BIL KRAUSS 18th ANNUAL MUSIC WEEKEND
Fri-Sun, Nov 18-20, 2011
Frost
Valley Catskill Mountains
Claryville, NY
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THE BIL KRAUSS MUSIC WEEKEND CONTINUES!
48 hours of great people, music, beer, bonfires and cozy cabins in the Catskills mountains. A very affordable and memorable getaway taking place to liven up the doldrums of November.
The music and laughter of the BK MUSIC WEEKEND is now its 18th year and takes place in the Catskills of Upstate New York. Although only about two hours north of New York City, it's about as faraway from everything as you can get. Welcome to a true party weekend get-away in the country!
Our host resort is Frost Valley, a 6,000 acre YMCA facility surrounded by 250,000 acres of the Catskill Mountain State forest preserve that has opened its doors to us especially during the off-season as an adult party event location. They offer a variety of lodging choices instead of only one, as our past weekend parties have had. The modern hotel accommodations in their brand new Lakeview Lodge facility are at the top of the range, costing a little more than we have been used to, and, in the more economical range, the rustic cabin accommodations they offer would cost party guests a great deal less than we have been used to. There are also "In-between" levels of accommodations that will make the costs for past guests essentially the same as we have come to enjoy.
Singles, couples, and circles of friends everywhere are welcomed to this year's event featuring BK's show both nights, along with music, dancing & fun with the return of Mr Wade & Friends, Mark Denmon, Bobby Lane, Elizabeth Krauss, many other musical party guests along with our DJ dance mix. Music and laughs ahead, my friends!
Our music weekend schedule includes Friday night's opening mixer with music, dancing, assorted mischief and our traditional late night bonfire, generally a low-key beginning for weary travelers. Saturday afternoon, the entire group can enjoy the impressive facilities and outdoor offerings here at the camp, with, of course, our trademark hayride in the afternoon. This is the Frost Valley staff's opportunity to show off all it has to offer. Zip Lines! Ropes courses! Mountain Boarding! Hay Rides! All are free to venture off to enjoy the outdoors if you like to hike, bike, fish or organize into team sports. And if relaxation and fresh air are all you're after, just stay put and take advantage of the resort's impressive facilities with plenty of fireplaces throughout.
Saturday Night we will make music throughout the night, dance, announce prize winners including the coveted annual Leg Lamp and carry on with BK's trademark nuttiness & craziness, Mr Wade & Friends, and all of the many musicians in the mix.
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The charm of the weekend and the beauty of this valley in the Catskills will make our getaway weekend as relaxing as it is fun. Visit the Frost Valley website to see all they have to offer:
www.frostvalley.org
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TO PAST GUESTS OF OUR ANNUAL PARTY
PAST BK PARTY GUESTS: Can't make it this year?
ORDER A PARTY SHIRT & HELP CONTINUE YOUR
SUPPORT OF OUR TRADITION OF FUN.
Annual Party T-shirts are $15 each plus $4.90
postage & handling. Thank you!!!!
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ANSWERS TO ANTICIPATED QUESTIONS:
Expected Attendance: 150+ from US & Canada.
Dress: Casual holiday indoor & outdoor winter wear. Dress Warmly. Bring a flashlight.
Winter weather? This party and resort have too much to offer indoors for weather to be a
factor. We are already hoping for Catskill Mountain snow. I have been told by Frost Valley that
the snow clearance for the area roads is top-notch.
Late Friday Night Arrivals: Hotel guests call ahead. Box lunches can be reserved for you
if ordered a week in advance. Do so via this email address:
reservations@frostvalley.org
Can't Find a Date or a Friend to Come Along?
50% of our party guests are typically singles. This is an extremely fun and welcoming group.
Come with a welcoming spirit and you'll find the same. Promise.
BK's Party Refunds: $40 refunds with the party fee but the party shirt and party beer mug will
be mailed to you with postage and handling on us. Your support of this event is crucial and
we thank you!
Children's rate: Food and lodgings are free for 5 and under. 6 and over are at adult rate.
The basic cabin with bunk beds are a fun and economical way for a family to go!
Flying In? Albany
International Airport (2 Hour Drive)
http://www.albanyairport.com/
Stewart International Airport (Hour and a Half
Drive)
http://www.stewartintlairport.com/
Greater Binghamton Airport (2 Hour Drive)
www.binghamtonairport.com
Location: Frost Valley YMCA is
conveniently located from (roughly):
Albany, NY: 2 hours
Hartford CT, 3 hours
JFK Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes
LaGuardia Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes
Manhattan, NY: 2 hours 15 minutes
Montclair, NJ: 2 hours 15 minutes
Newark, NJ: 2 hours 15
Oneonta: 2 hours
Directions to Main Campus (West Valley)
2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725
UPDATE: Access to Frost Valley from north via Route 28 (Big Indian) is currently closed due to Hurricane Irene flood damage.
See alternate directions from Albany NY and Points North below!
From George Washington Bridge (GWB) I-95 S:
From NYC take the GWB –UPPER LEVEL- and follow
signs to the Palisades Parkway—the exit off the
bridge on to the Palisades Parkway is from the
right lane (if you take the lower level you will
need to travel through some local streets in
Fort Lee so follow signs for the Palisades.
Take exit 9W off the Palisades onto I-87 N
(toward Albany). >From I-87 north take
exit 16 (Harriman) after toll follow signs for
17 West, go 55 miles west on Route 17 to Liberty
(Exit 100A). At the end of the exit ramp turn
right onto Route 55 east. Follow directions from
Liberty (below).
From Long Island:
Take I-495 W to exit 31N for Cross
Island Parkway to Whitestone Bridge. Take
exit 33 (I-295 N/Throgs Neck Bridge) toward
Throgs Neck Bridge/Bronx/New England.
Continue to follow I-295 N and exit onto I-95 S.
Follow for 5 miles and follow directions from
the George Washington Bridge (I-95 south)
above.
From New Jersey and Points South:
From the New York Thruway Exit 16 (Harriman) go
55 miles west on Route 17 to Liberty (Exit
100A). At the end of the exit ramp turn right
onto Route 55 east. Follow directions from
Liberty (below).
From Binghamton and Points West:
Take Route 17 east to Exit 100 (Liberty). At end
of exit ramp turn right onto Route 52 west.
Drive 1/4 mile and take a sharp right onto Route
55 east. Follow directions from Liberty (below).
From Connecticut and Points East:
Take 1-84 west to Route 17 (Middletown, NY). Go
west on Route 17 to Liberty (Exit 100A). At the
end of the exit ramp turn right onto Route 55
east. Follow directions from Liberty (below).
From Liberty, NY :
Take Route 55 east ten miles to Neversink. Look for
sign on the right side of the road marked "Claryville"
(currently marked CLAR_VILLE) Turn left here,
onto County Road 19 and go four miles to
Claryville. Look for sign on right side of road
marked " Frost Valley ." Turn left onto County
Road 157 (it becomes County Road 47) and drive
seven miles to Frost Valley's main campus.
From Albany, NY and Points North:
From New York Thruway take Exit 19 (Kingston), get onto 209 south to Ellenville for 25 miles and turn right onto Route 55.
Go 16 miles to Grahamsville. Turn right onto Claryville Road/County Route 19 for 4 miles.
Look for sign on right side of road marked “Frost Valley YMCA.”
Turn left onto Frost Valley Road/County Road 157 (it becomes County Road 47) and drive 7 miles to Frost Valley’s Main Campus.
Call (845) 985-2291 if you get lost.
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PARTY COSTS IN A NUTSHELL:
TWO FEES INVOLVED
A $70* SEPARATE PARTY FEE & WEEKEND LODGINGS FEE
*$90 after November 11
There are two (2) costs: a PARTY FEE paid to BIL
KRAUSS ENTERTAINMENT, Inc directly AND YOUR
LODGINGS RESERVATION paid to FROST VALLEY YMCA
(check, MC, VISA). The Party Fee is sent to BK
separately or by PAYPAL via this website. Send
your $70* check to: BK Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 3162 Pawleys Island SC 29585.
*$*$90 after November 11
Reserve lodgings w/ FROST VALLEY YMCA at (845)
985-2291
reservations@frostvalley.org
WEEKEND PARTY FEE AND WHAT IT INCLUDES:
($20 less than last year!)
$70* ($73* via Paypal) party
admission fee
(*$90/$93 after November 11 ):
Price includes party T-shirt, party beer mug,
beer*; entertainment by BK & special guests;
access to all (open) Frost Valley facilities:
Friday night's party; hayride; bonfire; door
prizes & much more! This party has a sizable
invitation list and therefore administrative,
insurance, promotional fees, printing and
postage are big part of it. Thank you for
supporting your event!
*Our party is "semi-BYOB," although we are
providing one keg per 50 guests/weekend. Bring a
back-up supply for yourself, for when the kegs
run out. There is no cash bar, so buy your
non-beer "provisions" early and amply since we
will be far from the nearest store. There
are no sodas of any kind offered here other than
healthy juices--it is afterall a YMCA Camp--so
please take note!
LODGINGS
GUIDE FOR GUESTS AT FROST VALLEY
Frost Valley YMCA gives you the option of paying somewhat more for new, more modern lodgings or paying less and enjoying considerable savings, for instance, in their basic YMCA bunk bed cabins. Most guests only use these rooms for sleeping with all there is to do and this makes is a great and economical way to do, especially with a fun group. All the cabins are nice, well-maintained, safe and warm, but also are what cabins are...basic. Choose the cabin option and the annual weekend party will wind up costing very little. Go for the more modern location and it will be the same as a mainstream hotel with food included. Choose what works best for you and get ready for a memorable and fun time in the mountains.
LODGINGS @ FROST VALLEY YMCA
/ CATSKILLS MTNS
ONE
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE COVERS
YOUR TWO NIGHT/ THREE DAY STAY
(One price covers lodgings, all
meals, all taxes--no surprises
at check-out. Party fee is
separate, however)
Rustic Dorm Style Accommodations
(Bunk Beds, shared baths)
$110 per person
Modern Camp Style Accommodations
(Bunk Beds, Private baths)
$190 per person
Inn Style--Castle (shared
& private baths, 12 rooms) at
$216 per person
Hotel Style
Accommodations (Standard Beds,
Private Baths)
$260 per person (double
occupancy)
($336 if
single occupancy at Hotel Style
Lakeview Lodge)
RESERVATION DEPOSIT:
$150 per room
due for reservations. For cancellations
before Oct 3rd, $125 of the $150 will be
refunded (less a $25 processing fee.)
Cancellations after October 3rd, no refunds but
you will have a $100 credit toward next year's
party at Frost Valley.
Reserve lodgings w/
FROST VALLEY YMCA at (845) 985-2291
reservations@frostvalley.org
More than 2400 guests over the past 17 years
know now how perfectly the magic of this event
and this setting starts off the holiday season.
Start making plans now and bring a friend or
two.
A Friendly Request--RSVP ASAP
Some of you just won't know if you can come
until the very last minute, we understand, but
please RSVP as soon as you know either way to
give us the most accurate, cost-effective guest
count possible for party. We have a lot to
supply! Thanks!
Start Calling Frost Valley ~ Book Your Flights ~
Request Your Time Off ~ Mail your RSVP in now!
Frost Valley YMCA
