Make everyone happy and take the family (or friends) reunion on location! Rather than the traditional backyard barbecue or potluck in someone’s crowded living room, more and more families are going on cruises, renting a few beach houses…or even booking an all-inclusive raft trip on southern Oregon’s spectacular Rogue River.
Planning your reunion on the river is a hassle-free way to come together as a group while indulging everyone’s sense of adventure. And an added benefit is that the trip is all-inclusive so you never pull your wallet out during the trip. You won’t be figuring out food preparation, where to stay each night, or which activities to participate in—those are all a part of this unique 3-day, 2-night river experience. A truly natural reunion venue choice.
And best of all, it is easy to plan. A quick call to White Water Warehouse “central” (the main office) and you will be pleased how easily your reunion trip can be organized. Or, check out WWW's website reunion page by clicking here. The only downfall is total numbers that can be served per trip. The Bureau of Land Management (the Rogue River’s government overseer) allows a maximum of 23 guests per trip…with 4 guides.
From the planning stages to exchanging pictures after the trip is over, everyone involved should try to be flexible and keep things pleasant. “Don’t talk about religion, politics, and child rearing,” says Laurence Basirico, author of The Family Reunion Survival Guide. “not if you expect everybody to have a good time, anyway.”
Factoid: Whitewater Warehouse hosted 6 family/friend reunions last year. In 2008, it looks like there are already 11 family/friend reunions scheduling their “fun” times with WWW!
