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BILTMORE 2010

Asheville, North Carolina

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Total Singles = 20

Men = 7

Women = 13

States Represented = 9

From left to right: Ruben Gusman, Davey Ramsey, Cynthia Ellison, Teri Mabry, Sylvia Robertson, Beverly McKnight, Rhonda Saurbaugh, Lourdes Bricio, Jon Davies, Becky White, Eudowa Vincent, Terry Mccullough,

Lorine Blouin, Juileen Allbaugh, Rachel Smith, John Dean, Donald Hummel, Rob Stanchi

Pictured left to right: Ruben Gusman, Rob Stanchi, Jon Davies, John Dean, Eric Smith, Donald Hummel and Davey Ramsey

Pictured left to right: Back row standing: Lourdes Bricio, Teri Mabry, Juileen Allbaugh, Eudowa Vincent, Becky White, Lorine Blouin, Rhonda Saurbaugh, Marsha Smith, Sylvia Robertson: Seated left to right: Terry Mccullough, Cynthia Ellison, Beverly McKnight and Rachel Smith

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Pictured left to right: John Dean, Ruben Gusman, Rachel Smith, Jon Davies, Eudowa Vincent, Cynthia Ellison, Rob Stanchi, Lorine Blouin, Davey Ramsey, Juileen Allbaugh, Rhonda Saurbaugh, Donald Hummel, Lourdes Bricio and Becky White

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Below is the event write up that appeared in the December 2010 issue of the United News.

Asheville NC Hosts Singles Event over Spring Holy Days

Twenty singles from nine different states gathered in the scenic, rolling hills of North Carolina for a weekend highlighted by an all day tour of the breathtaking Biltmore Estates. From as far west as California to as far east as New York, the group enjoyed getting together for fun activities and fellowship during the last days of Unleavened Bread. The almost two to one ratio of women (13) to men (7), provided an interesting group dynamic that the women admitted was quite refreshing as the men prepared the meals for the group.

Two cozy cottages set in a wooded and secluded location served as the rustic accommodations for most of the singles. The ladies occupied the more spacious unit on the high ground while the

men secured the modern cabin within walking distance down the steep, gravel road.

The weekend officially kicked off with a Friday evening cookout of grilled BBQ chicken and baked fish along with other tasty unleavened bread items including some delicious unleavened brownies!

The visiting singles doubled the size of the small NC congregation and contributed in providing piano playing, opening and closing prayers, special music and even the sermontte on the LDUB Holy Day.

Saturday afternoon lunch was at a fine Italian restaurant in one of the newer developments in the Asheville area. Evening activities ensued at the ladies quarters that included, dancing, ping pong, fuseball, darts and feasting on more unleavened brownies! After the men retired, the ladies continued to socialize with intense “girl talk” into the wee hours of the night.

Sunday’s visit to the lavish Biltmore Castle and Estates was definitely the highlight of the event as singles were able to see incredible furnishing, artwork, antiques and historical items furnished throughout the house. A tour of the winery was also included.

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the interaction of the smaller group. One of the ladies described the event as "great weekend fun with no pressure to couple up".

Photo Gallery #1 "Blue Ridge Parkway Drive"

Our planned trip to drive through the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway on Friday afternoon ran into some roadblocks-literally! Due to heavy snowstorms and ice, much of the scenic route was closed because of all the tree damage. Those us who arrived early, went as far as we could in the van and then toured the area on foot. It was like walking through a war zone but the view was still worth the trip.

Photo Gallery #2 "Friday BBQ Cookout"

After the Blue Ridge Parkway adventure, the singles enjoyed a BBQ cookout at the ladies cottage. Cynthia provided a special treat with homemade unleavened brownies for dessert.

Photo Gallery #3 "Sabbath Breakfast"

Sabbath services were not until late in the afternoon so the singles were able to sleep in a little and have a relaxing breakfast. Ruben whipped up his famous 4-cheese scrambled eggs with turkey bacon and diced potatoes on the side!