PSMINI Presents A Patriotic Weekend in Goldendale - Event Date: July/05/14 - July/06/14

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   PSMINI Presents
A Patriotic Weekend in Goldendale 
(usually “This is Stonehenge”)

”Good roads are more than my hobby. They are my religion."  
      -Sam Hill, Founder of Maryhill Museum & Maryhill Loops Road

When: This is an overnight Event 
             Saturday July 5th & Sunday July 6th. 
             Meet at Sonic Saturday morning at 8:30, Drivers Meeting at 8:45, Motoring at 9:00.

Start: Sonic Drive-In Bonney Lake, WA 19855 S Prairie Rd E Bonney Lake, WA 98391

End: Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Dr Goldendale, WA

Details: Some good motoring, Stonehenge, Maryhill Museum, a wine swap, and the interplantarily famous Maryhill Loops Road all together in one fab weekend.

Let’s make a weekend of it. Let’s discover some history. Let’s experience the one of a kind Maryhill Loops Road! This years planning of what would have been "This is Stonehenge" has been a a bit complicated because of MTTS. Bruce and Stacie did an excellent job with the dates available but, after a very hard decision, that run just wasn't in the cards this year. So, the club is shuffling the deck a little and trying something we are calling "A Patriotic Weekend in Goldendale". We know you look forward to driving the Loops Road every year and we didn’t want to cancel this annual event. But, this year, we have had to make some changes. 

Here’s what we’ve got in store for this years adventure! We will keep the drive short so that everyone has a chance to explore the Maryhill Museum of Art. We’ll still stop at Miner’s for lunch and provide time at the Stonehenge monument for pictures. Dinner is still in the works and those details will be available as soon as they are confirmed. After dinner the group will gather to celebrate the 4th, swap some wine (or beer), and talk MINIs. 

More info about the museum? Sure, here is their mission statement is:
 From the unique Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum of Art collects, presents and preserves art and historical and natural resources, to enrich and educate residents and visitors of the Pacific Northwest.
Samuel Hill started work on his hilltop mansion in 1914. The mansion is the site of the museum as it stands today. The museum features a number of permanent collections as well as rotating collections from near and far. More information at Maryhill Museum of Art Website

Tentative Schedule:
July 5th Drive, Museum, Dinner, and a Wine Swap!
This years drive to Goldendale will be shorter than in previous years so that everyone has a lot more time to socialize and discover Goldendale. 

Itinerary (hopeful):
8:30 Meet at Sonic
8:45 Drivers Meeting (this will be quick, please don’t miss it)
9:00 Motoring! 
9:45 Wapiti Woolies for a quick, 15 min, unfill/refill 
10:00 Motoring! (see, quick stop)
12:00 Miner’s Drive-In (Lunch!)
1:20 Motoring! (Please start heading back to your cars about 1:10)
2:50 Stonehenge! (there are no facilities here)
3:15 Motoring and arrival at the Museum down the street. 

7:00 Dinner
After dinner Wine Swap! at the Goldendale Quality Inn (room will be announced at dinner)

July 6th Maryhill Loops Road (club member only)
 9:30 - Drive Maryhill Loops Road until you drop! (club members only)

Cost: There is no cost to participate in the drive to Goldendale and all MINIs are welcome to come along for a good motor. There is no cost to drive the Maryhill Loops Road this year but you must be a paid club member in good standing. Meals, drinks, etc. are on your own. 

Host Hotels:
No hotel will provide room blocks so we encourage you to book early! It’s just the way they do things out there. The primary hotel, same as last year, is the Quality Inn

There are several lodging options in and around Goldendale. You may also want to consider staying across the Columbia River in Biggs, Oregon. The area is a popular destination in the summer; book now!

Hotel Options:
Quality Inn - Goldendale, WA (509) 773-5881 (This is our preferred hotel)

     Ponderosa Motel - 775 E Broadway St. Goldendale WA 98620 (509) 772-5842

      Three Rivers Inn  - 91484 Biggs Rufus Hwy Biggs, OR 97065 (541) 739-2501

      Dinty's Motor Inn - 91571 Biggs-Rufus Hwy, Biggs Junction, OR 97065 (541) 739-2596

     NU-VU Motel - 91495 Biggs-Rufus Hwy., Biggs Junction, OR 97065 (541) 739-2525

     Hillview Motel - 203 Wallace St., Rufus, OR (541) 739-8221

What To Bring:
     - Full tank of gas
     - FRS Radio set to channel 7-21. We’ll help set your radio if you arrive early.
     - Sunglasses (hopefully you'll need them)
     - Sunscreen, a hat, maybe something patriotic
     - Cash is appreciated at Miner’s Drive-In
     - A wine (or beer) for the Wine Swap 
     - Water and/or snacks for the drive

Note: Remember that this years day 2, the Maryhill Loops Road drive, will be limited to club members only. There will be no cost to drive the road. If you are not currently a member and would like to join us you may become member using this link: PSMINI Membership Form Thank you for supporting PSMINI.

RSVP: Respond to this thread with your attendance to the drive, the museum, and driving the Maryhill Loops Road on Sunday. We’ll have a group rate at the Museum which requires an accurate count of all in your party. Thanks! 

Wine Swap! - Oh, how many have been holding your breath for this one? A what? Yes, a wine swap. We have a room in the hotel, number will be announced at dinner, for this event. Please bring a bottle of wine for everyone to share/taste/possibly give away if any is left. Got a favorite? Got something you’ve been trying to get rid of for 2 decades? BRING IT! Plastic glasses will be provided or bring your favorite goblet. This will be a _very_ informal gathering so, even if you are not into wine, stop in and say hi and chat MINI! 

RSVPs as of 7/2 19 cars!!
ipeverywhere & taligator (Rally Masters)
BurnerS
garumph
Sixate
SAMSON
Julzmni
Roy
Catlvr2
Dave's Not Here
Rob & Terri
olivemini
SAMSON
Rook (PDXMINI)
Ruszmni
ladyinred
ancbbear
tterbo
arkaytee
Gary (Mid-Columbia MINI)
CORNERS

Edited by ipeverywhere - July/03/14 at 10:32am