Looking for a summer destination where you can throw up a tent, hook up an RV and enjoy the great outdoors river side? Branford located on the crystal clear, spring fed Santa Fe River in North Central Florida has it all. You can camp at Ellie Ray's RV Resort & Lounge, riverside and watch the 5ft Sturgeon leap from the water, the manatees families swim by or float the river at Ichetucknee Springs State Park just down the road. Speed boats, pontoons, you name it, it’s on the river.

Branford is located in Ghilchrist County and has been described as "the world's favorite freshwater dive". The diving in Gilchrist County has the potential to expose cave divers to the widest possible array of conditions, including high and low flow, large and small passageways, and silty and silt-free bottoms, with high visibility in the crystal clear water. You can visit all year round with river temperature averaging at 75 degrees year round and the weather sunny and in the 80s!

With bearded cypress trees shooting up from the river bed and a winding river, the views are a must see and the wildlife
will consume you from the singing mockingbirds, to the sunbathing turtles and the deer sneaking in their early morning breakfast. Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

VACATION HOUSE NOW FOR RENT!



Ellie Ray's RV Resort & Lounge
www.ellieraysrvresort.com


With all the improvements happening at Ellie Ray’s one of the ones we are most excited to share with you is that we now have a spacious vacation house available for rent. That's right, a vacation house that you can rent for a weekend, special holiday, family week vacation or a month!


It sits on the resort's property, facing the river with a fenced in yard. The brick house is newly remodeled with brand new bathrooms, hardwood floors, fresh paint and kitchen cabinetry. It has two, full sized bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, a washer and dryer and BRAND NEW BEDS complete with new bedding. Did we mention that bath towels are included too?!  The house can sleep 10 comfortably.

Spend a weekend or a month! For more information and rental prices, give us a call at (855) RIVER – 13.
















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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

THANKSGIVING DINNER - NOVEMBER 22





Sturges at Ellie Ray's
www.ellieraysrvresort.com


Join us for...
THANKSGIVING DINNER - November 22

A time for family and friends to gather together to celebrate friendship and our blessings in life. Join us at the lounge for football, a turkey dinner and all the fixings from 3:30pm-7:00pm. $5 with toy, $8 without.

Toys and proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's local families in need program. Toys need to be unwrapped and please, no stuffed animals.

For more information or to RSVP for events call us at (855) RIVER-13 or email us at info@ellieraysriverlanding.com

Football schedule for the day:

12:30 p.m. ET – CBS
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions
4:15 p.m. ET – FOX
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys
8:20 p.m. ET – NFL Network
New England Patriots at New York Jets

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Ellie Ray's sponsors 1st annual Toy Solider Run 2012!



Ellie Ray's RV Resort & Lounge
www.ellieraysrvresort.com

 Ellie Ray’s is a sponsor for the 1ST annual, Toy Solider Run.

All proceeds & toys benefit Herry’s Kids and Hospice of Nature Coast. 

The motorcycle ride has two routes. One leaving from Gainesville and one from Lake City where they meet at Ginnie Springs for the concert and food!!  Gates open at Ginnie Springs, at 9am, bands kick off at 12pm. 

 The Bands: Big Engine, Efen, Wolfgang and Jamocracy. 

Can't make the event or have prearranged plans, no worries, drop your toys off at Ellie Ray’s and we’ll deliver them for you! Toys need to be unwrapped and please, no stuffed animals.

For more information on participating in the ride, directions and pricing for the concert at Ginnie Springs, visit the Toy Solider website at www.toysoldierrun.com.



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Friday, October 12, 2012

SUMMER 2012 PHOTO CONTEST


Ellie Ray’s RV Resort & Lounge





SUMMER 2012 PHOTO CONTEST
Still reminiscing about the good times of summer?! So are we...



We are still glowing from the all the fun this Summer and smiling from all the memories. We know there are lots of good moments we missed and we think a photo contest is in order!

There will be three categories to vote on and the winner of each category will win a gift certificate of TWO FREE NIGHTS CAMPING/RV at Ellie Ray’s.

Categories:
- Best scenery shot
- Best wildlife shot
- Best family & friends shot

Rules:
1. Photos must highlight Ellie Ray’s RV Resort & Lounge and have been taken in the year 2012.

2. Photos must have been taken at Ellie Ray’s campground, lounge or on the Santa Fe River.

3. Candidates can submit one photo, per category. In the case that a candidate wins for two categories, the gift certificate will go to the second best based off the number of “votes”. 

3. Photos will be voted on by YOU, the campers. The photo with the most votes for each category, WINS! Winners will be contacted concluding contest for where they would like their gift certificate sent.

Submissions: 
Email your photos to ellierays@gmail.com, with the subject “Summer 2012 Contest”. Indicate the category for which you want to submit the photo for.

Submissions open till October 30th
Voting open November 1st - November 30th

Voting:
1. Starting November 1st, visit our facebook page to vote, photo albums will be titled SUMMER 2012 – CATEGORY NAME
www.facebook/ellierayscampground

2. LIKE your favorite picture from each category.

3. You can only vote for one picture in each category/album.

4. The owner of the picture with the most LIKES will win TWO FREE NIGHTS CAMPING/RV.






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Monday, October 8, 2012

SUMMER 2013, LOYALTY DISCOUNT


Ellie Ray’s RV Resort & Lounge




SUMMER 2013, LOYALTY DISCOUNT
Savings that are too good to be true!

Hello RV’ers, 

Ellie Ray’s is offering to its returned campers for the season of 2013 a special discounted rate. We want you to be a part of our 2013 summer and continue to share with us the memories and the new forward growth at Ellie Ray’s. We hope you view the future amenities as positive change that will further enrich Ellie Ray’s as safe and fun place to enjoy and relax for years to come! 

We now offer a quiet section! If you would prefer kids free and noise out by 11pm. Additionally, we will be rearranging the smaller campers to accommodate them more suitably in the park which will also allow for the bigger RV’s to be able to park more comfortably and look more uniformed.

We are offering a few different discounted options, please review chart below. For more information give us a call at (855) RIVER - 13
New Summer 2013 Rates: 

 Daily:
River Front $50.00
River View Pull Through $40.00
Standard Lot $35.00
55+ Quiet Zone $45.00
Weekly:
River Front $300.00
River View Pull Through $240.00
Standard Lot $210.00
55+ Quiet Zone $265.00

 Monthly:
 River Front not available
River View Pull Through $425.00
Standard Lot $350.00
55+ Quiet Zone $425.00 includes boat parking at site and dock space

 -25% discount for those who stay 6 months.
-20% discount for those who stay 5 months.
-10% discount for those who stay 4 months.
-$25 for monthly boat and RV storage.
-Rigs must be kept clean, no mildew, awnings in good shape and be 10 years or newer or subject to office approval.  

 Payment Schedule Example for discounts: Payments start in: 
October….. for April
November….. for May
December ….. for June
January ….. for July
February….. for August
March….. for September



You may reserve your preferred space or choose a new space, subject to availability and size of your RV, as all spaces will be based off a first come, first paid basis. A suggestion for groups campers or wanting to camp next to your favorite neighbor is to call quick to reserve your spaces now!

We have six month to four month discounts available. You may choose how long you want to stay. Review the chart above, we are happy to discuss if you have any questions, give us a call at 1-855-RIVER-13 or setup an appointment with the office to discuss in person.  

We look forward to another great summer full of memories and fun!
Best Regards,

Tom & Michelle Sturgeon



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Monday, October 1, 2012

Upcoming Music Events & Holidays!


Ellie Ray’s RV Resort & Lounge
www.ellieraysrvresort.com


With our #1 Rule to HAVE FUN, we are always trying to keep the energy high and the fun alive at Ellie Ray’s. Whether it be a kickin concert or a mean feast there is always something planned! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!  


Upcoming Events
MONDAY Night Football, JOIN US!

October 13: ROCKIN ON THE RIVER
SECTION 8 & ALTER EAGLESAlter Eagles Tribute Band and local favorite Section 8 play together for an unforgettable show! Pre-buy your tickets $10 advance, $20 at the door.
Show kicks off at 7:30PM

Camping & Ticket package available, RV lot plus ticket starts at $40. Primitive camping starts at $30. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT!

Alter Eagles website:  www.altereaglesband.com
For more information or to purchase tickets call us at (855) RIVER-13 or email us at info@ellieraysriverlanding.com




October 27: HALLOWEEN BASH
Calling all Ghouls and Gals, Halloween bash is Saturday, October 27th. Wear your costumes as Steel Bridge rocks the night away! Party starts at 9:00pm.


Calling all ghouls and gals! Bring out your costume and dance the night away with us! 
Spooky decorations and fun festive cocktails! 


$550 in PRIZES!!!! Enter contest by 10PM, voting at 12AM 
COSTUME CONTEST

$250 PRIZE for MOST SCARY & MOST SEXY! 
JACK-O-LANTERN

$50 PRIZE for BEST CARVING, bring your pumpkin and we’ll display it on stage for voting


$3 caramel apple shots
2-for-1 candy corn cocktails





November 22: THANKSGIVING DINNER
A time for family and friends to gather together to celebrate friendship. Join us for a turkey dinner and all the fixings! More information to come in next month’s newsletter.


For more information or to purchase tickets call us at (855) RIVER-13 or email us at info@ellieraysriverlanding.com
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