Scenic Tours 2011
 

• March 19, 2011 - de YOUNG - 'OLMEC' plus 'BOUQUETS TO ART & HOSTED LUNCH $81.00
  Travel to Golden Gate Park for a day at the fabulous deYoung Museum - enjoy a audio tour of 'Olmec' - Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico - 150 objects, many never on display before - also enjoy the Bouquets to Art, the Museum's spectacular annual rite of spring as more than 120 designers fill the galleries with beautiful floral interpretations of artworks in the collection. Hosted lunch at your leisure in the Museum Cafe. No host dinner stop.
   

• March 23, 2011 - SAN FRANCISCO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW $67.50
  Arrive at the San Mateo Events Center in time to enjoy a no host lunch on your own - California living at its best - Beautiful gardens, celebrity chefs, food, wine and fun! See dramatic landscaped gardens, edible gardens, new plants, flower arrangements, seminars, design, potting, pruning, food preparation and more demonstrations plus incredible shopping. Seventy well-known speakers and much more. Don't miss it! No host fast food dinner stop
   

• March 31, 2011 - The GEYSERS, TULIPS, TASTING, MARSHES & MORE plus HOSTED LUNCH $89.50
  Enjoy complimentary morning coffee and muffins as we journey to Lake County for a day of fun. Visit the Geysers Geothermal Visitor's Ctr. Learn how the naturally occurring steam field reservoirs below the earth's surface are being harnessed to make clean, green, renewable energy - one-fifth of the green power produced in California is produced in this, the largest complex of geothermal power plants in the world. Enjoy a hosted lunch in Middletown at the Cowpoke Cafe prior to arrival at the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park - enjoy a guided tour of the 19th century ranch house and barn, (a working cattle ranch until the 1960;s). The Park contains archeological sites of the Southeastern Pomo that are at least 10,000 years old, wildlife habitat, Tule marsh and more. Late afternoon includes a stop at Tulip Hill Winery for a tour and tasting. Home to 50,000 tulips imported annually from Holland - you will enjoy the blooming beauty of this colorful winery. Bring your camera. No host dinner stop at Granzella's in Williams. A great new one day spring-time tour.
   

• April 6, 2011 - CROCKER ART MUSEUM plus GLASS BLOWER - Hosted Lunch & More $81.50
  A great day tour to visit the newly renovated and recently reopened Crocker Art Museum - Enjoy a docent tour of the permanent collection plus the John Buck - Gottfried Helnwein and more. Visit the historic High Hand Nursery in Loomis including a guided tour and time in their gallery and hosted lunch in the Conservatory - time to browse and shop the Nursery as well before visiting the Glass Blowing studio with a demonstration by local artisans Rick and Janet Nicholson at their small studio nestled in the foothills. Their collections fill the art museums around the world as well as local art lovers. An informative, fascinating end to this great tour. No host dinner stop at Bootleggers in historic Auburn. Lvs Corning Safeway 7:45am, Orland Stonycreek 8:00am.
   

• April 27, 2011 - WILDFLOWER TRAIN - Hosted Lunch - "The Farm Artist " & Jelly Belly Factory $84.50
  A great spring time tour - a full day starts with complimentary morning coffee and muffins as you travel to Suisun City, the Western Railway Museum where you will have time to browse the exhibits prior to boarding the "Wildflower Train" for a leisurely and scenic ride - enjoy the vistas and spring flowers plus complimentary refreshments on your journey - afternoon includes a hosted lunch and visit to a local farm-inspired art barn studio. The sculptor creates metal art from old farming equipment - his folk art is whimsical and humorous but many have spiritual and ecological themes and always one-of-a-kind. His work is displayed in galleries in Calif and Hawaii. Also visit the Jelly Belly Factory for a tour and time to visit the gift store. No host fast food dinner
   

• May 6-8, 2011 MOTHER'S DAY - THREE DAYS - Trains - Boats & Wagons $379.50 $459.00
  Three days and two nights on this fun-filled tour.
  Day one travel to historic Gardnerville, NV for an afternoon at the Corley Ranch - originally a sheep ranch, it is currently a historic working cattle ranch, harvesting hay and raising Texas Longhorns, Scottish Highlanders, beef cattle and performance horses. You will enjoy a hosted BBQ luncheon, a tractor drawn wagon ride which will take you on a tour of the ranch and all its facilities plus entertainment. Late afternoon check in to accommodations in Carson City. Enjoy hosted evening refreshments and a free evening to enjoy on your own.
  Day two enjoy a hosted continental breakfast prior to boarding the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a round-trip to Virginian City. Listed on the National Register of Historic places you will be charmed by the old west atmosphere of this once booming Comstock city. Time to browse the historic buildings, museums and shops plus have lunch on your own. Tonight includes a performance by the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, 'OKLAHOMA'. Reserved seating.
  Day three includes a complimentary continental breakfast and a narrated cruise on beautiful Lake Tahoe on board the paddle wheeler, ms Dixie. Includes a hosted lunch for your enjoyment. A special Mother's Day tour! Hosted by Clair Morey.
   

• May 23, 2011 - MANTON WINE TOUR with HOSTED LUNCH PLUS LAVENDER FARM $49.50
  Travel to the foothill hamlet of Manton where they grow world class grapes - we will stop at area wineries for tasting plus a stop at a family owned Lavender farm - lavender should be in bloom - enjoy a hosted picnic box lunch - a relaxing and fun day.
   

• June 2, 2011 - EMPIRE MINE plus Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park - Gold Panning & Lunch
  Includes docent tour of the historic Empire Mine State Historic Park and hosted lunch. Also visit the North Star Power House and Pelton Wheel Mining Exhibit and Museum plus a visit to the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park with a docent tour and try your hand at Gold Panning.
   

• June 5, 2011 - SUNSET GARDENS - Menlo Park - SPRING CELEBRATION $64.50
  Each Spring Sunset Gardens opens their fabulous facility for a Spring Celebration - you can check out the test kitchen - watch cooking demonstrations and learn new recipes - also try hands-on crafts, wine tasting contests, visit the demonstration garden where you will learn new gardening tips, ask questions and more. Be sure and visit the Idea House, travel and recreation venues and much more. A full and fun day at this unique once-a-year celebration of Spring. Food available. Don't miss it! No host fast food dinner stop.
   

• June 10-15, 2011 - PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL PARADE and MORE $899.50 $1189.50
  Day one travel to Vancouver, WA and check-in to our accommodations for the next four nights - the Red Lion at the Quay on the banks of the Columbia River. Day two travel to Portland, Ore for the spectacular Rose Parade. Reserved indoor seating of this Grand Floral Parade. Today you will also enjoy float viewing and time at the renowned Portland International Rose Test Gardens.
  Day three visit historic Ft Vancouver for a guided tour including a cooking school demonstration and hands on demonstration in the historic Bake House. We have also included a tour of the historic Pearson Air Base.
  Day four includes a guided tour of the Pendleton Woolen Mills with time to browse the on-site factory store. Following our tour we journey up the scenic Columbia River Gorge Highway. The afternoon includes a narrated sternwheeler cruise on the mighty Columbia and a visit to the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. Day five we travel to the Oregon coast and historic Florence, Ore. A fun afternoon as you enjoy a dune buggy ride on the Oregon Sand Dunes plus a guided tour of the Myrtlewood Factory at Coos Bay. Over-night at the Red Lion, Coos Bay. Day 6 travel home with wonderful memories of this great tour. Ten meals. Call for flyer. Hosted by Clair Morey.
   

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