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Total Eclipse 2024 Rally in Lampasas, Texas
Saturday, April 6th through Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Hosts:
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Leon and Janet H.
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Cathy and Randy F.
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Barbara and Jeff E.
[Content Update November 30th, 2023 - updated registration info and clarification of Dry Camping]
NOTE: As Of November 30, 2024 We Still Have 10 Spots Left!!!
Please join the 4CU for the last chance (in most) of our lifetimes to experience a total eclipse of the sun in Lampasas, Texas. There will be a total of 140 Airstreams.
The total eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8th, 2024. At a length of 4 minutes 26 seconds, eclipse totality will be almost double the duration of the 2017 eclipse, and Lampasas is in an optimal area of the path offering almost the maximum possible time of totality. The next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will occur in 2044.
The venue we have chosen is Texas Legato Winery in Lampasas, Texas, which is about 60 miles northwest of Austin. There is a three-night minimum stay and it is dry camping. No honey wagon service will be available. Some flush toilets are available, porta-potties will be on site.
Anticipate eclipse traffic conditions but enjoy the adventure! Travel with stocked pantry and cooler and arrive with full water tanks for dry camping. Dry Camping means No Electrical, Water, or Sewer Hookups!
Please download and read the Letter Sent By Texas Legato Winery which contains detailed information, the best way to approach the winery (don't depend on your GPS!), what to expect when you arrive, etc.
Details:
Venue Fees: $500 total paid directly to the venue.
4CU Rally Fee: $20 Per Person.
There are no refunds for cancellations.
Registration is open to all WBCCI Members.
Registration:
Contact the venue directly at info@texaslegatowinery.net or 512-556-9600 and tell them you would like to register for the 4CU Eclipse Rally. They will make payment arrangements.
After you have signed up with them email leon@boondocking.net - he will pass along the procedures to register with us and pay the 4CU rally fees. We had to do it this way to get around some limitations in JotForm to make sure we didn't overbook.
Other Information:
Generators: To enhance our overall eclipse experience, please refrain from generator use from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 8, the two hours surrounding the eclipse. Otherwise, quiet generators permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Alcohol: Texas Legato Winery wine may be enjoyed anywhere on the premises. Tasting room open noon to 6 daily. Please keep outside beverages discreet inside a travel mug or Koozie and pack out empties.
Pets: (area)
Other: Help reduce single-use items by bringing your own beverage container to our morning gatherings. Only napkins will be provided for pastries and breakfast burritos.
Revised Itinerary:
Saturday, April 6, 2024
8 am - 7pm - Gates Open for Parking
10 am - 10 pm - Winery Open
5 pm - Chopped Pork Sandwiches - Ticketed Event
6 pm - Unveiling of Eclipse Wine
7 pm - Live Music
Sunday, April 7, 2024
8 am - Continental Breakfast for 4CU Airstream Club
10 am - Non-Denominational Church Service at Tent
11 am - 10 pm - Winery Open
11 am - 3 pm - Food Trucks Available
1 pm - 4pm - Open House at Airstreams
2 pm - Charcuterie/Butter Board Class - Ticketed Event
3 pm - Ice Cream Social at Food Truck - Ticketed Event
5 pm - Fried Catfish Dinner - Ticketed Event
6 - 9 pm - Live Music - Black Dog Friday
Monday, April 8, 2024
8 am - Continental Breakfast for 4CU Airstream Club
10 am - 10 pm - Winery Open
11 am - 3 pm - Food Trucks Available
1:27 pm - Solar Eclipse
3 - 6 pm - Live Music - Black Dog Friday
5 pm - BBQ Dinner - Ticketed Event
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
8am - Hot Donut Truck
Departures
Web Links:
NASA Eclipse Page:
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
Texas Legato Winery:
https://www.texaslegatowinery.net/
Google Map Link:
https://g.page/Texas-Legato-156679717976?share
Harvest Hosts Page:
https://membership.harvesthosts.com/member/host/profile/texas-legato-winery
Texas Bluebonnets in bloom late March through Mid May:
http://www.jasonrweingart.com/blog/ten-best-spots-in-texas-to-see-bluebonnets-in-2021
Austin – Live Music Capital of the World:
https://www.austintexas.org/music-scene/
Dump Stations In The Area:
https://rvdumpsites.net/#!Lampasas,%20Texas
Photos of the venue that we took in April, 2022:
https://boondocking.net/legato/
Activities / Information Provided By Texas Legato Winery
Hiking:
Colorado Bend State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend
Inks Lake State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
Longhorn Caverns State Park: https://visitlonghorncavern.com/
Canyon of the Eagles: https://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/
Biking:
Reveille Peak Ranch: Come to Burnet and visit your one stop for outside adventure. From biking
to hiking and even horseback riding. It’s your one stop to do all outdoor adventures.
https://www.rprtexas.com/
Spider Mountain: If Mountain biking is your thing, then you must visit Spider Mountain for
views alone. Lift provided to the top for you and your bike. https://www.spidermountain.com/
Lampasas City Trails: If a relaxing bike ride is more your style, then check out some of our local
parks and trails. https://www.traillink.com/city/lampasas-tx-trails/
Fishing:
Colorado Bend State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/colorado-bend
Bend General Store: a one-of-a-kind adventure! They have a bar and music in the evenings, they are famous for their burgers and Friday is a steak night. RSVP required for steak night. https://bend-general-store.business.site/
Inks Lake: This gem of the Hill Country Offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling
blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunsets. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-
parks/inks-lake
Guided fishing trips:
Buchanan Lake: https://www.emptypocketsfishing.com/ and
https://bosstriper.com/
Inks Lake:
https://www.fishingguideaustin.com/inks-lake-bass-fishing/
https://www.trophystripers.com/inks-lake/
Golf:
Lampasas Golf Course: https://www.lampasas.org/147/Golf-Course
Delaware Springs Golf Course, Burnet: https://www.delawaresprings.com/
Steam Train:
Ride the Austin Steam Train from Cedar Park to Downtown Burnet and back. For more info and
available dates: https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
Vanishing River Cruise: Take a ride around Buchanan Lake and learn about wildlife and the history of the area. You are likely to see Bald Eagles and other great birds on this trip. https://www.vtrc.com/
Horseback Riding:
Ride along with a guided horseback ride on 1300 acres of the beautiful Texas Hill Country at
Reveille Peak Ranch. https://www.rprtexas.com/