As long as we have no other plans (you know, that big tropical vacation :::koff::
DB and I sure hope to come, no matter what the venue. I find it amazing that you and your family open that big beautiful home to a bunch of people, many--most?--of them strangers, who deposit giant buckets full of plastic ponies all over the place (oh wait, never mind, you have at least one *room* full of plastic ponies in that house...).
Seriously, whatever works best for you, Jewel. An entrance fee is something we're willing to pay; it seems only fair, no matter where you hold the meet.