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Your travel destination for the 2009 House of Peers and Harmony Kingdom convention
is in the northeastern United States! Newport, Rhode Island
as a matter
of fact—home of the Atlantic Kingdom Addicts collectors club.
The HK House of Peers, in conjunction
with Harmony Kingdom, is pleased
to announce PASSPORT TO THE KINGDOM, an event in a part of the country steeped in history and now a playground for the well-connected folk. The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina will be the host hotel. Located on Aquidneck Island in the city of Newport, state of Rhode Island, the event will be from October 30—November 1, 2009; Halloween weekend.
Halloween! To be sure, the witches and goblins of yore were not treated kindly by folk in the day!
Plan on arriving early on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, to help kick off this great weekend as the Atlantic Kingdom Addicts will be hosting a complimentary dinner (reservations are required) for everyone; to greet old friends and welcome new ones to the HK group.
HOP also has an optional outing on Thursday, October 29. An Olde Town Ghost Walk is a walking tour of historic and haunted Newport. This 90-minute tour, with walking less than one mile, includes a special pendant, Ready To Eat, for those who reserve in advance.
A fun-filled weekend is being planned for all Harmony Kingdom collectors. A Welcome Luncheon starts the activities on Friday, followed by a Peter Calvesbert signing session, a "Get A Leg Up" demonstration for Paint-Your-Own, club tables, and the ever-popular Lucky Dip. Dinner is on your own, but join us later that night for a Casino Night charity fundraiser to benefit the Potter League for Animals. Saturday continues with a session of Peter Calvesbert signing, Swap 'n Sell, Paint-Your-Own, It's A Sure Thing, Bingo, a Carving Workshop with guidance from Peter Calvesbert, a signing session with Andrea Calvesbert, and a Halloween Party and Reception. Don't miss the voting for the Paint-Your-Own and Carving Contest entries, Dollar Raffle drawings, Carnival Games, a Halloween Costume Contest, all enjoyed with food. Sunday starts with a breakfast buffet and the Grand Finale which includes: Raffle of a Lifetime, the announcement of Awards and Prize winners, a special Charity Signing by Peter Calvesbert, and our Live Charity Auction.
Our most favorite gremlin, Master Carver Peter Calvesbert, will be in attendance. Peter has modified a treasured older piece; The Big Day, by honoring the Halloween weekend in Another Big Day. Peter has planned something special for our versions 1 and 2 event figurines this year. Visit our EVENT PIECES page to see Safe Journey and Across The Pond, a base that can be used with Safe Journey. It's even rumored that Noel Wiggins will be back to enthrall you with his tales of the past.
The cost of the event is $240 per person, at the full Collector level. If you registered by March 16, 2009, you will receive the Early Bird figurine, Another Big Day, at no cost. A minimum $100 deposit must have been made by March 16, 2009, with the balance paid by June 1, 2009. We are also offering an Associate registration for spouses, friends, and children at $150, as long as at least one person is registered as a Collector. Independent club or Royal Watch membership is not required for attendance.
Many activities are planned throughout the weekend to focus on giving back. We have games, raffles, and auctions to support two charities: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Potter League for Animals (Newport's animal advocacy shelter). The largest fundraising effort this weekend occurs during the Sunday Brunch with the Raffle of a Lifetime and the Live Charity Auction. We have items for all pocketbooks. Make sure that your plans enable you to be part of this big event! Schedule your flights for later in the day, to enjoy every bit of the event.
The host hotel is The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina in Newport, and, yes, it is on the water. The cost per standard room is $159 per day, plus taxes, for the event and $149, plus taxes, for the days leading up to and after the event.
What do you get for your registration fee? All attendees, Collectors and Associates, receive the following as part of registration:
Goodie Bags, plus participation in all activities throughout the event – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Lunch on Friday
Paint-Your-Own (unpainted) version of Saint Or Sinner
Opportunity to Carve-Your-Own piece (kit additional)
Reception food on Saturday night
Breakfast on Sunday
Access to the Hospitality Suite, sponsored by Atlantic Kingdom Addicts
Right to buy "Version 2" figurine, Across The Pond
Right to buy up to two Patriot Pete pendants, two Raffle of a Lifetime tickets, and an extra event figurine
Collectors also receive:
The event figurine Safe Journey
The Early Bird figurine Another Big Day, for those that qualified
Pendant depicting Dame Andrea, carved by Peter, as the Sunday Brunch gift
Five-minute personal signing time with Peter Calvesbert
Do we have your attention?
Online registration is closed. Payment can be made by check, Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal. For credit payments a fee is added. The event registration deposit or full payments are not refundable; however, registration is transferable. We will make every effort to help transfer registrations to a collector that has not yet registered.
So, start making your plans for a great event in a marvelous tourist venue and join us for the PASSPORT TO THE KINGDOM!
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