Each year the Bethlehem Garden Club schedules different bus tours to various botanical, historical and cultural sites.
Individuals interested in a trip should contact our bus tour director by the deadline noted on each handout linked below.
The next bus trip will be to the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at the Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Hudson Valley. Leaves will be colorful, and Tarrytown decorated for Halloween; what else would you expect from the area of Washington Irving, Sleepy Hall, and the Headless Horseman?
We will first tour Sunnyside, home of Washington Irving, the first American author to be recognized by Europeans as a man of letters. Main Street in Tarrytown has many restaurants for you to have an early dinner. There will be a list provided of them later.
Then we will travel to “The Great Jack o’ Lantern Blaze." Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed! Spot iconic New York landmarks carved in pumpkins, dinosaurs, Pumpkin Planetarium and a working carousel. Treat yourself to fall-themed sweets and snacks at Café Blaze and browse the Blaze Boo-tique to find exclusive souvenirs and local finds. Everyone will enjoy what they see.
The bus will leave Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, at 10:00 a.m. and arrive at Sunnyside around 12:30. Bring lunch or snacks for the bus ride, as our tour begins at 1:00 p.m. We will leave for an early dinner (on your own) on Main Street at 3:15 p.m. We depart Main Street no later than 6:00 p.m. for the Blaze. Our tour of the Blaze starts at 7:00 p.m. We leave the Blaze for home around 8:30. Return to Advent by 11:00 p.m.
The price of $100.00 for members and $105.00 for non-members per person includes the tour of Sunnyside, the Blaze, roundtrip bus transportation, and driver gratuity. Meals are on your own.
Complete the form below and send your check payable to Bethlehem Garden Club, in care of Jacqueline Adams, 3517 Skyline Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18020. NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2025. Don't Delay. Seats are assigned in order of checks received. There are no refunds unless YOU find a substitute.
Checks will not be cashed unless we have 40 reservations. If you have any questions, please call Jacqueline at 610-867-7463 .
10:00 a.m. Depart Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem 18017
8:30 p.m. Depart Croton-on-Hudson for home.
11:00 p.m. ETA Advent Moravian Church
$100.00 Members
$105.00 Non-Members
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Please note the DEADLINE for each tour.
