A few of us have been considering going back to the sultry city of Savannah for a few days next April...Tammy Jo's Wedding Cake House is available as our home away from home for the weekend of April 15th - 18th, 2010. I think this is a good weekend as it doesn't conflict with the Great Gathering...can I go to both?

Let us know if you are interested, and if there are enough people coming we can book the luscious Wedding Cake House. There are several bedroom/bath combos plus a couple of kitchens, so there will be plenty of private space for everyone.

The Wedding Cake House is gorgeous inside and out...I had a tour of this historic home this past spring when I was in Savannah. Beautiful! It is located on Monterey Square, directly kitty-corner across the square from the Mercer Williams House...a short walk from Forsyth Park and to downtown Savannah.

If you'd rather have a more private place to stay, there are lots of great inns, B & B's and private accommodations available at that time of year. Here are a few to consider:
Green Palm Inn...Mindy loves this place!

Savannah Dream Vacations...Geoff's beautiful homes.

Forsyth Park Inn, located just across the park.

The Mansion on Forsyth just a short walk from the Wedding Cake House.

Please let us know if you are interested in spending some time in Savannah in April, 2009!

"Savannah is sleeping amid its baskets of azaleas." ~ Simone de Beauvoir
Brenda

Good morning all,

OK, I am in... Oh wait, I am the rental house coordinator for "Wedding Cake" ! This historical house is on beautiful Monterey Square. Some say it is the loveliest square in Savannah. I stood in front of this house on my last visit to Savannah and it is awesome. The location is perfect.

The main house has four bedrooms, three of which have been already spoken for! WOW!
One of the bedrooms has twin beds which could easily be shared by two slow trav "buddies". There is also the option to rent the downstairs level which would give an additional two bedrooms. Brenda has already claimed the carriage house for this Savannah adventure!

If you are interested in participating in the rental, please send me a PM or email and I will send you the details.

Have a great Monday!

Leslie

There are just too many fabulous travel opportunities!! and since I'm going to the San Diego GTG I can't go to Savannah next year too I have to save precious vacation days for Italy 2010.....

but, never say never.....

Pokey

Hi Mindy !!

Believe me, this is something I totally understand.

We will miss you!

Leslie

Who has signed up as definately going, besides myself?

Hi Kendall-

To answer your question - At the moment it is Brenda, Judy from Birmingham, myself and a friend, and possibly Karen and Mac.

It is still early yet and Savannah is ten months away The reason for posting so early is the need to finalize the contract for "Wedding Cake" which still has one beautiful room available in main house.

Have a great day!

Leslie

If my a$$ gets any bigger from all the eating I've been doing since I quit smoking I'll need an extra room!

Kendall you are too funny! Congrats for giving up smoking. That took great will power.

Just think of all exercise you will get in Savannah with walking from square to square as you look for orbs!!

Leslie

I certainly understand the appeal of Savannah and the temptation of booking the Wedding Cake House, but what about another location on the SE coast this time? Perhaps Charleston. I haven't been there in years.

Or maybe someplace along the N.C. Crystal Coast, such as Beaufort (N.C., not S.C.) a little later in April or early May. We stayed near New Bern after Savannah last year, and it found the area to be delightful.

Below is a picture of sailing on the Neuse River.

Ann

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Originally posted by AppalAnnie:
I certainly understand the appeal of Savannah and the temptation of booking the Wedding Cake House, but what about another location on the SE coast this time? Perhaps Charleston. I haven't been there in years.

Ann

Hi Ann,

Thank-you for all of your wonderful suggestions, they are greatly appreciated. It sounds like they could have the makings of a future GTG!

The Savannah GTG in 2010 is pretty much set already. We would love to have you join us if you are available.

Charleston can easily be combined with this Savannah GTG if people are interested as it makes a wonderful day-trip.

Have a great day!

Leslie

Monica and I are planning to join you all in Savannah in April but just can't commit at the moment. I'll let you all know just as soon as we know.

Nancy

Thanks for the update Nancy, we would love to see you and Monica!!!

Happy 4th!!

Leslie

I will try to make it that weekend. I'll stay in my own house if I come down.

Great, we'll look forward to seeing you!

Just checking in . . . I still am definitely set for the Savannah GTG and was reviewing for any updates!

Wondering if this GTG in April 2010 is still on?

If so what dates will y'all be there?

chiaro

Good morning,

At this point, I believe this GTG is cancelled due to several people having unanticipated conflicts in April.

Perhaps, there might be some future interest in trying for a Savannah GTG 2011.

Happy Holidays!

Leslie

Leslie, thanks for answering.
I hope to make a trip to Georgia in the near future, so I'll watch for any postings should this get revised.

Leslie Good Morning,

To bad the 2010 GTG has been canceled, I had made a bottle of Lemonchello for it but that's OK I guess I'll have to bring it to the 2011 GTG myself(I'm sure it wont spoil) to save the shipping!

Mac

Hi Mac,

Please save the bottle for a future GTG

Sometimes when an event is planned too far in advance- stuff happens- whether it be personal, professional, or other conflicting travel options.

Since my home location is only a couple of hours from Savannah, I would be game for a GTG next year if there is an interest.

All the best,

Leslie,

If everything goes as planed we're up for a Savannah GTG & we'll be there with bells on (what ever that means) and bring my Blood Orangcello also; very orangie yummy.

Mac

There has also been mention of a GTG with Amy in Boston next year--2011.

Charity

Mac- Sounds great!

Charity - There are always a variety of GTG's in the USA and Europe each year.

Leslie