FAQs
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Can we stay with you?
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Sadly our home is too small to accommodate very many people and the beds available have been secured by close family members. However we have secured two hotel blocks locally - one in the historic hotel where Bekah works and another more budget-friendly (but brand new and beautiful) hotel nearby. See the "Travel" tab for hotel block info!
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Will there be food served?
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Yes! We plan on having a soup buffet that will be entirely gluten-free and will have many vegetarian and vegan options.
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What about alcohol?
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We are serving moctail/cocktail punch (alcoholic), soda waters, tea, coffee, cider and champagne to ring in the new Year! Please feel free to BYOB if there's anything specific you prefer. All drinks we will poriovide will be gluten-free. Heads up: there's a mead tasting room downtown if you like mead!
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Do I have to stay til midnight?
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We understand not all of our guests will want to ring in the New Year with us so please know you are not obligated to stay! We hope you will enjoy yourself, even if that means an early bedtime. We, of all people, know that everyone's social battery is not powered or drained the same way. We've created a few different events that we hope will accommodate everyone's needs. Let us know if there's anything else you may need!
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What should I wear?
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We are dressing in cocktail attire but will have warm tights and wraps/coats within reach. The spaces we will be in will be covered and heated well but you may want to take a turn in the bouncy house and we want you to be warm so bring a coat! So, wear whatever is sparkly and makes you happy and comfortable! and things you don't mind being photographed. Shoes you can dance in!
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Will it be warm enough?
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We can't predict the weather with 100% certainty but we are prepared! We have enough space (if needed) inside our emptied out garage (insulated and heated) but will also have well heated tents.
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What if I need a break from social activity?
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We will have a designated dim and quiet room in the house with sensory toys, cozy pillows, gym mats on the floor, blankets, earplugs, etc. available at any time for anyone to use (please be respectful of others in this space and use headphones on electronics). The Living room will also be available with video games and more semi-social, parallel play kind of activities.
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Are kids welcome? Anything for them to do?
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Yes! We love having kiddos around and there will be several in attendance! We are going to have a bouncy house available, the trampoline will have lights and balloons on it, small fidgets, games, coloring pages and crayons, etc. will be provided for anyone inclined to use them! We also have a large backyard to run around and there will be several (friendly, trained) dogs around to pet and play with.
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Pet allergens, bathroom availability, parking, etc.
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Heads up, because this is taking place at our home you may need to enter the house at some point to use the facilities. We do have 2 dogs and 2 cats (the cats may come out or they may hide, we'll find out) so we want to give anyone with allergies a heads up so you can plan accordingly! We have antihistamines on hand if needed. The only bathroom on site is located inside the house. You will be welcome to use it at any time! You may park on the street we live on or surrounding streets if you don't plan to stay the entirety of the event. If you plan to stay you have first dibs on parking in our front yard and driveway!
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I have food allergens/dietary restrictions. Will there be food for me?
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Because Bekah has Celiac and we have several vegetarian/vegan friends, EVERYTHING will be absolutely gluten free! And there will be several vegan/vegetarian food options available! If you have any other specific allergies or restictions please email Bekah at Bekah.hope@gmail.com