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15th Annual Staff Party Details
Fri-Sun, Nov 21-23, 2008
 $82/person by check sent via standard mail to: 
Eastover Resort430 East Street Lenox, MA 01240 Directions
Room Reservations: BK STAFF PARTY TROPHY LINK (MEET BUFFALO BIL!) Overview FAQs Cost Lodging |
Always the weekend before Thanksgiving, our now 15-year tradition of music & fun returns for another weekend in the Berkshire Mountains & beautiful Eastover Resort in Lenox, MA.
HOW DO I GET ON THE STAFF? WHAT?!!! YOU'RE ALREADY ON THE "STAFF!" Singles and couples welcome to this year's event featuring BK's show both nights, along with music, dancing & fun with the truimphant return of two staff party favorites, Mr. Wade and friends on Friday night and THE REV TOR BAND on Saturday night, along with, of course, BK, our DJ dance mix and many other musical party guests. Friday night's party is our traditional opening mixer in the resort's Civil War Museum, featuring BK's music and mayhem, followed by the bonfire later to cap the first evening. (Pray for snow!) The always interesting buffalo safari takes place Saturday morning for animal lovers (no joke!). Saturday afternoon, the entire group can enjoy our trademark hayride with complimentary beer** on board! All are free to venture off to enjoy the outdoors if you like to hike, bike, go cross-country skiing*, organize into team sports, try skeet shooting * or ride horseback* through the resort's 1000+ acres of wooded mountain trails. If visiting the beauty of the New England area is of more interest to you, use the resort as your base to explore and shop in the beautiful towns of Stockbridge and Lenox. Or if relaxation is all you're after, just stay put and take advantage of the resort's impressive facilities: indoor swimming pool, sauna, weight room, basketball & volleyball courts, softball fields, billiard table, and big screen TVs for diehard football fans. With plenty of fireplaces throughout the resort, the charm of the weekend, the beautiful surroundings, and the party atmosphere our getaway weekend is as relaxing as it is fun. The energy peaks with the main event on Saturday night, located in the Tally Ho party barn with its dance floor and revolving stage where you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, non-stop music & dancing with BK and our many musical guests. *denotes additional charges involved for these activities. (Explained below) STAFF PARTY VETERANS: Can't make it this year? ORDER A STAFF SHIRT & PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR TRADITION Staff T-shirts are $15 each plus $4.90 postage & handling. You're name will appear on the back! Thank you!!!! ANSWERS TO ANTICIPATED QUESTIONS: Expected Attendance: 350+ from US & Canada. Dress: Casual holiday indoor & outdoor wear. Coming Friday Only? $40 per person and only for guests staying over at the resort. Includes dinner. Coming Saturday Only? $82 per person and only for guests staying over at the resort. Babysitting Services: Call front desk at 1-800-822-2386 and ask Becky to help arrange it for you. Can be arranged with 24-hour notice at $6/hour, very, very limited this time of year.* Horseback Riding*: Horses are available, but limited--$20 per half hour, reservations highly recommended. Call neighboring Sunridge stables at 413-519-1838. Skeet Shooting*: Weather permitting, $1 per round. Sat. Afternoon only. Bring ear plugs. Cross-country Skiing*: Hope for snow! $15 ski rental with no trail fee. Bring own equipment: free! Sleds or Toboggans*: Bring ‘em! The slopes at ER are perfect for it! Yee-ha! (All do this at their own risk and resort dinner trays are not allowed to be used.) Winter weather? This party & resort have too much to offer indoors for weather to be a factor. We are already hoping for Berkshire Mountain snow. Late Friday Night Arrivals: Hotel guests call ahead. Box lunches set aside if checking in post 9pm. Can't Find a Date or a Friend to Come Along? 50% of our party guests are typically singles. As one of the staff at Eastover has said: "Why bring a sandwich to a banquet?" This is an extremely fun and welcoming group. Flying In? Albany, NY, Springfield, MA or Hartford, CT are the closest airports. If anyone would like to meet with groups landing at these locations to split transportation costs, contact Bil. We'll be using the grapevine and posting riders names on a special web page to get it all together. Car pooling? Call us and we'll do our best to put riders in touch with rides. Write to BK if you need or can offer a ride. We'll post your name and location ont he BK Web page to help connect everyone. Refunds: $40 of party fee refunded with a staff party t-shirt mailed to you. Security: Wristbands & the guest list at the resort entrance gates are the only way in. If you are planning to pay at the door, call in and make sure you're on the list. In the interest of safety and with a party of this size, we need to know where you're staying & how you're getting home. We care! T-Shirts: A different design every year with your name on the back. Yes, your name, really, if you RSVP by November 10th. Directions: Very simple & well-marked. Go to the Mass Pike or Interstate 90 (just past the NY State border) & get off at Exit 2 for Lee & Lenox, MA. After toll, turn right & go 4.5 miles on Route 20 West. Turn right on Housatonic St toward October Mtn & go about 1/2 mile, then turn left on East St & follow signs to main gate. Enter the mansion with keg** at the door. Help yourself. Cost Breakdown: STAFF PARTY ADMISSION AND WHAT IT INCLUDES: **Our party is "semi BYOB", " although we are providing one keg per 50 guests/weekend. Bring a back-up supply for yourself, should the kegs run out. There is no cash bar so buy your non-beer "provisions" early and amply since Massachusetts stops selling alcohol earlier than some states. Arrange Your Lodgings Directly with Eastover Resort $25 lodging deposits sent to: Standard Rates: Virginian, Georgian, Carolinian, Cottages, Mansion 2nd Floor Reduced Rates: Plantation, Off Grounds, Mansion 3rd Floor. Rates for children would be $20.05 per child per night plus tax for ages 3 thru 12. 2 and under are complimentary. 13 + are the full adult rate. Deposit: $25.00 Non Refundable Deposit will be required by check or Money Order to reserve rooms. Deposit Checks should be
mailed to Eastover Resort PO Box 2160, Lenox, MA 01240. Credit will be applied upon payment of bill at the end of the full reserved stay.
All Deposits are Non-Refundable. Refund/Cancellation Policy: Credit toward a future stay will be issued if written notice of cancellation is received no later than 30 days prior to arrival date. Otherwise deposit is forfeited. There will be no cash refund for deposits. This ruling is final due to supply purchases, staff scheduling, and all overhead expenses are based on advance reservations. Eastover Resort's billing is done by full units, therefore no reductions will be made for meals not taken or facilities not used. Alternate Lodging Off-the-grounds hotels? After the resort has filled up, there are plenty in the Lenox area. Most will involve a moderate drive from the resort grounds, presenting a safety concern for those having a beer or two at the party. Although this will happen for some, please don't get forced off the resort grounds when the resort fills up. Reserve your rooms ASAP and call Eastover for local lodgings recommendations at 1-800-VACAFUN More than 1800 guests over the past 14 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 Eastover ~ Book Your Flights ~ Request Your Time Off ~ Mail your RSVP in now! PARTY RECAP There are two (2) costs: PARTY FEE AND YOUR LODGINGS. The Admission fee is due 11/10 to avoid penalties & sent to BK separately. You may pay Bil Krauss Entertainment, Inc. by check or via paypal on this website. Reserve lodgings w/ Eastover directly now by phone at 1-800-VACAFUN. --Stay BOTH NIGHTS and ALL OF YOUR MEALS & WEEKEND FUN are effectively COVERED by these fees. THIS IS A PARTY, A VACATION & A WEEKEND GETAWAY at a terrific resort all rolled into one! Having a tremendous time here is a sure thing. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE OUR ANNUAL EVENT! For more information:
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