Biennial Visit to Bright

A biennial visit of Melbourne St Clair Reunion Lodge No. 17, to the Lodge of Unity No. 54 Bright, that has started 78 years ago, 1946-7 and it has been occurring every year, except for the recent COVID interruption. This has been a great event on our annual Lodge’s calendar, providing an opportunity to escape the busy life of our city and enjoy fellowship with our Lodge of Unity Brethren whilst enjoying the great expanse of our Australian country settings.

Expressions of Interest in Accommodation

Please fill in the form below to show us your accommodation booking information for the purposes of arranging catering and alternative events over the weekend.

The lodge meeting is to be held on the Saturday (26th October) with a whole weekend of activities available through local attractions. It is sure to be another great weekend where lodge connections are strengthened and new connections made.

To book your accommodation, please contact Buffalo Motel and Country Retreat directly (MSCR17 will be in touch if your booking requires lodge input for sharing): Cherie (03 5756 2242) e-mail, stay@buffalomotelretreat.com.au (phone is preferred). Accommodation costs per night as follows:

  • Standard Queen (sleeps two in one bed) $165;
  • Queen Deluxe (sleeps two in one bed) $170;
  • Twin Room (sleeps two in two beds) $170;
  • Standard King (sleeps two in either one bed or two beds) $170;
  • King Deluxe (sleeps two in one bed) $175;
  • Family Queen (sleeps four in three beds) $179;
  • Family Triple (sleeps five in two beds and one bunk bed) $179.

With the form below please indicate whether you would like the lodge to group you for accommodation before you make your booking.

Any further questions, please contact the Secretary at secretary@mscr17.online or the WM at wm@mscr17.online. An itinerary exists below the form.

Itinerary

Please click links for maps.
Friday 25th October

Arrive and check-in:

Buffalo Motel and Country Retreat (6774 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah), contact Tarnz Thomas (0434 744 141 or 03 5756 2242).

7:30pm

BBQ Dinner at Accommodation (BYO)

Saturday 26th October

Before 2:30pm

Arrive and check-in:

Buffalo Motel and Country Retreat (6774 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah), contact Cherie (03 5756 2242).

Breakfast

Rail Trail Cafe (2 Service St Porepunkah Vic 3740) Mobile 0428 359 884

Free Time To Explore Bright

4:30pm

Lodge Meeting at Uniting Church Hall (Ireland Street). FMV Members only (no ladies or guests). Lodge meeting to conclude around 6:30pm and then all meet for dinner in town.

estimated 7:00pm

Dinner with ladies and guests at Alpine Hotel, (7/9 Anderson Street). Meals around $25 - $35 mark.

10:00pm onwards

Snake Pit: 'Night Cap' at Motel Dining Room

Sunday 27th October

9:00am

Breakfast provided by Lodge of Unity No. 54.

Free Time To Explore Bright

Possible further sightseeing on the journey home, to be discussed and arranged on the weekend.

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