"Gone With The Wind" & Chautauqua
4 DAY TOUR: Aug 17 to 20th/11
Nestled in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania sits a magnificent mansion of a bygone era. Once you step inside "Tara" you realize that the owners Donna & Jim Winner have succeeded in capturing the essence of the grand mansions that was the cynosure of "Gone with the Wind". Today, to be a guest at Tara for a few days is to hurl yourself into a time warp-a time warp of the Old South 130 years ago. Wherever you go throughout the mansion, you are haunted in a simply charming way by the ghosts of Rhett Butler, Scarlett O'Hara and other characters that have made "Gone With The Wind" the world's all-time biggest box office attraction.
The Mansion A virtual museum of Civil War and "Gone With The Wind" memorabilia, Tara is alive with history. Museum quality collections include one of the largest Civil War weapons collections in the country, dozens of Frederick Remington bronzes, antique furniture, including President Buchanan's dining room table, and many more elegant antiques and original works of art. A place where, indeed, "tomorrow is another day".
The Guestrooms: Gone with the wind are the glorious days of the Old South, an enchanting era, where elegance and style were a way of life. The Golden Days may be gone forever but the grace, grandeur and romance of the Antebellum south live on in Tara, where uncommon excellence in hospitality are still a way of life. Tara's 27 magnificent guestrooms, each furnished and decorated in different way and named after a character from Gone with the Wind, are the ultimate in luxury.
DAY 1 Arrive Tara early afternoon for a 2-night stay at this magnificent mansion. A welcome tray of fruit and cheese and afternoon tea will be served upon arrival. Before being escorted to your room, you will be given a guided tour of Tara to view many of the luxury guestrooms. The remainder of the day and evening is free to enjoy the hotel facilities, perhaps a relaxing swim in the indoor or outdoor pool or a leisurely stroll through the magnificent gardens. Family style dinner included at Tara this evening.
DAY 2 A step-on guide will join our group for a tour of Avenue of 444 Flags. American flags for as far as the eye can see greet visitors as they enter the Hillcrest Memorial Park. Originally flown for the American hostages that were held in Iran between 1979 and 1981 the 444 flags remain today a symbol of American hope and pride. This is truly an awesome sight and the largest known display of flags in the world. Next, you will have free time in downtown Sharon where you will find many interesting and unique stores including the world's largest shoe store, the world largest candy store and chocolate kingdom and the world's largest off-price fashion store with 50-80% off designer fashions. We return to Tara for afternoon tea and relaxation time. An optional trip to Grove City Outlet mall will be offered before dinner. Family style dinner included at Tara this evening.
DAY 3 Chautauqua, New York A short journey today will take us to Millcreek mall in Erie, Pennsylvania for lunch and shopping. Next, we arrive in Jamestown, New York for overnight stay. This evening, it's all aboard "The Summer Wind" for a delightful dinner cruise. This cruise will take us to Chautauqua Institution where we disembark. Chautauqua is a gated community has a dramatic lakeside setting and is reminiscent of a bygone era of small town America a century ago. Gingerbread style cottages, quaint shops, a library, post office and charming gardens nestled together create a living quilt. You will have time to explore on your own before taking your seat at the outdoor covered amphitheater for an evening concert."Blood, Sweat & Tears" will light up the stage with their greatest hits including "Spinning Wheel". "Hi De Ho", And When I Die", "You've Made Me So Very Happy" plus many more. Next, acclaimed trumpet virtuoso "Arturo Sondoval" will display his crowd-pleasing technique with dramatic finesse.
DAY 4: Lucy-Desi Museum & homeward bound Before departing Jamestown this morning we pay a visit to the "Lucy-Desi Museum". Jamestown is the birthplace of famous actress and comedienne Lucille Ball and now a tiny museum celebrates her with video tributes and memorabilia. 3-course luncheon included today.
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Tour
includes 2
nights accommodation
1 night accommodation in Jamestown, New York
Welcome tray with fruit and cheese at Tara
2 full breakfasts & 1 deluxe continental breakfast
2 Afternoon Teas at Tara
2 Dinners at Tara
"Summer Wind" dinner & cruise
3-course luncheon on return journey
Admission & concert at Chautauqua Institution
Admission to Lucy-Desi Museum
Fully
escorted luxury coaches
Hotel
taxes & baggage handling
GST
exempt, no additional taxes
IMPORTANT NOTE
Tara is a 2-storey mansion with no elevator. A stairway leads to the guestrooms. Many guestrooms contain one queen or king bed only. A limited number of rooms have one double bed and pull-out sofa for triple occupancy. Please inquire at time of booking if pullout is available.
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Cost
of tour per person Single………….$779.00 Twin……………$649.00 Triple…………..$630.00 Quad…………...$N/A Company
cancellation policy 45
days or more prior to departure…....full
refund 32-44
days prior to departure…200.00
p.p. charge 31
days or less prior to departure……...no
refunds For a full refund right up to departure, cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Rates
upon request. |
(519) 650-2643
Outside Of
Waterloo Region
(800) 395-5953