Sounds like a neat gathering. We just haven't decided on our plans yet. At this moment we are planning on arriving Thur morning but we are seriously thinking about making a full week of it. Of course we don't know of room availability at the alternate hotel(s) or seats on the tours at this point. May be full-up. Would we need to rent a car or are all activities within walking distance from the alternate hotel if we decided to come on Mon.? Help us make-up our minds!