How Much Does a Wedding at the Lyndhurst Castle Cost?
The Lyndhurst Castle, located on 67 acres overlooking the Hudson River, offers a fairytale-like scene for those looking to get married and feel like a true prince and princess.
Only 35 minutes from New York City, the castle offers a variety of ceremony locations couples can choose from.
The average Lyndhurst Castle wedding reported costs
The rental fee, which will include six hours of event time, excluding the setup and cleanup time, will greatly vary depending on the time and date you choose. From our research, the rental fee for the reception can range anywhere from $3,500 to $5,500, and if needed, each additional hour is available for $500 an hour. Like many venues, the castle does offer discounts on certain days and dates throughout the year. The ceremony fee is included in the reception fee.
As for the catering/reception fees, the costs will greatly depend on the setup required, the type/style of food being served and if a beverage package is needed. With so many options, we created a table to show you the estimates we found online, but for a conservative average, be prepared to spend about $200 a person. For this price, it should include the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, catering and alcohol.
| Buffet Setup | $125/person |
| 2-course plated | $135/person |
| 3-course plated | $145/person |
| 4-course plated | $165/person |
| add beer/liquore | $20~/person depending on options |
Wedding-Spot.com notes the average couple should be expected to spend $18,070 and $29,080 for a ceremony & reception for 100 guests. You can use the calculator on the website to see what the wedding may cost you.
One member on this WeddingBee.com forum thread stated she was quoted close to $40,000.
The additional costs to expect
At a minimum, the venue will include the standard banquet chairs, tables, napkins, linens, glassware, cake cutting and a coffee/tea station. However, as with most venues, some items can be upgraded for an additional fee as mentioned in our bullet points below.
Upgrade to Chiavari chairs – about $1,000
Include a wedding cake – $600+, depending on the size, style, type, etc
Additional desserts – plan on budgeting at least $1,000+, depending on the number of guests and type of desserts required
Votive candles – an additional $250+
Adding a dance floor – for a standard size, this can cost about $350.
Adding a stage – an additional $450+
Special lighting – $1,500 or more, depending on the setup.
Ceremony and reception options
Courtyard Carriage House – This event space, featuring a semi-permanent white tent with side walls which can extend in case of bad weather, can accommodate up to 300 guests for dancing and dinner after the ceremony completes.
Mansion – With numerous interior rooms to choose from for both ceremonies and receptions, the castle recommends the Lyndhurst Picture Gallery or parlor as the best option for a smaller, intimate ceremony. After, couples can move their reception to either the covered veranda or the Lyndhurst dining room. The capacities vary, but as mentioned, it’s designed for smaller parties and can accommodate up to 80 guests.
Great Lawn – Offering a historic landscape design, the lawn, surrounding the castle, makes for an ideal backdrop for a ceremony.
Rose Garden – Available during the month of June, the intimate Rose Garden offers a breathtaking display of roses, from the wrought iron gates to the pergola, all while being married beneath a gazebo.
The Alley Lawn – Like the Great Lawn, the Alley Lawn is adjacent to the bowling alley and is ideal a tented reception.
Things to know
The castle partners with Philip Stone Caterers at Lyndhurst, who offers a variety of cocktail station, season menu, seated dinners and buffet dinner options.
The castle, on its official website, has a full PDF of recommended florists.
It was named as one of America’s most beautiful mansions by Forbes Magazine.
How Much Does a Home Depot Truck Rental Cost?
Whether you want to deliver a larger-than-average item from Home Depot or elsewhere straight to your home on your own, almost all Home Depot locations allow you to rent one of their flatbed trucks or cargo vans either by the hour, day, week or even month.
The cost of a Home Depot truck rental
As of 2018, the claims the first 75 minutes will cost $19 and for every additional 15 minutes after the first 75 minutes will incur a $5 per 15-minute fee. This is the rental fee for the pickup truck or cargo van only. All reservations will require a $50 deposit, but as with any deposit, it will be refunded upon dropping off the truck.
| First 75 minutes | $19 |
| Every 15 minutes after first 75 minutes expire | $5 |
| Every hour after first 75 minutes expire | $20 |
| Daily | $100 |
| Weekly | $695 |
| Monthly | $2,900 |
How to reserve the rental truck
First, make sure you qualify for the truck rental. Home Depot requires that all applicants must be 21 years old and have either an U.S. or Canadian driver’s license. If it’s a Load ‘N Go rental, then automobile insurance is required as well.
Next, check the availability of either the rental flatbed truck or cargo van by visiting the official Home Depot website.
On the confirmation page, once you input your zip code, you will be presented with a list of nearby stores and a status as the availability of the rental in question. If available, you will then be able to reserve by calling the local store.
Once confirmed by the store, you will then arrive at the Home Depot of choice, either at the Special Services desk or Tool Rental Center to secure your truck.
Description of the trucks available
The Load ‘N Go flatbed truck has a specialty aluminum bed capable of loading up to 3,000 pounds, while the cargo van has the same weight capacity but the bed will be enclosed.
This truck/program is intended for those who want to rent it for a few hours at a time, but it can, upon request, be rented by the day, week or even month. The vehicle make, model and year may vary slightly by store, but for the most part, they will be similar in terms of features.
Product features for the flatbed truck include automatic transmission, air conditioner, a seating capacity of three, four-wheel anti-lock braking, dual seat-mounted side airbag, V8 engine, stereo and a backup alarm, while the cargo van offers dual bucket seats and cargo tie downs, in addition to the flatbed truck features.
Things to know
In order to rent a Home Depot rental truck, the applicant must be at least 21 years old and have a either a valid U.S. or Canadian drivers license.
Proof of insurance is only required for Load ‘N Go rentals.
To avoid a fuel surcharge, the truck must be returned refueled.
No one-way rentals are allowed and all trucks must be returned to the same stores they were rented from initially.
You do not need to make a purchase from Home Depot in order to reserve the truck for the day, but some have reported at the manager’s discretion as some were unable to rent without making a large purchase. It’s always best to call the store in question to know the official rules.
How Much Does a Door Install Cost at Home Depot?
Whether you need your front door replaced and/or an interior door, Home Depot, as you probably know, offers a wide range of doors from popular manufacturers such as Andersen, Jeld-Wen and Masonite.
As long as you purchase the door directly from Home Depot, they will be able to help install it for you for a fee by using one of their third-party insured installers.
The average reported Home Depot door installation cost
The costs of having a door installed by Home Depot will greatly depend on the type of door (exterior/interior) you’re looking to have installed, your location, the current promotion being held and the complexity of the job. From our research, customers, in order to receive a quote will first have to set up a measurement via one of their professionals, which, most of the time, will cost about $35 or so. This fee, however, like any Home Depot professional installation service they offer, will be credited toward the final bill if you do decide to go ahead with them for the installation process.
Once you receive the measurements, Home Depot will then ask you to come into the store to discuss your options, look at potential doors you can buy and receive a finalized installation quote.
Depending on the factors above, the costs to have Home Depot install a door can start at $100 to $125 per door via an advertisement, plus a $15 removal fee, if the door can simply be swapped out. If the door frame has to be modified in any way, there will be an additional $75 to $100 charged on top of these fees mentioned. These are the installation fees only and will not include the costs of the door. Refer to our “extra costs to think about” below to see what else you may need to budget for as most people do report paying much more than the advertisement price.
Joseph Colangelo at ConsumersResearch.org confirmed these estimates we received and stated his wife was quoted $639 to install two storm doors. This estimate included the cost of the two doors ($200), the measurement ($35), $254 for the door installation and another $150 to add trim to the frame during the installation.
InteriorDoorUpgrade.com, in its detailed guide comparing Home Depot and Lowe’s to their business, notes the labor fee often starts at $149 per door.
The extra costs to think about
As mentioned, the estimates mentioned prior will not include the costs of the actual door. Depending on the type of door you want to purchase, the costs will vary, but to make things easier, we broke down the starting price point for each type in our table below:
| Type of Door | Starts at... |
|---|---|
| Hollow-core, Slab Door | $30 |
| Hollow-core, Prehung Door | $75 |
| Solid-core, Slab Door | $80 |
| Solid-core, Prehung Door | $150 |
| French Door | $500 |
| Storm Door | $225 |
| Pocket Door | $300 |
| Security Door | $150 |
| French Doors | $165 |
| Sliding Glass Door | $400 |
If the installer has to repair any part of the door, such as the door jamb or changing the swing of the door, then additional fees may apply.
Most of the time, it has been reported they will install a lockset for free during the door installation.
An extra charge will occur for door disposal fees.
If you want new hinges on the door, this is yet an additional fee to consider. Hinges, depending on the type, can cost $5 to $15 each, but once purchased, the store will install them for free.
What you should know
Home Depot does not install the doors; rather, they will outsource the job to a local and licensed contractor who Home Depot background checks, meaning you will have a different experience than most online as all contractors, as you can imagine, will vary.
Home Depot will often only carry certain doors in stock, but some may have be special ordered, which could take up to 14+ days to arrive.
When using the company’s installation services, they do offer a one-year installation guarantee.
According to Home Depot’s official reviews, 79% would recommend their door installation services, with 22,000+ reviewers giving an average 4.2 stars out of five.
How Much Does a Wedding at the Castle Hill Inn Cost?
Located in Newport, Rhode Island, only three hours from New York City, the Castle Inn sprawls more than 40 acres, offering a serene and majestic view, ranging from the historic lighthouse to the vast green lawns rolling down to the ocean.
Tracked back to the late 1800s, when it was the home of the scientist, Alexander Agassiz, the venue, today, offers a variety of ceremony and reception areas for would-be couples.
The average reported Castle Hill Inn wedding cost
The cost to have your wedding at the Castle Hill Inn, as with most weddings, will depend on the event date, the start time, the number of people attending, the wedding location at the venue and if any additions are needed. Since all weddings can be rather unique, even at the same venue, the costs can be all over the place. From our research, however, we did find the costs could range anywhere from $6,000 for the rental fee for any venue to as much as $200+ per person for the catering, depending on the menu setup. This would not include the additional service charges and gratuity. Sources online, while not confirmed, claim the venue will ask for a $50,000+ minimum if booking on an in-demand date.
A blog post on EmilyThings.com talked about the multiple venues she explored in Massachusetts while venue hunting and noted the Castle Hill Inn asked for a $55,000 minimum for a Saturday Evening. The average wedding, from what she heard, would cost $75,000 to $100,000 total.
While this forum thread on WeddingBee.com is older, one member replying on the thread noted she was quoted 50 percent less if she booked her wedding on a Monday. Her quote, again, while older, was $1,500 for the ceremony, $3,000 for the reception, $50 per person for liquor and $175 per person for the food.
MarthaStewartWeddings.com, in its interactive slideshow, notes the venue rental starts at $6,000, with reception rates average $195 a person. The room rates start at $465 a night.
What you should know
Catering will be provided on-site, and from the menus we glanced at, it will have a New England-type menu. The catered menu often begins with hors-d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course plated dinner, followed up with a plated dessert.
All rooms, when booked, will be reserved in five-hour blocks.
Basic reservations, at a minimum, should include all of the basics such as tables, the Chiavari chairs and all dinnerware.
The maximum wedding guest capacity, as per US News, is 400.
The additional costs
The venue can offer lawn games, including croquet, kite flying and bocce ball.
Valet parking is available for all wedding guests.
For the newly wedded couple, the Inn, as you would expect, has a two-bedroom suite available for the wedding night. Accommodations for the guests of the party are available as well.
For the wedding party, luxury spa options are available, including soaks, massages and facials.
Wedding location options
The Chalet Terrace – This one-of-a-kind Sperry tent offers picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. This outdoor space sprawls out on the lush lawn, created both an indoor reception space and outdoor area where guests can mingle.
The Chalet – Offering an old charm feel, The Chalet is an intimate and enchanting historic room with wood flooring and walls.
The Lighthouse – A figure on the New England coast, this location option can be considered one of the most magical wedding locations on the entire east coast.
The Lawn – A vast sprawled out lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the lawn can offer a simplistic, yet stunning reception area.
How Much Does Home Depot Carpet Installation Cost?
If you’re looking to have carpet installed soon, there could be a good chance you wander over to the Home Depot to check out their selection or maybe you saw an advertisement proclaiming free installation.
Whatever the case may be, Home Depot, by outsourcing its work to licensed, local contractors, is able to install your carpet as long as it’s purchased from them.
How much does carpet installation cost at the Home Depot?
A professional in-home measurement is always required before purchasing carpet from a local Home Depot. This measurement service will cost about $35 to $55; however, if you commit to the purchase, they will credit your final total with this measurement fee. When the associate comes to your home, this is the time when he or she will evaluate the site, verify all measurements and determine if any special installation is required. At that time, once the measurements are done, Home Depot will then be able to offer you an installation estimate, although it will not be guaranteed.
As for the costs to have your carpet installed by the Home Depot, it will greatly vary depending on the current promotion being held and the type of carpet you’re purchasing. Most of the time, from what we researched in the past, as long as you met a certain spending requirement, you could have the carpet installed by a locally assigned contractor by Home Depot for free. The “free” installation, however, will be for a basic install only and later on in this guide, we will talk about the additional costs you need to be aware of. A basic install basically means the contractor will install the new carpet on the existing subflooring using the already-existing tack strips.
For example, at the time of this publishing, the states free carpet installation will apply to any carpet priced $1 per square foot or higher and customers will need to spend a minimum of $699.
If you do not qualify for the free carpet installation offer, then, from what we noticed, the costs of the install would, again, vary on a few factors, including the size of your home, the type of carpet purchased and the complexity of the install. For the most part, people reported paying an additional $199 to $550 or about $99 a room for the average-sized home if either on promotions were being held or, again, they didn’t meet the specifications.
Members on this BiggerPockets.com thread talked about the “free” installation and was wondering if there was truly a catch. While most said what we already said — you had to spend $699 or more or purchase a certain carpet — one member did note that they will upcharge quite a bit on the specialty items such as tack strips and transitions.
Is it really free?
The “free” installation includes no hidden fees, rip up of the old carpet and haul away, but the offer is not valid in all markets. As long as you meet the qualifications as specified by the Home Depot associate, you should not see any additional charges.
As per the fine print, the discount will apply to the total installation job — product + install + pad. We took a picture of the fine print we saw during a promotion being held in 2018 and included it below:
The additional costs to think about
Reading the fine print, it appears any glue-down and/or commercial installations will not be included in the free installation quote. This offer only applies to family residential homes only.
Speciality items which are required in order to complete the job are additional costs to consider.
Buyers, for the most part, are responsible for moving all of the furniture off of the carpet before the install. According to an associate, if they have to pick up a drill in order to take apart any furniture, such as a bunk bed, then you will be charged about $20~ per piece.
Stairs, most of the time, will be an additional cost and won’t be part of the free installation package. Previous customers reported paying $8 to $12 per step.
Some people report that if you live on a higher floor of a condo or apartment, an additional charge may apply.
Other fees such as padding, dump fees, haul away fees and recycling charges may apply.
Tips to know
If you do choose the Home Depot to install your carpet, keep in mind that Home Depot will not complete the install. Rather, it will be a local, licensed and bonded contractor who Home Depot screens for the job.
Local flooring companies, for good reason, recommend checking with them as well because most of the time, they can come close, if not beat the price. Even if they are able to match the price, the communication between the companies, from what we noticed, will be much better. Plus, you’re supporting a local business.
Home Depot carpet installation reviews
While it may be biased, seeing it’s coming from the official Home Depot website, over 9,000+ previous customers gave their experience a 4.4-star rating on average.
Multiple reviewers on this Houzz.com thread stated they were very “pleased” with the process.
Visitors to this Zillow thread had mixed reviews, with some people saying they are no different than other flooring companies, while some the experience was frustrating.
How Much Does a Tyler Henry Medium Reading Cost?
Tyler Henry, a teenage Hollywood medium who was featured on Hollywood Medium offering A-list celebrities readings on the channel E!, has been said to offer private readings for the average Joe, but it is unclear, at this time, if he is currently accepting new clients.
How much does it cost to get a reading from Tyler Henry?
From glancing at his official website, he doesn’t list his official prices, so the prices we note are deemed as outside sources only and cannot be guaranteed. But if we compare related celebrity mediums, such as John Edward, who charges $850 a reading at his office or over the phone, it would be safe to assume Tyler Henry would charge at least $800+ for a reading. Again, this isn’t confirmed — only assumed from what other celebrities charge.
From what we saw, you could be put on a waiting list by following this link, but from a past Instagram post, which is now deleted, claimed the waiting list was longer than 15,000+, meaning it may be next to impossible to schedule an appointment and receive an immediate reading, unless, of course, you’re a celebrity.
As Bustle.com claims, unless you’re an actor and/or reality star, there’s a good chance you could work your way up the waiting list, but for the non-actors out there, you may wait months, years or, the time may never come.
How to get a reading from Tyler Henry
Consider a giveaway – Be sure to subscribe to his Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages as you may be able to apply for a free reading if he is offering a giveaway. While your chances are slim, it doesn’t hurt to try. He does this fairly often, so, again, it doesn’t hurt to at least try.
See him live – His exclusive shows does feature an interactive Q&A session, but like the giveaway odds, there’s no guarantee he will answer your question. To see his tour dates, refer to his official tour date page.
Consider a talk show – Like a lot of celebrities, they will, on occasion, show up on a daytime show, where, sometimes, he will answer some questions from the audience. In the past, for example, he was featured on The Talk. Bookmark some of your favorite daytime talk shows and see if you can get an invite to the show; it’s usually free to apply and be part of the audience.
Book signing – Seeing he has a book out (Between Two World: Lessons from the Other Side), you may be, albeit rare, be able to find him at a book signing. During this time, you may be able to ask him a quick question while getting your book signed, but again, this not guaranteed.
Reach out to him – Heavy says that if you are in the Los Angeles area, you can hire him for a booking by either emailing ronscottpr@yahoo.com or tyler@tylerhenrymedium.com or calling (310)770-0276
Is Tyler Henry real? Is he a fraud?
Skeptical activists and others are concerned with Henry’s rise to fame and many have attempted to counter what Henry is able to do on his show during his readings. Numerous critics, from what we researched, are performed by what’s known by using either a hot or cold reading technique, but others, who received a reading, said they are no longer skeptics, so with that beind said, it’s hard to decide. He’s also said to target people who are the most vulnerable, often exploiting them for entertainment value. On Wikipedia.com, for example, you can view more than 45+ references, both good and bad, to make your own assumptions. We recommend you read the “critical analysis” section on Wikipedia to see what the professionals said.
How Much Does the Perfect Workout™ Cost?
The Perfect Workout™, according to its official website, uses expert personal trainers who specialize in a different slow-motion strength training program. This program, in turn, offers you a firmer, stronger and more shapely body from just two 20-minute training sessions a week.
How much does the Perfect Workout™ cost per session?
From our research, the costs, depending on the gym you attend, will average $40 to $75~ per private session, but as with most exercise packages, this price can decrease slightly if you were to purchase sessions in bulk.
For example, on WhereCanIFindthePerfect.com, the price at the Inform Fitness location was $125 per session, with a decrease in price if you purchased packages of six, 12 or 24. A six-session package, for example, would cost $570.
According to one reviewer for the Walnut Creek Perfect Workout location on Yelp, she claimed to have paid $60 for 20 minutes.
On the club’s FAQ page, while they do not note the exact costs, they do mention the costs are half of that of what a personal trainer would charge in the areas the gyms are located.
How does it work?
These 20-minute workouts, tailored to keep you in shape, will use high intensity-like strength training, which is performed in slow motion at any of the gym locations listed here. This method, if done effectively, is known to be more beneficial than going to the cardio machines multiple times throughout the week. During the routine, it pushes you to utilize 100 percent of each targeted muscle, allowing you to work out once a week, allowing you to unwind and recuperate.
From what we researched, the trainer will first lead you to a range of exercises which will target every muscle in the body. Using specialized machines, weights will be set higher than average in order to strongly contract your muscles until they are no longer able to lift. Each repetition, as you repeat it, will essentially require you to use more muscle and less momentum, placing lighter pressure on your joints as you’re not doing as many repetitions like most exercises ask for.
When your session comes to an end, you will receive a full body workout, which some claim can bring you to tears.
The average person will attend two 30-minute sessions twice a week, usually at a local approved gym location.
Studies have shown that the special slow-motion strength training can produce 50 percent more improvement than regular weight training — and it only takes 20 minutes per session, twice a week.
When do you see results?
According to the company, most people should see a change within six weeks, but the speed and the results can depend on many factors, including how the body responds to the exercises and how effective your nutrition is.
Ideal for those who…
are new to strength training and want to learn how to exercise effectively and safely.
want a private workout environment using state-of-the-art equipment.
do not want to spend additional time at the gym beyond what is necessary.
The Perfect Workout™ reviews
Almost all of the reviews we found online were from Yelp, with almost all of the locations in the United States averaging a 4.5 star or better. Several of the reviews we looked at stated it’s a great way to work out the body in a fast-paced environment, while others truly believed they were able to maximize their results when compared to the traditional gym routine.
How Much Does the Mysterious Package Company Cost?
The Mysterious Package Company, similar to that of a subscription box service, allows you to send odd things to your friends and loved ones, ultimately creating a narrative people can experience through mysterious mailings and leave them with some unique props, according to Geek.com.
In a nutshell, it’s an odd gift for any lover of mystical gifts.
How much does the Mysterious Package Company cost?
With the official website offering limited information in regards to pricing, visitors have to sign up for an account to see what the experience costs. Upon signing up, we were greeted with 11 experiences we could sign up for, all varying in prices from $99.99 to $349.99. Unlike a subscription service where you will pay a recurring monthly fee, this is a one-time experience.
To make things easy, we broke down the costs in our table below, along with the description of each:
| Experience | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Weeping Book | An intense horror, ghost, revenge theme,, with story and puzzle features. Designed for those 16+ | $99.99 |
| Surprise Me | The company will randomly ship out one of its curated experiences. | $199.99 |
| The King in Yellow | A weird fiction, theatre, censorship theme, with a story feature. Recommended for 14+ | $199.99 |
| Risen! | Horror, cold war, science and zombie themed package, with story features. Recommended for 16+ | $199.99 |
| Tempus Fugit | Science fiction, romance and history theme, with story and activity features. Designed for those 12+ | $199.99 |
| The Lost Treasure of John Augur | A pirate theme, with story, activity, puzzle and epilogue features. Designed for those 7+ | $229.99 |
| Quest of the Werejaguar | An adventure, archaeology, Mayan history theme, with story, activity, video and epilogue features. Recommended for 6+, making it great for families. | $229.99 |
| Hunt for the Forgotten Tomb | An adventure, hidden treasure, Egyptology and history theme, with story, activity and epilogue features. | $249.99 |
| Rise of the Cult | A cult-like, paranoia/fear, weird fiction theme, with story, activity and epilogue features. Designed for those 18+ | $249.99 |
| The Demon Jar | An occult, demonology theme, with a story and activity feature. Recommended for 16+ and those who want to experience an intense horror experience. | $249.99 |
| The Century Beast | Weird Fiction, Vikings and H.P. Lovecraft themes with story/audio features. Recommended for 14+ | $299.99 |
| Filigree in Shadow | Victorian, thriller and haunted house theme, with story, puzzle and epilogue features. Designed for those 18+ | $349.99 |
NOTE: These prices are accurate as of 2018 and are subject to change. You can read about each story in depth by visiting the official website and signing up for an account.
HLN talked with Jason Kapalka, the company’s adviser, and in his interview, he noted the packages can range between $80 to $180, but they take custom requests which can be as high as $1,000.
What is the Mysterious Package Company?
The packages, depending on which one you purchase, will be stocked with an assortment of related artifacts, clues, puzzles and more all related the storyline you choose. As the story continues, you will receive multiple packages throughout the months. According to the company’s official Facebook page, the company will provide unique and custom-made gifts delivered by mail and wrapped in a hand-crafted experience like nothing you have experienced before.
The stories will typically begin with a few letters and eventually end with the artifact in a wooden crate. All of these letters and correspondence are tied together to offer a mystery which can be solved. In the end, the recipient receives a reveal note which tells them who sent them the gift.
The stories, many of which are inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, are told via packages, and the project was successfully launched by a Kickstarter campaign in 2014.
One member on Reddit.com stated the first two mailings will usually contain some sort of photograph, letters and/or maps and the final mailing will be the “artifact.” He stated the entire experience takes maybe 60 to 90 minutes to complete and the mailings can last months, depending on the shipping process. On that same Reddit thread, another member said you have to view it as an art experience where it’s no so much of a mystery which needs to be solved, but a story that is told with physical objects. The production value, as they claimed, is good, but if you’re looking for something you want to “solve” per se, then you may need to look at another service.
Mysterious Package Company reviews from around the Internet
One member on this MetaFilter.com thread said they were the recipient of the “King in Yellow” experience for Christmas. Due to the packages being late and consistently behind schedule, they were no longer excited to receive a new one. Another, in this same thread, said it was “cool” but was crazy expensive for an hour of entertainment.
David Spira, in his detailed review on RoomEscapeArtist.com, stated the gift was “disappointing,” but the materials and packaging was cool. In the end, he recommended skipping it and trying an escape room instead.
Emily at Emily Short’s Interactive Storytelling created an in-depth review as well, explaining her feelings as described as “very mixed.” As they are expensive, she didn’t expect to purchase any more, but did have a lot of love for the manufacturing skills and basic concept.
Lastly, via this Reddit thread, the top commenter said it was something cool and very memorable, but if you’re tight on money, it wasn’t recommended as there are many cool experiences simillar to this for a lot less money.
How Much Does a Little Nell Wedding Cost?
The Little Nell, located in Aspen, Colorado, is Aspen’s only five-star, five-diamond property and the only ski-in, ski-out access to the Aspen Mountains.
The Events Team, as per the official website, is able to personalize any kind of wedding, ranging from 20 to more than 500 guests at this popular mountain wedding venue.
The Little Nell reported wedding costs
The costs to get married at the Little Nell, as with most venues, will depend on the desired event date, the number of guests and any special requests needed such as reception demands, rehearsal dinner requests and hotel room needs to name a few. From our research, the meals range from $60 to $125+ per person, depending on the menu alterations and factors mentioned prior, while the venue site fee can range from $1,500 to $2,000, depending on the day, plus the lift tickets if being married at the Wedding Deck.
The venue, according to CNTraveler.com, does not have a wedding package, so every wedding experience held here will be customized to the couple’s liking.
IconicWeddings.com, for instance, notes the site fee starts at $1,200 plus the cost of the lift tickets.
The venue spaces
The hotel has multiple indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony and reception-based sites and couples are able to customize their entire event, as mentioned, to their own liking.
The Wedding Deck, which appears to the be the most popular option, offers mountaintop ceremonies at an elevation of 11,212 feet at the summit of Aspen Mountain, according to US News. Couples are able to invite guests to take a gondola ride up the mountainside from downtown Aspen, where they can arrive at the ceremony site. The terraced lawn can seat up to 280 guests. You can view multiple pictures of the area here.
For an indoor climate, the 4,400 square foot Aspen Mountain Club offers a private event space, offering views of the Elk Mountain range 11,200 feet in elevation. Also offering a three-mile gondola ride for guests from the base of the mountains, guests will arrive at a luxurious space, designed by David Anthony Easton. This space can host 250 for a cocktail reception or 120 in the dining room area.
The Sundeck, offering views of the Rocky Mountain range, offers a 10,000 square foot reception space which can seat up to 300 people seated. This space features an open floor plan with a towering fireplace and 30-foot ceilings.
Benedict’s is one of the hotel’s smaller venues, able to cater up to 150 for a reception or 80 seated.
The Grand Salon, located on the hotel’s lower level, offers 1,800 square feet of sophisticated space and can host up to 120 seated or 175 for a reception.
During the Spring, Fall and Summer months, the hotel opens the Terrace Room. Here, guests can lounge by the outside fireplace overlooking the courtyard and pool or enjoy an evening cocktail in the reception space. This space can seat 80 guests or up to 135 in a reception setting.
The Gondola Plaza, located in the epicenter of the campus, is a comfortable walk from downtown, able to cater up to 500. Couples can either have a tented canopy setup or tables set up under the sky.
Tips to know
Aspen is known to have two low seasons — the Spring-time months and fall/early winter. If you’re looking to maximize your savings and/or are looking for the best rates possible, talk with an event coordinator for more information on ways to save.
From our research, outside food and beverage is not allowed, with couples asked to use the in-house food services.
How Much Does a Rocker Arm Repair Cost?
If you hear a fast ticking-like sound coming from your engine, there’s a good chance something is wrong with one or more of the vehicle’s rocker arms; however, this isn’t always the case as the problem can sometimes rely on the timing chain. Regardless of the noise, it’s important to get it checked out to prevent a disastrous repair bill from occurring in the future.
The rocker arm is a small level which is located on the top of the heads in the vehicle’s engine.
This part will redirect the force from the lifter to open the valves at the right moment, ensuring your engine is up to its optimized speed and rhythm.
Unfortunately, if this part were to fail, the cylinder associated with that rocker arm will temporarily become disabled.
The average broken rocker arm replacement cost
The cost of a rocker arm repair, as with most car repairs, will greatly depend on the car you drive as most quotes are based on the engine type, the mechanic/dealer you choose and the geographical location. From what we researched, the average price for the repair, including parts and labor, would be in the $600 to $1,000 range if all rockers were replaced.
As for parts, kits can range anywhere from $180 to $300 or about $15 to $30 each. The kits will typically include more than just the rocker, with most kits, from what we researched, including the pushrods and guide plates, to name a few. All brands will be different, so it’s best to read the product description before making a purchase.
To see the prices for just the parts, for example, AutoZone.com’s top-selling kits retail for about , whereas individual rocker arms will retail for .
A Chrysler mechanic on JustAnswer noted that the cost to repair the dow pins and rocker arms for a Chrysler 300 Touring would cost about $648 plus tax when all of the parts and labor is estimated. According to the AllData labor time guide, for this particular vehicle, it would take 2.4 hours to perform.
What is a rocker arm?
The vehicle’s rocker arms are usually located between the intake/exhaust valves and the pushrod. This part allows the pushrods to push up on the rocker arms, essentially pushing down o the valves. This isn’t always the case, however, as the rocker arms in an overhead cam application, the cam will ride directly on top of the rocker arm. In addition to changing the direction of the motion from the rocker arm to the valve, this part can also change the amount of motion needed to be transferred. Typically, this part will “multiply” its motion by a ratio by a factor of 1.45 to 1.7, meaning that for each .100″ of pushrod motion you would get .145″ to .170″ of valve motion, according to PeformanceTrends.com.
The rocker arm repair process
Before the mechanic works on the engine, the hood will be opened to allow the engine to cool before installing the new arms.
Once the engine has cooled down and the battery assembly is disconnected, the engine’s air cleaner assembly will be removed from the engine.
Next, each spark plug and the throttle body will carefully be disconnected/unhooked and set aside.
Using a socket and ratchet, the valve cover’s bolts will be removed in order to take the cover off of the cylinder head.
Now, the rocker arm bolts will be exposed, allowing the mechanic to detach the arms and balls from the cylinder head. The old valve gasket will then be removed, with any remaining material scraped away.
Using a torque wrench, the new rocker arms will be installed, along with a new valve cover gasket on the cylinder head. All of the new bolts will be tightened and secured.
Once all of the rocker arms are installed, the throttle cable bracket, throttle body, spark plugs and engine’s air cleaner assembly will all be installed in reverse order.
For the experienced mechanic, the entire job should take two to three hours.
