Eric the Viking,

A setting in which people can rely on some services or provide them themselves would be ideal. Camp Ramblewood (an example only), where The Getaway is held, allows you to stay in a dorm, camp on the grounds or stay in a nearby hotel. You may eat in the cafeteria of the camp, bring and cook your own food, or eat in area restaurants. This flexibility allows people to chart their own musical and financial course.

As to actual location, would it be reasonable to do a survey of those PLANNING to come, cut it off at a certain date, and look for the spot based on the criteria you have mentioned? Those seem to be central location, near an airport, airline fares, and weather at that time of year?

Perhaps a permathread for a few months?

Personally, I like to make music outside when I can and prefer spring or fall, that is, 60 degrees daytime to 80 degrees daytime but a good facility can overcome cold weather.

My unscientific observation has it that 'most' people signing on the mudcat are from the UK or the USA and Canada with notable exceptions. Do you agree?

Like Noreen, I wonder if 2006 isn't too far off. What about planning two: 2004 and 2006. One in the USA or Canada and the other in the UK?

. In any case, count me in. right on dude. chance.