2023 Quilt Tours Brochure - Catalog - Page 33
MACKINAC ISLAND
SEPTEMBER 11–17, 2023
Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colors at the Quilt Gardens before attending
QuiltWeek’s latest show, then shift into low gear on Mackinac Island.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE ELKHART – TOUR BEGINS
Arrive in Elkhart, Indiana, and settle in before
greeting your Tour Manager and fellow quilt
enthusiasts at this evening’s Welcome Meeting.
Amish wedding feast
DAY 2 SHIPSHEWANA
After breakfast (included daily), visit charming
downtown Shipshewana and start shopping
for quilting cottons and supplies at The Cotton
Corner. Next, at Yoder’s General Store shop for
handmade Amish goods, then browse the luscious
fabrics and quilts at Lolly’s Fabrics. After an Amish
rug weaving demo, settle in for our Amish Quilts
trunk show and Quilting Bee. Tonight, join a Plain
family to savor an Amish wedding feast. BD
DAY 3 ELKHART – SHIPSHEWANA –
GRAND RAPIDS
This morning, travel Indiana’s scenic backroads to
witness blooming Quilt Gardens and learn tips and
tricks of the gardeners who bring these living works of
art to life. Learn how more than 200 volunteers work
more than four months to keep the colorful pattern of
flowers welcoming and beautiful for all to enjoy while
dealing with fickle Mother Nature. Later, depart for
beautiful Grand Rapids and our downtown hotel. B
DAY 4 GRAND RAPIDS
Spend the day admiring hundreds of beautiful
quilts on exhibit at the American Quilter’s Society’s
QuiltWeek Grand Rapids. It’s all here: traditional
to radically unconventional quilts, competitions,
galleries, and priceless historic pieces from around
the world. Shop for fabric, machines, and quilting
supplies at the sizable Merchant Mall brimming
with merchandise. Your evening at leisure allows
for class participation or to simply relax and
unwind at our hotel lounge. B
DAY 5 GRAND RAPIDS – MACKINAC ISLAND
Enjoy the scenic drive north before boarding the
ferry that takes you back to a simpler time on
Mackinac Island. Experience the Jewel of the
Great Lakes as you board your horse-drawn
carriage upon arrival. Witness the yellow awnings
of the opulent Grand Hotel and listen to the
clip-clops of horses’ hooves on your carriage ride
through town. Tonight, tuck in for a relaxing evening
watching the sunset at our waterside resort. B
YOUR VACATION INCLUDES
Mackinac Island
Traverse City
Lake Huron
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Elkhart
Illinois
Shipshewana
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Manager as
outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions
Lake Erie
and special features are shown in bold.
Indiana
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Return transportation to Traverse City, Cherry Capital
Airport (TVC)| 12:30 PM arrival
PROFESSIONAL TOUR MANAGER
Full time throughout the trip
Indianapolis
DAY 6 MACKINAC ISLAND
After enjoying sunrise views at breakfast, spend time
exploring the quaint village of this National Historic
Landmark island, making sure to sample the famous
fudge or enjoy an elegant lunch on the porch of the
Grand. Tonight, celebrate the trip with fellow travel
companions at our evening Farewell Dinner. B D
6 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling
8 MEALS
American breakfast (B) daily; 2 dinners (D)
Grand Rapids
Lake
Michigan
DAY 7 MACKINAC ISLAND – TRAVERSE CITY –
TOUR ENDS
After boarding our ferry for the trip back to mainland,
bid farewell to Mackinac Island before exchanging
addresses with new friends on our departure transfer
to Cherry Capital Airport – Traverse City. B
The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
$2,625 Per Person/Double Occupancy
$1,200 Additional/Single Occupancy
Colorado
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-off Welcome Meeting
• Shipshewana, Indiana
• Yoder Department Store
• The Cotton Corner Quilt Shop
• Lolly’s Fabrics
• Amish Rug Weaving Demo
• Amish Quilts Trunk Show
• Quilt Gardens Heritage Trail
• Amish Quilting Bee and Wedding Feast
• Amish Buggy Maker
• AQS QuiltWeek Grand Rapids Admission
• Mackinac Island Ferry
• Mackinac Island Carriage Ride
• Traverse City
• Customary Farewell Dinner
• Eight Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
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HAND-SELECTED HOTELS
ELKHART: Hotel Elkhart
GRAND RAPIDS: Embassy Suites Downtown
MACKINAC ISLAND: Mission Point Resort
Call 1.800.346.9820
www.CountryHeritageTours.com
Yoder’s General Store, Shipshewana
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