The South Texas Chapter of the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club welcomes you to the 2025 Big Country Regional information page.  Our chapter is already working on making this Big Country Regional a great HET experience for all who will attend.  Your destination is WACO TEXAS.  Our organizers are keenly aware of the need to make your visit memorable and have selected a host hotel that is both comfortable and affordable.  The hotel amenities will contribute to a great opportunity to reconnect with HET friends.  The parking lot has ample space for the display of our fine automobiles, have a flea market and join together to share HET camaraderie. 

Waco, Texas is a city with a wealth of history which is captured in unique museums.  Our meet organizers have begun the task of identifying how to best offer you the attendee the opportunity to experience this history though tours or self guided visits.   Expect that there will be plenty to do during your time in Waco.  See you in WACO!!!

Make your Reservations at the Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Waco North West, 1801 North Development Blvd. Bellmead, Texas 76701  Telephone  254-799-9997

Via INTERNET Use the IHG direct link  Hudson Essex Terraplane HET Club or call the Hotel direct to make your reservations prior to March 27, 2025. State you are with the Hudson Essex Terraplane meet , Group Rate Code is HET to obtain the negotiated room rate. A credit card is required to make  reservation.  King and Queen Rooms are available at a negotiated rate of $155 per day which includes breakfast.

Our 2025 Big Country Team can be contacted as follows:

Registration  Rodney Lemmon – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                Chris Rivas - 832-725-8173 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The meet will be held in the Lake Region of the Poconos, Hawley PA.  The host hotel is Lukan’s Farm Resort in Hawley PA. Reservations (2 night min) call (570) 226-4574 for rates. Rooms available Thursday afternoon thru Monday checkout for the best reduced rate. Secondary hotel Gresham’s East Shore Lodging, 12 minutes to Lukan’s  (570) 226-3293 .  For additional information please contact Dick Teeter (570) 470-4385.  All Eastern Regional attendees will have delicious family-style breakfasts and dinners at Lukan’s.  

Events:

Eastern Regional meeting will be on Saturday May 17, 2025, 5pm

The Home Chapter is hosting and hoping you will join them in celebrating “Christmas in June”.  Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth is not only known for its beauty and hospitality, but it is also home to the world’s largest Christmas store.  In addition, there will be a large splash park awaiting your visit.  Also, Hudson parking and swap meet space will be close and convenient.

Plan now to attend.  Full registration materials and special room rates for registrants will be in the January/February 2025 WTN.  Mark your calendar now for this special event.

Questions?  Ken Poynter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. // Joe Delaney This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.