Hartshorn Reunion 2008

HARTSHORN FAMILY REUNION

JUNE 8-12, 2008
Colorado Springs, Colorado

To all Hartshorns, Hartshornes, Hartsons
or descendants of this historic family:

Come join the Hartshorn Family for an
"Old Fashion Western Hoe Down"

[click on the underlined green words for more information]

The reunion will be held Sunday, June 8, 2008
through Thursday, June 12, 2008.

Check-in at the motel will be after 3:00 PM on Sunday with check-out by 12 noon on Thursday.

The cost is $148.00 per person. (under age 16 the cost is 125.00)
Deadline for reservations is May 10, 2008

Please make checks payable to
"Hartshorn Reunion"
and mail them to to:

Les and Carolyn Hartshorn
11742 Elk Creek Road
Pine, CO 80470

The hotel will be the Marriott Resident Inn-Central- Colorado Springs. Suites are $129.00 per night + tax. (included with room is complementary breakfast and afternoon cocktail party.) Family members attending need to make their own reservations with the hotel. Please let the hotel know that you are with the Hartshorn Reunion. (GROUP CODE: HFR)
Phone reservations: 1-800-403-4176

The newly renovated Residence Inn by Marriott Colorado Springs Central hotel is centrally located - just minutes away from Garden of the Gods and other famous attractions and major corporations. With 10 restaurants within a mile of the hotel, shopping and theaters just around the corner, the Residence Inn Central is the perfect choice whether traveling on business or pleasure! All our suites feature separate living and sleeping areas and fully-equipped kitchens! Studio suites and 2-bedroom/2-bath penthouse suites are available. Enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily and our complimentary social reception with beer, wine and soda served M-Th evenings. The beautiful view of Pikes Peak from our heated outdoor pool and hot tub should not be missed! We have a children's playground area, Sport Court and sand volleyball court.

The studio suites sleep 4. To make the hotel reservations deadline is May 10.

Attire will be "Western Casual"

The reunion is scheduled for hotel check-in 6/8/08 by 3:00 PM - check-out 6/12/08.

6/8 Sunday 5:PM-until ??? At hotel we will be having an outdoor Western Bar BQ, swim party, trivia games, Texas Hold 'em (pennies) get together.

6/9 Monday 8:00 AM - Ride the Cog Railroad to and from the top of Pikes Peak, (bring along something warm to wear, it's always cold at the top of the mountain) For you flat-landers, that's 14,100 feet above sea level. We will supply the bottled water.

6/9 Monday 12:30-4:00 PM - Visit historic the Manitou Springs. You will be on your own to grab a quick lunch, wander around and shop. 4:00 PM return to hotel.

4:30 - 7:00 PM - Cocktail party and light dinner at hotel

7:00 PM Just hang out and rest up for next day.

6/10 Tuesday - 8:30 AM - Mantou Springs Cliff Dwellings. Tour the Van Briggle Pottery factory. Return to hotel for an outdoor luncheon picnic at the hotel picnic grounds.

4:150 PM meet to drive to the Garden of the Gods, with a stop at the Trading Post. We will be leaving the Garden of the Gods at 4:30 PM

5:30 PM arrive at the Flying W Ranch for a stroll through their authentic Western Town.

7:30 PM - We will be having a Western chuck wagon dinner of Bar-B-Q beef or chicken. After the dinner we will be entertained by the Flying W Wranglers stage show.

6/11 Wednesday 8:30 AM - Leave for Cripple Creek (gold mining town and gambling). You will each recieve round trip tickets for the Gold Train from Cripple Creek to Victor, discount and casino coupons, and admission tickets to the Cripple Creek museums.
3:45 PM - Return to hotel

4:30 - 7:00 PM Cocktail party and light dinner - Family meeting

6/12 Thursday Hotel check out by 11:00 AM