Wednesday, 9 September 2009
| #1 |
EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM, COUNTRY & WINETASTING TOUR |
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Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 10:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. |
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Advance Registration Only: $60.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Travel by luxury motorcoach through the Yamhill countryside,
along winding roads, through small towns, past fruit orchards and filbert
groves. Visit Sleighbells Holiday
Barn, a world‑class gift shop located on a sixty acre Christmas
Tree Farm. Shop for holiday decorations and specialty products in this inviting
shop, or walk among the fields of Douglas, Noble and Grand Fir Trees. Then
we're off to the Evergreen
Aviation Museum, home of the Spruce Goose. Explore the Howard
Hughes "Flying Boat," and a diverse collection of over forty vintage
aircraft from 1903 to the jet age. Enjoy a box lunch and winetasting at the
museum. Following lunch we'll visit Duck Pond Cellars located in
this world‑renowned grape growing region. Like the great wine regions of
France and Germany, Oregon's wine country is blessed with a long, moderate
growing season, which has proven ideal for such grapes as Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay, and White Rieslings. Yamhill County's winemakers consistently
produce wines which receive the highest honors in many American and
international wine competitions. Taste such wines as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris,
Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot at this charming winery.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach
Transportation using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Evergreen
Aviation Museum Admission, Tasting Fees, Box Lunch, inclusive of gratuity; and
Carole Breck Destination Management Services‑Custom tour design, and all
vendor arrangements, scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities
for the Guide and Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
| #2 |
PORTLAND CITY TOUR AND PITTOCK MANSION |
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Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 1:00 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $33.00 |
On-site Registration: $38.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Portland, is an intimate city with short blocks, elegant parks,
bridges, artwork, numerous fountains and intriguing architecture. This narrated
scenic windshield tour travels along Tom McCall Waterfront Park, on the
Willamette River; through the Skidmore/Old Town; Chinatown, Pearl, and Nob Hill
Districts; and City Center where you'll see the Forecourt Fountain designed
to suggest the Northwest's abundant waterfalls; Pioneer Courthouse Square, a
public square often referred to as the city's "living room;" and
Portland's Cultural District which houses the Oregon Historical Society,
Portland Art Museum, and Portland Center for the Performing Arts. From downtown
we'll continue our tour traveling 1,000 feet above the city to the
Pittock Mansion, once
the home of pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock who's empire included real
estate, banking, railroads, steamboats, sheep ranching silver mining and pulp
and paper. The mansion which was completed in 1914 incorporates Turkish, English
and French Designs using Northwest materials, and includes all of the
progressive features of the time - central vacuum system, intercoms, and
indirect lighting. Enjoy a self‑guided tour of the mansion, visit the gift
shop, and wander through the garden.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Pittock Mansion
Admission, and Carole Breck Destination Management Services-Custom tour design,
and all vendor arrangements, scheduling, contracting and accounting.
Gratuities for the Guide and Driver are not included, but are
welcomed.
Thursday, 10 September 2009
| #3 |
MT.ST. HELENS... "It's a Blast!" |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009, 9:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration Only: $59.00 |
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(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime. Mt. St. Helens erupted
on May 18, 1980 creating dramatic changes in the landscape. This amazing
adventure is a "one-of- a-kind", providing spectacular and unique
views of the mountain, crater, and lava dome from Mt.
St. Helens Visitor Center, Forest
Learning Center, and Johnston
Ridge Observatory. Discover what Mt. St. Helens looked like before the
mountain blew, what happened during the eruption, and how wildlife and plant
life have re-emerged from the ash through interactive exhibits, films and
demonstrations. This 5-Star motorcoach tour is a Blast! (Binoculars and cameras
recommended.)
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Visitor Center
Admissions, Box Lunch, inclusive of gratuity; and Carole Breck Destination
Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the Guide and
Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
| #4 |
CANNON BEACH AND TILLAMOOK CHEESE FACTORY |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009, 9:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $38.00 |
On-site Registration: $43.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Spend a day at the Scenic Oregon Coast. Travel west through the
Coastal Mountain Range, to Cannon Beach. This
artist's community, often referred to as the "Carmel of the North"
is the site of Haystack Rock, the third largest monolith in the world. Explore
the 7-mile stretch of beach, visit the shops, and enjoy lunch on your own at one
of the eateries that line the streets of this bungalow community. Continue along
the dramatic coastline to Tillamook for a visit at the Tillamook Cheese
Factory to sample their world-famous cheese and maybe get an ice cream
cone to enjoy on your return trip to Portland.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Carole Breck
Destination Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the Guide and
Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
| #5 |
GORGE WATERFALL TOUR |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009, 9:00 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $28.00 |
On-site Registration: $33.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
"Tiered, Plunge, Horsetail" ...Discover the glory of
waterfalls in one of the world's most magnificent landscapes, the Columbia
River Gorge. Take a drive along the Old Columbia River Gorge Highway and
experience the grandeur of the Gorge with its compelling vista from Women's
Forum, and charming waterfalls. Feast your eyes on Wahkeena Falls,
a Yakima Indian word meaning "most beautiful." Stop at Multnomah
Falls, the most spectacular of the waterfalls, and fourth highest
in the United States. Explore the falls, visiting the gift shop, interpretive
center, and taking a short walk up the paved trail to the Simon Benson
Bridge or just stand at the base of the falls and revel in their
splendor. Then gaze up at 176' Horsetail Falls
before traveling back to Portland along the mighty Columbia River... all on
today's waterfall lover's adventure.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, and Carole Breck
Destination Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the Guide and
Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
| #6 |
CITY TOUR with ROSE GARDENS or USS BLUEBACK |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009, 1:30 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $27.00 |
On-site Registration: $32.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Portland, is an intimate city with short blocks, elegant parks,
bridges, artwork, numerous fountains and intriguing architecture. This narrated
scenic windshield tour travels along Tom McCall Waterfront Park, on the
Willamette River; through the Skidmore/Old Town Historic, Pearl and Nob Hill
Districts; Chinatown; and City Center. Sites include: the Forecourt Fountain
where 13,000 gallons of water per minute cascade through a series of terraces
and platforms suggesting the Northwest's abundant waterfalls; Pioneer
Courthouse Square, a public square often referred to as the city's
"living room;" and Portland's Cultural District which houses the
Oregon Historical Society, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Center for the
Performing Arts. We'll drop those off who would like to tour the USS BLUEBACK (SS-
581), the US Navy's last non-nuclear sub (at own expense,)
while the rest of us visit the 5+ acre International Rose Test
Gardens. Established in 1917, the Garden is recognized as the
oldest public rose test garden in the United States. Stop and smell the roses
and feast your eyes on a sea of color from the over 10,000 roses and 550
varieties.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Carole Breck
Destination Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. USS BLUEBACK Admission
at participant's own expense. Gratuities for the Guide and
Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
Friday, 11 September 2009
| #7 |
MT HOOD/TIMBERLINE LODGE |
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Friday, 11 September 2009, 9:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $56.00 |
On-site Registration: $61.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Scale majestic, snow-capped Mt. Hood in a luxury motorcoach and
partake in the splendor that beckons artists, outdoor recreation enthusiasts,
and tourists alike. Your tour guide will share the area's history, and
ecology as you travel through several small Oregon towns, into the Mt. Hood
National Forest, along peaceful trout streams, and through a magnificent forest
of evergreens as we ascend to the 6,000 foot level of Mt. Hood, and what is
considered the grandest example of Cascadian architecture, Timberline
Lodge. The Lodge which was built by the Hundreds of Master
Craftsmen employed by the Works Progress Administration during the Great
Depression, is the grandest example of Cascadian architecture. Inside and out
the Lodge is handmade, from it's handhewn beams to its hand-woven draperies
and is inspired by pioneer, Indian and wildlife themes. Timberline is also a
year-round ski area and summer home of the U.S. Ski Team. At the Lodge,
we'll join the U.S. Forest Service for a film and tour and enjoy a lunch
prepared by Timberline's renowned chef, Leif Eric Benson's kitchen.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated City Tour, Timberline Lodge
plated lunch, inclusive of gratuity, Lodge Tour and Film Fees; and Carole Breck
Destination Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the Guide and Driver are
not included, but are welcomed.
| #8 |
PORTLAND SPIRIT LUNCH CRUISE &
USS BLUEBACK or CITY TOUR W/ROSE GARDENS |
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Friday, 11 September 2009, 11:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $69.00 |
On-site Registration: $74.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
"Oneth by land..." Portland, is an intimate city with
short blocks, elegant parks, bridges, artwork, numerous fountains and intriguing
architecture. This narrated scenic windshield tour travels along Tom McCall
Waterfront Park, on the Willamette River; through the Skidmore/Old Town
Historic, Pearl and Nob Hill Districts; Chinatown; and City Center. Sites
include: the Forecourt Fountain where 13,000 gallons of water per minute cascade
through a series of terraces and platforms suggesting the Northwest's
abundant waterfalls; Pioneer Courthouse Square, a public square often referred
to as the city's "living room;" and Portland's Cultural
District which houses the Oregon Historical Society, Portland Art Museum, and
Portland Center for the Performing Arts. Visit the 5+ acre International Rose Test
Gardens. Established in 1917, the Garden is recognized as the
oldest public rose test garden in the United States. Stop and smell the roses
and feast your eyes on a sea of color from the over 10,000 roses and 550
varieties. "Twoeth by Sea..." Set sail aboard the PORTLAND
SPIRIT, Portland's premier 150' yacht. Explore the
Willamette River cruising past towering buildings, under historic bridges, and
past stately riverfront homes. Watch for Blue Heron, Bald Eagles, Osprey and
other wildlife (including recreation enthusiasts) found along the way as you
enjoy your lunch. And don't miss Portland's Skyline as your cruise
returns to the city! (For those who would like to tour the USS BLUEBACK (SS-
581), the US Navy's last non- nuclear sub, we'll drop you
off following the cruise while the rest of the group enjoys a city tour, then
return to pick you up before heading back to the hotel USS Blueback admission at
own expense.) Lunch included.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Portland Spirit Public
Lunch Cruise - plated lunch entrée selected by each guest on board, bread, hot
tea, iced tea, coffee, fountain soft drinks, service gratuity (Appetizers and
alcoholic beverage available for purchase); and Carole Breck Destination
Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements, scheduling,
contracting and accounting. USS BLUEBACK Admission
at participant's own expense. Gratuities for the Guide and Driver are not
included, but are welcomed.
| #10 |
FORT VANCOUVER & PEARSON AIR MUSEUM |
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Friday, 11 September 2009, 12:30 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $40.00 |
On-site Registration: $45.00 |
(40 minimum) |
Travel back in time on today's trip through the Historic
Reserve with our special step-on guide. We begin with a narrated tour along the
tree-lined Officer's Row past the George C. Marshall House; Grant House, the
oldest building at the Reserve, named in honor of Ulysses S. Grant who was
stationed at the Fort in 1850, and General O.O. Howard House; to the Pearson Air Museum, the
oldest active airfield in the United States and home to the second oldest wooden
hanger built in 1918. See Vintage aircraft and exhibits, videos and artifacts
that explore the pioneering days of aviation in the Northwest. Next stop,
Fort
Vancouver. Learn about the fur trade, the Hudson's Bay
Company and its importance in the exploration, settlement and
development of the Pacific Northwest. Watch a video in the Visitor's Center,
and join our step-on guide for a tour of the Bailing Room, the Fur Store, Indian
Trade Shop and Chief Factor's house and other Fort buildings. And
throughout the Reserve and at the Visitor's Center, don't forget to look
for a souvenir at the gift shops to commemorate your day at the Fort!
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Tour Escort, Special Reserve Step-on Guide; Narrated Tour of
Reserve, Fort, and Pearson Air Museum, and Admissions; and Carole Breck
Destination Management Services-Custom tour design, and all vendor arrangements,
scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the Guide and Driver are
not included, but are welcomed.
Saturday, 12 September 2009
| #9 |
SCENIC GORGE HIGHWAY, MULTNOMAH FALLS & BONNEVILLE DAM |
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Saturday, 12 September 2009, 9:00 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. |
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Advance Registration: $38.00 |
On-site Registration: $43.00 |
(40 minimum, 54 maximum) |
Travel by Luxury Motorcoach and discover one of the world's
most magnificent landscapes, the Columbia River Gorge. Experience the grandeur
of the Gorge with its compelling vistas and enchanting waterfalls. Take a drive
along the Old Columbia River Gorge Highway stopping to enjoy commanding views
from Women's
Forum and Vista House.
Then visit Multnomah
Falls, the most spectacular of the waterfalls, and fourth highest
in the United States. Enjoy lunch at the base of the falls in the historic
Multnomah Falls Lodge, an example of "Cascadian Architecture," built
in 1925 by famed architect A.E. Doyle. Explore the falls, visiting the gift
shop, interpretive center, and taking a short walk up the paved trail to the
Simon Benson Bridge or just stand at the base of the falls and revel in their
splendor. Following lunch our tour continues on to Bonneville Dam,
one of the first of eight federal locks and dams on the Columbia and Snake
Rivers, producing "over one million kilowatts, enough to supply power needs
of nearly 500,000 homes a year." View fish migrating through underwater
fishways, and learn about the Dam's operations, navigational history and fish
migration through the numerous educational exhibits. Travel back to Portland
along the mighty Columbia River.
Tour Includes: Restroom-equipped Motorcoach Transportation
using biodiesel, Professional Tour Guide, Narrated Tour, Special
"Senior" Lunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge, inclusive of gratuity; and
Carole Breck Destination Management Services - Custom tour design, and all vendor
arrangements, scheduling, contracting and accounting. Gratuities for the
Guide and Driver are not included, but are welcomed.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9,
2009
All Tours Depart: from: Red Lion on the River Banquet
Lobby
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure
time.
- Please direct all tour questions to:
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Carole Breck Destination Management
503-699-9841 or email
Last Modified:
Tuesday, 03-Mar-2009 17:51:35 EST
