RSVP with YES, even if you can not make it for Friday night's Oktoberfest dinner and dance, but will be there for everything else. But really, why would anyone miss Oktoberfest??

Wedding Day

Wedding

Race Brook Lodge

Reception

September 13th through 15th, 2019

Hi all! 



Martin and I are finally tying the knot! After a two-year engagement where life led us down new paths together, both joyful and difficult, we’ve planned our wedding as a weekend long celebration. We decided what we really want is to take time with our closest friends and family, to slow down and celebrate the values we hold dearest.





&nbsp;We’ve reserved the Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield, MA as our place to come together and celebrate our&nbsp;Liebesgeschichte&nbsp;(love story). We’ll start things off on Friday night with Oktoberfest instead of rehearsal dinner--We figure we have rehearsed enough 😉&nbsp;





We’ll follow that with a weekend filled with music, dancing, good food and drink, and a whole lot of fun, surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Berkshires.

 

Hallo ihr Lieben! 

Es ist soweit! Endlich binden wir was zusammengehört. Nach zwei-jähriger Verlobungszeit, in der uns das Leben auf viele neue Pfade geführt hat, manche mit Freude und manche mit Tränen, planen wir jetzt unsere Hochzeit als eine Wochenendparty. Das wichtigste für uns ist, uns Zeit mit unserer engsten Familie und besten Freunden zu nehmen um zu entspannen und unsere wichtigsten Werte zu feiern.



Wir haben die Race Brook Lodge in Sheffield, Massachusetts reserviert, wo wir zusammenkommen und unsere Love Story (Liebesgeschichte) feiern wollen. Freitagabend beginnen wir mit Oktoberfest und Polterabend, anstelle der amerikanischen Tradition eines „Rehearsal Dinners“. Geprobt haben wir schließlich schon genug 😉

 



&nbsp;Das ist aber nur der Auftakt zu einem Wochenende voll mit Musik, Tanzen, leckerem Essen und Getränken, Aktivitäten und dabei jeder Menge Spaß. Und das Ganze im Herzen der wunderschönen Berkshires –- Anm. d. Red..: ein Mittelgebirge wie der Harz.

Liebesgeschichte

Our Story

Our Wedding

Spielplan / Gameplan

FRIDAY - The Introduction

4:00 Check in for guests staying at Race Brook Lodge

4:30 Ceremony rehearsal (only wedding party)











5:30-8:30 The party starts for everyone! <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest" target="_blank">Oktoberfest</a> & <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polterabend" target="_blank">Polterabend</a>,&nbsp;BBQ and buffet style dinner, lawn games & swing dance teacher











8:30-11:00 Live swing music & dancing @ The RBL Barn, public event with cash bar

SATURDAY - The Heart of the Story

The "official" part of the day won't begin until 4pm; so you are free to fill your time with fun activities of your choice&nbsp;but here are a few suggestions and things that will be offered to choose from:

8:00-11:00 Breakfast in the Main&nbsp;Lodge (For guests staying at Race Brook Lodge) This is an extended continental breakfast with warm and cold choices&nbsp;served buffet style;&nbsp;&nbsp;if you prefer something larger&nbsp;you can also go offsite and&nbsp;enjoy one of the many eateries in the area.













9:00-10:00&nbsp;Stretch Yoga @ RBL Main Lawn led by Amber -&nbsp;Everyone is welcome











10:00 Bike Ride Bring your road bike and join the Hillbusters for a casual 2 hour ride...it might be&nbsp;ending with a beer tasting at Big Elm Brewery, meet at the front parking lot













11:00 Hike -&nbsp;meet&nbsp;at the RBL back porch









Lunch: Nothing formally planned. But, there are plenty of delicious options in the area including the Tavern at Race Brook Lodge.&nbsp;



















12:00-2:00&nbsp;Jazz jam session @ RBL back porch with David Rumpler

12:00-1:00&nbsp;Brewery Tour &&nbsp;Beer &nbsp;Tasting @&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bigelmbeer.com/">Big Elm Brewing</a>&nbsp;- no cost, requires sign-up (email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:whatafunwedding@gmail.com" target="_blank">whatafunwedding@gmail.com</a>)

12:00-1:00 Distillery Tour and&nbsp;Tasting @&nbsp;<a href="https://berkshiremountaindistillers.com/">Berkshire Mountain Distillery</a>&nbsp;- there is a $10/person cost and we need sign-up latest 2 days before&nbsp;(email to <a href="mailto:whatafunwedding@gmail.com" target="_blank">whatafunwedding@gmail.com</a>) 



















11:00-2:00 Lawn Games &&nbsp;Fun Around the Lodge Play games on&nbsp;the main lawn &&nbsp;relax&nbsp;by the pool (weather permitting)



















2:00 Getting ready...as in "pretty up"







3:45&nbsp;Guests assemble by the brook&nbsp;under the trees near the porch of the&nbsp;Main Lodge



















4:00 Wedding CEREMONY



















4:30 Cocktail Hour in front of the barn



















6:00 Dinner under the tent



















8:00 Dance Party in the barn



















11:00 - ... After-party and fun&nbsp;at DCSC (The Speakeasy) with late night snacks and&nbsp;cash bar

SUNDAY - The Wrap-Up

9:00-11:00&nbsp;Breakfast in the Main&nbsp;Lodge (For guests staying at Race Brook Lodge) This is an extended continental breakfast with warm and cold choices&nbsp;served buffet style;&nbsp;&nbsp;if you prefer something larger&nbsp;you can also go offsite and&nbsp;enjoy one of the many eateries in the area.

11:00 Check-out &&nbsp;Bye-Bye

Dress Code

Temperatures in September in the Berkshires can range from mid 60-80F (15-25C) during the day and 50-60F (10-15) at night. But fluctuations are typical.Check the weather for your trip:&nbsp;<a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/01257:4:US">https://weather.com/weather/te...</a>

Ceremony & wedding celebrations

Dressy casual - daytime

For the wedding: dress somewhere&nbsp;less than formal and more than casual. Please no jeans, shorts&nbsp;and tank tops.



You may want to dress in layers as we will be outside for the ceremony and cocktails and inside for dinner and dance party. Also, you may want to choose shoes&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;for an outdoor wedding.&nbsp;





Recommendations for him:
A sport jacket and slacks&nbsp;with or without tie, dark or light or dress pants and with a button-down shirt or polo.





Recommendations for her:
A cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top. Or a summer dress or a skirt or pants with a nice blouse.

Oktoberfest & all other times

&nbsp; For Friday, Saturday prior to wedding, and Sunday: country casual, jeans.

What to bring

Yoga mat and clothing

Hiking shoes (amazing hike up to Race Brook Waterfalls - a little steep)

Bike (road) and gear



Swim suit (there is a pool)



Dancing shoes



And last but not least good vibes!!!!

Pets

PETS 





Although&nbsp;the lodge is pet-friendly we ask to please&nbsp;leave your 4-legged friends at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wochenende / Weekend Info

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

Q + A

LOCATION &&nbsp;DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Race Brook Lodge is located on Route 41&nbsp;about 10 minutes West of Sheffield, MA and about&nbsp;20 minutes South-West of Great Barrington, MA. About&nbsp;2.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.

















FROM FAIRFIELD / WESTPORT Driving from&nbsp;Fairfield/Westport will take&nbsp;about 1hr 45min. <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cpjVkw4DsF62" target="_blank">Google Maps driving directions from Fairfield, CT</a> 







FROM THE SOUTH (NYC &&nbsp;NJ) Your GPS may give you a few options, but we believe the best way to come from New York City and other points to the South is to take I-684 to Brewster and continue North on NY Route 22 until Millerton NY, then go East on 44 to Salisbury CT. Then North on Route 41 for 7 miles. Race Brook Lodge is about 3 miles north of the CT-MA border on the left.



















FROM THE EAST If you are coming from Boston, there is really just one way to go. Take the Mass Turnpike (I-90)West to Exit 2 in Lee and then go 102 West to 7 south to 41 South. It’s about 40 minutes from the Turnpike to Race Brook Lodge.











NEAREST AIRPORTS Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT Albany International Airport, Albany, NY Logan International Airport, Boston, MA JFK, New York, NY LaGuardia Airport, New York, NY Stewart International Airport, New Windsor, NY

HOW EXCITING!

RACE BROOK LODGE HAS TOLD US THAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY&nbsp;BOOKED 100% BY&nbsp;OUR&nbsp;GUESTS.





FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVEN'T BOOKED A ROOM YET,&nbsp;PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR LODGING ALTERNATIVES IN THE VICINITY.



RECOMMENDED LOCATION IS &nbsp;EGREMONT VILLAGE INN AND WINDFLOWER INN FOR WHICH WE&nbsp;ARE PLANNING SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION





 





The room block is under Joffe/Brunk wedding Sept 13th - 15th, 2019.&nbsp;





Please call to reserve your room and mention our names/the event. There is a two-night minimum for this reservation.

Metro North Train from Grand Central to Wassaic, NY.

It's a 35 min ride from the station. Taxis are available at the station.

Wassaic Train Station

PREFERRED LOCATION - ROOM BLOCK UNDER BRUNK/JOFFEThis Bed &&nbsp;Breakfast is about 6&nbsp;miles from the Race Brook Lodge

The Egremont Village Inn B&B

This Bed &&nbsp;Breakfast is about 6.5&nbsp;miles from the Race Brook Lodge

The Windflower Inn B&B

Amtrak train from Penn Station to Hudson, NY.

Its a 45 min ride from the station. Taxis are available at the&nbsp;station.

Hudson Train Station

This Bed &&nbsp;Breakfast is about 4.5 miles from the Race Brook Lodge

Staveleigh House B&B

This Bed &&nbsp;Breakfast is about 9.5&nbsp;miles from the Race Brook Lodge

The Wainwright Inn B&B

This Bed &&nbsp;Breakfast is about 10&nbsp;miles from the Race Brook Lodge

The Barrington B&B

AirBnB Options near Sheffield, MA

Travel

Go here to taste some great local beers...

Big Elm Brewing

Norman Rockwell Museum

Chesterwood Museum

Berkshire Mountain Distillers

Monument Mountain

Very delicious locally sourced pub food...try the fried chicken! :-)

The Prairie Whale

For the best sourdough pizza in the area!

Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza

Absolutely THE&nbsp;best ice cream in Western Massachusetts...don't leave without trying some! We might serve it at some point :-)

Danielle & Martin

Danielle & Martin

Photos