The 30th Annual Gathering At Sunnybank

August 14 – 16, 2026
381 Terhune Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470

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Date: August 14 – 16, 2026
Venue: 381 Terhune Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
Lunch: Food Truck “Eat My Franks” for Breakfast & Lunch Saturday and Sunday
For more information: Contact Gerrie Oliver at 201-913-4539 or olivergerrie@gmail.com

Scheduled Events

  • Date: Friday 8/14/26 – Terhune Sunnybank Memorial “MEET N GREET”
  • Time: 6-9 PM
  • Venue: HILTON GARDEN INN, 15 Nevins Road, Wayne, NJ 07470

Sunnybank Saturday

  • Sunnybank Walking Tour: 9:00 am
  • Canine Good Citizen Test: CGC dogs must be 6 months or older $20
    Evaluator: Joni Primas
    Entries Limited: Pre-registration Required. Cash/Check only.
    Contact: Sue Chandler 973-723-1997 greyskyes110@optonline.net
  • Therapy Dog Certification: Therapy dogs must be 1 year or older $30
    Evaluators: Kira Wright – Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs
    Entries Limited: Pre-registration Required. Cash/Check only.
    Contact: Sue Chandler at 973-723-1997 greyskyes110@optonline.net
  • Microchip Clinic: 12:00 pm
    $30 for AKC Reunite Chip and LIFETIME Registration!
    Limited to 25 dogs. Reserve in the Sunnybank Shop >>
  • Special Guest Speakers
    Kathryn George • Kristina Marshall • Judy Leathers
  • Live Auction
  • Dinner and a Show with Jon Provost – 4:00 pm. Note Early Start time!
    Come meet Jon Provost and take a trip down memory lane with Timmy and Lassie!
    Portobello’s Banquet 175 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland NJ
    Advance reservations $60 until 8/8/26, or $75 at the door
    Reserve online through the Sunnybank Shop >> or send a check payable to “CHF” by 8/8/26.
    Mail check reservations to: Robin Borck Sturgis, 6 Lois Terrace, Quincy, MA 02170-3506

Collie Sunday

  • Collie Memorial – 9:00 am
    Remember dearly departed Collies at Sunnybank’s Champion Rock.
    Online registration form available soon through the Sunnybank Shop >>
    A printable form is available in the Event flyer >>
    For more information, contact Susan DeLorenzo at 201-906-1912 or susiezo@aol.com
  • Virtues Match – to follow Collie Memorial
    Moderated by Carrie Lenhart, Marnus Collies
  • The Gathering Juniors Match – to follow Virtues Match
  • Lad Memorial Match – to follow Juniors Match
  • Match Judges:
    TBD
  • Live Auction

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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!