A huge thank-you to Tracy, Mark's girlfriend, who shared her photography talent and took dozens and dozens of memorable photos.
Part 1: Lodging, Hapkido, & Portraits
Part2: Taiko & Dinner
Part 3: Reception
Friday, May 30, 2008
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Thank you!
Thank you to all who came together and made our wedding a wonderful and memorable event! We really appreciate all who helped in setting up and breaking down, baking goodies, taking photographs and videos, sharing talents, picking up various goods, driving from afar, and many other tasks that made all the activities of the weekend happen!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Saturday, August 25, 2007
3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall
Wedding Location
Monte Toyon Camp
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA 95003
Map & Directions
Please see Transportation links to the right for more information
3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall
Wedding Location
Monte Toyon Camp
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA 95003
Map & Directions
Please see Transportation links to the right for more information
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Overnight Guests Schedule of Events
*All activities take place at Monte Toyon
Friday Evening, Aug 24
6:00 pm - Overnight guests can check-in at Monte Toyon
7:00 pm - Dinner & Campfire
Saturday Morning, Aug 25
8:00 am - Morning Outdoor Yoga
8:30 am - Breakfast with overnight guests
10:00 am - Free time/ Outdoor activities
12:00 pm - Lunch with overnight guests
Saturday Afternoon WEDDING & RECEPTION, Aug 25
3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall
Sunday Morning, Aug 26
9:00 am - Breakfast
11:00 am - Check-out
Friday Evening, Aug 24
6:00 pm - Overnight guests can check-in at Monte Toyon
7:00 pm - Dinner & Campfire
Saturday Morning, Aug 25
8:00 am - Morning Outdoor Yoga
8:30 am - Breakfast with overnight guests
10:00 am - Free time/ Outdoor activities
12:00 pm - Lunch with overnight guests
Saturday Afternoon WEDDING & RECEPTION, Aug 25
3:30 pm - Wedding Ceremony in Cathedral Grove
4:30 pm - Taiko Performance at Outdoor Ampitheater
6:30 pm - Buffet at Dinner Hall
8:00 pm - Dancing & Reception in Helgesson Hall
Sunday Morning, Aug 26
9:00 am - Breakfast
11:00 am - Check-out
Monday, March 19, 2007
Things to do in the Area
Beaches
Area beaches are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. There are secluded locations as well as large open spaces for walks, sunbathing, beach volleyball, picnics, etc.
Walking Trails
The area has many paths to incredible vistas along coastal edges and high mountain trails that overlook Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Some locations include: Ocean View Ave, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Wharf, East Cliff Esplanade, Capitola Village, Watsonville Wetlands
Mountain Biking
Wilder Ranch State Park is one of the many places to mountain bike. This 7,000 acre park has over 34-miles of marked hiking, biking and equestrian trails, with views of the ocean.
Shopping in downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue is a popular shopping, strolling, dining and entertainment area with over 200 unique retail shops.
Highway 1
Drive on famous Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast to Monterey and Big Sur. The drive is breathtaking.
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
One of the immediate area's most scenic urban coastline routes. It has a 2-mile path along the bluff's edge, that connects Natural Bridge State Park and the Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach.
Whale Watching
Between June-August, Blue and Humpback Whales are in their migratory season and best seen from a whale watch boat
Bird Watching
August is the primary birding time in the area's forests & mountain regions. State Parks offer many good birding sites.
Mystery Spot
Take a 45-minute guided walk into the forest where there are puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, heights and other anomolies. www.mysteryspot.com
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
An amusement park with 35 thrilling rides, games, restaurants, miniature golf and arcade.
Area beaches are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. There are secluded locations as well as large open spaces for walks, sunbathing, beach volleyball, picnics, etc.
Walking Trails
The area has many paths to incredible vistas along coastal edges and high mountain trails that overlook Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Some locations include: Ocean View Ave, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Wharf, East Cliff Esplanade, Capitola Village, Watsonville Wetlands
Mountain Biking
Wilder Ranch State Park is one of the many places to mountain bike. This 7,000 acre park has over 34-miles of marked hiking, biking and equestrian trails, with views of the ocean.
Shopping in downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Avenue is a popular shopping, strolling, dining and entertainment area with over 200 unique retail shops.
Highway 1
Drive on famous Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast to Monterey and Big Sur. The drive is breathtaking.
West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
One of the immediate area's most scenic urban coastline routes. It has a 2-mile path along the bluff's edge, that connects Natural Bridge State Park and the Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach.
Whale Watching
Between June-August, Blue and Humpback Whales are in their migratory season and best seen from a whale watch boat
Bird Watching
August is the primary birding time in the area's forests & mountain regions. State Parks offer many good birding sites.
Mystery Spot
Take a 45-minute guided walk into the forest where there are puzzling variations in gravity, perspective, heights and other anomolies. www.mysteryspot.com
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
An amusement park with 35 thrilling rides, games, restaurants, miniature golf and arcade.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Lodging and Accomodations
Lodge at Monte Toyon (Wedding Site)
Monte Toyon
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA
Dear overnight guests,
Please remember to bring a sheet, pillow case and towel with you! Those of you who are in-town, we are in need of 14 comforters and/or sleeping bags. Can you tell us if you can bring an extra one for one of our out-of-town relatives? Thank you so much.
If you haven't already paid for the overnight, please bring a check and give it to Kathy, our wedding coordinator!
All of the weekend retreat activities will take place at Monte Toyon, so this is the most fun and convenient lodging option! You can choose to sleep in the wooden lodges, or pitch your own tents under the redwoods. Monte Toyon charges per person per night. To make it more affordable for our guests, we're offsetting the price. The price includes all buffet meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
Rates: $60/person/night. Includes all meals.
To reserve a spot: Make checks payable to Monte Toyon Wedding and include with your Invitation RSVP to:
Naomi Ture, 928 Wright Ave, Unit 402, Mountain View, CA 94043
We will collect checks and then pay Monte Toyon reservation agency.
Best Western Seacliff Inn
7500 Old Dominion Court
Aptos, CA 95003
http://www.seacliffinn.com/
The Best Western Seacliff Inn is located a few miles away from Monte Toyon. It's less than a mile from Seacliff Beach and also has a heated pool, spa and all the amenities of a hotel. If you decide to drink on Saturday night, it's best to find a designated driver, since the road to Monte Toyon is narrow. Reservations need to be made before Aug 1 to ensure the group rate.
Two double beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
Two Queen beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
One King Bed: $159.00 + 10% hotel tax
To make reservations, call 831-688-7300 and ask to reserve under "Ture and Paul Wedding Party"
Monte Toyon
220 Cloister Lane
Aptos, CA
Dear overnight guests,
Please remember to bring a sheet, pillow case and towel with you! Those of you who are in-town, we are in need of 14 comforters and/or sleeping bags. Can you tell us if you can bring an extra one for one of our out-of-town relatives? Thank you so much.
If you haven't already paid for the overnight, please bring a check and give it to Kathy, our wedding coordinator!
All of the weekend retreat activities will take place at Monte Toyon, so this is the most fun and convenient lodging option! You can choose to sleep in the wooden lodges, or pitch your own tents under the redwoods. Monte Toyon charges per person per night. To make it more affordable for our guests, we're offsetting the price. The price includes all buffet meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast.
Rates: $60/person/night. Includes all meals.
To reserve a spot: Make checks payable to Monte Toyon Wedding and include with your Invitation RSVP to:
Naomi Ture, 928 Wright Ave, Unit 402, Mountain View, CA 94043
We will collect checks and then pay Monte Toyon reservation agency.
Best Western Seacliff Inn
7500 Old Dominion Court
Aptos, CA 95003
http://www.seacliffinn.com/
The Best Western Seacliff Inn is located a few miles away from Monte Toyon. It's less than a mile from Seacliff Beach and also has a heated pool, spa and all the amenities of a hotel. If you decide to drink on Saturday night, it's best to find a designated driver, since the road to Monte Toyon is narrow. Reservations need to be made before Aug 1 to ensure the group rate.
Two double beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
Two Queen beds: $149.00 + 10% hotel tax
One King Bed: $159.00 + 10% hotel tax
To make reservations, call 831-688-7300 and ask to reserve under "Ture and Paul Wedding Party"
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