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2023 Caddisfest Weekend

The 2023 Caddisfest Weekend will be held Friday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 4th. This year the event will be held at the Foolhardy Hill Campground in Charlemont MA. The Campground is a TU Business partner and is giving us a 10% discount. We have secured the entire campground. Keep in mind that this is guaranteed low flow weekend for the Deerfield River. The campground is on Zoar Rd., right off of Route 2 in Charlemont. Here are some details about the Campground sites and cabins. There are 5 cabins with 3 or 4 bunk beds and 6 multiple tent sites.

For more information on the campground go to https://www.foolhardyhill.com

This will be a first come first serve reservation system. All reservations will be made directly to me at hsweren8@aol.com and checks can be made out to the MA TU council and mailed to Henry Sweren, PO Box 624, Lanesborough, MA 01237. The fees are as follows. Cabins are $100 per person at least double occupancy for the weekend. Tent sites are $50 per person at least double occupancy for the weekend. Agenda for the event. Check in anytime after 3pm on Friday. Myself and other local fishermen/women will be available during the weekend to show guests some good fishing spots along the Deerfield River. Friday evening meet and greet at the campfire 9pm. Saturday Council meeting at 11am followed by a cookout and some silent auction items. All proceeds from the silent auction items will go to the Council Coldwater Conservation fund. Saturday evening socialize by the campfire. Sunday check out by 11am and either fish or travel home.

Information on Foolhardy Hill Campground https://www.foolhardyhill.com/groupcamping https://www.foolhardyhill.com/amenities https://www.foolhardyhill.com/need-to-know

We are wicked excited for your upcoming visit to Foolhardy Hill! Below are a few important details for your upcoming visit. Getting Here ● Address: 232 Zoar Rd in Charlemont, MA ● Certain GPS platforms have been reported to bring our guests to a location down the road from us. ● If you are traveling westbound, we will be on your right a ½ mile after you turn onto Zoar Rd. If you are traveling eastbound on Zoar Rd, we are the second left ¼ mile past “Zoar Stone & Gravel.” Look for our orange porcupine sign! Check-In/Arrival ● Check In anytime after 3pm ● Parking: Vehicles are not allowed past the drop-off zone so be prepared for a short trek to your site (2 minute walk). ● All Vehicles must be parked in the lower lot after unloading. ● We do provide a mule cart and wagons to help transport your belongings. *Should there be a special need for vehicle access to a site, please call 413-849-9496.

Amenities ● Outdoor Kitchen is equipped with two large propane grills, cooking utensils, pots/pans/serving bowls, counter space and bar top, picnic table and outdoor sectional ● Community bathhouse has two full bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers ● Community fire pit has benches and chairs to comfortably seat 12-15 people. Guests are welcome to bring their personal camp chairs to the firepit but must bring them back to their site upon departing the firepit when sharing the space with campers outside of their party. We provide firewood at no additional cost. ● Hammock Grove has five single person hammocks and is open from 8am to 9pm in an effort to not disturb guests at nearby sites. *If the entire campground is rented out by one party, the hammock grove hours do not apply. ● We provide yardgames including Corn Hole, Can Jam, Frisbee, Giant Jenga, Yard Pong, Football and more.

What to Bring: Strongly suggested items to pack ● Bedding (Sheets, Blankets, Pillows, Sleeping Bags, etc.) ● Tent & Sleeping Pads if you are renting a tent site ● Towels & Washcloths ● Bowls, Plates and Cups (for large groups, we recommend disposable dinnerware just to have as backup) ● First Aid Kit ● Bug Spray ● Sunscreen ● Toiletries (Toothpaste, Shampoo, Soap, etc.) ● Portable power bank for charging electronics (solar or charged before arrival) ● Matches/Lighter ● Flashlight, Lantern, Headlamp etc. & extra batteries ● Cooler & Ice ● Reusable water bottles/canteens for all members in your party ● Paper Towels ● Cooking Oil/Spray for Grills ● Salt, pepper, and seasonings ● Ground Coffee ● Ziplocs/Tupperware ● Tin foil ● Camp Chair ● A Good Attitude Off-Grid Camping Tips: Foolhardy Hill is powered by the sun and our system is designed to power the bare essentials for the bath house (sorry Fabio, no hair dryer here) ● We recommend bringing your own portable power bank for cell phone charging ● Bring flashlights and back up batteries ● Be conserative when taking showers and make sure the water is completely off at all faucets when done with use ● Turn off all the lights in your cabin whenever unoccupied to prolong battery life Foolhardy Hill Policies:

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There is some important “stuff” in here: Foolhardy Hill is a self-service base camp (think Airbnb outside). Management is only a quick text or phone call away and staff can be onsite within 30 minutes. While we do clean and disinfect units in-between each stay, guests are expected to leave the cabins and all property amenities in clean condition--sweep up behind your party and make sure to take all personal trash and belongings with you (we provide a dumpster right at the parking area). A team player mentality is key with this interactive lodging experience.

CHECK IN: Self check in anytime after 3pm

CHECK OUT: Self check out by 11am

SMOKING ● All covered facilities at Foolhardy Hill are smoke-fee. Any charges resulting from deodorizing the property or other smoke related maintenance shall be the financial responsibility of the person the reservation was made under; this includes but is not limited to false alarms with the Charlemont Fire and Police Departments and lost revenue.

DAMAGES ● We reserve the right to charge guests the cost of rectifying damage to Foolhardy Hill’s property (structures, grounds, equipment, etc.). Should damage come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right to make a charge to the guest’s credit/debit card, or send an invoice for the amount to the registered address. Please note, we understand accidents happen and ask guests to notify us of any damage that may occur prior to their departure. We will always make every effort to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting specialists to make repairs to keep any costs that the guest may incur to a minimum.

REMOVAL OF PROPERTY ● We reserve the right to charge guests the cost of replacing any items that are removed from the premises by them without consent. The charge will be the full replacement amount of the missing item, including any carrier charges. We reserve the right to make a charge to the guests credit/debit card after their departure, or send an invoice for the amount to the registered address.

PARKING ● The parking lot is within a 2-minute walk of all sites ● Vehicles are not allowed beyond the drop-off zone (near bathhouse) ● Vehicles must be parked in the lower lot once vehicle is done being loaded/unloaded with personal belongings ● 2 vehicles per reserved site ● Overflow parking is located 1 mile away at Shunpike Parking Area ● Please keep all valuables on your person ● Wagons are provided to assist with luggage; please return wagon to the drop-off zone immediately after use.

CONDUCT Be Kind - Be Courteous - Be Fair - Have Fun! ● Quiet hours are 11pm – 7am. All guests must keep music and conversation at a discreet volume during quiet hours. ● Please maintain sites and keep all shared spaces clear of personal clutter; this includes personal lawn chairs, sport equipment, food and cooking supplies. ● Be mindful of those waiting to use amenities behind you. These are shared spaces and we are all friends at Foolhardy; keep your showers short, offer to share the grill, invite others to join you in a game of cornhole, etc. ● When sharing a space with others, keep conversation positive and respectful. Foolhardy Hill is a place for folks to relax and escape the craziness of the “real world.” ; In other words, READ THE ROOM! ● Any disturbing behavior should be reported to management immediately. ● Foolhardy Hill is private property. All are welcome with the presumption that guests will be respectful towards each other, the property and all it’s creatures and things. Should a person be deemed as lacking human decency, we reserve the right to refuse service/admittance to anyone without a refund. Management will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries to guests due to negligences or irresponsible actions.

GENERAL RULES ● Guests shall not venture beyond the marked property boundary ● No Hunting ● Weapons, fireworks and ATV’s are prohibited ● Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside cabins, the bathhouse and pavilion. Please select a smoking space that is unobtrusive to others. ● Dispose of “cigarette butts” properly. Do NOT throw on the ground or in the fire pit.

FOOD & BEVERAGE ● Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol on the property ● Avoid eating and preparing food and beverages inside cabins; we don’t want to attract animals and pests where we sleep! ● Coolers should be stored inside designated storage units anytime you are not present at the campground (we don’t want to feed the bears). When present at the campground, coolers can be stowed under the counter in the community kitchen. ● Please refrain from bringing glass bottles! Broken glass is a pain in the ass. ● Community Trash Bins: Guests are expected to empty when full and replace baga (replacement bags are provided). Tie the full bags and dispose of them in the dumpster.

CLOSE & SECURE DUMPSTER. ● Cabin Trash Bins: The trash bins inside the cabins have reusable bags and are for dry trash only- no food waste. Please empty cabin trash bins into a community trash receptacle and wipe any residue from the reusable bag upon departure.

CHILDREN POLICY All guests must be 13+ years of age unless approval is granted by management under special circumstances. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times.

PET POLICY: Foolhardy Hill is permitted for dogs only. Sorry-no cats or other exotic pets. ● A maximum of two dogs are allowed at all sites. ● $5 fee per dog per night at cabin sites. ● Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times or under verbal command. ● Dogs shall never be left unattended. ● Owners must clean up after their pets, including if they defecate in the wooded areas of the property. ● Excessive barking or aggressive dogs will not be tolerated. ● Any reports of a dog being disruptive in any way will result in early departure for the owner and the pet without a refund. ● A current rabies certificate must be emailed to info@foolhardyhill.com prior to arrival date (photo or scanned image). ● We reserve the right to charge guests the cost of rectifying damage caused by a pet, including but not limited to: traces of urine, feces, vomit, excessive shedding and/or odor, scratched and damaged surfaces, etc. Please note, we will make every effort to rectify any damage internally prior to contracting a third party to keep costs that a guest may incur to a minimum.

CAMPFIRES ● Please use the community fire pit. Absolutely NO private campfires; burning a fire anywhere outside the community fire pit will result in early departure for the entire party without a refund. ● Please use provided fire starters & kindling only; NO fuel accelerants. ● The campfire must be controlled and attended at all times. ● Out-of-state firewood is prohibited. ● Firewood will be provided at no additional charge; please be mindful of wood-use and only burn as necessary; If guests are found to burn an excessive amount of firewood, they will incur an additional fee determined to be appropriate for the amount of firewood wasted ● Do not throw cans, bottle caps, cigarette butts, foil, food scraps, plastic wrappers etc. in the firepit. The firepit is not a trash can. Labeled receptacles are provided. ● The last guest at the campfire MUST extinguish the flames prior to departing the fire pit. This can be done by smothering the fire or pouring water over the flames (a pail is provided and the hose is located on the backside of the bathhouse. This

PROPERTY IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE to anyone for any reason except for those prohibited by law. Foolhardy Hill reserves the right to ask any person or party it deems necessary to leave the campground based on violations of Foolhardy Hill Policies or behavior management deems inappropriate or disturbing to others. Guests are responsible for their own safety; please abide by all rules and policies. I understand that, although Foolhardy Hill makes every reasonable effort to provide a secure environment, the security of my person, my belongings, and all beings registered in my party is my sole responsibility, and I agree to hold Foolhardy Hill harmless in any and all claims arising from any incidents that may occur during my stay. I have read this notice and agree to it as well as all Foolhardy Hill Policies. In addition, I understand that I am responsible for the actions of all beings registered in my party, including those that visit during my stay. As we have limited sites this year, the event will sellout quickly. So please make your reservations accordingly. I look forward to seeing you at the event.

Henry