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Boxster Summit 10
May 29 - June 1, 2008
( Optional May 28th )
Blowing Rock, NC




 






 




 


 Schedule of Events:
 
Blue Ridge Boxster Summit 2008 will officially commence on the evening of Thursday, May 29th with the meet-and-greet at Blowing Rock, North Carolina's Meadowbrook Inn, followed by the kickoff of our themed dinners. A full schedule of Boxster-related social and driving activities will follow on Friday and Saturday. Sunday's breakfast will conclude the event, with fond farewells.  With this year being the 10th Anniversary of the BRBS, an optional extra day of activities will begin on May 28th for those that wish to get an early start.
 
Wednesday  -  May 28th   ** Optional Pre-BRBS Events
11:30am - 2:00pm Gather at Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock, relax in the Antlers Bar, and enjoy lunch with other early participants. Cost not included in registration.

2:30pm - 10:00pm Gather at Meadowbrook Inn parking lot – the group leaves promptly at 2:30pm to travel to Chimney Rock Park. After visiting the Park, head over to Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure and enjoy dinner on the Terrace at the Lakeview Restaurant. Following dinner, mosey back to Blowing Rock.

10:00pm - ??  Break in the Boxster Bar at Meadowbrook Inn before the rest of the folks arrive!
 

Thursday ( Early Events ) -  May 28th   ** Optional Pre-BRBS Events

7:00am - 9:00am  Breakfast at the Inn — Meadowbrook Inn will offer a complimentary continental breakfast to BRBS participants registered at the Inn; $5.00 for those staying off-site.

9:00am - 3:00pm  Tour the North Carolina Wine Country – Meet at the Meadowbrook Inn parking lot for a group run to three area wineries and a picnic lunch at Stone Mountain State Park.
 

Thursday ( Main Event )  -  May 29th
5:00pm - 6:00pm  Registration at Meadowbrook Inn. Event registration and t-shirt pick-up will take place in the Highland Room, ground floor at Meadowbrook Inn. Following registration head next door to the “Boxster Bar” and catch a “Boxster Special” before dinner!

7:00pm - 7:30pm  “Boxster Beers” in the Boxster Bar at Meadowbrook Inn

7:30pm - 10:00pm  Opening Dinner (included in registration) in the recently renovated Boxster Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn, followed by Fun Run orientation

10:00pm - ??  Retire to the “Boxster Bar” and join your new and old friends for fun and fellowship, drinks and darts!
 
Friday - May 30th
7:00am - 9:00am  Breakfast at the Inn — Meadowbrook Inn will offer a complimentary continental breakfast to BRBS participants registered at the Inn; $5.00 for those staying off-site.

8:45am - 9:30am  “Boxster Shine and Show!” – Gather in the upper parking lot at Meadowbrook Inn. For those not showing your Boxsters, please park away from the upper parking lot the night before to expedite the line-up.  Use the 'Show and Shine Spec Sheet' links on the Roster to create and print your spec sheet for your windshield.

9:45am – 3:30pm  Fun Run – Meet your group leader at the Meadowbrook Inn parking lot and away you go!  New roads, new places to see.  You won’t want to miss a look 'inside' the Blue Ridge Mountains and Famous Louise’s Forest Berry Pie! 

3:30pm - 6:00pm
  Free Time to cruise, visit the shops in and around the Fun Run locations, and mosey back to Blowing Rock

7:30pm - 9:30pm  Dinner – “A Tribute to Chuck ‘Porsche Pete’ Hammersmith (included in registration) – In the Boxster Ballroom at Meadowbrook Inn, a time to remember the man responsible for bringing all of us together

9:45pm  “A Late Night Drive to Nowhere” - The night and the roads are yours!

10:30pm  Back to the “Boxster Bar” . . . more fun, fellowship and darts at Meadowbrook Inn!!
 
Saturday - May 31st
5:45am -9:00am - Optional  - Boxster Photo Shoot at Grandfather Mountain — For those hearty folks willing to get up early, meet Ron Kucynski in the lobby of Meadowbrook Inn and travel to Grandfather Mountain for early morning photo opportunities. Depending on the weather report at the time, we may decide to hold this event Friday or Sunday morning at the same time.

7:00am - 9:00am  Breakfast at the Inn — Meadowbrook Inn,

8:00am - 6:00pm  “Morning and Afternoon Drives to ??” The day is yours to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, discover The Blowing Rock, shop, relax, and just have a fun time!  Also take in the special events, sessions and forums below.
 

Some options:  (Or see our Blue Ridge page for more things to do)

Grandfather Mountain - The highest mountain in the Blue Ridge
Mountain Range at 5,964 feet is a scenic travel attraction and world class
nature preserve. Cost is $14/adult ($12/60+ yrs.). Grandfather
Mountain is located on US Highway 221, two miles north of Linville, North
Carolina, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 305).

The Blowing Rock - View the Blue Ridge Mountains from this spectacular
vantage point. Opens at 8:00 a.m. $6/adults. Just south of the town.
Opens at 8:30am.
 

10:00am - 5:30pm  “Pedro’s Garage is Open for Business!” – Join Shop Manager Pedro Bonilla and his assistants as the Mod Shop opens for doing your own Boxster mods. Watch others work on their cars or help others with a mod. If you have your own mods you've been waiting to install, bring them!

10:00am - 3:00pm  “A Day at the Westglow Resort & Spa” – Optional day for women at this renowned resort and spa; see registration form for options and pricing.

12:00n - 1:00pm  Lunch – Meadowbrook Inn (included in registration)

1:00pm - 3:00pm  Afternoon Tech Sessions presented by Suncoast Porsche

6:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Reception. Gather in the Four Seasons and patio at Meadowbrook Inn for a cocktail reception hosted by Karl and Ron — complimentary draft beer and wine, cash liquor bar.

7:30pm - 9:45pm  “BRBS 2008 Farewell Dinner” at the Meadowbrook Inn. Enjoy the final night banquet in the dining room. Fun, fellowship, photos, door prizes, and lots of conversation!

10:00pm - 2:00am  “Final Stand at the Boxster Bar” . . . more fun, fellowship, drinks and darts.

2:00am - 3:00am  For those of you that remember last year, same meeting, same place, same time.. Otherwise, stick around the Boxster Bar and find out .. . Kevin, don't forget the 'key' :)
 

Sunday - June 1st
7:00am - 10:00am  Continental Breakfast at Meadowbrook Inn

9:00am – Fond farewells and send-offs . . . . until we meet again . . . .

DRIVE SAFELY !!

 

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