October 4 - 11, 2025
Hoppa Getaway 2025 is on its way and we can not wait to get together to share new adventures and time with family and friends --- past participants and newbies. The deadline for notification of participation will be April 15, 2025.We hope you plan to join in the fun. James & Linda Hoppa
Accomodations & Other Info 2025
Family Beach Photos
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Family Photo Session Scheduled for Sunset/October 6, 2025 (Beginning 6:20
PM), on the Beach in Front of Sol Mate with Maranda Palmer (Photographer for 2023 Session). Color Scheme (Above) -- "Coral Sea". Try to coordinate your family.
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Supper, 6PM, Sol Mate is one of only 2 events we request you participate in. All other times you are on your own. Menu and Chef List is in the works. This will be a bit different this year as we are anticipating more participants. Should you have suggestions or requests, please email, text, or call. All assistance is appreciated.
Picnic and Pontoons
Supper at 6PM/Sol Mate
Picnic and Pontoons
Thursday, October 9, 2025, will be the day for a Picnic and Pontoons. We will picnic in T.H. Stone Memorial Park as we did in 2024. Following the picnic, we will take two pontoons from the Park to the Point of Cape San Blas, where the Bay meets the Gulf of America.
Candle Exchange
Accomodations -- All Smiles
Picnic and Pontoons
Plans are underway (thanks to Justine) for a "First-Night Candle Exchange" -- Details for participation will be coming soon. The theme for this exchange will be "Coral Reef"
Accomodations - Sol Mate
Accomodations -- All Smiles
Accomodations -- All Smiles
The anchor beach home for our stay is Sol Mate--231 White Sands Drive. We will have nightly meals here, base for our family photos, and base for family activities.
Accomodations -- All Smiles
Accomodations -- All Smiles
Accomodations -- All Smiles
Second Beach Front Home is All Smiles -- 217 White Sands Drive -- on the Beach right next door to Sol Mate.
Accomodations -- Katmandu
Accomodations -- Katmandu
Accomodations -- Katmandu
Third Home for the week -- Gulf View -- 162 White Sands Drive. Just around the corner from All Smiles and Sol Mate.
Menu for 2025 Suppers--Sol Mate
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Pizza Night and Candle Exchange 6PM. Pizza (ordered from Long Bill's) and Salad will be provided by James and Linda to get us all together -- no cooking required--(make introductions as needed) and participate in the Getaway Candle Exchange. Ice Cream Sundaes for Dessert. The only items you are responsible for is a candle in the Theme o
Pizza Night and Candle Exchange 6PM. Pizza (ordered from Long Bill's) and Salad will be provided by James and Linda to get us all together -- no cooking required--(make introductions as needed) and participate in the Getaway Candle Exchange. Ice Cream Sundaes for Dessert. The only items you are responsible for is a candle in the Theme of "Coral Sea" (Colors noted above). Search out Justine Ramsey on Arrival and turn your candle over to her for the exchange after supper.
Sunday/October 5, 2025
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Kabob Night with Steak and Shrimp Kabobs on the grill. Cooks for this event will be John Hoppa, Caleb Ramsey, and Justine Ramsey. Menu will include: Steak,Shrimp, and Veggie Kabobs; Baked Potato Wedges; Salad; and Sheet Cake for Dessert.
Monday/October 6, 2025
Saturday/October 4, 2025
Monday/October 6, 2025
Photo Night on the Beach in Front of Sol Mate 6:20PM. Making this Charcuterie Night just for the convenience of make ahead. Each house will be responsible a type Charcuterie Tray. All Smiles Team to handle Meat and Cheese Trays along with Slider Rolls. Sol Mate to handle a dessert tray as well as Fruit Tray with Dip. Katmandu will be
Photo Night on the Beach in Front of Sol Mate 6:20PM. Making this Charcuterie Night just for the convenience of make ahead. Each house will be responsible a type Charcuterie Tray. All Smiles Team to handle Meat and Cheese Trays along with Slider Rolls. Sol Mate to handle a dessert tray as well as Fruit Tray with Dip. Katmandu will be responsible for a veggie tray an dips. All Condiments will be available in Sol Mate. Please have trays ready by 5:30 and delivered to Sol Mate.
Tuesday/October 7
Wednesday/October 8
Monday/October 6, 2025
Italian Night with Baked Spaghetti, Stuffed Shells, Garlic Knots, and Salad with Cheesecake + Toppings for Dessert and Key Lime Pie. Cooks for this event will be Nikki, Cameron, & RJ Klawitter. Dessert will be provided by Linda Hoppa.
Wednesday/October 8
Wednesday/October 8
Wednesday/October 8
Grilled Chicken Breast Night with Greens Salad, French Bread, Crackers/Chips and Dip. Cooks for this night will be Tonya Hoppa (chicken and French Bread), Barbara Haley and Jason & Kristie Sautel (Fresh Greens Salad and Crackers/Dip). Dessert will be cooks choice!!
Thursday/October 9
Wednesday/October 8
Wednesday/October 8
Pontoon Day on the Bay/TH Stone Memorial Park-- We will deviate from the normal 6PM Supper with a picnic in the Park 11AM followed by Pontoons on the Bay to be picked up in the Park. Picnic fixins will be the responsibility of Cara/Charles, Morgan/Parker, Jenna/Jonathan with Dessert by Chris and Christa. After our picnic we will take the pontoons to the point for Watermelon on the beach.
Friday/October 10
Friday/October 10
Friday/October 10
Last Full Night Celebration as check out is 10AM Saturday. This will be grill night with Burgers and Hot Dogs (Caleb and Paker on the Grill), John's Famous Broccolli Salad (John and Tonya Hoppa), Potato Chips (Cara and Charles), Baked Beans, plus Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream for Dessert (RJ and Cameron with minor assistance by Grandma
Last Full Night Celebration as check out is 10AM Saturday. This will be grill night with Burgers and Hot Dogs (Caleb and Paker on the Grill), John's Famous Broccolli Salad (John and Tonya Hoppa), Potato Chips (Cara and Charles), Baked Beans, plus Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream for Dessert (RJ and Cameron with minor assistance by Grandma). All Topped off by Family Feud Night by Cara and Jenna -- 3 teams this year. Play for the prize.
About the Forgotten Coast and Our Stay
Information on the Gulf Coast
Following websites will provide some information on the Forgotten Coast. Also Check out the Web Blog for further info. This Blog is a compilation of posts from the beginning of our journey in 2022 and most postings still apply.
- Florida's Forgotten Coast
- Apalachicola
- VisitGulf.com
- Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches
- Be Our Guest Vacation Homes
- Point South Marina-Port St Joe FL
