Listen "Visit the Goochland Drive-In"
Episode Synopsis
In August 2009, John Heidel and his wife, Kristina, opened The Goochland Drive-In Theater. It’s been going strong since then, propelled by their love of movies and a modernized movie-going experience. John takes for a tour that includes:
– How and why they wanted to open a drive-in
– Defying the nay sayers, including the banks and realtors
– What’s different about the experience now
– The solutions to car battery drain and mosquitos
– The viewing options: Main Screen and The Grove
– Why tickets are only available online
– Fun special programming
LINKS:
Goochland Drive-In
Their Facebook page
Fathom Events
My review of AIR
– How and why they wanted to open a drive-in
– Defying the nay sayers, including the banks and realtors
– What’s different about the experience now
– The solutions to car battery drain and mosquitos
– The viewing options: Main Screen and The Grove
– Why tickets are only available online
– Fun special programming
LINKS:
Goochland Drive-In
Their Facebook page
Fathom Events
My review of AIR
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