2010 Calendar of Events
Unless otherwise stated, GP events are open to all members and their guests. Be sure to book your lodging dates well in advance! And an R.S.V.P. will help make these events a success.
More event details and reminders will be emailed prior to these dates.
1/29 - 30: Retreat: Winter Reflections
Leaders: Linda Marrical, Asian Body Therapist & Karin Marcus, Life Coach
February TBD: Bluebird & Kestrel Birdhouse Placement
3/6: Meet & Greet Joe DeMarkis, Owner Rivers Outdoor Adventures (ROA)
3/13: Wine & Cheese
Once again one of GP's own, Chad Rosenberg, will share his extensive knowledge of cheese, with some excellent wine pairings thrown in for good measure. Heavy hors d'oeuvres to follow ending with a cheese and port selection by Chad in addition to chocolates and fruit.
4/20 - 22: Fly Fishing School
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
5/2 - 5: Turkey Hunt
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
5/7 - 9: Lehigh River Float Trip
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
5/16 - 21: Retreat: Planting Seeds for New Growth
Leaders: Linda Marrical, Asian Body Therapist & Karin Marcus, Life Coach
5/18 - 19: Using Flora, Fauna and Symbolism to Create Art at Graystones Preserve
Instructor: Ron De Long, Baum School
For more information on this workshop please Click Here.
5/23 - 25: Birding Event
Leaders: Kevin Loughlin of Wildside Nature Tours & Phil Witmer
6/22 - 24: Fly Fishing School
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
7/17: Fly Fishing Clinic
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
7/20 - 22: Fly Fishing School
Guided by Rivers Outdoor Adventures
8/7: Kayaking Clinic
Kayaking Clinic by ROA
11/5 - 7: Retreat: Autumn Celebration of Women
Leaders: Linda Marrical, Asian Body Therapist & Karin Marcus, Life Coach
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3/7: Wine & Cheese
We’ve expanded last year’s Tying & Tasting Event. This year one of GP’s own, Chad Rosenberg, will share his extensive knowledge of cheese, with some excellent wine pairings thrown in for good measure. Dinner and dessert will follow.
Scott Cesari, PA State Fly Tying Champion and Federation of Fly Fishers World Champion, will join last year's fly tying instructors, George Maciag, and GP’s Chuck Cutshall, for a fun and productive day of tutoring.
- Saturday at Turnaround:
- 10 a.m. to Noon – Fly tying instruction
- 5 p.m. – Cheese and wine festivities
- 7 p.m. – Dinner
4/2: Fly Fishing “How-To’s” with Gary Borger**
From matching the hatch to presentation, enjoy learning from one of the best in the world of fly fishing.
Morning Session- 8:30 - 9:30: Breakfast and Introduction to the day
- 9:30 - 10:00: Knots, Intro (other knots throughout the day)
- 10:00 - 11:00: Reading the Water
- 11:00 - 11:30: Break and Q&A
- 11:30 - 12:30: Casting Demo
- 12:30 - 1:30: Lunch
- 1:30 - 2:00: Casting - The Grip, Foundation Casting Stroke
- 2:00 - 3:00: Really Matching the Hatch
- 3:00 - 3:30: Break and Q&A
- 3:30 - 4:30: Casting - The Reaches
- 4:30 - 5:30: Presentation
**Advance registration required by March 1.
4/18: Opening Day Breakfast
Although trout season is always open at Graystones Preserve, join us for a delicious, hot breakfast on the official opening day of trout season. Angler or not, you’ll have a great time. Enjoy a BYOB gathering at Hemlock the night before, at around 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast at Hemlock
5/29 & 30: Ed Jaworowski Fly Fishing Clinic**
Learning from this celebrated fly fishing professional will be a pleasure. Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce someone to the sport, or refine your own skills.- Friday 7:00 p.m. – “Meet & Greet” with casual presentation, BYOB; at Turnaround
- Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Casting clinic, lunch provided
- (Group size is limited to 15)
*Rain date for Saturday’s clinics will be Sunday, 5/31.
** Advance registration required by May 7
(Cancellation fees apply after May 22)
GP Seasonal Nature Hikes
We’ll be exploring some favorite GP trails to discover the changes each season brings. Bring a camera and a sense of adventure!
- June 6: The “Mountain laurel” hike.
- August 8: The “Grass is greener” hike.
- October 10: The “Color burst” hike.
- December 5: The “Wear your woolies” hike.
*Rain dates will be the following day for each hike.
6/6: The “Mountain laurel” hike
Meet at the Game Room at 10 a.m.
8/8: The “Grass is greener” hike
Meet at the Game Room at 10 a.m.
8/22: Birdhouse Build
This is a fun activity for the kids. We’ll have two birdhouse patterns to put together; one for the Eastern bluebird, the other for the American kestrel. When they’re finished we’ll take a hike and mount them in place. Be sure to note where they are and keep tabs next spring. The bluebirds may even use the house for wintering over.
Saturday 10 a.m. – Birdhouse building at the Game Room.9/22 & 23: Plein Air Painting Workshop
Instructor: Ron DeLong, creative multimedia artist and experienced education consultant.
10/10: The “Color burst” hike
Meet at the Game Room at 1:00 p.m.
10/13 - 15: Photographing Fall Colors
Instructor: Rick Holt, renowned nature photographer, former Graystones member, and co-author of "Digital Nature Photography, From Capture to Output."
Workshops at the Banana Factory
10/20 (one day): Fall Foliage Plein Air Painting Workshop
Instructor: Andrew Kish III, Banana Factory watercolorist featured on the cover and inside the May, 2009 Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
Workshops at the Banana Factory
10/21 - 22 (overnight): Fall Foliage Plein Air Painting Workshop
Instructor: Andrew Kish III, Banana Factory watercolorist featured on the cover and inside the May, 2009 Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
Workshops at the Banana Factory
12/5: The “Wear your woolies” hike
Meet at the Game Room at 1:00 p.m.
Contact Graystones Preserve to reserve dates for your upcoming business or family event. For reservation assistance click HERE.