Quote: "Don't hestitate to start your own. It isn't that hard. LIne up enough paying guests before committing though and try to get a rental agreement where you pay per guest per night, rather than a flat fee. Food is easy..there are lots of standard menus around and people can tell you quantities etc. Fireplace is almost mandatory. Have food out at all times, peanut butter, chips and dips, fruit,e tc., saves lots of complaints. Have meat on the side for non-vegetarians. Start each morning with bacon and coffee. It is best to have a nice pretty location, but one that is fairly accessible and easy to find is good. Keep costs down. Tell people where nearby motels are if they don't like cabins. Have a snorer's cabin, one for men, one for women, one for families, and a few coed. For heaven's sake, segregate the bathrooms. The music will just about take care of itself but plenty of people can advise you on that. Think carefully about insurance issues, especially if there are children. mg " - Mary Garvey

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Excellent synopsis, Mary!

In many ways, the smaller gatherings may be the most enjoyable. You can connect with people you have a good chance of seeing and doing music with again, and you don't get lost in the shuffle of a humongous gathering.

Genie