Re: HOMEBREW CAMPOUT JUNE 28 - JULY 1!

--PLEASE FORWARD TO HOMEBREW CLUB MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY-- Greetings! The 2007 Statewide Homebrew Campout, June 28 - July 1, is quickly approaching and I hope everyone is planning to attend! This year we will be at a private campground (the only group there, as far as I know) about a mile north of New Ulm--Oak Haven Campground, operated by Kevin & Kathy Finsted, sits on a hilltop approx. 0.3 miles north of the intersection of US-14 and MN-15 (on MN-15). We have a group reservation, so there is no need for advance reservations--just show up. Cost is $18/site/night. There are asphalt pads and electric hook-up for RVs and campers (no water hook-up). There are plenty of shady spots for tents, as well. There is a large, open lawn near the shelter house & picnic tables, and two firepits (one near the shelter house, one in the shady area). There is an air-conditioned building with full kitchen & dining facilities, as well as showers and flush toilets. If you don't like to camp, there are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in New Ulm. If you are unable to commit for the entire weekend, it is perfectly acceptable to drive out for just a few hours (just make sure you have a sober person to drive home). There are a number of special events planned for the weekend: (Of course, if you want to just chill in your lawn chair and drink homebrew all weekend, that's fine, too.) - Friday evening 6:00pm outing to Morgan Creek Vineyards 8 miles SE of New Ulm - Saturday morning 9:00am special all-access tour of Schell's Brewery, led by Dave Berg (due to other work committments for Dave, 9:00am was our only option--sorry!) - Saturday morning 10:00am judging for annual homebrew competition - Dave has offered Schell's old taproom for our use - Saturday late afternoon first annual Cook-Off competition!!! 4 teams will be cooking entrees involving Pork & Beer - Saturday evening 7:00pm group dinner, hosted by the Timberworts club cost: $5/person - Sunday morning 9:00am communal breakfast - one final feast for the road! Also, we are working on arranging a time for a road-trip over to Lucan, MN to check out Brau Brothers Brewing's new 15 bbl set-up; possible times being suggested to Dusty are Saturday afternoon or Sunday noon. For complete details (and photos) of all this and more, please check out the campout website: http://akoster.mysite.com I'm looking forward to seeing everybody at New Ulm in two weeks. This campout is gonna ROCK! Bring your friends. (And don't forget to bring homebrew!) Allison Koster, President Minnesota Timberworts