Tours
LGCF, Inc. tours augment the income of the LGCF Special Funds.
The tour chairman plans tours with the approval of the LGCF President.
The tour chairman plans tours with the approval of the LGCF President.
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Dear Members and Friends;
Some tours may seem far away—but to be able to make reservations and also to provide details and costs, our tours must be planned well in advance!! PLEASE CALL TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS, LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SHARE INFO WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOO!!! THE ESTIMATIONS FOR THE PLANNED TOURS ARE LISTED BELOW Thank you, Naomi Cordill Tours Chair [email protected] 318-498-0094 156 Botany Bay Road Saint Joseph, Louisiana 71366 |
PROPOSED TOURS THROUGH FALL 2026
SPRING TOUR OF TEXAS BLUEBONNETS **March 27-30, 2025 (final date)
It is the time of year when wildflowers are popping up all over the countryside, painting Texas in shades of red, blue, yellow and white. Texas respects the beauty of all wildflowers, but the bluebonnet is the best! So, to make sure that you get your fill of bluebonnet beauty, the plans are to take the ultimate bluebonnet road trip through the heart of Hill Country. With LGCF’s very busy Spring, our dates are hopefully in full bloom!
We will head to Houston beginning in West Monroe, from the Mayo Transportation Company. Persons can leave their cars in the Mayo parking lot. We will continue to Alexandria, to Iowa (Lake Charles/Sulphur area; to Houston and on to Fredericksburg and the Texas Hills. Here is what I need from those planning to make the trip:
I have 22 persons to travel! The maximum will be 34 persons. Of course, the more who make the tour, THE LESS IT COSTS EVERYONE!
ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 2025
ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR ALL FOUR DAYS: $900 TO $1100
Includes: Transportation, hotel for 3 nights with two persons to a room, breakfast, lunch and dinner for the two non-traveling days, bus driver’s hotel room, entrance fees. We can bring snacks and a “bag lunch” on the bus going to Fredericksburg. On the return trip, we will stop for lunch along the way. (And we can think about sharing “goodies” we bought along the way!) WHAT WE HOPE TO SEE: Johnson City, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg, Llano, Burnet, Marble Falls and several routes to view the Bluebonnets. If you have been before, the area is everchanging and the wildflowers are always exceptional. I will know more about meals by January 15, 2025!
FALL TOUR OF BOSTON AND NEW HAMPSHIRE ***October 13-17, 2025
Because of our original dates being during all of the big Columbus Day holiday, we were strongly urged to change our dates to the above! We will fly into Boston, do the Harbor Tour, take the Bus Tour around Boston, follow the “Freedom Trail,” visit Cheers and tour Faneuil Hall. Because of the change in dates, our itinerary has changed, and we will visit the Cape Cod area to visit a cranberry bog, the Heritage Gardens and Museum and Sandwich, Mass. We will stay in two hotels to provide for the most time to tour. Because we of course want to be at the peek of “Fall Colors,” it is probably the most expensive time to visit Boston and the area, but I am working with a good tour group, same organization that arranged Philadelphia. I hope by February to know a close estimate; as well as, have an idea of the costs for the flights.
MUST HAVE 25 PEOPLE TO MAKE.
PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR DISTRICT MEETINGS AROUND THIS DATE!!!!!
SPRING TOUR FOR NASHVILLE’S ANTIQUE TBD (Jan/Feb) 2026
AND GARDEN SHOW
Because the Antique Show announces its dates so late, I had hoped to finally have the dates for the Show, but maybe by January 16, 2025!!!???
TOUR TO MACKINAC ISLAND Fall 2026 – Sept 18–22?
We will fly and travel to Mackinac Island, tour the island and we will tour other highlights that are in the area, since the island is not very large.
THERE IS THE OPTION TO TAKE A CRUISE AROUND THE GREAT LAKES, BUT IT IS A LITTLE EXPENSIVE, BUT IS A SPECTACULAR CRUISE!!
Still developing the tour, so if you have suggestions, please get in touch with me. I am opened to all and any.
I have been asked to stay as Tour Chairman until 2028—so please be thinking of suggestions for 2027 and 2028!!!
Naomi Cordill, Tours Chairman
318-498-0094
[email protected]
SPRING TOUR OF TEXAS BLUEBONNETS **March 27-30, 2025 (final date)
It is the time of year when wildflowers are popping up all over the countryside, painting Texas in shades of red, blue, yellow and white. Texas respects the beauty of all wildflowers, but the bluebonnet is the best! So, to make sure that you get your fill of bluebonnet beauty, the plans are to take the ultimate bluebonnet road trip through the heart of Hill Country. With LGCF’s very busy Spring, our dates are hopefully in full bloom!
We will head to Houston beginning in West Monroe, from the Mayo Transportation Company. Persons can leave their cars in the Mayo parking lot. We will continue to Alexandria, to Iowa (Lake Charles/Sulphur area; to Houston and on to Fredericksburg and the Texas Hills. Here is what I need from those planning to make the trip:
- I NEED A PLACE TO LEAVE CARS SAFELY PARKED and
- WHICH IS ALSO ALONG THE ROUTE IN: ALEXANDRIA, AND IOWA (165 and I-10)
I have 22 persons to travel! The maximum will be 34 persons. Of course, the more who make the tour, THE LESS IT COSTS EVERYONE!
ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 24, 2025
ESTIMATE OF COSTS FOR ALL FOUR DAYS: $900 TO $1100
Includes: Transportation, hotel for 3 nights with two persons to a room, breakfast, lunch and dinner for the two non-traveling days, bus driver’s hotel room, entrance fees. We can bring snacks and a “bag lunch” on the bus going to Fredericksburg. On the return trip, we will stop for lunch along the way. (And we can think about sharing “goodies” we bought along the way!) WHAT WE HOPE TO SEE: Johnson City, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg, Llano, Burnet, Marble Falls and several routes to view the Bluebonnets. If you have been before, the area is everchanging and the wildflowers are always exceptional. I will know more about meals by January 15, 2025!
FALL TOUR OF BOSTON AND NEW HAMPSHIRE ***October 13-17, 2025
Because of our original dates being during all of the big Columbus Day holiday, we were strongly urged to change our dates to the above! We will fly into Boston, do the Harbor Tour, take the Bus Tour around Boston, follow the “Freedom Trail,” visit Cheers and tour Faneuil Hall. Because of the change in dates, our itinerary has changed, and we will visit the Cape Cod area to visit a cranberry bog, the Heritage Gardens and Museum and Sandwich, Mass. We will stay in two hotels to provide for the most time to tour. Because we of course want to be at the peek of “Fall Colors,” it is probably the most expensive time to visit Boston and the area, but I am working with a good tour group, same organization that arranged Philadelphia. I hope by February to know a close estimate; as well as, have an idea of the costs for the flights.
MUST HAVE 25 PEOPLE TO MAKE.
PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR DISTRICT MEETINGS AROUND THIS DATE!!!!!
SPRING TOUR FOR NASHVILLE’S ANTIQUE TBD (Jan/Feb) 2026
AND GARDEN SHOW
Because the Antique Show announces its dates so late, I had hoped to finally have the dates for the Show, but maybe by January 16, 2025!!!???
TOUR TO MACKINAC ISLAND Fall 2026 – Sept 18–22?
We will fly and travel to Mackinac Island, tour the island and we will tour other highlights that are in the area, since the island is not very large.
THERE IS THE OPTION TO TAKE A CRUISE AROUND THE GREAT LAKES, BUT IT IS A LITTLE EXPENSIVE, BUT IS A SPECTACULAR CRUISE!!
Still developing the tour, so if you have suggestions, please get in touch with me. I am opened to all and any.
I have been asked to stay as Tour Chairman until 2028—so please be thinking of suggestions for 2027 and 2028!!!
Naomi Cordill, Tours Chairman
318-498-0094
[email protected]
Philadelphia PA Flower Show 3/3-8/2024
Our LGCF TOUR in Philadelphia; all enjoying dinner at Hard Rock!! March 3, 2024
Photos by Tricia Ortalano
Photos by Naomi Cordill - March 4, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Orchids! March 5, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Ikebana - March 6, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Tablescapes - March 6, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Flower Show - March 6, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Garden Rooms, Etc. - March 6, 2024
Naomi Cordill - Spectacular Horticultural - March 6, 2024
Photos by Kyle Martin - March 4, 2024
Kyle Martin: Day Two at the Show - March 5, 2024
Went back this afternoon to Philadelphia Flower Show. What an experience I will never forget
Kyle Martin - Touring Philadelphia - March 5, 2024
Kyle Martin - Longwood Gardens - March 7, 2024
Last day of our trip, Longwood Gardens. A gardeners dream.
Versa Dore - Barnes Foundation - March 7, 2024
The Barnes Foundation this afternoon. He was an avid art collector who arranged his art as he saw a vision of how they related. He added furniture and other pieces as he saw a relationship between them. He never told of his interpretations, as he felt each should see art in his or her on interpretation. The art is placed as he left it when he passed away as per his will
Versa Dore - Longwood Gardens - March 7, 2024
Versa Dore - More Philadelphia Photos - March 6, 2024
Versa Dore - Lancaster PA - March 6, 2024
Went to Lancaster today to visit the Amish community. I was surprised at the size of their homes. They add on for married children, up to 3 families living in a home. One has 17 children. Met up with a few horse and buggies, visited a goat farm, leather shop, quilt shop and a replica of a 9 room home that included a room that was a school house, with original furnishings and clothing. They are hard working. Some now use solar panels for energy. They charge huge batteries to power lights and work equipment. Different communities have their own rules. Learned a lot about this beautiful culture today! Some use washers but none use dryers. All clothes are hung outside. Their bikes don't have peddles. They are built like scooters. There is one in the first pic
