2023 Reunion at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock
The block of cabins that reserved were held until May 27, 2023. They have now been released and anyone can rent them!
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Booking information for the reunion is below. Guests will need to call reservations at 866.399.3866 and provide the below information to be linked to our reserved block. You will need to provide a credit card and pay a minimum of the first night to hold the reservations. You can choose to pay in full also.
Booking Dates: July 27, 2023 to July 31, 2023
Group Name: Watkins / Hamilton 50th Family Reunion Block
Group Code: 531544
All rooms are 2-night min.
Family Suite: $179.99 per night before taxes
Vacation Villa: $369.99 per night before taxes
Luxury Cabin: $569.99 per night before taxes
As of May 18, 2023 there were only six (6) reserved cabins available: one (1) family suite, two (2) luxury cabins and three (3) vacation villa remaining. Call for current availability.
- For more information you can contact:
- Paula Hicks, Special Event Coordinator
- (815) 681-7618
866.399.3866 Ext. 618 - phicks@grandbearresort.com (mailto:phicks@grandbearresort.com)
Leland’s Birthday in Oregon
We partied hearty at Le-Le’s birthday party out in Portland.
A bunch of family got together and rented a bomb-ass house from Air BnB. All weekend long we cooked and ate like kings.
You only get old once, so enjoy it…
Check out the rest of the photos HERE.
Cousin Julia
We were recently contacted by another cousin! Everett’s oldest daughter found and got in contact with the family the other day.
Here is her picture!
Albert Watkins 8mm Home Movies
I recently found a box of 8mm film that belonged to my dad. I had it converted to digital, and am in the process of editing it and creating a bunch of short videos from the material. The one below is my own 1st birthday party, but there are many more with video of me (of course) and my parents. There is one of a Watkins family gatherings at Miller’s Meadow with Knott and Billie, Thelma and Floyd, Clem and Esther and a little Tony too! As I get them done I will upload them to my YouTube link where you, too, can see them any time.
Photos from Anita and Al
Just added 37 photos that Anita brought to the reunion. Some of Al as a young lad, family photos, ancestor and elders photos and more. Working on getting names with all the faces and using them in the family tree. Click the photo below to view them all. (Or go to the photo gallery page.)
