THE GATHERING AT SUNNYBANK
Celebrating Claire Leishman
August 19 – 21, 2022
381 Terhune Drive, Wayne NJ 07470
SCHEDULED EVENTS
SUNNYBANK SATURDAY
Sunnybank Walking Tour
Starting 9:00 AM
Sunnybank Talks by Terhune Sunnybank Memorial – Remembrances of Claire
Speakers include Diane Blazek, Kathy George, Marilyn Horowitz
Judy Leathers • Nancy McDonald • Donna McKoy • Pati Merrill • Noralee Smiley
Canine Good Citizen Test
$20
Evaluator: Elizabeth Smith
CGC dogs must be 6 months or older
Therapy Dog Certification
Bright and Beautiful therapy dog certification
$ 30
Therapy dogs must be 1 year or older
Entries Limited-Pre-registration Required-Cash/Check only
Contact Elizabeth Smith, fellacollie@hotmail.com, (973) 239-9118
COLLIE SUNDAY
Collie Memorial/Celebration, $5/card
Starting 9:00 AM
Cards available for sale on the CHF Shop!
Virtues Match
Starting after Memorial
Moderated by Carrie Lenhart, Marnus Collies
Judges: Patrick Wentworth, Shalimar Collies • Patt Caldwell, Alaric Collies • Lisa Finken, Tapestry Collies
The Gathering Juniors Match
Judge Bree Ardizzone, Travler Collies
Lad Memorial Match
Judge Lea Bertsch, Scalloway Collies
BUFFET DINNER
$38 Advance Reservations until August 17th
$48 After August 17th and at Door
Pre-pay for your Portobello’s buffet dinner here!
2022 CHF Memorial Raffle!
This one-of-a-kind 14 carat Rough Collie Heart necklace has been donated to the Collie Health Foundation by Anna and Julien Goulet and G & G Studios in Memory of Gail Currie. The necklace includes an 18 inch 14 carat gold chain. The pendant is 1.25 inch x 1.5 inch.
1 for $10
3 for $25
15 for $100
Available for purchase online at this link: 2022 CHF Raffle Tickets
HOTELS
New Dog-Friendly Block! Clean! Convenient! Only 20 Minutes from Sunnybank!
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 bring 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!
