don't want to sing, there's a pond with boats (and stocked with fish), tennis courts, ball fields, and a short walk through the woods to the banks of the rolling Susquehanna. The immediate area offers antiques, history and horse farms. (See more of Camp Ramblewood at their website).
Kitchen Help
New this year—you won't need to help in the kitchen at all! You can spend those two hours making more music.Fees
Getaway fees depend on whether you're an FSGW member or not, and whether you're an adult or a child. Fees are determined by our actual costs to run this event—food, camp rental, etc.Costs:
The Whole Weekend: Friday night through Monday morning, 7 meals, 3 nights lodging.
Adults, 19 and over: $135 Members*, $150 Non-members
Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $120 Members*, $135 Non-members
Children 3 - 8: $65 Members*, $75 Non-members
Children 2 and younger: Free
Most of the Weekend: Friday night through Sunday night's jamming, 6 meals (no Monday brunch), 2 nights lodging.
Adults, 19 and over: $125 Members*, $140 Non-members
Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $110 Members*, $125 Non-members
Children 3 - : $55 Members*, $65 Non-members
Children 2 and younger: Free
Daytripper with Food: includes lunch and dinner only. Rates are per day.
Adults, 19 and over: $40 Members*, $45 Non-members
Children and Teenagers, 8-18: $35 Members*, $40 Non-members
Children 3 - 8: $20 Members*, $25 Non-members
Children 2 and younger: FreeDaytrippers who wish to bring their own food need not register in advance. Day rate (per day) without meals: Members: $7 adults 18 and older; $5, ages 8-18; $3 ages 3?7; 2 and under free. Nonmembers: $10 adults 18 and older; $7 ages 8-18; $5 ages 3-7; 2 and under free.
* Current full members of FSGW. If you are not yet a member, you may join the Society now and get member rates. If you wish to join now, click here for a registration form.
Special Guests
Each year, FSGW invites some fine musicians to be our guests at the Getaway, people you might otherwise never get to hear and share songs and stories with in an informal situation. They'll ignite the music-making!Getaway Activities at a Glance
Friday
register anytime after 3 pm
a potluck dinner, that progresses to new foods as each person arrives
song swap and music-making into the wee hours
Saturday
informal music, dance, crafts and storytelling workshops all day
Saturday night concert (sign-up to tell a story, present a short skit, tune or song)
singing and jamming together all night, as late as you care to stay (or stay up, if you're sleeping at camp)
Sunday
informal music, dance, crafts and storytelling workshops all day
Sunday night concert (sign-up if you didn't participate on Saturday)
more singing and jamming after the concert, into the wee hours
Monday
parting songs
farewell brunch in the dining hall
Driving Directions
From Washington D.C. and Points South:
Take Beltway (I-495) into Maryland to I-95 North.
Take I-95 North to Baltimore, Use either tunnel (Ft. McHenry Tunnel on I-95 or Harbor Tunnel on I-895 based on traffic volume or whim). Follow through Baltimore and follow I-95 toward New York.
Proceed on I-95 North to the Exit 88, "Havre de Grace".
At top of ramp, turn left over highway towards Churchville and Bel Air, Proceed on Route 155 for three miles. Turn right onto Route 161 and proceed five miles into Darlington.
Turn right onto Shuresville Road. Proceed about one and a half miles on Shuresville Road and watch for Silver Road on your right. Enter Silver Road and proceed a half-mile into Ramblewood.
From New York, New Jersey, and the North:
Take New Jersey Turnpike South to Delaware Memorial Bridge
Cross Delaware Memorial Bridge
Follow I-295 into I-95 South ("Newark/Baltimore")
Take I-95 into Maryland to Exit 93 ("Perryville/Port Deposit") (only about 30 miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge)
At top of Ramp, turn right onto MD 222/275, toward Port Deposit
Go a quarter-mile, then left onto MD 222, and follow MD 222 through Port Deposit all the way to US 1 at the Conowingo Dam (about 8 miles from I-95).
Turn left onto US 1, cross the dam, and take the first left turn after the Dam onto Shuresville Road.
Proceed for 0.7 miles and watch for Silver Road on the left. Turn left onto Silver Road and proceed for a half-mile into Ramblewood.
From West of Philadelphia:
Go to U.S. 1 South. Take U.S. 1 South and cross the Susquehanna River at Conowingo Dam
Take the first left turn after the Dam onto Shuresville Road.
Proceed for 0.7 miles and watch for Silver Road on the left. Turn left onto Silver Road and proceed for a half-mile into Ramblewood.
You can also look at the Ramblewood Directions webpage.