FAQs
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When does the wedding start on Sunday?
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The ceremony/chuppah will start immediately at 12pm (there is no bedecken). You are welcome to join us as early as 1130am.
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What is the wedding attire?
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Semi-Formal: Cocktail dresses (or just a nice dress), dressy jumpsuits or rompers. Nice slacks with a button down or sweater. Ties and jackets are optional! (If you are unsure and it is causing any stress/anxiety, just wear what you have if it makes you feel comfortable!)
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Can I bring a date or my kids?
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If they were not invited by us, please do not bring a date or your kids (no matter how cute either of them are).
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Can I park at Capital Retreat Center for the day of the wedding?
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Yes.
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What does staying at the Capital Retreat Center entail?
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If you stay at the Capital Retreat Center, you are able to travel on and off campus. However, due to security reasons, guests who stay off-campus are unable to travel onto campus prior to Sunday/the wedding. It includes 2 nights/3 days at a Marriott-style lodge, Star-K meals from Friday night through Sunday morning (and snacks!), and access to the beautiful campus. Meals will be communal and at set hours. **If you are interested in staying just on Saturday night, please contact us :)** What’s on campus: Sports facilities and equipment, fitness center, firepits, boating on a lake (access dependent upon weather), gorgeous views, Internet, parking, miles of hiking trails, and us! If you are interested in staying here, please fill out the form on the RSVP page! If you have any other questions, please reach out to us!
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How much does it cost to stay at Capital Retreat Center?
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Cost (there are no taxes as this is a non-profit): $723 per person for single occupancy room $503 per person for adult shared occupancy room $453 for youth (child aged 5-12).
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How to make reservations at Capital Retreat Center?
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We will book this for you. Please fill out the form on the RSVP page to let us know that you are interested.
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What is there to do in Waynesboro, PA?
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Waynesboro Activities: Timber & Steel (Axe Throwing): 717-655-2265, https://www.timberandsteelaxe.com It’s About Time (Escape Room): wboescaperoom@gmail.com, https://escaperoom.com/venue/it-s-about-time-escape-room-waynesboro-pa-usa Sunshine Lanes (Bowling): 717-762-3815, https://sunshinelanespa.com Adolini's (Billiards): 717-655-2278, adolinisfamilybilliards@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/adolinisfamilybilliards Fish & Game Association (Trap Shooting & Archery): 717-762-4486, wfg10205@centurylink.net; www.wfgclub.org Hill Top Arms & Range (Indoor Shooting Range): 717-749-3000, info@hilltoprange.com, https://hilltoparms.com Orvis Hill Country (Clay Shooting): 717-253-9665, www.orvis.com/hill-country-sporting-clays.html Monterey Country Club (Golfing): 717-794-2809, https://montereycountryclub.net
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Are there are activities nearby?
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YMCA (Swimming, Sports, & Classes), Waynesboro: 717-762-6012, https://www.waynesboroymca.org Fun Castle (Amusement Center), Greencastle: 717-593-9621, https://funcastleusa.com Land of Little Horses (Pet Park & Shows), Gettysburg: 717-334-7259, www.landoflittlehorses.com Liberty Mountain (Skiing), Fairfield: 717-387-7943, LBinfo@vailresorts.com; www.libertymountainresort.com Redrun Park (Playgrounds, Pavilions): 717-762-3128 http://www.washtwp-franklin.org/red-run-park Dunlap Family Skate Park: 717-762-3128, http://www.washtwp-franklin.org/duniap-family-skate-park Appalachian Trail: 304-535-6331 (Conservancy), https://appalachiantrail.org Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro: 717-762-4723, https://www.renfrewmuseum.org Gettysburg Battlefield & Downtown: 717-334-1124, www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm, https://mainstreetgettysburg.org Monterey Pass Battlefield & Museum: 717-762-3128, https://montereypassbattlefield.org Happels Meadow Trails & Wetland Preserve: 717-762-3128, www.washtwp-franklin.org/happels-meadow-wetlands-2 Fort Ritchie Museum & Community Center: 301-241-5085, https://thefrcc.org/ft-ritchie-museum Catoctin Wildlife Preserve (Zoo): 301-271-4922, https://catoctinwildlifepreserve.com City of Frederick (Historic Downtown with Nightlife, Monocacy & South Mt. Battlefields, Art, etc): www.visitfrederick.org
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I love thrift shopping. Are there thrift shops nearby?
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Thrift Stores, Consignment, & Antiques: 1884 Market House: 717-387-5696, https://1884markethouse.com Bargain Hunters Thrift Shop, Waynesboro: 717-794-2300, https://www.facebook.com/bargainhuntersthriftshop Bohemians Antiques & Vintage Furniture, Waynesboro: 717-375-8166, www.ebohemians.com Goodwill, Waynesboro: 717-762-4561, https://horizongoodwill.org/locations/waynesboro Kidcycle Consignment, Waynesboro: 717-655-2659, https://www.kidcycleconsignment.com Pen Mar Antique Market, Waynesboro (“The Big One”): 717-387-5179 Rose’s Collectibles & More, Waynesboro: 717-491-534 Nifty Thrifty, Waynesboro: 717-387-5827, https://niftythriftystores.com James and Jess’ House of Goods, Waynesboro: 240-543-8259, https://jamesandjesshouseofgoods.com New Hope Shelter & Thrift Shop, Waynesboro: 717-762-5840, https://www.newhopeshelter.org/thrift-shop The Wildflower Marketplace, Waynesboro: 240-310-4264, https://shopwildflower.com Saylor’s Antiquities, Waynesboro: 717-414-0498, https://www.saylorsanitquities.com F.A.C. Finds, Waynesboro: 717-476-1636, https://facfinds.com Emmitsburg Antique Mall, Emmitsburg: 301-447-6471, http://emmitsburgantiquemall.com
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Do you have suggestions for adult fare?
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Michaux Brewing Company: 717-765-7474, https://michauxbrewing.com 633 Brewing: 717-387-5818, https://www.633brewing.com Lake House Distilling Company: 717-655-5840, https://lakehousedistillingco.shopsettings.com Rough Edges Brewing: 717-655-7042, www.roughedgesbrewing.com Break Away Sports Lounge: 717-762-6465, www.facebook.com/people/Break-Away-Sports-Lounge/100063610301885 Pappy’s Pub (Local Entertainment): 717-762-5839, www.facebook.com/groups/616624921792113/?mibextid=6NoCDW Monterey Pass Pub & Eatery: 717-387-5418, www.facebook.com/people/Monterey-pass-pub-eatery/100063527531744/?hc_ref=OTHER B & T’s Unique Bar & Grill (Local Entertainment): 717-794-2565, https://www.facebook.com/btu.bar
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Is there an eruv?
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Yes! It doesn’t not include the lake, but it’s includes the majority of the campus!
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Is there a Torah and siddurim?
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Yes!
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Where can I find an Urgent Care (adult and pediatrics), Hospital, Dental care, and a Pharmacy?
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Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222, https://www.poison.org Hospital: 717-765-4000, 501 E Main St., www.wellspan.org/offices-locations/wellspan-waynesboro-hospital Urgent Care: 717-765-5088, 601 E Main St., www.wellspan.org/offices-locations/wellspan-urgent-care-waynesboro Pediatric Urgent Care: 717-655-7590, 27 Vista Dr. #3 (wkds), 5 Roadside Ave (Sat.), www.waynesboropediatrician.com Dental Emergencies: First Choice Dental Care: 717-279-5166, www.fcdentalcarewaynesboro.com Pharmacy (Open Late Night & Weekends): CVS Pharmacy: 717-762-1126, Store #1642, www.cvs.com