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Contact Information for Registration:
Erica Moore
517-373-8048
mooree@michigan.gov
Sherri Jenkins
517-373-3375
Jenkinss1@michigan.gov
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park (www.meijergardens.org)
Cost: $10 per person
Discover the beauty and splendor of the botanic gardens and internationally acclaimed sculpture park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. See the Dale Chihuly exhibit that includes his Chandeliers, glass towers up to 30 feet high, floating spheres, Reeds rising from the earth, the Sun, the Moon, and a rowboat full of glass. Dale Chihuly, the most sought-after artist in the world working primarily in glass. He is returning for a second exhibition this spring and summer to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Meijer Gardens.
Also on exhibit will be the Colorfall. It’s an annual celebration of autumn at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park highlighting thousands of flowering chrysanthemums in both interior and exterior venues. Tours of the gardens, trees and sculpture collection are a visual delight. Harvest at Michigan's Farm Garden includes heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins. Floral displays by leading area florists and a variety of seasonal demonstrations round out this botanic gala of color.
The garden also has a quaint little café and gift shop.
Schedule
| 9:45 a.m. |
Meet at Hospitality Suite in Amway Grand Hotel |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Depart Amway Grand Hotel for Frederick Meijer Gardens |
| 10:30-10:50 a.m. |
Arrive at Gardens and Prepare for Outdoor Guided Tram Tour |
| 10:50 a.m. |
Board Tram for Outdoor Guided Tour of Gardens |
| 11:00-11:50 a.m. |
Outdoor Guided Tour of Gardens |
| 11:50 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch on your own at Taste of the Gardens Café. On your own to visit displays of your choice (Meijer Gardens Gift Shop, Dale Chihuly Display Sites, ArtPrize Venue, Colorfall Exhibit) |
| 1:15-2:00 p.m. |
Meet by Gift Shop for Guided Indoor Tour |
| 2:00-3:00 |
On your own to visit displays of your choice (Meijer Gardens Gift Shop, Dale Chihuly Display Sites, Art Prize Venue, Colorfall Exhibit) |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Meet to depart for Amway Grand Plaza Hotel |
| 3:15-3:30 p.m. |
Arrive at Amway Grand Hotel |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Saugatuck Dune Ride and Shopping
Cost: $17.00 per person
Come experience a dune ride along our Lake Michigan shoreline in Saugatuck, Michigan followed by lunch and shopping. The dune ride will showcase of Michigan’s prized natural features while viewing local wildlife and plant life.
| 9:00 a.m. |
Meet at Hospitality Suite in Amway Grand Hotel |
| 9:15-10:00 a.m. |
Depart Amway Grand Hotel and travel to Saugatuck |
| 10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Saugatuck Dune Ride www.saugatuckduneride.com/ |
| 11:00-11:15 a.m. |
Travel to Downtown Shops in Saugatuck |
| 11:15-2:25 p.m. |
Shopping www.saugatuck.com/shopping/shopping.asp
(lunch on your own) |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Meet and Depart for Amway Grand Plaza Hotel |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Arrive at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel |
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN GRAND RAPIDS AREA TO DO ON YOUR OWN
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