Tours

Tour the fascinating historic Borst Home in Centralia.  Still standing and lovely, the 150+ year old home stands on the banks of the Chehalis River.  Its is said that Ulysses S. Grant visted there.  The home was considered to be the finest house between Forts Steilacoom and Vancouver.  After the home tour we will walk to Lewis County's Demonstartion Garden and greenhouse.

Wednesday, September 28th 

Carpools will depart from the Hotel at 1:00. Approximate travel time from hotel is 45 minutes.  Registrants wishing to meet at the venue may do so if pre-registered. No on site registrations can be accomodated. The tour will begin at 2:00. 

Cost:  $40

Visit the famous Westport Winery for a private tour of their 10 acre gardens with the winery owner, Kim Roberts. If that isn't enough, also included in the tour is lunch or appetizers at the Sea Glass Grill; a wine tasting of vintages produced by Westport or a spirit tasting from Ocean's Daughter Distillery and admission to the Mermaid Museum. There are benches in the gardens and a charming gift shop. Great Northwest Wine Magazine named Westport Winery the 2022 Winery of the Year. 

Includes lunch OR appetizer. Must pick menu choice when registering (printable menu below). Either a wine tasting or spirit tasting included. Tip is not included. 

Wednesday, September 28th 

Carpools will depart from the Hotel at noon.  Registrants wishing to meet at the venue may do so if pre-registered.  No on site registrations can be accomodated.  Approximate travel time is 70 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.

Cost: $55.00

The Organic Farm is a working 5 acre, USDA-certified organic farm that serves as a learning laboratory for Evergreen students. The Farm produces fruits, vegetables, chickens and eggs, herbs, cut flowers and plant starts. It houses several beehives and includes the Farmhouse (a structure built by students in the '70's), a food forest, greenhouses and a composting facility.

Thursday, September 29th

Two Tours: 9:00-10:00 and 10:15-11:15 

Carpools will depart from the Hotel at 8:30am and 9:30am. (Travel time from the hotel is 20 minutes.)

The tours will begin at 9:00 and 10:15   Registrants wishing to meet at the venue may do so if pre-registered. No on site registrations can be accomodated.

Cost:  $20

Lakewold Gardens is an historically recognized garden estate outside of Tacoma. Situated on 10 acres of groomed property, Lakewold preserves the legacy of garden features designed by Corydon and Eulalie Wagner, Thomas Church, and the Olmsted brothers, who influenced the design of the perimeter fence, gate (built between 1914 and 1918) and brick walkway. The docent led, hour long tour, will feature all areas of the historic property.

Thursday, September 29th

9:00-11:30  

Carpools will depart from the Hotel at  9:00am. (Travel time from the hotel is 40 minutes.)

The tour will begin at 10:00.   Registrants wishing to meet at the venue may do so if pre-registered. No on site registrations can be accomodated.

Cost:  $25