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.
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 |
DETAILS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOURS WILL FOLLOW
2023 FALL 2023 - OCTOBER 1-5, 2023 Bellingrath Gardens, Nurseries in Simms AL, Antique Mall in Thelma AL
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 - March 2-8 - TBD PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Show, Historical tour, Burn's Museum, Dutch, Amish area. 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 28 to October 3
PORTLAND AND WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY
Washington Wine, Seattle and Victoria Island. 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 - APRIL 7-11
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 - OCTOBER 1-5, 2023 Bellingrath Gardens, Nurseries in Simms AL, Antique Mall in Thelma AL
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 - March 2-8 - TBD PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Show, Historical tour, Burn's Museum, Dutch, Amish area. 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 28 to October 3
PORTLAND AND WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY
Washington Wine, Seattle and Victoria Island. 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 - APRIL 7-11
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!
Holland for the Tulips
April 23 to May 2, 2023
Photos courtesy of Naomi Cordill and Kyle Martin
And away we go -- at long last!
Tour Photos 4/25/2023
More of the Keukenhof by Naomi Cordill
Up close and Personal!!! by Naomi Cordill
Tour Photos 4/26/2023 Utrecht
Bruges
April 28, 2023 - Photos by Kyle Rovira Martin
"Gouda (pronounced "Howdah") day trip with LGCF tour. Cheese, delicious cheese"
April 29, 2023 - Photos by Kyle Rovira Martin
"To continue with our LGCF Tour, we visited The Hague, Mauritshuis Museum and Delft Museum. Beautiful weather and so much fun with our group!"
Naomi Cordill: Den Haag! (The Hague)
Naomi Cordill: Delft!! A beautiful day!!
April 30, 2023 - Photos by Kyle Rovira Martin
Today we visited the Kroller-Muller Musem and Sculpture Garden. The 2nd largest collection of van Gogh. Last pictures are of the Paleis het Loo, summer palace of King and Queen of Netherlands. Renovation of this palace and gardens just finished on April 22nd
May 1, 2023 - Kyle Rovira Martin
"Last day of our Netherlands trip, Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Also on our last day and probably my most favorite, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Our guide, Kaleigh, was fantastic."
NAARDEN - Photos by Naomi Cordill
Naarden!! Finally posting the first part of my favorite day ( hard to decide) on our tour. Celebrating the King's Birthday! All wearing orange in his honor!! A fortress built up by hand! Destroyed and rebuilt!!
Giethoorn - Photos by Naomi Cordill
Giethoorn! My favorite new Town!! Hope to return for several days in the future!! Our 2nd half of King's Day!
Our last day in the Netherlands, Deliverance Day, we decided to go to the sea side!! by Naomi Cordill

HOLLAND for THE TULIPS 2023
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.
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.
- LGCF TOUR of Tulips April 23 to May 2, 2023 10 days
- 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) (24 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, Naarden, Kroller-Muller, Het Loo and Bruges, Belgium).
- Tour Utrecht and take small, private canal ride from Utrecht