Day Trip

DAY TRIP – Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

Join us for a great day of iconic music as we travel to Western North Carolina to the State Theater of North Carolina, the Flat Rock Playhouse.   Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is a captivating, Tony Award-winning musical that tells the inspiring true story of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King. Journey through the life of this remarkable artist as she rises from a teenage girl with a passion for music to a groundbreaking icon whose songs have touched millions.  You will hear many of Carole King’s top hits including You’ve Got a Friend, I Feel the Earth Move, Fire and Rain, and so many more!  During the 1940’s and 1950’s the beautiful Western North Carolina region grew, and so did the popularity of the Flat Rock Playhouse.  In 1961, by Act of the North Carolina General Assembly, the Flat Rock Playhouse was officially designated as The State Theatre of North Carolina. The Theater is a quaint and intimate setting for any show and all of the seats are great.  We will spend some time at A Day in the Country, a delightful shop and cafe that is a favorite among tourists and locals.  We will enjoy an included lunch and have some free time for shopping at this fun & eclectic shop.

The price of the Day Trip, $195 per person, includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Daniel’s Depot in Lula, GA, lunch, and ticket to the show. Day Trips are non-refundable.

DAY TRIP – Spring at Hills & Dales Garden and House

Our journey leads us to LeGrange, Georgia, to the esteemed Hills & Dales Garden and House. Established in 1841, the boxwood gardens were meticulously designed and cultivated by Sarah Ferrell.  Spanning over fifty years, Sarah planted six terraced gardens, incorporating both native and exotic plants sourced from far & wide.  Ferrell’s Garden’s gate was open to all who wished to appreciate its beauty.  One of the town’s children, textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway, was deeply influenced by these gardens. As a child, Fuller spent time with “Miss Sarah” learning about horticulture.  After her passing, he and his wife, Ida Cason Callaway, acquired the property to construct their family residence.  The magnificent home was designed to harmonize with the gardens.  Completed in 1916, the Fuller E. Callaway home seamlessly integrates with its gardens, featuring a series of dwarf boxwood parterres that have graced the terraces for over 175 years. This residence is among the best-preserved 19th-century gardens in the nation. The timeless design of the 13,000-square-foot home has quietly overseen the cherished gardens for more than a century.  Provided the weather cooperates, we will have a boxed gourmet lunch in the gardens to make for a perfect spring day!

The price of the Day Trip, $165 per person, includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation from the Daniel’s Depot in Lula, GA, entrance to Hills & Dales, and lunch.  Day Trips are non-refundable.