Trip report

BBQ and Lawn Party AIDS Fundraiser

Social Event DATE: 07/21/2012 - 07/21/2012

Trip/Event Location: Newfane, VT
US

Trip Leader(s): Frogmeadow

Max # People: 200

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: Yes, but only to cover shared expenses, and I too am paying

Difficulty Level: Easy

You are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 5th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program. THE men’s event of the summer season!

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Trip Report/Photos
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Gorgeous weather in the low 80’s and blue skies set the tone for the day at Frog Meadow’s 5th Annual BBQ/Garden Party benefit for AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program!
There were approximately 125 guys from the surrounding region, including many Gay Outdoorsmen who also participated in the GO Tour de Frog Bike Loop, the GO Rock River Hike & Swim as well as the GO MountainSide Camping Weekend. All told, there were over 25 GO Members in attendance so there were lots of opportunities for social interaction with long-time GO members, GO newbies as well as opportunities to spread the word about GO to potential members!
Many guys checked out Frog Meadow’s hiking trails set on 63 private acres and visited their “Brokeback Cabin", a rustic hunting camp set in a hardwood grove at the far end of the property. A number of us skinny-dipped and swam in the spring-fed swimming pond and hung out in the sun to relax and chat. Several participated in the annual naked croquet tournament while the more adventurous played freestyle bocce (more like golf and more challenging than traditional bocce).
Frog Meadow’s rambling annual and perennial gardens and apple orchard were at their peak and it was fun to meet & mingle with others and wander around the grounds and check out the many ancient stone walls that date back 200+ years. Everybody was issued name tags at registration which made a friendly crowd even friendlier, more accessible and more fun!
Towards the end of the afternoon we gathered to draw the winners of over $2,500 worth of fun raffle prizes, including:

A weekend for at Frog Meadow Farm
A set of 4 signed male nude drawings with certificates of authenticity
A fold-up Adirondack Chair & Matching Footrest
One night Free Lodging, Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury VT
Two Gold Passes to Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week Stowe Jan 23-27 2013
A combination Massage & Acupuncture session
A Four Columns Inn & Restaurant $100 Gift Certificate
A Renaissance Fine Jewelry $100 Gift Certificate
A Frog Meadow Organic Cotton Velour Bathrobe
A 60 Minute Massage at Frog Meadow Farm
3 Gay Outdoors 1-year paid memberships
5 Sets of 2 Passes to Northern Decadence, Burlington VT Sept 22 2012

The three Gay Outdoors memberships were won by Brett Freeman (1) and Kurt Swanson (2!). Congrats boys!
In addition to great snacks throughout the afternoon, the day was capped off by a Vermont-style all you-can-eat-BBQ/Dinner that included devilled eggs, cheeseburgers, knockwurst, grilled chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, broccoli salad, watermelon, cookies and brownies.
Thanks to the caring and generosity of those attending, Frog Meadow was able to raise and donate $3,000 to the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program, a key organization that makes a difference in the local community. Note that if you were unable to attend and would still like to make a donation please go to http://store.frogmeadow.com/store/c/20-Special-Events.html or send a check to Frog Meadow POB 332 Newfane VT 05345.
 

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Members That Participated

guest member
Frogmeadow

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Newfane, VT


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 09/24/2022 05:59 PM
  • Member Since: 03/13/2008
sustaining member
Mac

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


New Boston, NH


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 04/28/2025 09:42 PM
  • Member Since: 01/08/2012
guest member
goldnwolf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


St. Petersburg / Pittsburgh , NH


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 01/06/2024 05:03 PM
  • Member Since: 10/30/2001
sustaining member
jconroy

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Beverly, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 07/08/2025 09:48 PM
  • Member Since: 04/11/2009
guest member
Steven

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Boston, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 06/29/2021 11:48 PM
  • Member Since: 11/02/2011
guest member
waynzo

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Marshfield, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 02/26/2020 08:18 PM
  • Member Since: 10/08/2011
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