EVENTS
Below is information on the official events of the weekend.
We also have one not-so-official event planned for Thursday evening for those who will be in town:
THURSDAY: If you are in town on Thursday, we will be down on Pfeiffer Beach for a casual beach picnic, watching the sunset, hanging out and kicking off the weekend. Super casual and BYO! It will be crisp so bring a sweater, some food of your choice, and come join us! If you’ll be dining at an area restaurant this evening (not a bad idea, there are some amazing restaurants in Big Sur!) but want to hang out on the later side, we will be back at Glen Oaks around the campfire after the beach, so feel free to join us later in the night. Bring your favorite poison and we will have everything we need for s’mores and hanging out! *Back up plan if weather isn’t cooperating is to meet up at the Big Sur Taphouse, Highway 1
DIRECTIONS: Pfeiffer Beach is at the end of Sycamore Canyon Road, off of Highway 1. Take Highway 1 to Sycamore Canyon Road - note that the road is somewhat difficult to see. As a gauge, the road is between the Big Sur Ranger Station and the Post Office. It is about a 7 minute drive down off of 1 to the entry point, and there is a small entry fee.
SUGGESTIONS FOR PICNIC PICK-UP: Big Sur Bakery (where we are having Sunday brunch) has incredible food and you would not be off-base to double down since their food is just that good. Also right near Big Sur Bakery is the Big Sur Deli, where they offer a variety of sandwiches and burritos, as well as snacks and beer and wine.
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Here's to the weekend!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 • WELCOME DINNER
6 O'CLOCK - 10 O'CLOCK
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BIG SUR ROADHOUSE
at the Glen Oaks Hotel // 47080 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Everyone is invited to a fabulous welcome dinner hosted by the parents of the groom, Carol Lewis and Tom Byers. Come down to the Big Sur Roadhouse, the restaurant of the Glen Oaks Hotel, and join us for cocktail hour and a delicious feast, as well as special toasts to kick off the weekend.
ATTIRE is semi-formal and festive, but the truth is: where what you would like to wear! We are in Big Sur after all and want everyone to feel comfortable. Dylan and Cara will be dressed up because they’re the bride and groom, but seriously feel free to wear what feels good to you in this setting.
AFTER PARTY: If we’re feeling up to keep the celebration going, the plan is to head to the Fernwood Bar, just down the road from the Glen Oaks Hotel / Big Sur Roadhouse. Fernwood is a locals bar, with a great jukebox, board games, and a big fireplace. Please keep in mind that transportation is not provided, so please be responsible and pick a designated driver!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 • THE WEDDING
SHUTTLES DEPARTING AT 1:30PM AND 2:3O PM
WEDDING BEGINS AT 3:30PM + WILL LAST INTO THE NIGHT!
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PAION ESTATE
Highway 1, Big Sur
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CEREMONY, DRINKS, DINNER, DANCING, CAMPFIRE, REVELRY!
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** TRANSPORTATION IS BOTH PROVIDED AND MANDATORY! **
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Clare and Patrick Walsh joyfully invite you to the wedding at Paion, a beautiful private estate located about twenty minutes south of Big Sur. The ceremony will take place on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. Drinks, dinner and dancing will immediately follow. PLease keep in mind that the entire event will take place outdoors.
The ONLY way to get to and from the wedding is via the transportation shuttles that we will be providing -- no one is allowed to drive to or from the venue!
SHUTTLES: Everyone has been assigned a shuttle to get to the ceremony. The time and place of your shuttle is attached to your welcome bag, which you will receive either at your hotel upon check-in or at the dinner on Friday night. Please, please be on time and don’t miss your shuttle, otherwise, honestly, you’ll miss the wedding!! There are two sets of shuttles leaving for the wedding: at 1:30pm, and 2:30pm, leaving from Glen Oaks and Ripplewood. Please show up on time and it will all be awesome. We can’t reiterate this part enough...don’t miss your shuttle!!
GETTING BACK: Shuttles will be running between Paion and the hotels starting at 9:00pm. The last shuttle will depart at 12:30am, if we last that long! Count on shuttles moving back and forth between the hotels and Paion every half hour.
ATTIRE + WEATHER: Cocktail attire. The weather will likely be warm and (hopefully) sunny during the day, and cool off as soon as the sun sets, so bear that in mind. Ladies, bring a shawl or jacket, and remember the whole event is on grass so plan accordingly in regard to shoes.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 • FAREWELL BRUNCH
FROM 10 O'CLOCK - 2 O'CLOCK
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BIG SUR BAKERY
47540 California 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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To wrap up the weekend, we invite you to join Cara and Dylan and their families at the Big Sur Bakery starting at 10am on the patio - everyone is invited to join us in delicious food and farewells. We have the patio designated for the party, and there will be a gorgeous brunch spread by the amazing folks at Big Sur Bakery. We have the space from 10-2, and we'll be there starting right at 10!