South Atlantic States L1® Conference 2008

Please use this page to share your ideas and plans for the event. To add to the page Click the edit tab above. If you create an account - please use the same "Name" as you use on the Bose® Pro Portable PA Community so we'll recognize you. The idea is to use this page for ideas that are fairly firm, and use the message board discussion (link below) for the ongoing conversation. Fast Facts It's all so real that people are booking their rooms! ST 14:49, 21 March 2008 (EDT) Location: Asheville North Carolina (link to a map) Venue: Switzerland Inn Dates: May 4, 5, 6 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) How do I add information here Discussions about the conference These are on the Bose Musicians Message Boards Bose Southeast Conference possibilities named South Atlantic States to cover Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Venue

Suggestions have centered around Asheville North Carolina (link to a map). John Sweet has been investigating.

Top of the list so far seems to be the Switzerland Inn using the Geneva Hall for music and meeting facilities.

Switzerland Inn / Geneva Hall

• Switzerland Inn
  Mountain View Restaurant (Buildings 12 and 13): quoting Eve-at-Bose: "12+13. (Gary the Manager) said he'll let you guys use this room for free for your performances. It's actually 2 35'x36' foot rooms that used to have a wall between them, but the wall got knocked down, and there are some bathrooms built at either side, so that the opening is only 16' wide, but he said he uses it as one big banquet room (35'x72'). "

• Another option is the Geneva Hall nearby. The Geneva Hall can be rented for $150 to $200 day. (probably weekend vs weekday rate). See John Sweets detailed notes:
  Called Switzerland Inn - spoke to nice man named Jack.
  • Jack said Geneva Hall can be rented for $150 to $200 day. (probably weekend vs weekday rate).
  • Their standard rooms rates on weekends are (for mountain view) $110 / night to $170 / night for a larger room with two queens.
  • They discount the rooms (with a booking of 20 or more rooms) $30 on weekdays. (Sunday - Thursday).
  • They can provide all meals and offer full bar service. Every Friday night they have a Prim Rib and Seafood buffet. Or, if we had 75 people or more, they'd provide the buffet for us exclusively some other evening. They can do things like "three menu option" meals as well.
  • April availability:
    • April 27, 28, 29 (Sunday to Tuesday) Discounted rate
  • May availability:
    • May 4, 5, 6 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
    • May 9, 10 (and possibly 11)
      • This is Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Mother's day weekend) We would get the $30/room discount this weekend. (only discounted weekend available)
  • May 30, 31 Friday, Saturday (possibly Sunday)
  • June is Booked
  • July is open July 18, 19.
  • Otherwise, we get into September / October timeframe.
  • There are hiking trails to water falls very nearby and a mountain (by east coast standards) 15 miles away for a good 5 - 6 hour hike.
  • That's about all the info I collected. Will let you know if I hear back from Wild Acres Retreat.

Geneva Hall

Geneva Hall is a country meeting hall. It is all wood. Wood floors, walls, ceiling. Approximate dimensions are 30x60. There are approximately 50 metal fold-up chairs. There is a small raised stage in one corner. It is raised approximately 8". There is a kitchen and refrigerator. We could provide beverage services. We do have a nice patio on the lobby of the lodge; it is not covered.

notes from John Sweet

Pictures of Geneva Hall added today, 3-17-08.

Discussion turns to the Geneva Hall in the message board.

Other Venues discussed

• Bend of Ivy Lodge (probably too small)
• The Crest Center
• Wildacres Retreat
  Comments from Ken-at-Bose: As you'll see this place already hosts lots and lots of music groups. It looks really neat, and has plenty of rooms. What I can't tell is pricing. Availability is also an issue: they're really popular. We'd have to squeeze in, or maybe plan something further out if you folks like this place. Would someone be willing to phone and find out more?
• Eseeola Lodge - Linnville, NC (the golfy place)

Lodging

Switzerland Inn site map

We are booking rooms at the Switzerland Inn

• Toll-free: 1-800-654-4026
• Phone: 1-828-765-2153
• Fax: 1-828-765-0049

• Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Saturday

• Email: info@switzerlandinn.com

Quoting Eve-at-Bose (referring to the site map above)

There is a good variety of rooms and prices. For those who want to save money and go more rustic, there is #19 (Edelweiss) which has 8 bedrooms for $50 each. The A-Frames are so cute, and there are more apartment type accommodations. He said that you can take $20 off whatever rate you see on the site. Right now there is no one else booked there.

Update: The rate is now $30 off whatever you see on the site. You must mention that you are with the Bose group.

RV's are fine. He has a space with electric and water hook up, but not sewer.

On the Grid

There will be wireless internet access (being installed on April 15th). This should cover most of the area including the Mountain View restaurant where most of the action will be. This should also cover the main lodge (Building 10)

There is good cell phone coverage.

Airport

Within easy driving distance:

• Asheville - 1 1/2 hours
• Charlotte - 2 1/2 hours
• Hickory - 1 hour
• Johnson City - 1 1/2 hours

Date

Confirmed: May 4, 5, 6 (Sunday Monday Tuesday)]

Events Sunday night, all day Monday, wrap up by mid-day Tuesday

What will it cost

Details coming when we finalize the location

Things to do in the area

• Hiking is abundant.

• Take a tour of Biltmore, possibly the largest residence ever constructed in America (by a Vanderbilt). Even if you are grossed out by the excess, you can't help but be amazed, over and over. Beyond the house are gardens, grounds and forests. Restaurants on premises. Arrive as soon as the estate opens in the morning for the best experience of the house.

• Shop in the "quaint" district in nearby Asheville.

Weather - What to Wear

Fill this in when we settle on the dates.

Let us know you are coming

Please add your name to the list below if are coming or close to making your decision.

Put an asterix at the beginning of the line, then your Bose Message Board name, your real name, the number of people in your party and anything else you want others to know (examples: where you are coming from, arrival date, free seats in your car)

L1® Owners and interested parties

• Drumr (number of people) Pete

People-at-Bose

• Chris-at-Bose (number of people) Chris Ickler
• Ken-at-Bose (number of people) Ken Jacob

Performers

When we know when and where things are happening we will use this section to list who is performing.

Equipment Provided

Many of the people who might be driving volunteered to bring gear. When the venue is finalized, we can list who is bringing what in this section.

If you don't see it here and want it, then plan on bringing it with you. And if you are bringing something, then please sign in here and add your stuff to the list. Thanks.

L1® Model II

• 1- Model II (or two systems if needed). - Drumr

T1®

• 1 - T1 Tonematch (or two if needed). - Drumr

B1

• 6 - B1 Modules, 2 Packlites - Drumr

Instruments

• 4pc Acoustic drum set w/cymbals - Drumr
• TrapKAT electronic drum set

drum rug & sticks/brushes - Drumr

Other

• 1 - Audix OM5 microphone - Drumr
• 1 - Audix D6 - Drumr
• 2 - Senn. E604 - Drumr

Stands and ...

• 1 - Beyer Mic Stand w/boom (more if needed) - Drumr

Lights

• Chauvet PK-1 Rocklite compact lighting pkg w/stands (if needed) - Drumr

Program

(Order to be announced and subject to change without notice)

Sunday

Sunday Evening

Presentation by Bose

Topic to come

Music

Performances by attendees

Looking for someone to organize this

Monday

Monday Night

Major event - not to be missed! Details coming

Music

Performances by attendees

Looking for someone to organize this

Tuesday

Nothing firm yet, but we should be finished by mid day.

Bose Presentations

• Chris-at-Bose will talk about psycho-acoustics (human hearing)

More to be announced

Other Presentations

To be announced

Music Sign Up Sheet

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