2018 MOA GETAWAYS 2
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Your favorite someplace is waiting MOA Getaways continue to grow in popularity, and this year we re offering more than ever before. Spread across the United States in bucket-list locations, each Getaway provides a unique opportunity to ride some of the best roads and spend time with fellow BMW riders. From the red-rock buttes of Sedona to the lush Green Mountains of Vermont, MOA Getaways feature exceptional riding opportunities. While each venue offers a unique experience, all MOA Getaways share a similar schedule. Plan your arrival for Friday afternoon. Once you ve checked in, head over and complete your Getaway registration then pick up your special MOA gifts and signature event shirt. Later that evening, we ll host a social hour followed by a casual dinner and discussion about must-ride roads and nearby landmarks. Then on Saturday, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore the great roads and enjoy the local hospitality each venue offers. Return to the hotel Saturday afternoon and get ready for another fun evening of camaraderie as you swap stories of your adventures during the social hour and delicious buffet dinner. We ll then wrap things up with a short program, present riding awards and give everyone a chance to win some outstanding door prizes. Please see each page for registration information, but be sure to register early as many locations sell out. Register for more than one Getaway and receive a discount! MOA Getaways great rides and great friends. We look forward to seeing you at a Getaway this year! 1
FONTANA Join us amid the pristine beauty and legendary roads of the Nantahala National Forest and mountains of western North Carolina for an event you re sure to remember. Date: April 20-22, 2018 Location: Fontana, NC Address: Fontana Village Resort 300 Woods Road, Fontana Dam, NC 28733 Reservation Info: 828-498-2211 - Mention BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: Lodge rooms start at $70, Cabins start at $109 Website: fontanavillage.com Host Info: Vance Harrelson 205-915-5188 alabeemer@gmail.com Special Features: Live music on Friday evening, bonfire 2
COEUR D ALENE There s something magical about Lake Coeur D Alene that s hard to define, but it begins with spectacular Idaho sunsets, the glowing lights of downtown Coeur d Alene reflecting across its waters and the wonderful roads. Date: May 11-13, 2018 Location: Coeur d Alene, ID Address: The Coeur d Alene Resort 115 South 2nd Street, Coeur d Alene, ID 83814 Reservation Info: Call 800-688-5253 to confirm reservation Room Rate: Park Tower rooms $109, Lake Tower rooms $139, Discounted parking $10 per day Website: cdaresort.com Host Info: Jackie Hughes 509-953-5679 jackiehughes39@yahoo.com Special Features: Friday evening lake cruise and dinner included, on-site spa services available 3
BRIAN HEAD Surrounded by the majestic canyons, rock formations and rugged landscape of southwestern Utah, Brian Head is a motorcyclist s dream with miles of roads most riders can only dream of. Date: June 1-3, 2018 Location: Brian Head, UT Address: Cedar Breaks Lodge 223 Hunter Ridge Drive, Brian Head, UT 84719 Reservation Info: 800-438-2929 - Mention BMW MOA 2018 Utah Getaway Room Rate: Studio $119, One Bedroom $129, Resort fee $13 per day Website: cedarbreakslodge.com Host Info: Jackie Hughes 509-953-5679 jackiehughes39@yahoo.com Special Features: Mountain top accommodations, day spa available 4
GRAND TARGHEE Join us at the Grand Targhee Resort and experience some of Americas most scenic roads and legendary national parks including Yellowstone and Grand Teton as well as the famed Antler Arches in Jackson, Wyoming. Date: June 15-17, 2018 Location: Grand Targhee, WY Address: Grand Targhee Resort 3300 E Skihill Rd., Alta, WY 83414 Reservation Info: 307-353-2300 Mention BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: $139 Website: grandtarghee.com Host Info: Jackie Hughes 509-953-5679 jackiehughes39@yahoo.com Special Features: Scenic chairlift rides, pig roast on Saturday night 5
EUREKA SPRINGS Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas and surrounded by pristine rivers and lakes, Eureka Springs is known for its healing waters and ribbons of highway twisting around majestic bluffs to reveal the area s breathtaking scenery. Date: August 17-19, 2018 Website: innoftheozarks.com Location: Eureka Springs, AR Address: Best Western Inn of the Ozarks 207 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Reservation Info: 479-253-9768 Mention BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: Standard rooms $109, Balcony rooms $119 Host Info: Steve Kronberger, 801-597-1678 kronie12@gmail.com Missy Coller, 801-554-6628 mlcrn5358@gmail.com Special Features: Poolside dinner on Friday night 6
COPPER MOUNTAIN Come to colorful Colorado to ride some of America s most breathtaking stretches of Rocky Mountain roads. For some, these spectacular mountain passes and canyons represent motorcycling nirvana. Date: August 24-26, 2018 Location: Copper Mountain, CO Address: Copper Mountain Resort 509 Copper Road, Copper Mountain, CO 80443 Reservation Info: 866-837-2996 - Mention Group Code 4015 or BMW MOA 2018 Colorado Getaway Room Rate: Gold 1 bedroom condo $105 Website: coppercolorado.com Host Info: Stan Herman 719-250-4358 hermanhaus1@msn.com Special Features: In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, on-site spa services available 7
PINE MOUNTAIN Set in the Kentucky Ridge State Forest and surrounded by mountains, this secluded resort offers peace and tranquility while being the perfect place to get away for a weekend of fun and great riding. Date: September 7-9, 2018 Location: Pine Mountain, KY Address: Pine Mountain State Resort 1050 State Park Rd., Pineville, KY 40977 Reservation Info: 606-337-3066 Mention BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: Rooms - $89.95, Cabins - $116.95, Cottages - $134.95 (+ $3.50 resort fee) Website: parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/ pine-mountain Host Info: Nancy Van Voorhis 865-250-3892 nvanvoorhis@comcast.net Special Features: Mountaintop accommodations 8
SEDONA Surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and lush pine forests, the Sedona area offers some of the most scenic roads of the southwest taking riders through postcard-perfect rock formations and incredible landscape. Date: September 7-9, 2018 Location: Sedona, AZ Address: Poco Diablo Resort 1752 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86336 Reservation Info: 928-203-5923 Mention BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: Traditional room $165, Deluxe room $175, Poco King and Elite Spa $215 Website: pocodiablo.com Host Info: Jackie Hughes 509-953-5679 jackiehughes39@yahoo.com Event Fee: $139 Special Features: National Park proximity, on-site spa services available 9
JAY PEAK Ride the deliciously winding roads through lush topography that only God could have created. Experience Green Mountain with its rushing streams and working farms so picturesque every photograph becomes a picture postcard. Date: September 14-16, 2018 Location: Jay Peak, VT Address: Jay Peak Resort 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT 05859 Reservation Info: 800-451-4449 Mention Group Code 694621, BMW MOA Getaway Room Rate: $94 + $26/per night resort fee Website: jaypeakresort.com Host Info: Marc Souliere 613-828-1798 beemer1@sympatico.ca Special Features: Mountain tram ride included Friday night, on-site spa available 10
TOMAH Experience a unique combination of quiet Midwest charm in an area untouched by glaciers. The Driftless Area is characterized by its beautifully sculpted topography, forested hillsides and valleys cut deep into limestone bedrock. Date: September 21-23, 2018 Location: Tomah, WI Address: Cranberry Country Lodge 319 Wittig Road, Tomah, WI 54660 Reservation Info: 608-374-2801 Mention BMW MOA for rate Room Rate: Rates start at $89.95 based on room type Website: cranberrycountrylodge.com Host Info: Chuck Manley 309-825-8445 manley8614@gmail.com Special Features: Wisconsin Amish Country, experience the Mindoro Cut 11
KERRVILLE Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country and full of cowboy spirit, riding this part of the state provides spectacular vistas of wildflowers and sun-kissed rivers over wonderfully rolling hills on the best roads in Texas. Date: November 9-11, 2018 Location: Kerrville, TX Address: YO Ranch Hotel 2033 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville TX 778028 Reservation Info: 877-967-3767 Mention BMW MOA for rate bmwmoa.org/yohotel Room Rate: King - $105-$115, King suite $145-$155 Website: yoranchhotel.com Host Info: Paul Mulhern 201-279-6074 pmulhern@swbell.net Special Features: The wine country of Texas, ride the Three Sisters 12
ADVENTURE SERIES To engage with the GS riding community, the MOA partners with several adventure rallies across the country. These rallies focus on off-road adventure riding, trials competitions, camping, and the common bond adventure riders share. DirtDaze at Americade June 6-9, 2018 The DirtDaze Adventure Rally takes place in Lake Luzerne, New York, and is a fun and multi-day festival for dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists. The event offers demos, vendors, training, dual-sport rides and more. DirtDaze registration also includes admission to nearby Americade. For more information, visit dirtdazerally.com The High Sierra Rally August 2018 Set in Benton Crossing, California, this rally offers riders the opportunity to experience the cooler temperatures of the high elevations of the Sierras on trails for all riding abilities as well as scenic pavement. For more information, visit High Sierra Rally on Facebook. Wailin Wayne Weekend September 6-9, 2018 This rally welcomes adventure riders to some of the very best trail riding in Ohio through the Wayne National Forest where more than 100 miles of trails challenge both intermediate and advanced riders. Visit wailinwayneweekend.com for more information. Middle of the Map Rally November 2018 Located in Mansfield, Missouri, this rally takes place on a 750-acre ranch nestled in the beautiful Ozarks where 40 miles of trails offer everything from challenging wooded and rocky hills and valleys, to fire roads and twisting single track. For additional information, visit Middle of the Map Adventure Rally on Facebook. 13
MOA Getaways great rides, great friends, and great food. Reserve your spot today! To register, visit bmwmoa.org and click on the EVENTS tab or call 864-438-0962 and a membership associate will be happy to assist you. Contact host hotel for accommodations.