Dogwood Rally at Breaks Interstate Park

Hello Dogwood!  

We are almost ready for the July Rally at Breaks Interstate Park!  Less than 2 weeks!  

We have a couple updates for you to be aware of.  Dan Brooks will not be able to co-host, so this means Lynn Nelson and Wayne Dancause will be hosting the Rally.

We also have a change to the itinerary:

on 7/8  - Dinner will be at the Host's Site (C73).  Hotdogs and Hamburgers will be provided.  Please bring a side dish to share.  Times will be announced at the Rally.

And one final note - we are looking to get a final count of those attending.  

Please confirm with Lynn directly via text, call, or email (even if you sent in your registration form).  Here is her contact information:  

email: LNVB1956@outlook.com

cell:  757-651-3589

Hope to see you there!

Your Hosts,
Lynn & Wayne

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(Posted on 5/18/25)

Hello Dogwood – this is our 3^rd and final call for attendees for our July Rally at the Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks VA.  July 7-10, 2025.  Earlier posts have listed what activities can be done in and around this beautiful area.

 

Below is our itinerary for the week, along with the Rally Registration Form.

 

7/7     5:00pm - social at host’s coach area.  Bring chairs and drinks - meet and greet and discuss what is available for the week.  Snacks will be provided by hosts.

 

7/8     8:30am - Continental breakfast at host’s coach and provided by hosts - brink your own coffee or beverage.

 

                  Free Day

 

7/8     7:00pm - After dinner social, host coach area - bring your own chairs and drinks.

 

7/9     8:30am - Pancake, eggs & bacon breakfast provided by host in host’s coach area.

 

                  Free Day

 

7/9     6:00pm - Dinner at local restaurant.  After dinner social to visit the stars - host’s coach area.

 

7/10   Free Day

 

7/10   7:00pm - Evening social in host’s coach area - hosts will provide dessert and cordials.

 

7/11   Check Out and Departure

 

Click here for the PDF version of the Rally Registration Form

Registration for the Breaks Interstate Park Rally

July 7-11, 2025

 

Cut off is based on campsite availability - they may already be booked if you have not made your reservation!

 

Rally fee is $25 per rig.

 

Name of attendees         ____________________________________

 

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 2 Ways to Pay:

 

CASHAP: $dwbrooks101

 

Or

 

By check payable to Lynn Nelson and mail to:

 

Lynn Nelson

1424 Rylands Rd

Virginia Beach,  VA  23455

 

Either way please note name and site number reserved.

 

 

Thank You!

Lynn & Dan

 

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(Posted on 4/9/25)

Update on Breaks Interstate Park Rally

 – July 7 – 11  

Based on the information we’ve gathered thus far:

The park is located on the Virginia/Kentucky border. The park encompasses 4,500 acres of greenwood lands and mountain scenery, including the "Grand Canyon of the South". History: The name "Breaks" is derived from the break in Pine Mountain created by the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River as it carved a 1,000-foot gorge on its way to the Ohio River. The Russell Fork River has carved the largest canyon east of the Mississippi. Its craggy untouched beauty reaches more than five miles long and 1,600 feet deep.

Park features: Olympic pool, a lake with paddleboats and fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas, camping areas, a visitor center, a gift shop, playground equipment, ziplining, cabins, a restaurant and amphitheater. Numerous events scheduled.

 

Activities include but not limited to:

 

Spend the day on the tranquil waters of the Laurel Lake in canoes, kayaks, or paddle boats. 

Many biking and hiking trails

3 different large areas of fishing

For those less active, there is a 3-hour scenic drive up the gorge for breathtaking views of the area.

And so many other area offering of different fun activities -- you will not be bored!!

 

As for group activities – we can certainly plan on a potluck – cigar/bourbon night – fun gaming or other ideas --

 

As of right now – Campground C only has 2 spaces left to accommodate our size rigs.  However, the other areas have multiple choices that will handle up to a 45 ft Class A.

 

We will give further instructions as to how to avoid the mountain passes and curvy roads however – this is a very popular vacation destination for all so  the roads are safe for our size vehicles.  Remember  YOU MUST GO ONTO THEIR SITE -  BREAKSPARK.COM TO MAKE INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS.  Even tho‘ this is a rally for us – they do not accept such – so we are considering this a “gathering” of like-minded friends to enjoy the area.

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(Original Post 1/23/2025)

Hello Dogwood! Breaks Interstate Park is located on the Virginia/Kentucky boarder and called the Grand Canyon of the South because of the gorge it is located in. Access coming north or south is off I-81. For detailed instructions, check your GPS or see their website:  BreaksPark.com. Please visit the website and read the Things To Know section. If you have a problem driving in the mountains, this might not be for you. From the website: The Breaks Interstate Park is located in a remote area. While the Breaks is surrounded by rugged beauty, this can make getting here a challenge. All roads leading to the Breaks are mountainous, narrow, and curvy. Please plan accordingly. If this is your first trip to the Breaks, we recommend you plan on arriving before dark.

 

Your Rally hosts are Dan Brooks and Lynn Nelson

 

Rally Fee will be $25 per person.  Payment to be made at rally.

 

The Rally dates are July 8-12, 2025.

 

There are several local points of interest. Here are a few of them:

Drive through the gorge

Zip lines

Elk Tours

Boating

Hiking

And there is a Restaurant on site

 

We recommend you visit their website for more options.

 

Additional plans will be shared at a later date, but we will have a potluck on one day.  Please plan to bring your favorite dish to share. Oh, and don't expect to run to a store – we recommend you stock up before coming. We won't have a shelter for our meetings; we will be under a canopy located near the hosts rigs.  Please plan on bringing your own plates, flatware, drinks, chairs, and maybe a table.

 

We recommend make your reservations NOW. They can be made on their website.  Your hosts are in Loop C, sites 73 and 74. The campground is currently closed for the winter so we cannot reserve for the group. Once it is open, we will contact them for additional things we might be able to set up and provide you more information.

  

Dogwood Rally at North Landing Beach

North Landing Beach in Virginia Beach

Final update - emailed to attendees on 5/29/2025

Click here to view the email

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Updated 4/8/2025

 

The Dogwood Rally at North Landing Beach Campground in Virginia Beach, VA will be held Thursday June 5^th – Sunday June 8^th, 2025. 

 

Hosts are the Buelows, Robisons, and Meyers.

 

We reserved 19 sites at the campground. As of today, 8 of those sites have been reserved.  Attendee names to be provided in final notice.  There are 11 reserved sites left and the cutoff date for campground and rally registration is May 5^th. If you call to reserve a site, and all are taken, please let us know and we will try to work it out.

 

Rally Fees - Rally fees will be $25.00 per person.  If you have made your campground reservation, but have not sent in your rally registration form, please do so.

 

Rally information and registration form links are shown below.   Check it out and come join us for a GREAT time.

 

Hope to see you at North Landing in June.

 

Any questions contact:

Jim Buelow           757 876-7399

Robi Robison        703-553-2990       

Dave Meyer          757-813-1108

 

 

Click on the links below for additional details

    The Rally Registration Form

    Rally Itinerary and Campground Information

    Campground Activities while we are there

Regards and SAFE travels,

 

Jim & Susan Buelow

Robi & Dale Robison

Dave & Nanette Meyer

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(Original Post 2/21/2025)

Hello Dogwood!   

It’s time for another Dogwood Rally at North Landing Beach RV Resort in Virginia Beach.  

Your Rally Hosts are Jim & Susan Buelow, Robi & Dale Robison, and Dave & Nanette Meyer.  We hope to see you there.  

 

The Rally dates are Thursday, June 5^th – Sunday, June 8^th.

 

Location:    North Landing Beach Resort

                  161 Princess Anne Road

                  Virginia Beach,  VA 23457

 

                  Campground Manager:  Lisa at 757-426-6241

 

We have 19 FHU, 50A, pull-through sites reserved for Dogwood.  We have both Deluxe pull-through and Wooded pull-through sites reserved.  The sites reserved are:

 

Deluxe Pull-Through Sites (7ea) – Sites 304–310

         Estimated Cost is $263.93 for 3 nights (Thu – Sat nights).

 

Wooded Pull-Through Sites (12ea) – Sites 217–221 & 223-229

         Estimated Cost is $304.00 for 3 nights (Thu – Sat nights).

 

*Please Note:  When making your reservation, you will be quoted the full price and pay an initial deposit.  The costs shown above are for 10 to 15 coaches attending.  If we have more than 15 coaches, we will get additional discounts.  The final adjustment will be made to your balance when you check in.

 

Please contact the campground to make your reservations.  And be sure to mention Dogwood when you make your reservation. 

 

Reservations must be made by April 30^th.  The unused sites will be released back to the campground after this date.

 

 

We will have free use of the Recreation Room Thursday - Sunday.  We are also allowed to put up canopies on our sites which are all located close together.

 

The campground has a number of planned activities, a beach on the river, as well as a Pizza and Ice Cream store on the property.  The campground is also within easy driving distance to the ocean and several local restaurants.  There is also a WWII Air Museum about 1 mile from the campground. 

 

We will continue working on rally fees, meal planning, a rally registration form, etc, and then post additional updates as they become available.

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Your Hosts, 

Jim & Susan Buelow        757 876-7399

Robi & Dale Robison        703-553-2990

Dave & Nanette Meyer     757-813-1108

 

 

Dogwood Rally at Old Mill Stream Campground

Hello Dogwood!

This is a call for all interested in the September 11-14 (Thur-Sun) rally in Lancaster. The Kuikens and Tenneys are hosting this year. Details of meals and Rally fees are forthcoming. 

I have some sites reserved at the Old Mill Stream Campground under the DOGWOOD name, and if you contact me I will give you a site number and you can arrange payment directly with the campground.

On Friday the 12^th, our outing is to Sight & Sound Theatre to see a live performance of NOAH. The show starts at 3:00 and lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission break. If you haven’t been to see one of their show, I highly recommend it.  

“This landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles.”   https://www.sight-sound.com/

I have reserved a block of tickets at ~$100 each. Please contact me for tickets and arrange payment directly to me as we are getting a group discount assuming we sell enough tickets.

My mailing address for payment is: 19645 Tower Hill Road, Leonardtown MD. 20650. 

Dell & Terry Tenney

240-298-5553 or 240-925-0023

 

Open Invitation for Something In October - Not a Rally -

Here’s the website for your reading pleasure.   

2025 Mountain State Forest Festival

   Or copy&paste the URL:   https://www.forestfestival.com/

And be sure to contact Stephen Mahanes at 757-705-8281 for more information!

Mr B's 2025 Spring Music Spectacular

Updated 4/16/2025.  See all the latest

Third And Final Call for Mr. B’s Music Spectacular

 

Hey Dogwood, this is the third and final call for Mr. B’s Spring Music Spectacular, May 1- 3 down in Woodford Va. We have 9 campers (16 club members) signed up so far including:

 

Buelow, Herbert, Sohles, Cummings, Dudziak,

Brooks, Greenwood, Spain, & Warren

 

If you are just deciding to attend the Bluegrass rally (Yeah!!!), please call Ms. Billie Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 to make your reservation – be sure to tell her you are with Dogwood.  The rally fee is $20 per person.  Please mail your rally fee check to Jean Herbert, 3216 Cavalry Ridge Ct., Fredericksburg VA 22408.  The check should be made out to Jean Herbert, not Dogwood. Like last year, it will be held at Mr. B’s Event Park in Woodford, VA – on the west side of old Route 1 between Thornburg (Exit #118) and Ladysmith (Exit #110) off I-95.

 

Also, if you have a canopy we could borrow, please consider bringing it. Jean and I have one big canopy (13’x13’) but we could use at least two more – any size. 

 

On Wednesday evening (April 30th for you early arrivers) we are doing a potluck supper; Jean and I will bring fried chicken for all. Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides, or dessert to go with it.

 

Brunches for the next three days will be as follows:

 

Thursday morning, 9:30 am - Tequila Sunrises, with

·      Quiches

·      Sausage Links

·      Potatoes & onions

·      Fruit bowl, & Juices

Friday morning, 9:30 am – Bloody Marys, with

·      Pancakes

·      Bacon, syrup, butter

·      Eggs to order

·      Fruit & Juices

Saturday morning, 9:30 am – (Tres de Mayo instead of Cinco de Mayo) – Margaritas

·      Make your own breakfast burrito with 

·      Tortillas 

·      Scrambled eggs

·      Sausage

·      Cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole

·      Queso

·      Onions & peppers

·      Spanish rice

·      Juices & Fruit

 

We have two couples who are considering providing a simple dinner for us on two nights.  Otherwise, since there is no dinner break in the music, you may provide your own dinner, purchase dinner from Mr. B’s café, or join the group for a simple dinner back at our campsite (if those plans pan out). Folks will be coming and going to the stage area all day, every day. 

 

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

R Bring at least four chairs, two to set up and leave in front of the stage for the weekend and two for the dining tables at our campsite.

R To each meal, please bring your own plates, napkins, utensils, and drinks (except for juice and the alcohol offering). For folks new to Dogwood, this is a common practice for our rallies.

 

See you there!

Jean & Ed

 

Click for the pdf version of the update

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(Update Posted 3/3/2025).  See all the latest - 

Click for the full update  >>>   Second Call for Mr. B’s 2025 Spring Music Spectacular

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(Original Post 1/16/2025)

Hello Dogwood! 

This is first call for the upcoming Mr. B’s Bluegrass Spring Music Spectacular on May 1-3, 2025. Like last year, it will be held at Mr. B’s Event Park in Woodford, VA – on the west side of old Route 1 just north of the Ladysmith exit off I-95. Ms. Billie Sue Goff (Event Director and good friend of the club) has set aside 10 spots for us – all together. If more sign up, that’s fine, you just might not be right next door to us. But that’s OK because the campground is easily crossed in minutes from wherever you get parked. The directions and signup sheet will be out on the Dogwood Blog site.   We have two families signed so far: us (the Herberts) and the Buelows.

Jean and I are hosting again for the brunch, but we will need a co-host. The music schedule, like last year, is: Music Starts at noon and goes without a dinner break to 10 pm. So, we are starting to put together the brunch plans. At this point, on Wednesday evening (for you early arrivers) we will be doing a potluck supper; Jean and I will bring fried chicken for all. Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides or dessert to go with it.  

Brunches for the next three days will start around 9:30 am and will include all the good food and drinks we are known for. So, if you haven’t already, please call Ms. Billie Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 and get your reservation in for the festival. See the Dogwood Blog Site for details, show list and directions – we hope to see you there! 

Ed & Jean Herbert 

540-760-4181 

 

Registration for the 2025 Mr. B’s Bluegrass Music Spectacular Rally

May 1-3, 2025

 

Cutoff date for Rally registration is April 18, 2025. 

Rally fee is $20 per person.

 

Name(s) of attendees: ______________________________

 

Number of attendees times $20.00 = _________

 

  Total enclosed = _________

 

Please make checks payable to Jean Herbert (not Dogwood) and please mail registration forms to:

 

Jean Herbert

3216 Cavalry Ridge Ct

Fredericksburg VA 22408

 

Click on the links below for additional details

    The Rally Registration Form

    Mr B's Spring Music Schedule and Prices

    Mr B's Spring Music Lineup