Bob and Adele Smith are hosting the next rent party on Sat., May 5 beginning at 4PM.  Bring your own beverage and your favorite dish to share.

Directions

Water - 2nd boat house after the Mattaponi Indian Resevation heading toward West Point on the KW side of the river or the 5th boathouse (6th dock) on the KW side leaving West Point just after Rainbow Acres.

Land - 

From Central Garage - follow rt. 30 about 17 miles. Turn left onto 640 (Wakema Rd.).  That is the first left after Colossee Baptist Church and there is also a large sign directing drivers to the Mattaponi Indian Reservation and Museum.  Go about 2 1/2 miles to the 90 degree right hand turn in the road.  Straight ahead is Wakema Farm and 90 degrees to the left is our road, Old Fraziers Trail.  Follow Old Fraziers Trail until it becomes our driveway(310 Old Fraziers Trail) and continue on to the house.

From West Point - follow rt. 30 about 10 miles to 626 (East Rose Garden).  Turn right.  You will be in front of Jim Hall's store.  When it dead-ends into 640 turn right and go about 1 mile until the road takes a 90 degree turn to the right.  Go 90 degrees to the left onto Old Fraziers Trail.  Follow the road until it becomes our driveway and come on down to the house.

Bob and Adele Smith

310 Old Fraziers Trail

West Point, VA

769-1969

(Word to the wise -- we are not on any GPS system!  Do not try it.  You will end up in downtown West Point!) Note:  2301 Wakema Road may get you to the 90 degree turn, so just look for the Old Fraziers Trail street sign.

What are Rent Parties?

 During the Harlem Renaissance in New York City, “rent parties” were held where neighbors got together, played music and shared food and drink. A door charge helped the host to pay the rent. Since our rent is being provided by a generous donor, our version of the “rent party” helps MPRA with expenses such as supplies or postage for mailings. The idea is that everyone brings a little food and beverage to share and we ask a donation of $5.

For those who haven’t attended one of these functions yet, you’ve missed a fun get together with other folks who care about the rivers and like to eat! It’s a great way to find out new places to paddle, if any fish are biting and share ideas about current and future projects.