Five-Star Family Reunions

Why have a family reunion?

The most common reason is to bring families together to reconnect as these days many live great distances from one another. Family in one sort or another is very important to us. Formally defined, a family is:

In human context, a family (from Latin: familiare) is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children. Extended from the human “family unit” by biological-cultural affinity, marriage, economy, culture, tradition, honour, and friendship are concepts of family that are physical and metaphorical, or that grow increasingly inclusive extending to community, village, city, region, nationhood, global village and humanism.
A family group consisting of a father, mother and their children is called a nuclear family. This term can be contrasted with an extended family. In the study of animals it has been found that many species form groups that have similarities to human “family”—often called “packs.”

Some contemporary definitions include:

A family is a group of people who are important to each other and offer each other love and support, especially in times of crises.

Family are people in your life who you may be related to by blood, marriage, or choice, often for a lifetime (yours or theirs), who you hold dear and would generally do anything to help them when needed including making personal sacrifices, and whom you generally agree to accept no matter what they do. They may be someone you see daily or infrequently but the bond remains, and stands the test of time, distance, and overrides almost any challenges.

At any rate, it helps to strengthen relationships to spend time together.

What defines a family reunion?

A family reunion is an occasion when many members of an extended family get together. Sometimes reunions are held regularly, for example on the same date of every year. A family reunion can be anything from a casual backyard BBQ, to a cruise, a camping trip, or even an International vacation.

Unlike a close family get together reunions of any type that include extended family typically require a great deal of planning and communication. Keep in mind however, with our reunion planning services, we are able to take care of reservations, meals, activities, child care complete with activities, open free time, budget, advertising and collecting for your reunion and anything else you would like to have done such as T-shirts, logos, themes, menus and more!

Of course, an important decision about your family reunion with be the location. The selection of the perfect location for your reunion is paramount to the success of your reunion. Within this site you will find amazing information that will assist you in making your choice of location for your family reunion.

Of course many families enjoy reunions at or near a National Park as there are many things to do for all ages. Perched at 6,500 feet with 8 miles of common fence with the Zion National Park under the perfect night sky you will Wild Sage located within Zion Ridge. Near our location you will find walking trails, biking trails, phenomenal hiking trails, breathtaking views, pleasant places to visit with your family during your open time, out door dining spaces, and project places for crafting, scrapbooking, family movies and slide shows, genealogy and more!

With the resort amenities nearby you will also find swimming, basketball, tennis, volleyball, children’s play area, fire pits, ATV rides, horseback riding, paint ball, archery, shooting range, climbing facility, bungee trampoline, weekly rodeo and barn dance, and more. There is something for everyone to enjoy and accommodations on every level from a luxury mountain home of the finest to a space for tent camping and everything in between!

Questions to ask yourself while deciding on a location-

• What are the greatest factors that will influence attendance for this reunion?
• What methods of soliciting input from our family members will we use?
• We questions might we ask?
• Who will review the responses and organize them?
• How large can the reunion be at this particular location?
• How will we invite them?
• How will be build enthusiasm for our reunion?
• Who is willing to be involved in the planning process that can best work between Wild Sage and your family?

With the perfect accommodations, location, activities and an incredible staff we are sure to make your reunion a huge success!