Well, folks, the poll was helpful, sort of... there are people I would love to see who can only come some weekend but not others, and only a slim lead for the Columbus Day weekend of October 9-12, so I am going to set the schedule so everyone can make travel plans.

the 2009 DC/HP Slash Retreat will run Friday evening, October 9 until Monday morning October 12.
That gives us an entire weekend to have fun!

So, here are the official details:

WHEN: Friday evening Oct. 9 - Monday morning Oct.12

WHERE: the Holy Unpredictable Manor aka venturous's country house*, with movie night hosted by spidermoth

WHAT: squee, fic and art share, feasting, art demos, fic workshop**, bonfire, and options for urban and rural field trips

Travelers: Location: Accokeek, MD, 20 miles south of DC
                  nearest airports: Reagan Washington National -DCA, Baltimore -BWI, Dulles, VA -IAD;
                  nearest Amtrak: Alexandria, VA, New Carrolton, MD, Union Station, DC.
                 
Accomodations: this is a roomy ranch house in a private wooded setting, with guest room, den, comfy couch, studio... No need to bring bedding. Up to 4 guests before getting out the air mattresses...

FYI: 2 dogs and a cat live here, as well as my slash-tolerant housemate Linda.