Ladies' Only Driving & Spa Getaway
Spring in the beautiful Carolinas will usher in the third annual Ladies' Only Driving & Spa Getaway from Thursday, April 19th to Monday, April 23rd, 2012. Due to the popularity of this trip, it is limited to 18 members of the BMW CCA only. Hurry—Registration closes March 15th!
The trip consists of two parts: one day at the BMW Driving School in Greenville, South Carolina and two days at the luxurious Grove Park Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. The Grove Park boasts a $42 million dollar spa complete with 7 indoor/outdoor pools, and full spa services.
On Friday, April 20th, guests will participate in a premium full-day Car Control School, taught by the professional drivers at the BMW Performance Center. We will practice safety-driving skills, such as accident avoidance, proper use of ABS brakes, and inclement-weather handling conditions. We will have the opportunity to drive several models of their BMWs, including the 335i and the M3.
After school, we will drive ourselves in their BMWs up to the Grove Park Resort & Spa in Asheville, NC, and luxuriate for two days in our robes enjoying massages, facials, wraps, and pedicures. While in Asheville, we will have a tour and private lunch at the Biltmore Estate. We will enjoy the breathtaking views of the Blue Hills Parkway on our return to Greenville in “our” borrowed BMWs!
The trip is priced at $2,495* for single occupancy and includes:
- 4 nights single occupancy at the Marriott and Grove Park Resort hotels
- 3 group Dinners and Breakfasts
- Full-Day of Premium Car Control School at the Performance Center & Lunch
- One premium Spa service at Grove Park (80 min massage or your choice)
- Tour and private Lunch at the Biltmore Estate
- Driving in BMWs to/from Grove Park Resort in Asheville, NC
- All ground transportation, including shuttles to airport
- Premium matching BMW polo shirt and goodie bags
BMW Couples Driving Experience
This trip, July 13-14, is also offered exclusively to members of the BMW CCA who want to get away for an enjoyable weekend with their spouse or guest to fully appreciate the “ultimate” BMW driving experience. We will provide a premium full-day driving program at the BMW Performance Center near Greenville, South Carolina, as well as a second day of beautiful mountain drives through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The BMW Performance Center's professional instructors will provide instruction on their challenging track, towards improving your skills in adverse situations such as accident avoidance and inclement weather conditions. You will sharpen your driving skills with several BMW models, such as the M3, 335i, 550i, and X5.
On the second day of the Program, we will put our skills to the test driving through the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of Greenville, and enjoy the vistas and beauty of the Carolinas. Nothing is as rewarding as putting your new-found driving skills to the test on the twisted mountain roads surrounded by the natural beauty of summertime in the Carolinas.
Summer is an ideal time for enjoying an outdoor summer concert while relaxing with friends by the waterfalls of the Ready River in downtown Greenville. You will have the opportunity to socialize with the other BMW car members at our group dinners in Greenville’s finest downtown restaurants which showcase the delicious Southern cuisine of the region.
This trip is priced at $1,495* per person for double occupancy and $1, 695* per person for single occupancy and includes:
- 3 nights at the historic Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville
- 2 group dinners in two select gourmet Greenville restaurants
- 2 lunches at the Center and during the mountain driving experience
- Premium full-day BMW Driving School at the Performance Center
- Ground transportation to/from GSP Airport and to the Performance Center
Registration will be open on February 1, 2012, and is limited to 24 CCA members.
Members-Only Two-Day M School
Due to the overwhemling demand—and subsequent sellout of the July 14-15 event—the BMW CCA, in conjunction with the BMW Performance Center is offering a second two-day M School over Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, the 2nd. This is the perfect opportunity to challenge your driving skills in the M3, M5 & the all new 1M Coupe, and maximize your spirited driving experience with fellow members.
On the first day, the professional driving instructors will emphasize developing elementary high-performance driving capabilities by demanding precision and skill refinement. The slalom, handling track, wet skid pad, open roads, and timed runs course will challenge even the best driver to master the horses of these M cars.
Day Two raises the stakes and teaches advanced driving techniques like trail-braking and demanding cornering transitions. Participants will don their helmets and their racing jackets on this day to ensure safety in all of these exercises as we utilize the full nearly two mile track of the Performance Center.
To complement our driving experiences, we will offer a members' only dinner in downtown Greenville at one of their famed restaurants on Saturday night. This unique weekend provides the perfect opportunity to meet other members from around the country who share your passion for the BMW marque, and who appreciate the exhilaration of mastering high-performance driving skills.
The trip is priced at $3,055* per person for single occupancy, $2,855* per person for double occupancy, and $500 for non-driving guests and includes:
- 2 nights at the Greenville Marriott, with breakfast and first cocktail
- A Saturday night group dinner at an elegant Southern restaurant
- M branded and custom painted helmet and jacket
- M branded polo shirt
- Both men and women are invited, at all skill levels
- Ground transporation to/from GSP airport and the BMW Performance Center
This trip is limited exclusively to 15 members of the BMW CCA who hold valid drivers' licenses.
*All pricing listed above already includes the member discount, and prices do not include air fare to/from Greenville, SC (GSP).
For more information, please contact Jackie Bechek at jbbechek@aol.com, or call (888) 345-4BMW to register.
