Overview

Some of the photos I took while I was there...so those who could not make it can live vicariously through the start of the event. Tom

Hey, all. Tom here. I made it home safe and sound (the ladies wanted to know....the men could have cared less). Thanks everyone for such a great time!!! It was nice to see the gang again and listen to some great tunes. Tom

Yes. Glad they are coming.

Reached out to Peggy via text this morning on the same text thread we had started last year about Bob possibly staying at our cabin in 2023...she responded quickly saying they are indeed coming. WOW! This is indeed thrilling news for the next Carverfest. I also asked Peggy if Bob would be able to sign the Vacuum Tube Reference preamp way back from his CARVER days... When she asked if I would bring a marker I said "I'll bring the marker if you bring the Bob!" Can't wait to get this puppy signed.

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Hi Everyone, I heard from Peggy, Bob Carver's wife, yesterday. I am delighted to report that she and Bob are still set to attend!! Ed

Excellent - Glad you are coming!!!! If Treehouse A was open that is great. Just be aware that unless all four Treehouses are occupied by CF people, music must be kept to a low volume.

Ed, I just booked for 3 nights Th-Sunday, 9/12-15th. Looks like Treehouse A was open on those days, so I took that since parking is closer to the door, and I'm gonna bring a RAM285 and a big pair of speakers with me. (Let me know if that's ok.... I'll be glad to switch it back to Treehouse C like last year.... it's just that it has a long stone walkway to navigate.) Not sure yet if it's just me or if my wife Beth will also be with me, like last year.

The scheduled events so far are: Sunday Evening Sept 8 - Dinner at cabin 8. We have again invited The Stonewood staff. We are planning a little different menu this year. Saturday Evening Sept 14 - For the fifth year Stonewood will host us all for an evening of good food and music at The Yard. Please reply with other events if you would like to organize one or host one.

Good Morning All, It is almost exactly one month to the official start of CF2024. Due to various circumstances, we have a few cabin openings, Cabins 2, 6, 10 and Treehouse C are not rented. These have been recently released back to Stonewood to rent to the general public. If anyone has a last-minute interest in attending, you should act quickly. Here is the current slate as I know it. People are arriving at various times. Cabin 1 Doug Cabin 7 Jerry and Niki Cabin 8 Ed, Randi, Eric and Lori Ann Cabin 9 Martin and Charlie Cabin 11 Kirk, Darlene, Russ and Pat TH A Greg and Jenny TH B Bob and Carol TH D Steve Lofts Don, Terri, Tammy, Bob Carver, and Peggy We are so pleased that Bob is still slated to attend. Last I heard Ray and his family were at attend for several days but are staying somewhere off-site. Unless something changes (and I hope it does) long time attenders RobertR, Harry, Carolee and Mark will not be able to attend. We will certainly miss them. Cabin will host a meal for all including The Stonewood staff on Sunday Evening, Sept 8. The menu will be a little different this year. Stonewood will host us, for the fifth year in a row, on Saturday evening, Sept 14. Look forward to seeing all of you soon, Ed

Sadly RobertR has decided that he will not attend this year. This makes Cabin 2 available. This is a 2 bedroom cabin that is very nice and affordable. The full 14 day stay with our discounts is $2200 and a 7 day stay is about $1450. This is a link to the Cabin 2 details....Watershed 02 | Bryson City, NC | Stonewood Cabins

Good Day to All, It is only 112 days until the official start of Carverfest 2024. Please be reminded that reservations must be confirmed with Stonewood and deposits paid by June 15. Contact for Reservations Desiree Matlack Office : 828-222-0802 Cell : 252-305-9995 Email : desiree@stonewoodcabins.com Our contact on site for questions about cabins or other issues is Brittany Trussel Cell 828 735 9054 Email : Brittany@stonewoodcabins.com

Hi Ed, Kirk and Russ and spouses planning to attend (cabin 11). Called Chelsea for reservation dates but she was out of the office today. Will update when I hear back from her.

REVISED REVISED REVISED REVISED I have new contact information for this year's reservations. Our contact is Chelsea Hunt for reservations Office Number : 828-222-0802 Cell Number : 828-788-1334 Email : Chelsea@stonewoodcabins.com Our contact on site for questions about cabins or other issues is Brittany Trussel Cell 828 735 9054 Email : Brittany@stonewoodcabins.com Thanks, Ed

This is absolutely wrong. It was a different Steve and I got confused. Thankfully the real SteveK alerted me to my error, and I am correcting. So glad SteveK is still coming.

SteveK has had to back out and will not attend. This opens up a tree house.

We are sorry that we will not be returning this year, lets see what happens in 2025 Flight cost alone 2K for 2 people (used to be less than $800.00), plus car rental, around 10hrs travel time, with the layovers, before we get to Watershed, its 3K, flight cost to Portugal 3.2K business flights for 2 people. Going miss out on the fun. Hope to make it 2025. Brian & Pat.

Good Sunday Morning to all, I have heard from many of you already. Thank you. I would like to pass on that has recently as yesterday Bob and Peggy indicated very positive intentions to attend for 9 days. That is good news. Many of you that have not met Bob should consider and make an effort to attend. The first year you would come because of Bob. After that you return because it is just a great time with great friends. Cabin 6 is still available. It is a three-bedroom cabin and is perfect for a group to share. With three people (or couples) sharing it becomes very affordable. A one-week stay is $2287. Divided three ways is only $109 per night. A 9-night stay kicks into the next discount tier and it drops to $95 per night ($2576 total). Angelo (angelod307) has expressed some interest in 6 and could be trying to put together a group. I don't know how often he visits this site. If you want to connect and he does not respond to a message, reach out to me and I will facilitate a connection. Ed

I had a message that BrianT and Patricia will not be able to attend. I have removed them from the Tree Houses and added SteveK. We are sorry that Brain and Patricia are not going to make it but very glad that SteveK is returning.

Bob and Carol are in!

Good morning to all, I have not counted the exact days, but it is less than 6 months until Carverfest 2024. The cabins are pretty full at this point. Ray has decided not to attend for the entire time, so Cabin 6 is available. Ray told me he is still planning to come for a few days and may stay off site. My latest discussion with Bob and Peggy indicates they are still planning to return. I sure hope so! The rates have been finalized. I will post a new version of the calculator in the files section. After no increase last year, there is about a 5% rate increase for this coming fest. Please respond here, call me or otherwise contact me with your intent to exercise your "dibbs" by April 15. Reservations should be made to Stonewood no later than June 15 with deposits made.

We are pretty full at this point, if everyone follows through. I am working on rates with the owners. We did not have an increase last year. The rates were the same for two straight years. My initial conversations are pointing towards about a 5%. I will finalize soon and post a new copy of the calculator. On another note....I spoke to Peggy and Bob Carver a few days ago. She was very adamant that they would be there this year. I hope they follow through.

That is great news. I am very pleased that you are planning a return. I look forward to seeing you again.

Hi, I would like to request a Treehouse for the full 14 days. TIA, Steve