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Merwinsville Hotel Restoration
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Past Events
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The calendar on this page reflects some of the recently held activies at the Hotel.
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Description
Oct 7 - 10
2011 Columbus Art &
Fine Crafts Show •Over 75 artists and craftspeople •All proceeds go towards the restoration of the hotel
•Visa & MasterCard accepted
“Meet The Artist” Gala Preview
Friday, Oct 7th – 6:30-9:30
$25 Donation / Hotel Members - $20 Jazz, Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts, Drinks and a lot
of fun Sat/Sun/Mon – Oct 8-10th 10am
– 5pm $1
Donation, Children Free
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Saturday, July 16
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Saturday, Aug. 20
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Free Movie Nights under the stars and along the tracks. Bring chairs, food, drink and friends. We
put up a huge screen on the side of the hotel and watch movies. It doesn't get any funner than that. Don't
forget the bug spray and the kids.
Fun for all ages. July 16th - Babe August
20th - Toy Story 3
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When it gets dark. About 8:15ish
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Saturday, June 18
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Special Wine Tasting Event Kent Wines and the Merwinsville Hotel host a special fund raising
event with proceeds going towards our ballroom restoration project. $25 per person / $20 for members
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4 - 7pm
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Friday, Sept 9
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General Membership Meetings Pot Luck Dinner and Special Guests. If you've never attended one
of our GMM's, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn about the ongoing restoration of this great building
right here in Gaylordsville. We start with a pot luck dinner. We supply the burgers, dogs and drinks and you
bring a side dish or dessert to share. We follow with a brief meeting where we bring our members up to date on what's
been going on since our last meeting. The meeting then continues with a special guest speaker. It's
definitely an interesting evening and hope to see you there.
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Fri, Dec 3
Sat & Sun
Dec 4 & 5
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Christmas In Gaylordsville at the Merwinsville Hotel
Once again the Merwinsville Hotel is magically transformed into a winter wonderland.
Throughout the hotel view snow villages, Byers carolers, snow globes, nutcrackers, Santa's,
music boxes, World's Fair amusement collection, model trains around the Christmas tree; and it's fun for the whole family.
Take a break in Mrs. Klaus' bakery and then work on your holiday gift list with art,
crafts, jewelry, weavings, bird houses, photography and more from local artists.
Meet Nathan,Santa's youngest Son
Story Time: Sat & Sun - 11:00 am
Join us for a holiday reception.
Friday, Dec 3rd- $10 Donation
No charge Saturday & Sunday. Visa & MC accepted for any of your
holiday purchases. A portion of the proceeds go towards our ongoing restoration project.
Thank you for your continued support and have a wonder holiday season.
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6:30pm to 9:30pm
10am - 5:00pm
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Fri-Mon
Oct 8-11, 2010
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Annual Columbus Weekend Art & Fine Crafts Show.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday Evening Gala Preview.
This is a perfect time to meet with the artists and be able to preview their work before
we open for the general public. Friday night's gala will also include lucious hor d'oeurves and beverages and
we will be collecting a $25.00 donation for the benefit of the Hotel. (Hotel members-$20.00)
The show will be open to the general public on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Admission is
still just $1 and children under 12 are free.
This is the Hotel's major fundraiser for the year. The hotel receives a percentage of all works
sold. Thank you for your continued support of our restoration project.
Download Arts & Crafts Flier
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6:30pm to 9:30pm
10am to 5pm
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DATE
Saturday
June 5th
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DESCRIPTION
KIDS! Audition
Kids
ages 7 - 15 are invited to audition for the new summer musical theatre
performance workshop
The
Mice of Merwinsville
Develop acting, singing and performance skills while
participating in the creative process of rehearsing and performing a
new show just for kids.
The Vandermeer Voice
Studio
The Mice of Merwinsville
Summer
Musical Theater Performance Workshop.
Mice of Merwinsville Audition Flyer - click here to download file
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TIME
9:30am -12noon
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Saturday, July 24th
Postponed
Saturday, August 21st
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Free Movies Under The Stars... and along the tracks.
The Merwinsville Hotel will be showing 2 movies this summer right in our own backyard.
July 24th we will be showing "UP"
August 21st we will be showing 'Caddyshack" - Postponed.
Stay tuned for new date and new movie.
Pack a picnic or just bring yourselves and a couple of chairs. Don't forget to invite some friends and bring along
some bug spray.
Kids are welcome and we will even provide popcorn and lemonade.
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8:00pm
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General Membership Meeting & Pot Luck DinnerAll are welcome to attend our GMM to learn more about
the Merwinsville Hotel and our restoration project. Mason Lord of HVP will be previewing our latest 3D architectural
drawings of the hotel in preparation for our grant writing efforts. We'll supply the burgers, dogs & beverages;
you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Following the meeting, Bruce Bennett of Kent Greenhouse & Gardens
will speak to the group about Fall perennials and what you can do to keep your garden looking colorful all summer long. Share
the fun, invite your neighbors. It's time everyone knew about the Merwinsville Hotel.
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Starts at 6:30. Bruce starts at 7:30
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Wines From
Around The World
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Kent Wine & Spirit has selected over 50 different wines, each representing the best of the best
in red, white, rose' and "stickies".
Sample the best available wines in all price ranges!
Featued wines will include Cal-cult Cabernet, Burgundy whites, Provence Rose's, a myriad of Malbec's, sweet
wines, Super-Tuscan finds, Prosecco and hard-to-get-Spanish. |
Saturday, May 22, 5:00 - 8:00pm
$25/pp - Members $20/pp
Benefits the Hotel restoration
Download Wine Tasting Flyer
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5-8pm
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Hotel Spring Cleanup.This is the day we all look forward to every year because fortunately it
only happens once a year. We certainly can use your help in sprucing up the Hotel for our summer visitors.
Windows, floors, furniture, landscaping, etc, etc. Please come for a few hours if you can.
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Fri
12/4/10
thru
Sun
12/6/09
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Christmas in Gaylordville at the Merwinsville Hotel
The Hotel is once again magically transformed into Santa's Gift Workshop and Mrs. Claus Bakery & Cafe.
Friday evening, we will be holding a holiday party, complete with picks and drinks & merriment and song. $10 donation
please.
Saturday & Sunday, we open our doors from 10 am to 5 pm (free to the public).
Story Time is at 11:00 am both days.
We've invited many new artists and craftspeople with holiday gifts for sale. We have a vintage electric train set up
as well as villages, nutcrackers, carolers & decorated christmas trees.
The cafe will feature delicious sweets, soups, chili and more.
You never know when Santa's younger brother, Nathan, will show up.
Perfect for the whole family.
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Friday
6:30 - 9:30
Sat/Sun
10-5
StoryTime
11:00
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Aug 15, 2009
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Saturday Night Movies Under The Stars is back... and it's freePack
a picnic, bring blankets and lawn chairs...don't forget the bug spray and sit under the stars along the tracks and watch a
movie. Don't want to get a babysitter? Bring your children and they can watch a movie inside on the TV (We'll supply
the supervision).
July 11th - Prior
to the movie, we will be having our Summer General Membership Meeting
(7:30 p.m.) We'll update everyone on the ballroom restoration progress as well as future hotel events.
Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House (1946) For kids: Wall-E
We're providing popcorn,
ice tea and lemonade.
August
15th -
North by Northwest (1959) Alfred Hitchcock For
Kids: Finding Nemo
Popcorn, soda & water
will be available for purchase.
Movies Under The Stars Flyer - Click Here
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8:15 pm
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Oct. 9-12, 2009
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Columbus Weekend Art & Crafts Show
Friday evening "Meet The Artist" reception.
This year, we will again be hosting a private opening night gala reception for members, friends,
and the press to meet with the artists.
Hors d’oeurves, drinks and a lot of fun. At
Friday night’s reception, we will be collecting a $20.00 tax deductible donation for the benefit of the Hotel.
Open
Saturday, Sunday & Monday. $1 donation. Children free.
Each year we strive to add new artists, new craftspeople and
attract new guests visiting the Hotel for the first time. Mark your calendars.
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Fri 6:30-9:30
Sat, Sun & Mon 10am - 5pm
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Sat.
Apr. 25, 2009
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Spring Clean Up
Join us as we wash windows, dust and vacuum the interior of the hotel as we rake, prune and weed the exterior.
All are welcome. Bring any of your favorite implements that you like working with.
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Fri, Mar. 27, 2009
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General Membership Meeting
Join us as we celebrate Spring with a special guest speaker, landscape designer, Jane Brook Barba on Historic Home
Gardens.
We will also reveal our first artistic rendering of our ballroom as well as update everyone on our restoration plans
and activities planned for Spring & Summer.
This will be a Pot Luck Dinner, so bring a dessert or side dish to share, and we will provide burgers, dogs & soft
drinks. 
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6:30pm
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Sat., March 21, 2009
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The Merwinsville Hotel is proud to present an operatic concert performance of ‘Zoe’s Musical Fairy Tale, Upon A Time’, written, composed and performed by Zoe Vandermeer, with Timothy Alexandre Wallace, narrator, keyboard.
Spend time with Zoe and Timothy sharing a glass of wine & cheese after the concert.
Advance ticket reservations suggested: $25 (tax deductible)
Additional information: Benefit Concert
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7:30 pm
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Dec. 5-7
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Christmas in Gaylordsville
The Merwinsville Hotel, once again is transformed into a magical winter wonderland for just one weekend. See wonderful
christmas villages and collections of nutcrackers, Santa's and carolers. New this year is a 1950's "O" guage model
train, courtesy of Al Boroughs, that will be circling a decorated Christmas tree. Work on your holiday gift list
with a great selection of art, crafts, weaving, photography, birdhouses and a lot more, all from local artists. Relax
in Mrs. Klaus' bakery and cafe for a morning or afternoon treat.
Join us Friday evening for a holiday reception with hor d'oeuvres, bounty table, desserts and beverages... plus a
first look at all the artists work. $10 donation. Saturday & Sunday - admission is free. Visa/MasterCard
accepted.
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Fri.
6:30 - 9:30
Sat/Sun
10 - 5
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Do you believe
in Ghosts?
Whether you definitely do, or just maybe do, or aren't quite sure; then the Merwinsville Hotel is where you want to be on Saturday, November 1st, 8:00pm (Day after Halloween) when Paranormal investigators Kim
Dumouchel and John "Bill" Cody will be conducting a Haunting Investigation at the Hotel.
If you've ever watched TAPS, this is the real thing... Equipment and all.
In order to enhance the experience for all the participants, we are limiting the number of
people that can attend, so please RSVP ASAP.
There is no fee, however donations
towards our restoration are always welcome.
Detailed below is a short list of supplies you may wish
to bring along for the investigation and tips, including:
* Wear very comfortable clothing (sweats, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers or other "quiet shoes"). Bring
an extra jacket, sweatshirt or dress in layers to add or remove.
* Bring anything that you feel you might need for headaches, indigestion, scrapes or for any known medical
conditions
* Drinks such
as water, soda, coffee, energy drinks, juice, etc.
* Snacks - yes! Always great!!!!
* No smoking inside or close to the investigation site, as it can taint your pictures and evidence
* Cell phone - a way to communicate in case of an emergency or to use in the camera
mode
* Flashlights, a Watch to
record timeline, Paper/note pad, Pen, Pencil
* Tote bag to carry items from location to location in the building
* Equipment: Cameras of any type, Camcorders with night mode (optional tripod),
Digital recorders, Analog (tape) recorder with
external
microphone and NEW tapes - only record on one side, due to "bleed through", Temperature and EMF gauges (if owned), extra charged/new batteries for any equipment you bring.
Schedule for
the Evening:
8:00 pm - 8:15 pm Welcome and mini history of the building and restoration update; Consume
those snacks and beverages!
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm This will be a brief session (from Kim) about some basic
rules, safety reminders, equipment and terminology we will be using throughout the investigation, plus tip/pointers and
any final questions/answers.
8:35 pm - 8:50 pm Tour of the building with lights on
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm Break
- for bathroom, beverages, snacks, etc.
9:00 pm - ??? Go dark and begin investigation!
We will
investigate various locations,throughout the evening, usually 45-50 minutes at each location.
Note*** Investigations
often run until 2:00 am. People may stay or leave, as desired!
Intrigued?
Questions? RSVP via email.
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Saturday, May 7
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Spring Clean Up Every year during this time, we get the Hotel all spruced up for our visitors. Dusting,
cleaning, gardening, repairing.... All the things you have to do at your own home too. Please join us for a Feel-Good
day where you can give-back just a little and help us look our best.
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10am - 2pm
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4-7pm
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40th Anniversary BBQ has been cancelled to due timing issues beyond our control.
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Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
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Friday, May 20
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Friday, Sept 9
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General Membership Meetings Pot Luck Dinner and Special Guests. If you've never
attended one of our GMM's, this is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn about the ongoing restoration of this
great building right here in Gaylordsville. We start with a pot luck dinner. We supply the burgers, dogs and
drinks and you bring a side dish or dessert to share. We follow with a brief meeting where we bring our members up to
date on what's been going on since our last meeting. The meeting then continues with a special guest speaker.
Michael-John Cavallaro, author, historian, speaker; talking about the impact that the trains had on New Milford. It's
definitely an interesting evening and hope to see you there.
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6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Dec. 2 - 4, 2011
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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN GAYLORDSVILLE AT THE MERWINSVILLE HOTEL TAKE A BREAK - STEP INTO THE PAST
Holiday Reception
Friday, Dec. 2 6:30–9:30pm
$15 / $10 Members Saturday & Sunday Dec. 3 & 4 Free
Admission Open 10am – 5pm / Story Time: 11:00am
Mrs. Klaus’ Bakery, Snow Villages, Byers Carolers, Snow Globes,
Nutcrackers, Santa’s, Music Boxes, World’s Fair Amusement Collection, Trains, Work On Your Holiday Gift List With
Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Weavings, Bird Houses, Photography And lots More From Local Artists 1 Browns Forge Rd. / Gaylordsville, CT.
info@merwinsvillehotel.org 860.350.4443
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A historic railroad hotel in Gaylordsville CT.
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