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TRIPS & TOURS

PLEASE NOTE:  Requests to drop or change a trip must be made at least two business days prior to the date of the trip. No credit will be applied if it is requested in less than two business days. Any and all expenses that have been incurred by the Stuhr Center/THPRD (admissions, transportation, etc.) are not refundable if a trip is canceled by the participant.

FALL FOLIAGE & LUNCH
This is a must-do trip! Oregon offers beautiful color every fall and this is a great way to enjoy it.  Just sit back and enjoy the scenery.  We will stop along the way and enjoy lunch, then on our way home, we'll take in more beautiful fall foliage.  Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES27616  W  10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
11/5 $43

WHITE SALMON GLASSWORKS
Blow your own holiday ornament!  We're going to start with brunch at the Inn of White Salmon and then head over to White Salmon Glassworks where you will be able to blow your own glass ornament.  Trip includes brunch, gratuities, transportation, one ornament and escort. (Ann)
ES27607  Th  8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
11/13 $56

WINE TASTING TOUR
We will venture off the beaten path and enjoy beautiful scenery, good company and WINE!  When visiting the vineyards, you will get an opportunity to buy wine that you can't get in the grocery store.  Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES27617 T  10 a.m.-5 p.m.
11/18  $49

ALBERTINA KERR
When you first view the beautiful, Georgian-style Old Kerr Nursery, you know you have arrived at a special place.  As you enter, you are welcomed with fresh floral displays and friendly smiles.  The relaxed atmosphere will assure you of a pleasant lunch and shopping experience for gifts, antiques and collectibles and unique resale items.Lunch, gratuities, transportation and escort are included in the price. (Ann)
ES27610 F  11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
11/21 $35

GOBBLE GOBBLE...MYSTERY TRIP
It may be high, it may be low, but you know it will be more fun then a trot through a trail of turkeys.  Lunch will include a progressive adventure to different restaurants for different dishes!  No straw included.  Includes transportation, lunch, gratuities at each restaurant and escort. (Linda Jo)
ES27609 T 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
11/25 $50

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON & DESSERT AT WILFS
Join us for a relaxing holiday luncheon and dessert at one of Portland's finest restaurants, Wilf's at Union Station.  If you have been before, it's time for you to return; if you have never been, today is your chance.  Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES27618 Th 1-4 p.m.
12/4  $43

HOLIDAY TEA AT DEEPWOODS ESTATE
The Deepwood Estate is a historic Victorian Home in Salem.  It's worth the trip just to see the house all decked out for the holiday season.  We will enjoy a wonderful afternoon tea and tour the house; by the time you leave, you'll be in the holiday mood!  Cost includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and escort. (Linda)
ES27619 T 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
12/9 $45

COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL & SHOPPING
This ia a Stuhr Center favorite!  Join us for a fabulous lunch at the Columbia Gorge Hotel followed by a shopping trip to the Troutdale outlet stores.  Trip includes lunch, gratuities, transportation and escort. (Ann)
ES27614 F 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
12/12  $43

CHRISTMAS FLEET AND MCCORMICK'S
We are heading to McCormick's for dinner and to watch the Christmas Fleet.  Trip includes dinner, transportation, gratuities and escort. (Ann)
ES27613 W 5:30-9 p.m.
12/17 $61

ES27612 Th  5:30-9 p.m.
12/18 $61


CAJUN HOLIDAY IN NEW ORLEANS
December 1 - December 6, 2008

Experience an old fashioned Creole Christmas at the Hermann-Grima House and watch a special demonstration of holiday baking.  Enjoy breathtaking holiday displays throughout the historic home and garden at Bellingrath, where the magic of Christmas comes to life.

A scrumptious and elegant lunch awaits you at the world famous Court of Two Sisters restaurant.  Spend each night of your tour in the heart of the French Quarter amid the sounds of jazz, streetcars and steamboats.  Enjoy an exciting jazz revue on famous Bourbon Street at The Maison Bourbon.
Visit St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of New Orleans' oldest and most intriguing cemeteries.  Board the Steamboat Natchez for a river cruise from the heart of the French Quarter.  (Linda Jo Enger)
COST: $1,349 pp/double, $1,729 pp/single, $1,319 pp/triple


SPAIN'S CLASSICS (Featuring Lisbon, Portugal)
March 26 - April 7, 2009

Price includes round-trip air from Portland (OR) International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges of $370 (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers.  Not included in the price is cancellation/waiver insurance.

Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal, where quaint farming villages, cork and olive tree plantations dot the landscape.  We'll enjoy this vibrant capital city and end our evening with a welcome dinner.The next day, we will tour the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo's Monastery, and Tower of Belem.  We'll top off the day with dinner including local cuisine, wines and Fado music.

On day four, our tour will encompass the City of Fatima, the Batalha Monastery and quaint towns of Nazare and Obidos.  We'll head through the countrysides of Portugal and Spain to Madrid, the capital of Spain.  We will tour the Prado Museum, then travel in the afternoon to Toledo, the capital of "medieval Spain until 1560.  We will enjoy the magnificent Gothic cathedral and 14th century synagogue of El Transito with a stop at the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco's masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz.

Our next day will include the Moorish city of Cordoba with our evening ending in Seville, considered Spain's "cultural capital."  In Seville, we will see Columbus' tomb, the ornate cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower.  A walking tour of the quaint old Danta Cruz quarter will feature bright flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets.  A local flamenco dancer will entertain us during our lunch in Tapas.  This will warm you up for that evening's authentic flamenco show, where you'll have reserved seating.

Next we will travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevade to Granada for a tour of the world famous Alhambra.  In Granada, we will view the rolling hills dotted in olive groves enroute to the Mediterranean coast to the city of Valencia.  Valencia is a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves and known for its vibrant nightlife.  We will have a chance to tour Valencia to view the highlights of this historic city, which include the ornate 14th century Serranos Tower and imposing 15th century Quart Tower.

From Valencia we will end our tour with two nights in Barcelona, one of the most vibrant and lively cities in Spain.  Our tour showcases Las Ramblas Blvd,  the most famous in Barcelona.  It is dotted with bird and flower staffs.  We'll also see Columbus Monument, Parc Montjic, Antonio Gaudi's "La Sagrada Familia," Parc Guell and the unconventional Casa Mila building.  On our last evening we will gather for a farewell dinner before we return home the next day.  (Linda Jo Enger)

COST:  $3,99 pp/double; $4,799 pp/single; $3,969 pp/triple


HERITAGE OF AMERICA
June 2009

Highlights:  New York City, Philadelphia, Amish Country, Gettysburg, Shenandoah Valley, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Washington D.C., Smithsonian Institution.

Explore the cornerstones of American democracy on a unique tour that showcases Philadelphia, Virginia and Washington D.C. as well as historic sites and historic homes.  In Philadelphia, highlights of your tour include a visit to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Betsy Ross' home.  Visit Wheatland, the palatial home of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States; see Monticello, the beautiful home of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president and author of the Declaration of Independence; and Mount Vernon, the beloved home of our first president, General George Washington.  This is a tour not to miss.  If you are interested or would like to sign up for this tour or any of our tours offered at the Elsie Stuhr Center, please call 503/629-6342 for more information. (Linda Aliff)

COST: $3,299 pp/double; $4,369 pp/single; $3,259 pp/triple