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Architectural Gems: Wright-Taliesin, Calatrava-Milwaukee Art Museum, Lunts-Ten Chimneys |
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Program Number: |
10963RJ |
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| Duration: |
3 nights |
| Location: |
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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| Price starting at: |
$659.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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History & Culture
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
9;
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Experience Wisconsin’s extraordinary architecture, from Frank Lloyd Wright’s world-famous Taliesin Estate in Spring Green to the pristinely preserved Ten Chimneys estate of Broadway couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Explore the galleries and collections of the fantastical Milwaukee Art Museum and examine the restored rotunda at the architecturally significant Wisconsin State Capitol.
Highlights
• Hear from docents about Frank Lloyd Wright’s family life, architectural innovations and love of the countryside at Taliesin, his 48-year work-in-progress.
• Witness the opening of the “wings” inside the Milwaukee Art Museum, a masterpiece of design by esteemed architect Santiago Calatrava.
• Walk in the footsteps of Broadway’s brightest stars at Ten Chimneys — it’s as if Alfred and Lynn will return at any moment.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to one mile on hilly, uneven surfaces, standing for extended periods.
Coordinated by Covenant Harbor.
Lake Geneva
One hour southwest of Milwaukee, Lake Geneva is a resort city whose popularity arose from its accessibility from Chicago via the railroad. With its many large summer homes, the city has been called "The Newport of the West," and it remains a year round destination for those seeking a quaint, lakeside getaway.
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Accommodations
Conference center on 52 wooded acres with 1,150 feet of shoreline. Alcohol not permitted on site.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Jim Slauson
| | As the head of the Art History Department at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), Jim Slauson has shared his enthusiasm for art history and the humanities for more than 20 years. He has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the Mediterranean, and has published numerous articles on Mediterranean art and culture. Jim has a M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with additional study at the University of Minnesota. | | | | Trevor Stephenson
| | Trevor Stephenson began piano studies at age 10 and, at age 12, decided on a life in music. Following two undergraduate degrees in piano performance, he earned a doctorate of musical arts degree in historical performance of 18th-century music from Cornell University. In 1990 in Madison, Wis., he began rebuilding and customizing a series of keyboard instruments. Trevor founded the Light & Shadow concert and recording company in 1994, and has released 12 recordings. He is artistic director of the Madison Bach Musicians. | | | |
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