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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Itinerary for Oct 14 — Oct 18, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Inn at Amish Acres sits peacefully on the grounds of the historic farm and offers guests a relaxed and convenient setting from which to enjoy all of the attractions. When staying at the inn you will truly experience the peaceful ways of rural life. Start your morning lounging in the oak rocking chairs on the front porch reading the morning paper, while listening to the soothing sound of horse & buggies trotting by along Market Street.

Contact info:
1234 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550 USA
phone: 800-800-4942
web: www.amishacres.com

Room amenities: The Inn at Amish Acres offers 64 country guest rooms with private bath that feature plain pine furniture constructed in Indiana, wrought iron lamps, replica Amish patterned quilts on the beds, web-seated chairs and hand-signed framed photographs of Amish Acres. Cable TV, In-room iron & board, hairdryer, coffee maker.

Facility amenities: Amish Acres activities within walking distance, ADA equipment and facilities available, Outdoor pool surrounded by perennial gardens, AAA 3-Diamond rating, Hotel Gift Shop, 24-hour Front Desk, USA Today complimentary papers (limited supply), Free high speed Internet access (limited areas)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80.
Based on availability. Black-out dates apply

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day One: Monday, October 14 - Registration/Thresher's Dinner 
Afternoon: Hotel Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Meet your Road Scholar Director, receive itinerary and details, and meet other participants beginning at 4:00 pm with a welcome reception.

Dinner: Enjoy the Amish Acres Threshers Dinner served family style. All you care to eat, so don't be timid - ask for more!

Evening: Enjoy a question and answer session with owner and CEO of Amish Acres.

Evening: Settle into your hotel room and enjoy a relaxing evening with free time to explore the farm or surrounding countryside.

Lodging: Inn at Amish Acres

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Inn at Amish Acres sits peacefully on the grounds of the historic farm and offers guests a relaxed and convenient setting from which to enjoy all of the attractions. When staying at the inn you will truly experience the peaceful ways of rural life. Start your morning lounging in the oak rocking chairs on the front porch reading the morning paper, while listening to the soothing sound of horse & buggies trotting by along Market Street.

Contact info:
1234 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550 USA
phone: 800-800-4942
web: www.amishacres.com

Room amenities: The Inn at Amish Acres offers 64 country guest rooms with private bath that feature plain pine furniture constructed in Indiana, wrought iron lamps, replica Amish patterned quilts on the beds, web-seated chairs and hand-signed framed photographs of Amish Acres. Cable TV, In-room iron & board, hairdryer, coffee maker.

Facility amenities: Amish Acres activities within walking distance, ADA equipment and facilities available, Outdoor pool surrounded by perennial gardens, AAA 3-Diamond rating, Hotel Gift Shop, 24-hour Front Desk, USA Today complimentary papers (limited supply), Free high speed Internet access (limited areas)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80.
Based on availability. Black-out dates apply

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Tuesday, October 15 - Heritage Adventure/Amish Culture/Theatrical Production 
Breakfast: Enjoy an expanded continental breakfast in The Geranium Room at The Inn at Amish Acres.

Morning: Explore the 80 acre farm and experience the lifestyle of the Amish through guided tours of the house & farm, farm wagon ride tour and two documentary films, Genesis and Exodus of the Amish

Lunch: Delicious lunch at the Amish Acres Restaurant.

Afternoon: Stimulating lecture on Amish Culture with question and answer session.

Dinner: Delicious dinner prepared by our Amish cooks

Evening: Enjoy evening entertainment

Lodging: Inn at Amish Acres

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Inn at Amish Acres sits peacefully on the grounds of the historic farm and offers guests a relaxed and convenient setting from which to enjoy all of the attractions. When staying at the inn you will truly experience the peaceful ways of rural life. Start your morning lounging in the oak rocking chairs on the front porch reading the morning paper, while listening to the soothing sound of horse & buggies trotting by along Market Street.

Contact info:
1234 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550 USA
phone: 800-800-4942
web: www.amishacres.com

Room amenities: The Inn at Amish Acres offers 64 country guest rooms with private bath that feature plain pine furniture constructed in Indiana, wrought iron lamps, replica Amish patterned quilts on the beds, web-seated chairs and hand-signed framed photographs of Amish Acres. Cable TV, In-room iron & board, hairdryer, coffee maker.

Facility amenities: Amish Acres activities within walking distance, ADA equipment and facilities available, Outdoor pool surrounded by perennial gardens, AAA 3-Diamond rating, Hotel Gift Shop, 24-hour Front Desk, USA Today complimentary papers (limited supply), Free high speed Internet access (limited areas)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80.
Based on availability. Black-out dates apply

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Wednesday, October 16 - Visit an Amish School/Amish Adventure 
Breakfast: Enjoy an expanded continental breakfast in The Geranium Room at The Inn at Amish Acres.

Morning: Always a highlight! Visit traditional one-room schoolhouse where Amish children still attend school today. Visit an Amish Dairy Farm and Cider Mill to learn about daily life on an Amish Farm.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our Amish Baking Staff

Afternoon: Learn about the Amish Heritage Experience

Dinner: Delectable Dinner

Evening: Enjoy a performance in the majestic 1911 Round Barn Theatre.

Lodging: Inn at Amish Acres

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Inn at Amish Acres sits peacefully on the grounds of the historic farm and offers guests a relaxed and convenient setting from which to enjoy all of the attractions. When staying at the inn you will truly experience the peaceful ways of rural life. Start your morning lounging in the oak rocking chairs on the front porch reading the morning paper, while listening to the soothing sound of horse & buggies trotting by along Market Street.

Contact info:
1234 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550 USA
phone: 800-800-4942
web: www.amishacres.com

Room amenities: The Inn at Amish Acres offers 64 country guest rooms with private bath that feature plain pine furniture constructed in Indiana, wrought iron lamps, replica Amish patterned quilts on the beds, web-seated chairs and hand-signed framed photographs of Amish Acres. Cable TV, In-room iron & board, hairdryer, coffee maker.

Facility amenities: Amish Acres activities within walking distance, ADA equipment and facilities available, Outdoor pool surrounded by perennial gardens, AAA 3-Diamond rating, Hotel Gift Shop, 24-hour Front Desk, USA Today complimentary papers (limited supply), Free high speed Internet access (limited areas)

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $80.
Based on availability. Black-out dates apply

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Four: Thursday, October 17 - Amish Adventure/Haystack Meal/Theatrical Performance 
Breakfast: Enjoy an expanded continental breakfast in The Geranium Room at The Inn at Amish Acres.

Morning: Lectures or activities regarding Amish Culture

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch

Afternoon: Lectures or activities regarding Amish Culture

Dinner: Enjoy a northern Indiana favorite Amish meal -- the Haystack! Build your own meal and enjoy Frieda's delicious apple cake dessert!

Evening: Enjoy unique evening enterainment you won't want to miss!

Lodging: Inn at Amish Acres

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Friday, October 18 - Amish Adventure Wrap-Up and Farewell 
Breakfast: Enjoy an expanded continental breakfast in The Geranium Room at The Inn at Amish Acres

Morning: Meet with Richard Pletcher, founder of Amish Acres for a conclusion of the week. Time for check-out of the Inn at Amish Acres.

Lunch: Enjoy Amish Acres Light Lunch as we say Farewell to a great week!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date.
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