Sunday, November 8, 2015

Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List 2015

The hosting group: Shire of Lagerdamm 
The event: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List 2015
The date: November 13-15, 2015
The site: Camp Formosa, location of Camp Formosa Ministries
The location: 11186 Ar 336 Hwy W, Clinton, AR 72031
Google directions

Camp Formosa is located 6.6 miles southwest of the intersection of Arkansas Highway 9 and US Highway 65 in the Choctaw community.  US Highway 65 is suggested for those coming from east (Memphis via US 64 or Interstate 40 to Conway) or southeast (Little Rock via I-40 to Conway).  Interstate 40 to Arkansas Highway 9 at Morrilton is advised in good weather from west -- site is 30 miles north of Morrilton.

Accommodations: Numerous dormitories and cabins with bunk beds, plus open field space for camping. Bathrooms are located in cabins and in the main hall (downstairs include showers). 

Alcohol: ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Dining on-site: All meals except feast covered in site fee. Feast limited to 100. Contact the feastcook, THL Sara de la Petra, for specifics or if you have dietary concerns. Bring your feast gear.

List pavilions: Please contact Thorkel Gunnarson with pavilion size.

Parking:  Limited parking available in front of cabins. More parking near the entrance and by the feast hall.

Pets:  Unknown

NEAREST CONVENIENCES:
Gas.  There is a 24 hour Citgo at the corner of US Highway 65 and Arkansas Highway 9, 6.6 miles northeast of site.
Dollar General.  In Clinton, 11.4 miles north of site (turn left at US Highway 65). Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. seven days.
Walmart Supercenter.  In Clinton, 9.5 miles north of site (turn left at US Highway 65). Open 24 hours.
Grocery store. See Walmart Supercenter.
Pharmacy.  See Walmart Supercenter.
Emergency services. Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton, 8.9 miles from site.  Emergency number (501) 745-9440.


That's the Dang Revenooer at Frank's Hickory House.
NEAREST DINING is in Choctaw:
Frank's Hickory House.  Traditional barbecue/dairy bar.  Closed weekends.  On left across Citgo parking lot at intersection of AR 9 and US 65. 6.6 miles.
Reyes Mexican Restaurant.  Family-owned Ark-Mex restaurant.  Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days. Turn right on US 65 and then make an immediate left into parking lot. 6.6 miles.

and at Clinton, there are several chain restaurants, including a decent Western Sizzlin, Huddle House, Sonic, McDonald's and Baskin Robbins/Taco Bell.

NEAREST OFF-SITE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Best Western Hillside Inn (11.9 miles north in Clinton)
Super 8 (9.2 miles north in Clinton)

Hamburger steak lunch plate with mashed potatoes and gravy,
tomato mac and cornbread at Atkinson's Blue Diamond Cafe.
GOOD EATS on the way in Friday night
Cadron Creek Catfish House (Bee Branch).  Located on US 65 in Bee Branch (16 miles from site), this popular catfish joint is only open Thursday-Saturday nights.
Atkinson's Blue Diamond Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor (Morrilton).  Off exit 108 on Interstate 40 -- instead of going north to site, turn south and then make a right onto Harding (31 miles from site). Restaurant is on the left. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Chicken fried steak with fried squash, mac and cheese and
mashed potatoes with gravy at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant.
GOOD EATS on the way out Sunday morning
Wagon Wheel Restaurant (Greenbrier). Excellent, cheap American fare (30 miles from site).
Morrilton Drive Inn Restaurant (Morrilton).  A dairy bar with a ridiculously large and long menu (32 miles from site).