2008 Great Mohican Gathering ...
That's Right ... Time for Yet ANOTHER!!!
VISIT THE LOCATIONS!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 - SUNDAY, JUNE 22
BILTMORE ESTATE - CHIMNEY ROCK PARK - THE MANOR INN - LINVILLE GORGE
[INCLUDES LAKE JAMES & TABLE ROCK] - DUPONT STATE PARK - BLUE RIDGE MOTION
PICTURES STUDIO - PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST - FRENCH BROAD RIFLES
Here we go again! Ten years after the above picture, we’re going to meet in the
mountains of Mohicanland to celebrate our favorite movie, website, guidebook,
and the friendships we’ve made along the way.
 Wednesday,
June 18, 2008
We will meet at 8:45 at the Ticket center at Biltmore Estate.
Here you will receive your Gathering program guide and welcome information. From
there, we will follow a special Biltmore tour guide who will show us the sites
on the Estate used in the filming of LOTM, including the burial ground, the
bridge, and parts of Albany.
Lunch will be at the famous Deerpark Restaurant on Biltmore
Estate, and if you’ve never experienced this before, you are in for a treat!
We will spend the afternoon leisurely exploring the other
parts of Biltmore Estate, including the House, Garden, Farm, and Winery. These
are self-guided tours, so you can pick what interests you
most and decide where and how to spend your time.
 Thursday,
June 19, 2008
Chimney
Rock Park, always a Gathering favorite! We
will meet in the parking lot at the base of the Chimney to begin our day. We
will hike to some of the most scenic views from the film; the high rock cliffs
that comprise the final climactic scenes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the top of the
falls where Magua meets his demise.
***NEW*** Later
that afternoon, we will travel to
Asheville to the Manor Inn, for a NEW Gathering adventcha!
We will take a peek at Webb’s Headquarters, which still looks much as it did
during the filming. You can almost see Magua lurking in the shadows….
 Friday,
June 20, 2008
A long and tiring day, but worth every exhausting step!
Starting at sunrise at Green Knob Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway,
we will begin our journey at the scene of the opening and closing vistas. From
there, we will drive to Louise’s Famous Rock House Restaurant for breakfast.
After that, we will tackle the Table Rock area, where the trail leads us to the
top of the world seen in the last scene in LOTM. Then, back to Lousie’s for
lunch, and then on to Linville Falls, where Eric Hurley (Soldier #2) will share
some of his stories and memories from the filming in that area. If you’re still
with us, we’ll travel on to Lake
James and see some of the
film sites there, including the former location of the fort, the island, and
other lake-related scenes.
Whew!
 Saturday,
June 21, 2008
For the truly hardy, another day of hiking! We will meet in
the parking lot at Hooker
Falls in the Dupont State
Forest. After a short hike
to Hooker
Falls, we will proceed on to Triple Falls and
High
Falls, which were
showcased beautifully in the movie. We will also see Bridal
Veil Falls. Limited transportation to the falls available for those
who need it!
Later, we will travel to Asheville for a quick tour
of Blue Ridge Motion Pictures studio, which was involved in the filming of LOTM
and was the site of the false waterfall and cave scenes. The motion picture
studio will also be our hosts for the movie itself, on the big screen!! Register
early for this one; seating is limited!
 Sunday,
June 22, 2008
It won’t be too early, but at some point in the morning we
will travel to northern Buncombe
County into the Pisgah National Forest
to view various sites from the filming, including the Elk Hunt and Tracking the
War party. From there, we will travel on to the French Broad Rifle
Park for muskets, food,
and fun! We will have our raffles and auction, and maybe even some games to wrap
up our 2008 Great Mohican Gathering!!!
[Most of] The 2001 Great Mohican Gatherers! Won't you join us?
Are you up for it? If so, register today!
See you in June!!!
REGISTER NOW!
The Great Mohican Gathering can be rather strenuous! It is
non-stop! It involves lots of hiking and lots of driving. Keep this in mind when
forming your decision! Weather can be a factor, as well. All events are
scheduled "rain or shine," as best that they can be carried out, so
... Be Prepared!This Gathering put together by the fine
citizenry of Mohicanland ... Smurf and the Friends of the Gathering!
Enjoy what has transpired at other Mohican Gatherings:
 THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 1998
THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 1999
THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 2000
THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 2001
THE GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 2002
THE
GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 2004
THE
GREAT MOHICAN GATHERING OF 2006
T-SHIRT DISPLAY For more on the locations:
COMPANION GUIDE PHOTO PORTAL ||
HOW TO PURCHASE THE BOOK ... Ordering Information
Questions? We'll be happy to assist!
   
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