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Spring 2025
Amish Country Tour in Shipshewana, Indiana
Join us and experience the simple, picturesque splendor of the third largest Old Order Amish Community in the U.S. See and hear the Amish-Mennonite story at Menno-Hof. Multimedia presentations, historical environments and colorful displays take you on a fascinating journey inside the unique world of the Amish and Mennonites. Finish the day with an authentic Amish dinner. Day two includes stops at Silver Star Leather, Stutzman Dairy Farm, Teaberry Wood, Meet & Make Quilt Block, a buggy shop and jam tasting at Carolyn’s Kitchen. Roll your own pretzel at Ben’s Pretzels. Enjoy an Amish wedding feast and program. Day three includes shopping at E&S Sales Bulk Foods, exploring a four-story shopping complex in downtown Shipshewana, and a stop at Yoder Popcorn.
- Instructor: Sandy Kennedy
- Date: Mon., April 7-9
- Time: Depart ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp 7 a.m., return 9 p.m.
- Ages: 19 and over
- Location: Shipshewana, Indiana
- Cost: $675 double occupancy; single supplement an additional $139
- Course Codes: CEW 121-001 (double occupancy); CEW 121-002 (single occupancy)
- Registration Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
Refund Policy:
Refunds are given to all cancellations made on or before Feb. 28. After that time, no refunds are available.
St. Louis Foodie Friday
Our trip will start with breakfast snacks and coffee on the motorcoach. The first stop will be at Global Foods Market. The Market features products from over 50 countries. Then we’ll be on to the The Hill, home to restaurants, Italian grocery stores, bakeries, a gelato shop and a variety of unique shops. We will have a group lunch at one of the classic family restaurants and allow time for shopping.
Next, we’ll go to Trader Joes for some more shopping fun. Our final stop will be at Kitchen Conservatory, the premier kitchen store in St. Louis for over 35 years. We will enjoy a glass of wine and cheese while there. Then we’ll get back on the bus for our relaxing return to Springfield.
The price includes motorcoach, snacks, group lunch on the Hill, and a wine-and-cheese reception at Kitchen Conservatory. There will be some walking at The Hill (if you wish), and feel free to bring your cooler to fill up. We will leave ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp in Springfield promptly at 8 a.m. and plan to return to Springfield around 7 p.m.
- Instructor: Jay Kitterman
- Date: Fri., April 25
- Time: Depart ÌÀÍ·Ìõapp 8 a.m., return 7 p.m.
- Ages: 19 and over
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Cost: $139
- Course Codes: CEW 121-003
- Registration Deadline: March 21, 2025
Refunds are given to all cancellations made on or before March 21. After that time, no refunds are available.