Yesterday I put on a very big event.
I had near 14 or 15 bands come on a professional stage with 1,500 seats. I had fire dancers. Crafts. Bake sale. Games. Face painting. An art gallery. Free massages, donation booths, and an artist doing free likeness drawings.
And right now what I want to do is cry. A lot of it went really well. So much of it went perfect. But almost nobody knew about the main stage or the area with crafts, etc. so attendance was really, really low in those areas and my heart feels a bit like it has been cracked.
I won't give up, and I will do more and be more successful at it, but it is really sad for me. I knew PR would be a big thing, and I really tried hard for it, but it just didn't happen well enough. I did my best though--went on TV and the Radio, and talked with newspapers even though they had to cancel the article....But it breaks my heart.
We did well for six weeks. Less than that really. Six weeks from deciding to do it, to doing it isn't half bad. Probably took almost three weeks to even find a location that would work and find out whether it would actually be okay to use it. And it was in Japan, in Japanese, and on my own with my husband there to help me. So I know I did really well...I did. But it is still sad. :-(
The stage and everything else was SO awesome though. So many things went right. And a lot of really wonderful people pitched in. For that I am the exact opposite. I am very, very happy.
Must sleep, but will post more about that later. ^^
-Bree
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Only a Week to go!!!
For those of you who have not yet made hotel and/or campsite arrangements (especially for the day of the wedding in Southern Humboldt), I suggest that you get on that as soon as possible.
As some of you may have heard, there is a reggae festival being held on the same day as my wedding nearby the wedding site. Since it tends to be a fairly popular festival, hotels and campgrounds are likely to fill up fast! @_@
If you need any help selecting a location or booking a room, please do not hesitate to ask.
If in doubt, there is a Best Western in Garberville that should still have some room for the night of our wedding. And I know there is also at least one Best Western in Eureka.
We're looking forward to seeing you all soon!!!!
~Bree and Gabe
As some of you may have heard, there is a reggae festival being held on the same day as my wedding nearby the wedding site. Since it tends to be a fairly popular festival, hotels and campgrounds are likely to fill up fast! @_@
If you need any help selecting a location or booking a room, please do not hesitate to ask.
If in doubt, there is a Best Western in Garberville that should still have some room for the night of our wedding. And I know there is also at least one Best Western in Eureka.
We're looking forward to seeing you all soon!!!!
~Bree and Gabe
Monday, July 7, 2008
BURLINGTON CAMPGROUND
This campground has plenty of flat spaces for you to set up your tent in, redwood trees, and clean coin operated showers. While it is not as private as some campgrounds, it is still very beautiful and provides easy access to and from the wedding site.
Reservations are available only through Reserveamerica at 1-800-444-PARK (7275) or online at http://reserveamerica.com. Click here: for the specific Humboldt Redwoods reservation page.
Reservations are available only through Reserveamerica at 1-800-444-PARK (7275) or online at http://reserveamerica.com. Click here: for the specific Humboldt Redwoods reservation page.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Benbow and Humboldt Park Info
Ok....so it looks like my post about the Benbow Inn and Humboldt Park did not go through.
I will post more of the details later, but the basics can be found at the below websites.
Benbow Inn:
http://www.benbowinn.com/
Humboldt Parks:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24183
California State Parks:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex/
The parks we are looking at are "HIDDEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND" which is about 13 miles (10-15 minutes) away from our wedding location and "WILLIAMS GROVE GROUP CAMP" which around 15 miles (15-18 minutes) from our wedding location.
There are other hotel options in the area as well which are cheaper than the Benbow but probably more expensive than the campgrounds. I will be posting these locations soon.
I will post more of the details later, but the basics can be found at the below websites.
Benbow Inn:
http://www.benbowinn.com/
Humboldt Parks:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=24183
California State Parks:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex/
The parks we are looking at are "HIDDEN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND" which is about 13 miles (10-15 minutes) away from our wedding location and "WILLIAMS GROVE GROUP CAMP" which around 15 miles (15-18 minutes) from our wedding location.
There are other hotel options in the area as well which are cheaper than the Benbow but probably more expensive than the campgrounds. I will be posting these locations soon.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Current Schedule of Locations
Please note when booking room reservations that we will be staying in the Eureka area until the day of the wedding.
So if you arrive on July 16th, the night of the 16th, 17th and 18th will be spent in Eureka. The night of the 19th will be spent down south in the Garberville area.
We are trying to centralize as much of the wedding party as possible either at the Benbow Inn, or at the National Redwood Park campground. I will post more information on each of these locations at a later time along with a couple of other hotels.
We are currently living in Eureka, so if you choose accommodations in either Arcata or Trinidad it will be between a twenty minute (Arcata) and forty minute (Trinidad) drive to us.
We hope the list posted below helps you to find the location right for you!
~Gabe & Bree
So if you arrive on July 16th, the night of the 16th, 17th and 18th will be spent in Eureka. The night of the 19th will be spent down south in the Garberville area.
We are trying to centralize as much of the wedding party as possible either at the Benbow Inn, or at the National Redwood Park campground. I will post more information on each of these locations at a later time along with a couple of other hotels.
We are currently living in Eureka, so if you choose accommodations in either Arcata or Trinidad it will be between a twenty minute (Arcata) and forty minute (Trinidad) drive to us.
We hope the list posted below helps you to find the location right for you!
~Gabe & Bree
Lodgings in the Eureka/Arcata Area
Eureka Hotels and Other Lodgings:
$ = $60-90 $$ = $90-120 $$$ = $120 and above
AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN & SUITES $
4th & C Sts. (800) 404-9751 or (707) 443-9751
BEST WESTERN BAYSHORE INN $$
3500 Broadway (888) 268-8005 or (707) 268-8005
BEST WESTERN HUMBOLDT BAY INN $$
232 5th St. (800) 521-6996 or (707) 443-2234
CLARION RESORT EUREKA $$
2223 4th St. (800) 252-7466 or (707) 442-3261
COMFORT INN EUREKA $
2014 4th St. (800) 228-5150 or (707) 444-0401
MOTEL 6 $
1934 Broadway (707) 445-9631
QUALITY INN EUREKA $$
4th & M Sts. (800) 772-1622 or (707) 443-1601
RED LION HOTEL $$$
1929 4th St. (800) 733-5466 or (707) 445-0844
ROYAL INN MOTEL $
1137 5th St. (707) 442-2114
SCOTTFIELD EXECUTIVE HOTEL $$
270 5th St. (800) 804-6835 or (707) 443-2206
SUPER 8 MOTEL $$
1304 4th St. (800) 235-3232 or (707) 443-3193
TOWN HOUSE MOTEL $
4th & K Sts. (800) 445-6888 or (707) 443-4536
TRAVELODGE $
933 Fourth St. (800) 578-7878 or (707) 443-6345
Arcata Hotels and other Lodgings:
$ = $60-90 $$ = $90-120 $$$ = $120 and above
ARCATA GUEST HOME $$$
aemrentals@yahoo.com
(707) 668-5421
ARCATA STAY LODGING NETWORK $$$
www.arcatastay.com
(877) 822-0935
BEST WESTERN ARCATA INN $$
4827 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 528-1234 or (707) 826-0313
COMFORT INN $$$
4701 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 228-5150 or (707) 826-2827
DAYS INN $$
4975 Valley West Blvd. (707) 822-4861
FAIRWINDS MOTEL $
1674 G St. (707) 822-4824
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES $$$
3105 Concorde Dr., McKinleyville
(800) 398-8550 or (707) 840-9305
HOTEL ARCATA $$$
708 9th St. (800) 344-1221 or (707) 826-0217
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN $$
4700 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 446-4656 or (707) 826-9660
MOTEL 6 $
4755 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 466-8356 or (707) 822-7061
QUALITY INN MAD RIVER $$
3535 Janes Rd.
(800) 228-5151 or (707) 822-0409
SUPER 8 MOTEL $
4887 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 800-8000 or (707) 822-8888
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS
(double occupancy—includes breakfast)
ABIGAIL'S ELEGANT VICTORIAN MANSION
1406 C Street, Eureka
(707) 444-3144
www.eureka-california.com
$125.00 - $195.00 per room
CAMPTON HOUSE
305 M Street, Eureka
(800) 772-1622 or (707) 443-1601
www.qualityinneureka.com/campton
$125.00 - $500.00 per room
CARTER HOUSE INNS
301 L Street, Eureka
(800) 404-1390 or (707) 444-8062
www.carterhouse.com
$185.00 - $595.00 per room
THE WORTHINGTON HOUSE INN*
521 First Avenue, Blue Lake
(707) 668-1889
www.worthingtonhouseinn.com
$149.00 $189.00 per room
CATS' CRADLE
815 Park Place, Arcata
(707) 822-2287
www.humboldt1.com/cats
$75.00 - $125.00 per room
lodging 8/07
WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFAST
102 F Street, Eureka
(888) 817-5840 or (707) 444-1301
$125.00 - $175.00 per room
TURTLE ROCKS OCEANFRONT INN
3392 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3707
www.turtlerocksinn.com
$165.00 - $275.00 per room
THE DALY INN
1125 H Street, Eureka
(800) 321-9656 or (707) 445-3638
www.dalyinn.com
$125.00 - $180.00 per room
HALCYON INN
420 C Street, Eureka
(888) 882-1310 or (707) 444-1310
www.halcyoninn.com/
$105 - $155.00 per room
LADY ANNE VICTORIAN INN*
902 14th Street, Arcata
(707) 822-2797
www.humboldt1.com/ladyanne
$110.00 - $140.00 per room
THE LOST WHALE*
3452 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(800) 677-7859 or (707) 677-3425
www.lostwhaleinn.com
$170.00 - $375.00 per room
OLD TOWN BED & BREAKFAST
1521 3rd Street, Eureka
(888) 508-5235 or (707) 443-5235
www.oldtownbnb.com
$130.00 - $150.00 per room
SAMOA AIRPORT BED & BREAKFAST*
900 New Navy Base Rd., Samoa
(707) 445-0765
www.northcoast.com/airbb
$80.00-$150.00 per room
THE SHIPS INN
821 D Street, Eureka
(877) 443-7583 or (707) 443-7583
www.shipsinn.net
$120.00 - $170.00 per room
TRINIDAD BAY BED & BREAKFAST
560 Edwards Street, Trinidad
(707) 677-0840
www.trinidadbaybnb.com
$200.00 - $225.00 per room
CAMPGROUNDS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
AZALEA GLEN RV PARK CAMPGROUND
3883 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3068
EMERALD FOREST OF TRINIDAD
753 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3554
EUREKA MOBILE VILLAGE
1201 Allard Avenue, Eureka
(707) 442-3343
E-Z LANDING RV PARK & MARINA
1875 Buhne Drive, Eureka
(707) 442-1118
HIDDEN CREEK RV PARK
199 N. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3775
PATRICKS POINT STATE PARK
4150 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(800) 444-7275 or (707) 677-3570
SOUNDS OF THE SEA
3443 Patricks Point Dr. Trinidad 95570
(707) 677-3271
SYLVAN HARBOR RV PARK
875 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-9988
TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE VILLA
4855 Boyd Road, Arcata
(707) 822-1547
WIDOW WHITE CREEK RV PARK
1085 Murray Road, McKinleyville
(707) 839-1137
JOHNNY'S MARINA & RV PARK
King Salmon Resort, Eureka
(707) 442-2284
KOA KAMPGROUND
4050 N. Highway 101, Eureka
(800) 462-5267 or (707) 822-4243
MAD RIVER RAPIDS RV PARK
3501 Janes Road, Arcata
(707) 822-7275
MANILA PARK CAMPGROUNDS/ RV PARK
1901 Part St West, off Hwy 25, Manila
(707) 444-3803 or (707) 445-3309
MIDWAY RV PARK
51 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3934
AZALEA GLEN RV PARK CAMPGROUND
3883 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3068
EMERALD FOREST OF TRINIDAD
753 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3554
EUREKA MOBILE VILLAGE
1201 Allard Avenue, Eureka
(707) 442-3343
E-Z LANDING RV PARK & MARINA
1875 Buhne Drive, Eureka
(707) 442-1118
HIDDEN CREEK RV PARK
199 N. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3775
Transportation options:
TRANSPORTATION
BUDGET (800) 527-0700 or (707) 839-4374
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (800) 736-8222 or (707) 826-9090
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR (800) 654-3131 or (707) 839-2172
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL (800) 227-7368 or (707) 839-3229
CITY CAB (707) 839-4437
PLAZA CAB (707) 449-4742
HORIZON AIR (800) 547-9308
UNITED EXPRESS AIRLINE (800) 241-6522
ARCATA-MAD RIVER TRANSIT SYSTEM (707) 822-3775
GREYHOUND BUS LINE (800) 231-2222
HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY (707) 443-0826
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE (888) 338-5497 or (707) 442-9266
AVIS RENT-A-CAR (800) 331-1212 or (707) 839-1576
$ = $60-90 $$ = $90-120 $$$ = $120 and above
AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN & SUITES $
4th & C Sts. (800) 404-9751 or (707) 443-9751
BEST WESTERN BAYSHORE INN $$
3500 Broadway (888) 268-8005 or (707) 268-8005
BEST WESTERN HUMBOLDT BAY INN $$
232 5th St. (800) 521-6996 or (707) 443-2234
CLARION RESORT EUREKA $$
2223 4th St. (800) 252-7466 or (707) 442-3261
COMFORT INN EUREKA $
2014 4th St. (800) 228-5150 or (707) 444-0401
MOTEL 6 $
1934 Broadway (707) 445-9631
QUALITY INN EUREKA $$
4th & M Sts. (800) 772-1622 or (707) 443-1601
RED LION HOTEL $$$
1929 4th St. (800) 733-5466 or (707) 445-0844
ROYAL INN MOTEL $
1137 5th St. (707) 442-2114
SCOTTFIELD EXECUTIVE HOTEL $$
270 5th St. (800) 804-6835 or (707) 443-2206
SUPER 8 MOTEL $$
1304 4th St. (800) 235-3232 or (707) 443-3193
TOWN HOUSE MOTEL $
4th & K Sts. (800) 445-6888 or (707) 443-4536
TRAVELODGE $
933 Fourth St. (800) 578-7878 or (707) 443-6345
Arcata Hotels and other Lodgings:
$ = $60-90 $$ = $90-120 $$$ = $120 and above
ARCATA GUEST HOME $$$
aemrentals@yahoo.com
(707) 668-5421
ARCATA STAY LODGING NETWORK $$$
www.arcatastay.com
(877) 822-0935
BEST WESTERN ARCATA INN $$
4827 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 528-1234 or (707) 826-0313
COMFORT INN $$$
4701 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 228-5150 or (707) 826-2827
DAYS INN $$
4975 Valley West Blvd. (707) 822-4861
FAIRWINDS MOTEL $
1674 G St. (707) 822-4824
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES $$$
3105 Concorde Dr., McKinleyville
(800) 398-8550 or (707) 840-9305
HOTEL ARCATA $$$
708 9th St. (800) 344-1221 or (707) 826-0217
HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN $$
4700 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 446-4656 or (707) 826-9660
MOTEL 6 $
4755 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 466-8356 or (707) 822-7061
QUALITY INN MAD RIVER $$
3535 Janes Rd.
(800) 228-5151 or (707) 822-0409
SUPER 8 MOTEL $
4887 Valley West Blvd.
(800) 800-8000 or (707) 822-8888
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS
(double occupancy—includes breakfast)
ABIGAIL'S ELEGANT VICTORIAN MANSION
1406 C Street, Eureka
(707) 444-3144
www.eureka-california.com
$125.00 - $195.00 per room
CAMPTON HOUSE
305 M Street, Eureka
(800) 772-1622 or (707) 443-1601
www.qualityinneureka.com/campton
$125.00 - $500.00 per room
CARTER HOUSE INNS
301 L Street, Eureka
(800) 404-1390 or (707) 444-8062
www.carterhouse.com
$185.00 - $595.00 per room
THE WORTHINGTON HOUSE INN*
521 First Avenue, Blue Lake
(707) 668-1889
www.worthingtonhouseinn.com
$149.00 $189.00 per room
CATS' CRADLE
815 Park Place, Arcata
(707) 822-2287
www.humboldt1.com/cats
$75.00 - $125.00 per room
lodging 8/07
WATERFRONT BED & BREAKFAST
102 F Street, Eureka
(888) 817-5840 or (707) 444-1301
$125.00 - $175.00 per room
TURTLE ROCKS OCEANFRONT INN
3392 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3707
www.turtlerocksinn.com
$165.00 - $275.00 per room
THE DALY INN
1125 H Street, Eureka
(800) 321-9656 or (707) 445-3638
www.dalyinn.com
$125.00 - $180.00 per room
HALCYON INN
420 C Street, Eureka
(888) 882-1310 or (707) 444-1310
www.halcyoninn.com/
$105 - $155.00 per room
LADY ANNE VICTORIAN INN*
902 14th Street, Arcata
(707) 822-2797
www.humboldt1.com/ladyanne
$110.00 - $140.00 per room
THE LOST WHALE*
3452 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(800) 677-7859 or (707) 677-3425
www.lostwhaleinn.com
$170.00 - $375.00 per room
OLD TOWN BED & BREAKFAST
1521 3rd Street, Eureka
(888) 508-5235 or (707) 443-5235
www.oldtownbnb.com
$130.00 - $150.00 per room
SAMOA AIRPORT BED & BREAKFAST*
900 New Navy Base Rd., Samoa
(707) 445-0765
www.northcoast.com/airbb
$80.00-$150.00 per room
THE SHIPS INN
821 D Street, Eureka
(877) 443-7583 or (707) 443-7583
www.shipsinn.net
$120.00 - $170.00 per room
TRINIDAD BAY BED & BREAKFAST
560 Edwards Street, Trinidad
(707) 677-0840
www.trinidadbaybnb.com
$200.00 - $225.00 per room
CAMPGROUNDS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
AZALEA GLEN RV PARK CAMPGROUND
3883 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3068
EMERALD FOREST OF TRINIDAD
753 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3554
EUREKA MOBILE VILLAGE
1201 Allard Avenue, Eureka
(707) 442-3343
E-Z LANDING RV PARK & MARINA
1875 Buhne Drive, Eureka
(707) 442-1118
HIDDEN CREEK RV PARK
199 N. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3775
PATRICKS POINT STATE PARK
4150 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(800) 444-7275 or (707) 677-3570
SOUNDS OF THE SEA
3443 Patricks Point Dr. Trinidad 95570
(707) 677-3271
SYLVAN HARBOR RV PARK
875 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-9988
TOWN & COUNTRY MOBILE VILLA
4855 Boyd Road, Arcata
(707) 822-1547
WIDOW WHITE CREEK RV PARK
1085 Murray Road, McKinleyville
(707) 839-1137
JOHNNY'S MARINA & RV PARK
King Salmon Resort, Eureka
(707) 442-2284
KOA KAMPGROUND
4050 N. Highway 101, Eureka
(800) 462-5267 or (707) 822-4243
MAD RIVER RAPIDS RV PARK
3501 Janes Road, Arcata
(707) 822-7275
MANILA PARK CAMPGROUNDS/ RV PARK
1901 Part St West, off Hwy 25, Manila
(707) 444-3803 or (707) 445-3309
MIDWAY RV PARK
51 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3934
AZALEA GLEN RV PARK CAMPGROUND
3883 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3068
EMERALD FOREST OF TRINIDAD
753 Patricks Point Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3554
EUREKA MOBILE VILLAGE
1201 Allard Avenue, Eureka
(707) 442-3343
E-Z LANDING RV PARK & MARINA
1875 Buhne Drive, Eureka
(707) 442-1118
HIDDEN CREEK RV PARK
199 N. Westhaven Dr., Trinidad
(707) 677-3775
Transportation options:
TRANSPORTATION
BUDGET (800) 527-0700 or (707) 839-4374
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (800) 736-8222 or (707) 826-9090
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR (800) 654-3131 or (707) 839-2172
NATIONAL CAR RENTAL (800) 227-7368 or (707) 839-3229
CITY CAB (707) 839-4437
PLAZA CAB (707) 449-4742
HORIZON AIR (800) 547-9308
UNITED EXPRESS AIRLINE (800) 241-6522
ARCATA-MAD RIVER TRANSIT SYSTEM (707) 822-3775
GREYHOUND BUS LINE (800) 231-2222
HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY (707) 443-0826
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE (888) 338-5497 or (707) 442-9266
AVIS RENT-A-CAR (800) 331-1212 or (707) 839-1576
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