The 27th Annual
GATHERING AT SUNNYBANK
A Sunnybank Jubilee
August 19 & 20, 2023
381 Terhune Drive, Wayne NJ 07470
Food Trucks both days!
SCHEDULED EVENTS
SUNNYBANK SATURDAY
Sunnybank Walking Tour
Sunnybank Talks by Terhune Sunnybank Memorial -
Special Guest Speakers
Roseann Cynagier • Kathryn George • Judy Leathers • Kristina Marshall • Noralee Smiley
Canine Good Citizen Test
$20
Evaluator: Joni Primas
CGC dogs must be 6 months or older
Entries Limited - Pre-registration Required. Cash/Check only.
Contact Elizabeth Smith, fellacollie@hotmail.com or (973) 239-9118
Therapy Dog Certification
Evaluators: Kira Wright & Jeffrey Ball - Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
$30
Therapy dogs must be 1 year or older
Entries Limited - Pre-registration Required. Cash/Check only.
Contact Elizabeth Smith, fellacollie@hotmail.com or (973) 239-9118
Collie Rescue Family Parade
By Collie Rescue of Northern New Jersey
Click here for Entry Form
For more information, contact Karyn Hahn 201-370-4532 / thehahns@optonline.net
COLLIE SUNDAY
Virtues Match
Moderated by Carrie Lenhart, Marnus Collies
Judges: To Be Announced
The Gathering Juniors Match
Judge: To Be Announced
Lad Memorial Match
Judges: To Be Announced
Live Auctions!
BUFFET DINNER
$40 Advance Reservations until August 16th
$48 After August 16th and at Door
Payment info to be posted soon!
HOTELS
Book before 7/10/2023 using "Collie Health Foundation" group.
Next door to Residence Inn and close to Sunnybank
New pet policy!
Restaurant onsite
Holiday Inn Express website
About the Gathering...
The Gathering is held the third weekend in August at the “mecca” of Colliedom, Sunnybank, in Wayne, New Jersey. Sunnybank was the home of Albert Payson Terhune, renowned dog writer, Collie breeder, and owner. This magical place, Sunnybank, served as the setting for many of his famous dog stories. Unfortunately, the Sunnybank house was demolished in 1969, but nine acres of the property remain for the public to enjoy. Here you can see the graves of the Lad, Bruce, and Jean, as well as the graves of the other Collie greats like Wolf, Fair Ellen, Treve, and Gray Dawn at Champion Rock. Stop by the old puppy run, and relax as the Master and Mistress did in years gone by at the Lily Pool.
The most loved of any of the Collie Health Foundation sponsored events brings fans of the Master and Collie fanciers from all over the world. The festivities have been managed for over 20 years by our own Madam of Sunnybank, Gerrie Oliver. The first day is devoted to the Sunnybank story, Albert and Anice, and of course the Sunnybank Collies. Speakers bring the past back to life and the breeze brings us to understand the magic that is Sunnybank. Saturday afternoon may be devoted to clinics and Sunnybank centered events! The “Madam” hosts a wonderful dinner for all of her friends that is part of this glorious weekend. The Madam has a special cake each year to fit the occasion – it is always beautiful, but hurry to get a picture! Then it is off to bed to be fresh for Sunday’s activities.
Sunday brings us the Virtues Match, the Lad Memorial Match, and so much more. There are silent auctions, premium items with the theme of this year’s Gathering, and promotional items from CHF, plus exciting live auctions each day. Come join us, and hear the trumpeting barks of Collies that fill the air over Sunnybank once again.
Held by and for the benefit of the Collie Health Foundation!
