We want to take the opportunity to encourage you to consider joining us in Charlottesville, Virginia this August for our GFA Reunion. Many thanks to Jack Hooten for planning and organizing fun-filled event. Here is the planned schedule for the weekend:
Friday August 1, 2025
5:30 PM Executive Board Meeting
7:00-9:00 PM Social Hour in hotel lobby – beer, wine, cocktail purchase available
Saturday August 2, 2023
Jefferson’s Monticello Estate & James Monroe’s Highland Home
Breakfast on your own
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration and GFA item sales in the Rivanna Room
9:00 am – 10:00 am GFA Annual Meeting in the Rivanna Room
10:15 am Depart to Monticello on vans
10:30 am – 1:30 pm Monticello Tours (Lunch on your own at Monticello Cafe) – Purchase your choice of tour at Monticello: a) $99 Behind The Scenes tour; b) Highlights Tour $42; c) Women at Monticello $42; d) Family Friendly Tour $42
1:30 pm Depart for James Monroe Highland Home
2:00 – 4:00 pm James Monroe Highland Home pay $18 admission at site
4:15 pm Arrive at Courtyard hotel
6:30-8:30 pm GFA Private Buffet Dining Event in Rivanna Room
Sunday, August 3
University of Virginia Rotunda, Campus, and Grounds
Breakfast on your own
Depart 8:50 am for University of Virginia
University of Virginia Rotunda and Campus Grounds 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm Van to Courtyard Hotel
Hotel reservations may be made by contacting the Courtyard Marriott Charlottesville University Medical Center at 877-977-1700 and mentioning Griswold Family Association for our special rate ($189 per night). The cut-off date for the special group rate is July 2, 2025.
To register to attend the reunion, click to print and complete the form, enclose payment made out to Griswold Family Association, and mail to Jack Hooten to the address provided on the form.