IMPORTANT UPDATE 2/1/2021
The reunion for 2021 has been cancelled.
The Plan So Far
Dates Set
The 2021 Family Reunion is set for:
Arrival: Sunday, July 25th (check in time: 5:00 pm)
Departure: Thursday, July 29th (check out time: 11:00 am)
THIS IS ONE NIGHT SHORTER THAN PLANNED FOR 2020
What We Need
Please book online or call Reservations at 1-855-520-2974 and reference "VanderJagt Family Reunion" or Group #4678F9 to receive the discounted rates of 10% for four or less nights or 20% for five or more nights.
IF YOU WANT TO STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT ON YOUR OWN, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE 20% DISCOUNT.
Reservations are for lodging only. Food and activities are separate and pricing for those will be posted as we go along.
Reservations are first come first serve basis and should be made as soon as possible. Availability is not guaranteed. You will only need to put down the first night stay as your deposit.
Check out the Updates section below for the lodging prices and details.
Location Chosen
Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan
The planning committee had an opportunity to visit Crystal Mountain the first of May and took a tour of the accommodations and banquet facilities. There are a couple of videos and pictures on the family Facebook page.
We thought all of the lodging choices were very nice and can accommodate any size family. We also thought it would be nice if we could all stay as close to main activities as possible.
The accommodations have been chosen for our family so that we can stay all together in one area and closer to our eating area (conference center), and other amenities.
For more in depth lodging details and a virtual tour visit the resort web site: https://www.crystalmountain.com/accommodations/
Tentative Schedule for the Week
A schedule for the week is posted below with details. Also included in the Updates section are suggestions and prices for onsite and offsite fun.
We need to know how many people are interested in the family trip.
Schedule and Details
Sunday, July 19th:
Check in by 5:00PM
Dinner at 6:00PM
We will be having family dinners together. The Hudson Bay Conference Room is available to us from 6:00-10:00PM every evening. This provides plenty of time for fellowship. Breakfast and lunch will be on your own.
Announcements of family group activities for the week.
Monday, July 20th:
Family pictures at 9:00AM
We will have a professional photographer available. Prices for photos will be announced in an upcoming update. We are not providing reunion t-shirts but each immediate family may coordinate your own t-shirts or clothing if desired.
Dinner at 6:00PM
Family games will be provided by Laurie Carlson and Raynell Harrison.
Tuesday, July 21st:
Family trip at 9:00AM to the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
We need to know how many of you are interested.
Platte River - This family friendly river located within Sleeping Bear dunes offers trips that will fit the needs of all paddlers. This 2 hour gentle stretch of river is perfect for kayaking, canoeing or tubing. This trip can accommodate up to 50+ people. Box lunches will be available (see offsite list for cost).
Sleeping Bear Dunes Bike Ride - Ride the newly paved Heritage trail. The round trip bike tour is approx. 8 miles and tour and travel time is 3.5 hours.
Glen Arbor - Visit this quaint little town and go shopping!
Dinner at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22nd:
Dinner at 6:00PM
Chairlift rides - Take an exhilarating ride on the fastest chairlift in the Midwest to enjoy panoramic views of three counties. Step off the chair at the top of the mountain to a deck beholding spectacular views (see onsite list for cost).
Thursday, July 23rd:
Dinner at 6:00PM
Family games, big screen movie, or campfire with s’mores.
Friday, July 24th:
Check out by 11:00AM
Farewell and thanks for coming!