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Tours

LGCF, Inc. tours augment the income of the LGCF Special Funds.
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              
lgcftours@aol.com       318-498-0094      156 Botany Bay Road      Saint Joseph, Louisiana  71366

 

SOLD OUT
June 12, 2022
           Tour to Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany 
Visit Munich, Vienna and More
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The Biltmore, Fall Colors and Christmas
November 12-16, 2022

(Biltmore,  Blue Ridge Mountains. Gibb's Garden)

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The Biltmore and Gibbs Gardens will be November 12 to 16, 2022.  Thanksgiving again will be late, November 24, 2022.  Below contains the information and estimates of the tour.

LGCF TOUR
Biltmore      (November   12 to 16)   (Thanksgiving November 24)
  1. 12th   Travel EARLY to Atlanta via Delta and travel to Biltmore, Ashville NC (about 4 hour drive)
  2. 12th   Christmas Night House Tour and Evening Christmas Dinner    The Biltmore
  3. 13th Tour the Biltmore and Gardens and have lunch  (spend 2 nights) (night and day entrance)
  4. 14th Travel Blue Ridge Parkway to see colors; have lunch, and then travel towards Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA.  Will stop for the night and dinner in Blue Ridge, GA
  5. 15th Tour Gardens, have lunch and travel to stay the night and have dinner near the Atlanta Airport
  6. 16th Travel home during the morning from the airport
ALL ESTIMATES!!
Will view the Fall Colors; as well as, will have the Biltmore and Biltmore Village decorated for Christmas!!!  Our travels will be along the mountains and through the fall colors.  We will also see the beautiful Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA; and will have lunch.
Includes:  airfare, bus travel, rooms (4 nights), entrance fees, all breakfasts, two lunches, one dinners, taxes and gratuities and all bus driver’s expenses.
Maximum to travel: 40-42 persons     OR      24 persons      (based on bus size)
ALL ESTIMATES!!    Rooms based on 2 persons to a room
Reservations from now.  June 1; deposit of $200.  July 1-$100 non-refundable. After October 1-NO refund
ESTIMATED TOTAL:   $1,600 to $1,800                             
Extra expenses:  Food, drinks; shopping (Most meals will have to be pre-arranged, so you will know what those charges will be before we depart.)  Possibility of Da Vinci Exhibit and High Tea at the Biltmore?
Naomi Cordill, LGCF Tours Chairman                          318-498-0094                 lgcftours@aol.com
156 Botany Bay Road       Saint Joseph, LA  71366-4407

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This is a wonderful tour that will offer us the chance to see beautiful scenery, not normally seen in Louisiana!  Returning home on November 11, allows you plenty of time before Thanksgiving, which will be late, November 24, 2022.
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​ Travel to Atlanta via Delta and travel vans or bus to Biltmore, Ashville NC (about 4 hour drive)
  1.  Tour the Biltmore and Gardens  (spend 2 nights)
  2. Travel Blue Ridge Parkway and then travel to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA (3 hours) Gibbs Gardens is a place of beauty near Atlanta. In the mountains of North Georgia; there is a World-Class destination garden just waiting to be discovered.
  3. Tour Gardens     (spend 1 night)​
  4. Breakfast and Travel to airport and then Home early evening
Will view the Fall colors; as well as, Having the Biltmore and Biltmore Village decorated for Christmas!!!  
          Extra expenses:  Food, drinks    
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Holland for the Tulips
April 23 to May 2, 2023

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HOLLAND for THE TULIPS 2023    “Third time is a charm!”
The special, private tour for Holland to see the Tulips, is now on schedule for April 23 to May 2, 2023.  Information has been emailed to ALL of the Districts, and deposits need to be made by June 1, 2022!  I am very excited about this tour, as I am working with one Guide who lives in Holland, and every activity we do will be just for our group.  You will see actual Tulip Farms and fields; go on Day Trips to different locations in cities every day.  The following is the information and estimates on this tour.

LGCF TOUR of Tulips                    Spring- 2023                    (April 23 to May 2)    10 days
  1. Travel to Holland for the prime Tulip time!
  2. Fly into Amsterdam from your airport to Atlanta and over. (Hope Groups Tickets purchased!!??) *
  3. Stay in Utrecht City Center (Hampton Inn by Hilton)
  4. Local Guides and transportation will be provided for our customized, private trips. (Tips included)
  5. Use of “whispers,” (individual earphones where can hear the guide at all times)
  6. Tour Amsterdam, take Private Canal ride, visit museums, etc. (Will have opportunity to visit Anne Frank House) (24 per ticket)**
  7. Visit Tulip farm and Kurkenhof Gardens
  8. Visit interesting cities and sites near Utrecht on day trips (Delft, Gouda, Kinderdijk (canal ride), The Hague, Giethoorn, Palaces and gardens, Museums, National Park and Brugge, Belgium).
  9. Tour Utrecht and take small, private canal ride from Utrecht 
  10. Can purchase Trip cancellation insurance options as an extra (Cancellation Any Reason and/or Pre-existing Condition Insurance has to be purchased when deposit is placed on the trip)***
MINIMUM:  24 PERSONS at this price                DEPOSIT DUE June 1, 2022            $300pp                                                              ($100 NOT REFUNDABLE after October 1)
ALL ESTIMATES!!        PRICE IS PER PERSON        BASED ON TWO TO A ROOM    ?? 2023 increase     5-10%??        Checks to:  Cordill Enterprises, Inc.        Venmo: naomi-cordill          credit cards     2.5% convenience fee
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT!!!!              (REMINDER:  EASTER IS APRIL 9, 2023)         
ESTIMATED TOTAL:   $5500 to $5900   * including estimated Air fares         + Insurance ***Includes:  flights ($2000*), transfers, transportation, all tours and entrance fees and tips.  Breakfasts and some meals- (8 lunches, 3 dinners, 8 snacks and 1 reception)
*Estimated cost. Will secure flights after July, 2022!    Prices are estimates so will owe for tickets when booked- based on the $2000 estimate.                    (May can make your own arrangements if have points??)
Extra expenses:  Evening meals (5), drinks, wine/liquor, shopping and possibly luggage fees.  **Possibly Anne Frank Tickets and ***Insurance (Estimation $700 to $1000 pp??)
Timetable and payment schedule to be provided when you sign up for the trip!
Naomi Cordill, Tours Chairman                                 318-498-0094                                              lgcftours@aol.com
Naomi Cordill          156 Botany Bay Road              Saint Joseph, LA  71336                                                   
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  • DISTRICT DEEDS & DOINGS
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    • DISTRICT II >
      • DISTRICT II Acres of Green Garden Club
      • DISTRICT I Aurora Plantation Gardeners
      • DISTRICT II - Creative Planters Garden Club
      • District II Grand Isle Garden Club
      • DISTRICT II - Metairie Ridge Garden Club
      • DISTRICT II - River Ridge Garden Club
    • DISTRICT III >
      • DISTRICT III - Abbeville Garden Club
      • DISTRICT III - Azalea Garden Club
      • DISTRICT III - Franklin Garden Club
      • DISTRICT III - Lafayette Garden Club
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      • DISTRICT V - Delhi Garden Club
      • DISTRICT V - Farmerville Garden Club
      • DISTRICT V - Ferriday Garden Club
      • DISTRICT V - Garden Gate Study Club
      • DISTRICT V - Marion Garden Club
      • DISTRICT V - Oak Grove Garden Club
      • DISTRICT V - Vidalia Garden Club
    • DISTRICT VI >
      • DISTRICT VI - Baton Rouge Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Covington Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Gardenettes
      • DISTRICT VI - Hammond Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Plaquemine Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Stem & Stamen Garden Club,
      • DISTRICT VI - West Baton Rouge Garden and Civic Club
    • DISTRICT VII >
      • DISTRICT VII - Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Crowley Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Diggers & Weeders
      • DISTRICT VII - Lake Charles Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Rayne Garden Club
      • District VII- Sulphur Garden Club
    • DISTRICT VIII >
      • District VIII Lecompte Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VIII - Marksville Garden Club
  • FORMS LIBRARY