Past Workshops, Projects & Rendezvous

Want an alternative to your usual Labor Day ritual of backyard barbecue? Well, the Guild, Blue Ridge Timberwrights and The Barns at Franklin Park volunteers have joined forces to create a wonderful weekend for you and your family! We’ve kept the best parts of the tradition and added a bevy of thrilling twists and exciting turns!

To start with, we’ve picked one of the most beautiful locations in the eastern United States. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Purcellville, Virginia, is conveniently located between Washington D.C., Skyline Drive and Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.

Volunteer for this exciting community theater project in one of the most beautiful locations in the eastern United States.

Whether by sunlight, starlight or flashlight, new passages await you. Scenic vistas, historic towns and villages, wineries and heritage sites can all be enjoyed while volunteering for this exciting community theater project. Please sign up and join us this Labor Day Weekend!

We’ve arranged to fill your days with the incredible task of raising a theater and performing arts center for the communities of Loudoun County. The Barns at Franklin Park Committee and Blue Ridge Timberwrights have designed and are cutting the three timber frames that will comprise the finished structure. For the raising, the Guild has promised to provide the expertise and enthusiasm brought by each of you.

Here are some of the highlights arranged for you by the Barns volunteers.

Accommodations:

• Special Tent/Camping Area on-site in the new County Park
• Access to Park Pool Showers & Restrooms
• Meals provided, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Franklin Park Activities:

• "Preserving the Past for the Future" Celebration Event
• Music provided by local musicians
• Food and Craft Vendors will be on-site
• Ongoing Demonstrations
• Franklin Park Water Park Pool (Free Passes, slides, dumping buckets & floating lily pads)
• Activities for children hay maze, old-fashioned contests etc.

Optional Activities: (Note: *Advance reservation requested)

• Friday, September 4, 9:00 AM Departure from Park & 6:00 PM Return *Complementary Virginia Coach Guided Bus Tour to Washington D.C.
  See DC highlights, Arlington Cemetery, Capital & Monuments
  Smithsonian Museum, Union Station (Purchase your own lunch at Food Court)

• Saturday, September 5
  *Leesburg Civil War Walking Tour, 4:00 PM (Adults $4, Kids $3)
  *Leesburg Ghost Tours, 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM (Adults $6, Kids $4)

• Sunday, September 6
  Sunrise Morning Sunrise Service in Franklin Park
  *Virginia Coach Bus Tour to Harper’s Ferry
  Half-Day Trip touring the history of Harper’s Ferry

• Traditional Barn Dance, Sunday, 6 to 10 PM

These are just some of the highlights planned for you. Come and discover the rest for yourself! Bring your hard-hat, tools and family to "Raising the Barns at Franklin Park" in Purcellville, Virginia, this Labor Day Weekend! Directions will be available on the Franklin Park Web site. See you there!

REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete and return this form to help us plan your arrival.
Mail to: Kathy Donovan, 35325 Carnoustie Circle, Round Hill, Virginia, 20141
Fax To: Kathy at 540-338-7965
Questions? Call Kathy at 540-338-6074.

Date of Planned Arrival_____________________________________________________
Departure Date __________________________________________________________
Volunteer Name __________________________________________________________
Spouse ________________________________________________________________
Home Address ___________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ST __________ Zip ________________
Phone: (day)____________________________ (evening) _________________________

Number of Adults ________ Children (include ages) ______________________________

I/We prefer to camp at Franklin Park (Circle) YES NO

I/We prefer for you to send hotel information to the above address! YES NO

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To reserve, please provide total number of reservations:
______ Friday, September 4, Virginia Coach Guided Bus Tour to Washington, DC
9:00 AM Departure from Park & 6:00 PM Return

Saturday, September 5
______ *Leesburg Civil War Walking Tour, 4:00 PM (Adults $4, Kids $3)
______ *Leesburg Ghost Tours, 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM (Adults $6, Kids $4)
______ September Sunday, 6 Virginia Coach Bus Tour to Harper’s Ferry
12:30 Departure from Franklin Park to 4:30 Arrival