Whitethorn Run, Humboldt, April 25-26, Near garberville, Ca.

[groovecraft]

Whitethorn Run, Humboldt, April 25-26, Near garberville, Ca.
Heres the events website http://www.napavalleyspice.com/rwr.html

* 30 Beautiful Camp Sites
* Open Air Kitchen
* Live Music (bring your Instrument)

RUSTIC WHITETHORN RUN at CloudWalker Ranch , a unique,
one-of-a-kind retreat, rustic camping, Teardrop Homesteader themed, off the
grid get-together for all hardy teardroppers & friends in the remote hills of
northwestern California, between the Kings Range and the Pacific Ocean ...in Whitethorn...near garberville & redway
no electricity and no flush toilets! If you think you've got what it takes to rough
it and have fun, set this date aside. It will be alot of fun!!!
More Information???

Please Contact
Gene & Eddie Barker
707-986-9535

[Eunice]

I just got home from being there for the day. drove out to visit. 7 tears and 2 tents. It is BEAUTIFUL! Really nice weather and good food.
Eddie, Gene and Tim have done a lot of work to make camping sites. Everyone was having a great time. If you like bonfires you are going to love this place.
I had to come home because of another commitment.
Next year I will take the Hill House for the entire weekend
I will try and post pictures tomorrow.
Put this gathering on your calendar for next year. It is going to be one of the great ones

[The Teardrop Nanny]

Back from the wilds....and what a WONDERFUL birthday weekend I had there! 13 people, 3 dogs, 7 Teardrops, & 2 tents were in the attendance count. The weather was lovely, the food fantastic, and the people....well, they were the BEST. Thanks to those of you who came out to the gathering and launched this off the grid event. I know all of us were impressed with the property, it's beauty and solitude. More to come later, including pictures. A BIG thank you to the Barkers for hosting us at the Homestead. A tremendous amount of your time and energy over the last few years made your dream and vision a reality, Gene & Eddie. We appreciate you sharing it with us. Stay tuned for the adventures of Batter Man and Waffle Woman!!

Joanie
TDN

[Eunice]

here is the link to pictures http://picasaweb.google.com/keneunicehill/Whitethorn42009#

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Nice pics Eunice.
It'd sure be nice to get a full resolution shot of the group shot to give to Gene & Eddie.
I'll try one more time to post my pics... First try I lost my entire post.

[Eunice]

I will try and print out a picture and give to them. Are they going to the DAM gathering?

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Gene & Eddie's 1st Rustic Whitethorn Run was a blast!!!
They labored hard during this past year working on their property to ready themselves for their first gathering and the fruits showed!!!
Gene took me for a spin in his little Toyota 4x4 pickup, which just so happened to be powered by a 350 small block. (Lots of hang time)
The cookshack was awesome!!!
Thanks Gene & Eddie!!!
We will be there for the 2nd RWR for sure!!!


First Light, First Morning... Joanie and I were the only ones up, it was just after 5:30am



Gene & Joanie... The Birthday People.



I was able to play with one of George's new Pizza Ovens... Thanks Kev!!!
It's True... The very first pizza ever baked in Kev's new Pizza Oven was Vegan!!!



But Not The 2nd One... Sausage, Salami Chunk & Mushroom.



Wanting a crunchier crust than the Vegan had, I Upped The Coal Count Just A Wee Bit.
I could hear the pizza sizzling at the 12 minute mark... That's a good sound to hear!!!



Oh-Ho Baby!!!...



That's What I'm Talkin' About.



Hey Doug... Joanie has more Colemans than you.



Attention On Deck... There's a new player on tap (Eddie) for the next Waffle Off.
(I doubt anyone will come close to matching his batter)



Holy Griswolds!!!... It's BATTERMAN & WAFFLEWOMAN...



And thier trusty sidekick... MOUNTAIN MAN KEV!!!



Batterwoman says, "One must have a rustic ladle at a rustic gathering."


Firing in a round of bacon grease before returning the oven to it's rightful owner...


Bustopia... From the famed Greatful Dead Bus Tour


My first time inside a triple decker...

[Kevin A]

Here's a few more pics.
Oops, looks like I need to make the pics a bit smaller.

[Russ in California]

That's my kind of locale. The further out the better.
Looks like a good amount of fun was had.

[The Teardrop Nanny]

IT WAS ! IT WAS ! A GREAT 1st gathering....now we know the where and what is available on site, it can only continue to get better.

Joanie TDN