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 lgcftours@aol.com 318-498-0094 156 Botany Bay Road Saint Joseph, Louisiana 71366 |
From Naomi Cordill: 2022 Passion Play
In June, we had a wonderful, long-awaited trip to Europe. And the Passion Play was very moving and memorable. Europe was wonderful, and warmer than we had planned! There were only 7 of us who were able to make the trip, as one was not able to travel and two had just returned from Israel, after being in quarantine for two weeks-so doctors would not let them travel again so quickly. But they are well now and were fortunate to take the place of a couple in another tour.
In June, we had a wonderful, long-awaited trip to Europe. And the Passion Play was very moving and memorable. Europe was wonderful, and warmer than we had planned! There were only 7 of us who were able to make the trip, as one was not able to travel and two had just returned from Israel, after being in quarantine for two weeks-so doctors would not let them travel again so quickly. But they are well now and were fortunate to take the place of a couple in another tour.
The Biltmore, Fall Colors and Christmas
November 12-16, 2022
(Biltmore, Blue Ridge Mountains. Gibb's Garden)
The Biltmore and Gibbs Gardens will be November 12 to 16, 2022.
LGCF TOUR
Reservations are Final by September 1; deposit of $500 by September 15. $100 non-refundable after September 1!
There are 16 of us making the trip, as of now
12th Travel EARLY to Atlanta via Delta and travel to Biltmore, Asheville NC (about 4 hour drive).
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 dinner, taxes and gratuities and all bus driver’s expenses.
Maximum to travel: 40-42 persons OR 24 persons (based on bus size
Rooms based on 2 persons to a room!
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
LGCF TOUR
Reservations are Final by September 1; deposit of $500 by September 15. $100 non-refundable after September 1!
There are 16 of us making the trip, as of now
12th Travel EARLY to Atlanta via Delta and travel to Biltmore, Asheville NC (about 4 hour drive).
- 12th Christmas Night House Tour and Evening Christmas Dinner at The Biltmore
- 13th Tour the Biltmore and Gardens and have lunch (spend 2 nights) (night and day entrance)
- 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
- 15th Tour Gardens, have lunch and travel to stay the night and have dinner near the Atlanta Airport
- 16th Travel home during the morning from the airport
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 dinner, taxes and gratuities and all bus driver’s expenses.
Maximum to travel: 40-42 persons OR 24 persons (based on bus size
Rooms based on 2 persons to a room!
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
Holland for the Tulips
April 23 to May 2, 2023
HOLLAND for THE TULIPS 2023 “Third time is a charm!” Final Reservations to be in by November 1, 2022; with deposits in by November 15, 2022. Deposit is $500 with $100 non-refundable after October 6, 2022.
The special, private tour for Holland to see the Tulips, has been created by working with one Guide who lives in Holland, and every activity we do will be just for our group. Information has been emailed to ALL of the Districts. You will see actual Tulip Farms and fields; go on Day Trips to different locations in different cities every day. The following is the information and estimates on this tour.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT!!!! (REMINDER: EASTER-APRIL 9, 2023)
ESTIMATED TOTAL (based on 24 persons): $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 Thanksgiving! Prices are estimates so will owe for tickets when booked- based on the $2000 estimate. (You MAY can make your own arrangements if have air miles??)
Extra expenses: Evening meals (5), drinks, wine/liquor, shopping and possibly luggage fees. **Possibly Anne Frank Tickets and ***Insurance (Estimation $700 to $1000 pp??)
Naomi Cordill, Tours Chairman
318-498-0094 lgcftours@aol.com
156 Botany Bay Road Saint Joseph, LA 71336
The special, private tour for Holland to see the Tulips, has been created by working with one Guide who lives in Holland, and every activity we do will be just for our group. Information has been emailed to ALL of the Districts. You will see actual Tulip Farms and fields; go on Day Trips to different locations in different cities every day. The following is the information and estimates on this tour.
- Travel to Holland for the prime Tulip time!
- Fly into Amsterdam from your airport to Atlanta and over. (Hope Groups Tickets purchased!!??) *
- Stay in Utrecht City Center (Hampton Inn by Hilton)
- Local Guides and transportation will be provided for our customized, private trips. (Tips included)
- Use of “whispers,” (individual earphones where can hear the guide at all times)
- Tour Amsterdam, take Private Canal ride, visit museums, etc. (Will have opportunity to visit Anne Frank House) ($25 per ticket)**
- Visit Tulip farm and Kurkenhof Gardens
- 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).
- Tour Utrecht and take small, private canal ride from Utrecht
- 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)***
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT!!!! (REMINDER: EASTER-APRIL 9, 2023)
ESTIMATED TOTAL (based on 24 persons): $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 Thanksgiving! Prices are estimates so will owe for tickets when booked- based on the $2000 estimate. (You MAY can make your own arrangements if have air miles??)
Extra expenses: Evening meals (5), drinks, wine/liquor, shopping and possibly luggage fees. **Possibly Anne Frank Tickets and ***Insurance (Estimation $700 to $1000 pp??)
Naomi Cordill, Tours Chairman
318-498-0094 lgcftours@aol.com
156 Botany Bay Road Saint Joseph, LA 71336
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DETAILS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOURS WILL FOLLOW
2023 FALL 2023 NOVEMBER 6 TO 11 NORTH/SOUTH LOUISIANA SWAP
North members will tour Southern locations/South members will tour Northern locations.
The Garden Clubs will assist me by suggesting sites/gardens/restaurants/hotels to visit.
Both areas will all tour Alexandria area November 8th
Bellingrath Gardens (Alexandria to Mobile, AL) November 9 to 11
(Cascading Chrysanthemums)
HOPING THAT ALL CLUBS WILL PROVIDE ME WITH 2 SITES, 2 RESTAURANTS AND 2 HOTELS FOR THEIR AREA. CAN SEND THEM WHENEVER THEY DECIDE THEIR CHOICES.
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SPRING 2024 February 28-March 5 March 6 – 12 TBD
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
The Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Described as “the country’s oldest, largest and most prestigious celebration of flowers!”
The exact dates for 2024 have not been finalized but is always near the beginning of March!!
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FALL 2024 September 24 -30
PORTLAND AND WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY
Restore your spirits and satisfy your inner wine enthusiast with some of the most scenic wineries and tasting rooms in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. See the beauty of the Oregon and Washington and see the interesting sights of Seattle. Also been requested to visit Butcharts Garden while in Seattle.
Know that activities around areas proposed will determine if travel takes place.
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SPRING 2025 March 31 TO APRIL 5 Easter-April 20
TEXAS BLUEBONNETS
It is the 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, I’ve planned the ultimate Bluebonnet Road Trip through the heart of Hill Country.
Many have been before, but there is always new beauty and fun to see and do!
2023 FALL 2023 NOVEMBER 6 TO 11 NORTH/SOUTH LOUISIANA SWAP
North members will tour Southern locations/South members will tour Northern locations.
The Garden Clubs will assist me by suggesting sites/gardens/restaurants/hotels to visit.
Both areas will all tour Alexandria area November 8th
Bellingrath Gardens (Alexandria to Mobile, AL) November 9 to 11
(Cascading Chrysanthemums)
HOPING THAT ALL CLUBS WILL PROVIDE ME WITH 2 SITES, 2 RESTAURANTS AND 2 HOTELS FOR THEIR AREA. CAN SEND THEM WHENEVER THEY DECIDE THEIR CHOICES.
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SPRING 2024 February 28-March 5 March 6 – 12 TBD
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
The Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Described as “the country’s oldest, largest and most prestigious celebration of flowers!”
The exact dates for 2024 have not been finalized but is always near the beginning of March!!
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FALL 2024 September 24 -30
PORTLAND AND WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY
Restore your spirits and satisfy your inner wine enthusiast with some of the most scenic wineries and tasting rooms in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. See the beauty of the Oregon and Washington and see the interesting sights of Seattle. Also been requested to visit Butcharts Garden while in Seattle.
Know that activities around areas proposed will determine if travel takes place.
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SPRING 2025 March 31 TO APRIL 5 Easter-April 20
TEXAS BLUEBONNETS
It is the 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, I’ve planned the ultimate Bluebonnet Road Trip through the heart of Hill Country.
Many have been before, but there is always new beauty and fun to see and do!
