Activities-Travel & Tours
Celebrating the Holidays
at The Greenbrier Resort
Event: Trip to The Greenbrier Resort
Dates: December 13 - 15, 2011
Place: White Sulphur Springs, WV
Bus Schedule:
Arrive: Pick-up #1 Northwest 7:15 AM
Depart: 7:30 AM
Arrive: Pick-up #2 East 8:15 AM
Depart: 8:30 AM
Deadline: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
We’re on the road to White Sulphur Springs with a morning comfort stop, a stop for lunch on one’s own and an afternoon comfort stop.
At our approximate arrival time of 3:30 PM., you will enjoy the tradition of Southern Hospitality that has welcomed travelers to The Greenbrier since 1778. The lush mountain estate delights the senses with an abundance of trees and breathtaking views. Spectacular interiors define timeless elegance, luxury, charm, history, and tradition. Upon arrival, luggage will be delivered to your rooms.
High Tea begins at 4:15 PM in the Upper Lobby. Feel free to come and go as you please. The Tea Bar is complimentary and no special dress is required.
There is no better place to start the Christmas season than at The Greenbrier. The colorful lobbies sparkle with holiday magic from endless poinsettias and decorated trees to crackling fireplaces. With the joyous sounds of carolers singing your favorite holiday songs, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
It will then be time to start preparing for a wonderful
dining experience. Please note dress code for dinner. Jacket and tie for men and dresses or evening suits for women. Alert: All guests will need to bring their “guest card” (received at arrival) to present to their waiter at dinner this evening. Allow 1½ - 2 hours for dinner.
Dinner at 7:00 PM in the elegant Main Dining Room is the essence of The Greenbrier dining experience. Certified Master Chef preserves The Greenbrier’s culinary reputation with its classically inspired menu. The dinner menu features a variety of classic American delights, including vegetarian options. Live piano and violin music accompany the meal. Guests can order off the menu including an appetizer, salad, main entrée and dessert.
The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy…..walk the grounds, enjoy the shops, watch a first run movie (complimentary) in the theater or visit the new casino located down the stairs of the lobby level.
The Tavern Casino is now open and ready for your enjoyment. This intimate, guests-only venue offers table games, including Blackjack and Roulette, in addition to 44 slots. The Casino is open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM. Jackets are required after 7:00 PM for men. The Casino Club is also home to the newest tradition at The Greenbrier: a nightly champagne toast featuring a signature dance choreographed to The Greenbrier Waltz.
Day Two: Wednesday, December 14
The morning begins with a grand breakfast served between 7:30 - 10:30 AM. From fresh-squeezed juices to regional favorites, breakfast in the Main Dining Room is the perfect way to start your day. You may order off the menu or enjoy the deluxe buffet. Again, remember to bring your guest card.
The rest of the morning and early afternoon is yours free to enjoy the surroundings of The Greenbrier. Please see information on Things To Do at the Greenbrier. This was put in your room last night. Times may change for tours and activities.
There is a Resort Tour at 10:30 AM with a historian. There is no need for an advanced reservation. Just meet at 10:15 AM in the Main Lobby. Other possible activities include:
Spa Treatment - discounted if booked in advance with Ohio Travel Treasurers, 1.800.582.5997
Land Rover Driving School (need advance reservation)
Bowling
Old-fashioned carriage or sleigh ride. A 30-minute sleigh ride (weather permitting) or 45-minute carriage ride is a perfect way to enjoy The Greenbrier’s stately grounds.
Observe skilled artisans working with metals, leather, brass, wood, glass and pottery. Located in Alabama Row, overlooking the Springhouse, the Art Colony is a brief walk from the Main Hotel.
Enjoy a gallery of over 20 distinctive shops which provide the best in luxury shopping. The Gourmet Shop demo is at 11:00 AM
Enjoy the indoor pool, water aerobics, the billiard room, or over 50 amenities.
High Tea with holiday entertainment will be from 4:15 to 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor lobby area. Feel free to come and go as your please. No special dress required.
Dinner will be served in the Main Dining Room at 6:45 PM. Guests may again order off the menu from appetizers, salads, main entrées and desserts. Live piano and violin music accompany the meal.
Enjoy a Holiday Cabaret performance in the Theater at 8:30 PM with singers, dancers, holiday music and more.
Day Three: Thursday, December 15
A full, hot breakfast will be served in the Main Dining Room from 7:30 – 10:30 AM. Have your guest card for breakfast. Be seated upon arrival and the waiter will take your order. You may order off the menu or enjoy the buffet - all inclusive. It is suggested that you arrive early for quicker service.
Please have your luggage outside of your room door at 9:00 AM.
There is an optional Bunker Tour at 9:30 AM for an additional $30 per guest. You must have advanced reservations. You are not permitted to have any electronic devices on the Bunker Tour: cell phones, cameras, video recorders, etc. There are safes/lockers at the Bunker if you need to store these items. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and, because the Bunker is a constant temperature of 68° - 70°, you may want a jacket.
Departure from Greenbrier is at 11:30 AM.
At 12:30 we will be stopping at Tamarack for a shopping time and comfort stop. The Tamarack is the nation’s first and only statewide collection of hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine. It has 59,000 square feet of retail area and over 2,000 juried artists. Enjoy a celebration of regional cuisine at A Taste of West Virginia food court, managed by The Greenbrier. It has traditional menu items and unexpected pleasures to make in-house dining a memorable and delectable dining occasion.
We will depart Tamarack at 1:30 PM for the journey home with additional comfort stops
en route.
Price per person includes:
Motorcoach transportation
Driver related charges and tolls
Driver gratuity
Two nights deluxe accommodations, resort fee and taxes
Two deluxe breakfasts, taxes and gratuities
Two four-course dinners, taxes and gratuities
High Tea each day
Resort tour, Holiday Cabaret, Movies and
Evening entertainment in the casino
Price:
Single - $849 --- Double-$654
Triple - $626 --- Quad - $611
$30 additional cost for Bunker Tour per person
Trip cancellation insurance covering guest for medical cancellation if it occurs:
Single - $92 plus $5 processing
Double, Triple, Quad - $79 plus $5 processing
Greenbrier Registration Form (pdf)
Florida Tour and Luncheon
Monday, February 13, 2012
Port Manatee will be our first stop on Monday, February 13th. Port Manatee is the closest U.S.
deepwater seaport tothe Panama Canal, which will finish itʼs expansion in 2014. It is also among
Flordiaʼs largest deepwater seaports moving about 9 million tons of cargo a year.
Arrive at Port Manatee by 9:45.
Wait by the cars. A shuttle will arrive, we check in and board the shuttle. Our tour is 1 hour long. I will need
everyoneʼs correct name and date of birth at least 3 weeks before the tour.
You will need to bring a picture I.D. with you. Names should match. They have fairly high security.
Tour cost - free.
When we will drive south on I-75 to exit 224 for lunch at Crab Trap II at 11:30.
You will order off the menu - your choice.
Third stop - After lunch at 2:00 PM we will visit the Gamble Plantation, 1 mile west of the Crab Trap II.
They offer a tour of the Mansion for $6.00. Pay at the park.
Send your reservation to Jeane Anderson
by Jan. 15, 2012. A few late additions
may by able to add on.
Directions-
Port Manatee -
I-75 to exit 228 - (I-275) to exit 2 onto 41 N.
Go about 3 miles, turn left onto Piney Point Rd. ( Pt. Manatee N. gate).
Cross 2 sets of railroad tracks, turn left at Pt. Manatee Main Entrance sign. Enter parking lot.
13604 Reeder Rd., Palmetto, FL 34221
www.portmanatee.com
Crab Trap II -
From Port Manatee, return to I-75. Go South to exit 224. Exit - turn right on to 301.
At first light turn right around the Pilot gas station.
At stop sign, turn left. Crab Trap II will be the second restaurant on your left.
4815 17th St. E., Ellenton, FL, 34222
www.crabtrapll.com
Gamble Plantation - return to 301, turn right onto 301 to the 1st stop light.
Turn right - you are there.
3708 Patten Ave., Ellenton, FL 34222
www.FlordiaStateParks.org
Look for Gamble Plantation Historic State Park.
RSVP - Jeane Anderson
7524 Carambola
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
email - jeaneyanderson@embarqmail.com
phone - 941-575-9776
cell - 941-661-1831
At exit 224 east is the Ellenton Outlet
Mall. You can shop off any remaining
calories from lunch.
SEND NO MONEY!!!
Trip Registration and Florida Mailing List (pdf)
Please complete and return to Jeane Anderson