Fall members trip to Northwest Arkansas

Garvan Woodland Gardens announced a three-day member trip on October 10-12, to Crystal Bridges, the Peel Mansion, Cooper Chapel, and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. The cost is $325 per person (transportation, double occupancy accommodations at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, admission tickets, lunch and Embassy Suites buffet breakfast incuded). Dinner each evening is on your own, and there are many options available near the Embassy Suites.

The schedule includes:
Wednesday, October 10: Depart at 9 a.m., catered box lunches en route, check in to Embassy Suites, 2 p.m. tour of Peel Mansion and light refreshments, dinner/evening on your own.

Thursday, October 12: Depart 9:30 a.m. for Bella Vista, AR, to tour Cooper Chapel, lunch and tour Crystal Bridges, then explore Crystal Bridges or enjoy shopping at the Promenade in Rogers, dinner/evening on your own. Outdoors fans should know that a new 100,000 square foot Cabelas is opening in Rogers on Aug. 30, and is right across from the Embassy Suites hotel.

Friday, October 12: Check out time TBD, depart for lunch and tour of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, depart for Hot Springs time TBD.

Space is limited!
There are 40 spots available on the bus, so reserve your place soon by sending a check for $325 to Garvan Woodland Gardens, 540 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913, attn: Susie Burch. Reservation deadline is September 19.

There is also the option for those who want to provide their own transportation to stay at the Embassy Suites and drive to the tour sites to tour with the group. Contact Suzie Burch at 262-9604 or Kristin Mangham at 262-9615 for more information.