FAMILY REUNION 2014: THAT'S ALOTTA BROWNE!
 

Members of the reunion planning committee spent three days in Bentonville, Arkansas visiting reunion activity sites, meeting with lodging managers, making calls to public officials to facilitate our group's goals, and outlining the agenda for Reunion 2014. The result of this visit to Northwest Arkansas was a very positive vibe for our family next July that includes opportunities for relaxation, fun, reacquainting with kin, fun, good eats, fun, cultural enlightenment, fun, spiritual growth, and a little more fun! 

 

THAT'S ALOTTA BROWNE DETAILS - 

• Dates: July 21 to July 26, 2014 
• Place: Bentonville, Arkansas 
• Activites: Each day will find us at a different venue, enjoying the wonders of the Ozarks. 
• Accomodations: Wonderful private rooms with individual baths and a pool. 
• Food: Great variety. No one burdened with excess preparation or clean-up. 
• Family: Opportunities to share the great things that have been happening in our lives...ok, maybe you're like me and can share the mundane things happening in our life :).
• Cost: We are committed to make this event happen for all family members and will work to overcome any obstacle to attendance, including finances or travel. 
• Info: Check in is Monday, July 21st in the afternoon. Check out is Saturday, July 26th late morning. Local airport is XNA (other possibilities include Tulsa, Kansas City or Branson with additional transportation to Bentonville). We will periodically send information updates to keep the excitement flowing!  Also, as costs are finalized, they will be detailed. 
• What Now: Set aside the time to attend. Think about using this as a chance to extend your vacation and visit nearby Church historical sites including: Nauvoo, Carthage, Independence, Liberty, The Temple site, Hans Mill, and others.  Or just enjoy the Ozarks at it's best... canoeing down the Buffalo River, camping at Devil's Den, visit some fun flea markets, antique or retro shops, enjoy a day of hiking in national forests, you get the idea!

 

OK, OK, I can't keep it till later...here is just a sampling of the things to look forward to:

• Beautiful Crystal Bridges Museum of Art and the surrounding parkway
• Mountain biking (lots of trails)
• Water skiing/boarding on Beaver Lake
• Fishing
• Sharing ideas and helpful hints on things from recipes to health and home decorating,
• Family tournament
• Golfing
• Swimming
• Ice skating
• Storytelling at the wooded "Blowing Springs" site of Grandma Browne's book-writing inspiration
• Talent show for those that want to participate
• Christmas in July!

I feel like Charlie Bucket entering Wonka's Chocolate Factory! Later!