Led by Ron and Ruthanna Jenkins.    Questions:  Email "ronj1790@gmail.com or call/text 434 975 6347

What:   Sail or drive to Ditchley Cider Works/Farm,  Kilmarnock, Va to enjoy drinks, dinner, and optional main house tour, 

When:   Main activity is Saturday 28 September, but those anchoring out may want to return Sunday AM (See Schedule below)

Where:  By Sea: Approximately  0.4 NM past Dividing Creek R10,   For more detail, see below ***

              By Land: Ditchley Cider Works, 1571 Ditchley Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482   For more detail, see below ***

Cost:  $58/person (All inclusive, includes open bar , Visa/MC accepted , individuals pay at the event)

          Tour:  of Main House: $10/person (Optional) 

 Saturday Schedule:  1800 (6 PM) Open Bar in party tent *

                                  1830 (6:30 PM) Dinner in party tent

                                   Main House Tour After dinner  (While others continue to party)

  Notes:

     * Guests are free to enjoy the grounds, including a self guided tour of the Historic Graveyard, we may arrange additional meet ups

        We need final meal selection and headcount by  24 September.

Sunday:   No formal activity, but you may want to stroll the grounds and/or have Brunch in the party tent

Menu:

• Oyster Stew
• Jamaican Jerk Chicken   **
• Eye of Round Beef wrapped in Bacon**
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries
• Fall Veggie Medley
• Hot Rolls and Honey Butter
• Amaretto Dark Chocolate Mousse

** Please answer the following in an Email to "ronj1790@gmail.com"

        Main Course selection :     Chicken or Beef (with numbers for your party)

        Special Dietary requirements:     Cathy will provide appropriate  alternate main course

Those who choose to anchor out in Lawrence cove may choose to return for Sunday Morning at 1000 for Sunday Brunch.   We recommend the duck egg omelet.

Overnight Options:

1--Anchor out in  the creek, East of  Lawrence cove, use DCW dinghy dock, take short, 5 minute walk to the party. 

NOTE:  DCW Dinghy dock is in the first small  cove East of Lawrence cove) .  The beach between Lawrence cove and the dinghy dock cove is part of DCW, and we are free to use it.

2--Book a slip at Indian Creek Yacht Club 804-435-1340. (Hosts will leave a car to make the 2.5 mile drive to/from DCW, 1571 Ditchley Rd, Kilmarnock, VA)

Note: Water transit from DCW to ICYCC is about 1 hour at 5 Knots.   ICYCC is north of Indian Creek Green #9 Daymark. 

By Car:  Plug in 1571 Ditchley Rd, Kilmarnock.   Cross Whitestone Bridge on Route 3 N, Right on Rt 200 in Kilmarnock (2nd light ), Right on Ditchley Road just past Solid Waste collection facility (If you pass Crabs & Cues, you missed it).   Look for the Black Iron Gate and the 1571 Ditchley Rd mailbox, then follow the beautiful brick driveway to the parking lot.

By Boat: Plan on dropping the hook around 1500-1600 EST, more exact schedule as we get closer.  Things slow toward evening hours so there is more privacy and access to our awesome hosts with cooler evening breezes under the shade trees or party tents.

***Dividing Creek/Ditchley is approximately 17 nm by water from Jackson Creek. The DCW dock is about 0.4 NM past Dividing Creek R10, near imaginary waypoint 037.74 N, 076.33W.   We plan to anchor our Dark Green Morgan 34 , flying an FBYC pennant, near the mouth of the cove leading to the dinghy dock.

It is a 5-10 minute walk from the Dinghy Dock or Beach past orchards and farm fields from the waterfront to DCW.

Opened for business in the fall of 2018, DCW is a small veteran-owned and operated maker of hard apple cider, producer of pork, beef, and poultry products, and venue for group events and experience visits.

For more info please visit:  https://www.ditchleyciderworks.com/about-us