Winter Retreat 2008 IMPORTANT NOTICE

[keithdone]

The Department of Sports and Recreation has contacted the club to advise that Storm King Dam is closing and unfortunately they can take no bookings after May 31st. Unfortunately they will be cancelling our July booking.

Instead, this year's Winter Retreat will be held at Leslie Dam, Warwick. The set up of the camp is similar except the accommodation is separate to the main hall. Instead there are a number of cabins near to the main hall. These are of different sizes (smallest accomodates 2 people, largest accomodates 30). Each cabin has its own shower and toilet facilities.

Cost of Winter Retreat will be posted soon. We don't believe it will be any more expensive that 2007.

Regards,

Keith

[cleverfellow]

That's a shame about Storm King Dam. Is it a permanent closure?

Thanks for getting an alternative venue so quickly Keith.

[angela]

Will anyone be going up early to winter retreat! We usually go up 1 or 2 days earlier...ang

[lyrebird]

The Lyrebird Clan wants to arrive on Thursday...

Particularly if I am wasting a night playing Magic.


L.

[keithdone]

Thursday night is OK subject to confirmation two weeks prior to the event (just in case another group has booked the place out).

The extra cost is about $8.00 per person for accommodation.

Regards,

Keith

[gecko3d]

I have to check with the better half, but yes - we may arrive a day or so earlier. If I get the time between now and then, I had maybe planned to prep a roleplay session or two to run, if anyone is interested. We'll have to see how busy my schedule gets between now and then.

[keithdone]

What is Winter Retreat

Hosted by the LXG and open to all gamers of Brisbane

Winter Retreat is a gaming 'holiday' that has been running each year since 1987. Basically a bunch of people interested in all kinds of tabletop games (and their families and friends) head off to a remote country location for an inexpensive weekend of gaming and local sightseeing. All accommodation and catered meals are included, in a one-off price.

Winter Retreat provides the opportunity to play that "all weekend game" that you just haven't had time for (Twilight Imperium comes to mind), or play heaps of shorter Eurogames. Participants can catch up with a few friends, make a few new friends, learn new games and visit the local wineries and craft markets.

It's not a convention, it's not a tournament...it's just people who share a common love of gaming spending a great weekend together.

When is Winter Retreat?

Friday July 11th (4.00pm-ish) to Sunday July 14th(2.00pm-ish).

Basically you arrive sometime on Friday afternoon/evening and leave sometime after Sunday lunchtime (whenever you've finished that last game).

We've chosen the date in the middle of winter to coincide with the cold weather. Temperatures in 2007 got down to -8 degrees outside... ideal indoor gaming weather!

Where is Winter Retreat?

For the past five years we have held it at Storm King Dam Recreation Camp at Stanthorpe, Queensland. But sadly Storm King closes its doors this year so we are moving to Leslie Dam in Warwick - I've checked out the complex and its even better than Storm King! The facility has a large number of two bed and four bed rooms with shower/toilet facilities located in the same building. We will have two dedicated areas for gaming - a main hall (next to the canteen) and a bioard room for those who need a quieter setting (role-players?)

Leslie Dam is a few kilometres outside of Warwick. When you hit Warwick keep on going through the main drag until you hit the big signs saying turn right for Sydney. Turn right but do not take the Sydney exit on on your left, shortly after that - head on straight toward Goondiwindi. About five minutes later you will see a maroon Leslie Dam sign. Take that exit and go straight - do not veer off course, especially when you hit the big crossroad with so many tempting options - continue stright! Just beyond that is the camp-site.

If you don't have transport, you can usually hook up with someone else by contacting the organiser.

How much does it cost?

$120 an adult, $75 children (12 and under).

Cost includes 2 nights accommodation and the following meals:

- Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights
- Full breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning
- Lunch and morning & afternoon teas on Saturday
- Morning tea and lunch on Sunday

All soft drinks and hot beverages are included too! Special diets are catered for - just let me know!

What Do I Bring?

Games
Toiletries
Pillow and blankets
Towel (the most overlooked item)
Spare cash (if you intend to sight-see Stanthorpe)

If you are interested in attending this year's Winter Retreat, phone me on [phone] or email [e-mail]

Bunk space is limited to 50 people. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please let me know if you are coming by the 15th June - so I can tell the caterers. Fees payable when you get there on Friday.

PS: don't miss the Magic: the Gathering Grand Melee Challenge - this year you must make a deck where all non-land cards start will the same letter (pronouns excepted)

[draco84oz]

I want to book a place, but I can't make the next meeting due to a scouting committment.

Is there any other way I can get the money in?

Greg

[cleverfellow]

Hi Keith, thanks for the Winter retreat info.

Some clarification on the Magic Melee Challenge:

Decks are to be build where all non-basic lands begin with the same letter.

The 'aether' cards using that ae symbol can be included in 'A' decks, or in 'E' decks.

more details here: leaguexgamers.proboards30.com/index.cgi?board=retreat&action=display&thread=551

[keithdone]

Megan wants to go to Winter Retreat but she needs a lift. I would take her but I'm going Thursday and Megan can only get the time off fto go up on Friday. Can anyone give her a lift - she can arrange to be picked up where convenient.

Let me know if you can.

Regards,

Keith

[shags]

I can now.

[lyrebird]

Jun 16, 2008 9:19:46 GMT 10 keithdone said:

Megan wants to go to Winter Retreat but she needs a lift. I would take her but I'm going Thursday and Megan can only get the time off fto go up on Friday. Can anyone give her a lift - she can arrange to be picked up where convenient.

Let me know if you can.

Regards,

Keith

Keith

I think Megan managed to hook up with Ben. You might want to confirm that with either of them.

Lyrebird

[keithdone]

Thanks for that Tez - i will check this out when I phone Megan tonight

Regards,

Keith

[davidmorton]

Hiya,

I have but one word to say about Winter Retreat...

Twilight Imperium.

This game will kick off at 9am Saturday & continue until I am ruler of the entire universe. Quiver before the might of...of...of... whatever race I get to be....(yeah, sure.)

Any other sad pathetic individuals interested in being crushed under foot/hoof/tentacle?

dm

[shags]

Well since the game didn't really happen las tyear, I guess I am still reigning champion...

I'm in.