And for the folks who have already discovered conflicts and can't make it to this year's Getaway, the place has been reserved for the 2013 Getaway: Friday Oct 4, 2013 through Monday morning Oct 7, 2013. Mark your calendars now.

To Cool Beans--there are quiet accommodations available, where you can actually get sleep. If you want sleep, avoid the Peace Cabin, which is the party dorm. And if you want a quiet experience, let me recommend that you sit by the side of the bay at sunrise and watch the light and the boats on the water.

--Charlie Baum