Regarding my query about group rates for EAS at Seven Springs:
 
Lloyd Spear responded:
> I'm told there is a set of rooms at a discount; I don't know if those
> are sold out.
>
> They are pricey.  Moreover, the nearest "budget" kind of places seem
> to be 15-20 miles away.  I don't know why EAS does this to us (last
> year they charged 50% more for meals if you bought tickets compared to
> paying at cash register).  Will be interesting to see what happens to
> attendance.
>
> Now that I've said that, I'm certain they have a percentage of the
> membership who asks "why do we always have to stay in dormitories and
> eat institutional food"?  Being on the board of these organizations is
> never easy!
>
> Lloyd
 
Herb Midnightbee added:
> Greetings!
> These are the local towns "surrounding" Seven Springs,Pa.
> Champion,Jones Mills,Donegal,New Stanton,Monroeville
> All the above towns are within a 20 mile or less radius.
> Pittsburgh is approx.. 60 miles from Seven Springs
> Hotels/motels
> 1-800-843-5644 Knights Court
> 1-800-325-2525 Days Inn
> 1-800-752-8592 Best Western
> 1-800-4-choice Quality Inn>Comfort Inn
> 1-800-228-2828 Ramada
> 1-800-Holiday  Holiday Inn
> If you belong to AAA,get their New Jersey/Penn. tour book..
>
> Holly-B Apiary
> P.O.Box 26
> Wells,Maine 04090-0026
> http://www.cybertours.com/~midnitebee
 
Well, I surfed to http://www.7springs.com and found their 800 number and
lodging information.  The one week rate for a 1 BR condo is $670 less
10% in July and August due to no air conditioning.  Calling the 800
number I discovered as Lloyd said that there is a discounted rate for
EAS attendees of $90 per night (single) or $132 (double).  Normal rates
are $155 single, $205 double - I assume the rooms are air conditioned.
Seems one can save close to $200 renting a condo for a week vs a double
room for 6 nights, provided one is willing to forego air con.  However,
I have not verified this with Seven Springs.
 
Aaron Morris - thinking camping sounds better all the time!