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Welcome to 'The Seasons of Michigan' Gathering
By popular demand we are planning a day trip to Frankenmuth, MI. This will be an all day event with a bus ride to and from the host hotel and Frankenmuth. The day trip is scheduled for Thursday September 16, 2010. The bus trip is approximately one hour and forty five minutes each way and the bus(es) will drop our guests off at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland. Plan on spending two - three hours shopping at Bronner's. Water and a light snack will be provided on the bus. Guests will also watch a video about Frankenmuth while on the bus.
After Bronner's guests will be on their own for the entire day to visit the olde world shops and experience traditional German cuisine. The bus(es) will transport our guests from Bronner's to the downtown area. Distance from Bronner's to downtown is roughly one mile. Guests will embark on their bus(es) from a designated area to leave Frankenmuth and return to the hotel.
Willkommen to Frankenmuth, Michigan's Little Bavaria. Where olde world German traditons and values embrace the modern world with great hospitality and delicious food. Visit Frankenmuth.org to learn more about this historic town. Here you'll find great information and links available to the many attractions including shopping, dining, and lodging.
In the heart of Frankenmuth is Zehnders offering the world's best chicken dinner!
So stop by and enjoy a great German tradition!Click on the above links to learn more about Frankenmuth!
We are planning a day trip to 'The Olde World Canterbury Village' in Lake Orion, MI. The bus(es) will transport our guests to and from the host hotel and Canterbury Village. The trip is scheduled for Sunday September 19, 2010 and bus(es) will depart after Sunday breakfast. The bus ride is approximately 45 minutes each way. Water and a light snack will be provided for the bus ride.
"Olde World Canterbury Village, a designated historical landmark in the State of Michigan, extends over 21 acres. It is host to 18 specialty shops and wonderful features. With 90,000 sq. ft. of holiday retail space, Aldridge's Always Christmas is one of the largest and most unique Christmas stores anywhere!
Olde World Canterbury Village houses one of the World's largest collections of Department 56 items. We have village displays setup throughout the Department 56 floor including the Dickens Village Series, Christmas in the City Series, The Original Snow Village Series, Alpine Village Series, North Pole Village Series, New England Village Series, Halloween Village Series and a mixture of them all in our giant 70' x 10' main display. We also have one of the World's largest Nativity displays showcasing our vast Fontanini collection as well as large displays of our Boyd's Bears, Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies, Possible Dreams, Circle of Love and Lenox products.
The main facilities were built with olde world craftsmanship with rich, luxurious quality and ornate furnishings. The integrity of your experience is enhanced by oak paneling and carvings from France, European armor, tapestries and an antique stained glass window from Scotland. The antique fireplace in the King's Court Castle was shipped from England creates an olde world ambience."
The above description was taken directly from the Canterbury Village Website.
Michiganders feel Always Christmas is a mini Bronner's. They offer unique christmas decorations and ornaments along with a fantastic Department 56 display.
Our planning committee is working hard to make this trip possible. A must see!
Please click on the tour registration form link and submit form and payment to the address on the form.
The gathering committee reserves the right to cancel or decline guests if interest or attendance in any tour does not meet a minimal amount of people.
Feel free to contact us via email link below with your questions, suggestions or comments.
Contact Information: migathering@att.net
All activities, events and tours are subject to change.
