Continuing Education: Trips & Travel

Telesis Travel Summer 2012

Embark on day-long journeys to explore regional destinations and hidden treasures.

photograph of dining room at Ten Chimneys estate in Delafield WI

Come to Your Senses:
Morton Arboretum and Mayslake Peabody Estate, IL

Ten Chimneys Estate and Downtown Delafield, WI

Chicago Botanic Garden Daytrip

Tour Information: Wisconsin Supper Club Road Trip, a 4-Day Summer Getaway

Tour Information: Imperial Cities European Tour

COME TO YOUR SENSES AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM AND MAYSLAKE PEABODY ESTATE, ILLINOIS DAYTRIP
Saturday, May 26

"Come forth into the light of things. Let Nature be your teacher." --William Wordsworth

Let your senses be uplifted as you ride aboard the Acorn Express open-air tram through the ever-changing landscapes of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Enjoy a light buffet lunch in the Gingko Room overlooking Meadow Lake. Of course, you'll want to check out the gift shop boutique.

Just a short distance away is the former country estate and retirement home of Francis S. Peabody, Chicago businessman and political activist. Known as "Mayslake Farms," the Tudor Mansion and estate was sold to the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor after Mr. Peabody's death and used as a retreat facility. It later was acquired by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District which saved it from being torn down and sold to developers. Today the restored home, chapel and gardens are a feast for the senses and the setting for numerous weddings. The docent-guided tour will provide more details and stories about this lovely estate. Be sure to dress for the weather.

Tour Guides: Charlene Faiola-Lettrari and Oswald Lettrari, Sunflower Journeys

TPD-967-01
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m./$98
(includes private motorcoach transportation, admission, Acorn Express Tram Tour, buffet lunch--coffee/tea/soda, tax & gratuity--and tour of Peabody Estates)
No cancellations after May 11 unless substitute is found.

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TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOUR, DELAFIELD ARTS CENTER AND DOWNTOWN DELAFIELD
Friday, June 8

Unique among historic sites, Ten Chimneys offers guests a tour of an estate complete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre. Small groups are led through the estate by highly-trained docents sharing stories about the lives and values of its remarkable owners, Alfred Lunt & Lynn Fontanne. You’ll feel as if they just stepped out for a moment and will be right back to welcome you into their gracious home.

Continue to charming downtown Delafield with its new Arts Center: a new breed of arts center embracing visual, literary, and performing arts—free and available to all. Browse the shops and cafes for an enjoyable afternoon.

Tour Guides: Charlene Faiola-Lettrari and Oswald Lettrari, Sunflower Journeys

TPD-986-01
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m./$85
(includes transportation and admission/tour of Ten Chimneys Estate)
Note: Departures from Alverno College and Barker Road Park & Ride (Goerkes Corners). Indicate at the time of registration which location you will board the bus.
No cancellations after May 28 unless substitute is found.

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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, ILLINOIS DAYTRIP
Friday, June 15

Celebrate Summer in all its glorious beauty by spending the day in the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Located in Glencoe, Illinois, its world-renowned plant collections and displays make it one of the country’s most-visited public gardens. The 385-acre Garden features 24 display gardens, the Malott Japanese Garden and Shoin House and four natural areas uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes.

Enjoy the Grand Tour aboard the narrated tram followed by a lavish luncheon buffet. Later you’ll have time to explore on your own and visit the Garden Shop and Visitor Center. No need to fight traffic, dread high fuel prices, or pay for parking. What a delightful way to spend a summer day!

Tour Guides: Charlene Faiola-Lettrari & Oswald Lettrari, Sunflower Journeys

TPD-979-01
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM/$93 per person (includes admission and Grand Tram Tour of the Gardens, Garden Buffet Lunch, 10% discount coupons in the Garden Shop and private motorcoach transportation.)
No cancellations after June 1 unless substitute is found.

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WISCONSIN SUPPER CLUB ROAD TRIP: 4-DAY SUMMER GETAWAY
August 23-26

Experience three lakeside supper club dinners as featured in the locally-produced film, “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience,” (www.supperclubmovie.com) during our road trip to Chippewa Falls, Mirror Lake and Lake Koshkonong. Visit a vineyard and winery, tour the Cook-Rutledge House, sample one of the award-winning pies at Norske's Nook, see the fascinating cranes at the International Crane Foundation and taste a brew at Leinenkugel's Leinie Lodge. Contact Sunflower Journeys for brochure and details: 414.761.5848. Tour Cost: $799 per person, double-occupancy.

IMPERIAL CITIES EUROPEAN TOUR
10-Day Tour to Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, and Germany
October 15-25

Explore the beautiful, elegant, charming and thriving cities that once were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire—each with its unique culture and cuisine, music and arts. The tour includes airfare, private bus transportation, 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily and all sightseeing. Contact Sunflower Journeys at 414.761.5848 to receive a detailed brochure. Reservations and deposits are required by July 1.

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