Such a Feast for the Senses! The fine art of wine tasting co-mingled with an appetizer of glacial geology, gorge hike and Finger Lake cruise. The entrée -- the amazing 3000-year history of glass from the famous Corning Museum of Glass, with its Hot Glass Show and Innovation Center. Side dishes include guided walks of local architecture and historic preservation, an amazing museum of aviation and a presentation on Iroquois culture. Dessert is a visit to the study where Mark Twain wrote his most famous novels and a special feature all about the English glassmaker, Frederick Carder, founder of Steuben Glass in 1903. Revel in the quality and diversity of historic sites and the natural beauty of our region. P.S. Don't forget your corkscrew!

Standing up to 3 hours at a time on field trips and gallery visits. Optional hike down Watkins Glen gorge.

Program in association with Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center.

Corning

The southern gateway to the Finger Lakes region in western New York, Corning is a charming and historic community best known for the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, as well as nearby glacial lakes and gorgeous panoramas.