Southwest party/drive planning stage
I'm currently in the planning stages for a possible 2 day retreat party / drive southwest of the metroplex sometime in mid October. Party and retreat festivities would be held on a Friday at the Texas Star Ranch and Retreat in Weatherford then do the drive on Saturday...
Retreat
I haven't heard back from the Texas Star so I don't have an idea of costs involved yet. If too costly the retreat could be skipped but it would be nice not having to drive 2 hours on boring interstate from DFW just to get to the good roads for a drive. Plus spending a day chillaxing at this place with all the activities they seem to provide looks like fun. Accommodation options could range from bring a tent (free) to a Honeymoon suite ($$$). Or make your own Friday night accommodation plans. Or just show up Saturday morning for the drive.
http://thetexasstarrandr.blogspot.com/
Drive
I have my preliminary route broken down into 3 sections :
Section 1 - Depart about 10am. Weatherford to Clifton with 1 hour stops for festivals/gas in Granbury and Clifton (the Norwegian Capital of Texas!!).
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=...80823,2.175293
http://www.visitclifton.org/page/fall-fest.aspx
Section 2 - Clifton to Stephenville with a quick stop in Fairy, TX for a group photo op and gas stop in Stephenville.
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=...87291,2.175293
http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explo...c&user=4270073
Section 3 - Stephenville to Granbury ending at Stumpy's grill on Lake Granbury.
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msid=...e69870d7&msa=0
http://www.lakegranburymarinainc.com...lakeside_grill
The preliminary dates are Oct. 18/19 but are open to change. The 2 festivals are on the 19th. There is a Corvette show in Granbury a week earlier on the 12th but there is a supposedly large car show at the Clifton Fall Fest on the 19th. The days could be moved to Sat./Sun but everything closes early on Sunday or isn't open at all. A primary concern is the weather. Definitely wanna do this on a rain free decent day. Directions are provided on the Google map pages.
Reply with comments or concerns if any of this sounds like something you want to participate in. I'll need to get a rough number of participants when I get closer to finalizing plans, especially concerning the Texas Star.