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SUMMARY:Christmas on the Danube
DESCRIPTION:Christmastime on the Danube\nNovember 27 – December 2\, 2026\nBook by December 31\, 2025 for free airfare and $500 off! \nGive yourself the perfect Christmas Gift – a Danube River cruise to Vienna\, Bratislava\, and Budapest on a luxurious Emerald Cruise-line Starship. This Landmark Travels tour will take place during the spectacular Christmas Markets in these three jewels of Central Europe\, but the tour includes many more cultural and local experiences for you to enjoy. One highlight will be an evening with world-acclaimed actress\, Sona MacDonald\, in Vienna. \nEnjoy Thanksgiving with the family\, put away the dishes\, and then fly off to a vacation that is just about you! Experience the magic of the Christmas season\, get your holiday shopping started (or finished)\, and enjoy the comfort and gastronomical delights of a cruise down the Danube. \nClick for full brochure and to download and fill out registration form. Contact Larry Francer at lfrancer@landmarksociety.org for questions and additional information. \nNEW! Optional post cruise package add-on. Begin your Budapest adventure on land. Click here for full brochure.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/christmas-on-the-danube/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Registration Closed,Travel Tour
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SUMMARY:2026 BOYNTON HOUSE TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Boynton House homeowners and John Page\, formerly of Bero Architecture\, PLLC\, we are delighted to announce the return of the annual Boynton House Tour. \nThis exclusive fundraising event offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most remarkable residential designs. Open to the public just once each year\, the tour provides unparalleled access to one of New York State’s most significant architectural treasures while supporting the preservation and educational mission of the sponsoring organization \nLearn more HERE. \nREGISTRATION OPENS 9 AM FRIDAY\, JULY 31
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/2026-boynton-house-tour/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Carburetors 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails & Carburetors returns in 2026!\n																														 \nWe are revving up the engines to return to Titan Motorworks on Friday September 18th from 5PM to 8PM for another evening of great food\, great drink\, great cars\, and great friends. Again this year\, Max Rochester will be catering\, the Mystic Sisters Band will be playing\, and the ever-popular silent auction will be filled with gear head (and non-gear head) items. All of this combined with an open bar\, bourbon tasting\, and a fun group of supporters makes this one of the best parties of the year! \nAnd the car-centric weekend continues on Saturday\, September 19th from 10AM to 4PM with a self-guided tour to several private garages and car collections. This is a great opportunity for car enthusiasts to view unique and rare automobiles and to enjoy the company of like-minded automobile aficionados. And it’s also a wonderful way for those of us that just appreciate beautiful vehicles to spend a September Saturday afternoon alongside those we love. \nFor more information please contact: \nLarry Francer LFrancer@landmarksociety.org \nJerry Ludwig JerryLudwig@yahoo.com \n					\n									Register Here!
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/cocktails-carburetors/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260726T180348
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travel Tours - Frank Lloyd Wright Buffalo and More!
DESCRIPTION:Landmark Travel Tours – Frank Lloyd Wright Buffalo and More!\n																														 \nSeptember 13 – 16\, 2026\nLandmark Travels has previous offered Buffalo day trips to enjoy the Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes\, but we have never done a multi-day trip to experience the historic architecture\, amazing transformation of the waterfront\, museums\, parks\, great restaurants\, and more. We felt it was time to give our guests the full experience\, and we have been working with our colleagues in Buffalo to do just that! \nWe will stay at the Richardson Hotel Buffalo\, a National Historic Landmark set on more than 40 acres of historic green space and park campus designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. We will take full advantage of its proximity to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and the city’s vibrant cultural corridor for fine (and fun) dining opportunities.  Our Frank Lloyd Wright time will be enhanced by specialty tours and a wine and cheese reception at the Gardener’s House on the Darwin Martin House campus. Combined with architectural tours that will include Buffalo’s iconic City Hall and more\, this tour will not be short on architectural eye-candy.  Speaking of candy\, we can’t go to Buffalo without a stop at the 100+ year old historic ice cream parlor\, Parkside Candy. \nWe are pleased to present you with the FULL TOUR ITINERARY. \nRegister form and pricing HERE. \nPay your deposit directly through our donation portal by clicking the register button below. Simply place a note in “Additional Comments” section at the bottom of the page specifying this deposit is for the Buffalo travel tour.  \nLet us know if you are interested in being the first to get this information by emailing Larry Francer at LFrancer@landmarksociety.org \n					\n									Register HERE
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travel-tours-frank-lloyd-wright-buffalo-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Registration Open
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Inside Downtown Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Inside Downtown Tour is BACK!\nStep inside Rochester’s skyline to journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture at the 2026 Inside Downtown Tour. This special weekend experience offers exclusive opportunities to explore remarkable interiors\, uncover hidden details\, and experience downtown Rochester from a new perspective. \nTo enrich your experience\, we’re partnering with local restaurants and bars throughout Center City—after your day of exploration\, continue the adventure with a memorable meal and raise a cold drink to Rochester’s architectural legacy! \nJoin us for two days of discovery and gain access to the places that shaped—and continue to shape—the city. \nExplore and register HERE. \nPhoto credit: Debi Bower of Day Trips Around Rochester
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/2026-inside-downtown-tour/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T180348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T030510Z
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travels - FUNNY GIRL
DESCRIPTION:Landmark longtime travel tour leader\, Cindy Boyer\, will be driving 11 lucky guests to join a tour group in Buffalo for an amazing day trip to see Funny Girl at the Shaw Festival in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. \nTour professional\, Linda D. Pollack\, has put together a wonderful itinerary that includes a director’s talk\, lunch\, champagne reception\, and great seats. Landmark Assistant Director\, Larry Francer\, will be meeting the group in Canada to enjoy the day with the group. \nDon’t miss out on what Larry says is\, “The finest production I have ever seen of Funny Girl and possibly the best Fanny ever!” As Linda says\, be one of the “luckiest (11) people in the world” who will enjoy this Landmark Travels trip. \nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED \nFor further information\, please contact Larry Francer: \nLFrancer@landmarksociety.org \n585.537.5954
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travels-funny-girl/
CATEGORIES:Registration Closed,Travel Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T180348
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SUMMARY:St. Joseph's Park - Summer Lunchtime Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:St. Joseph’s Park\nDiscover one of Rochester’s best-kept secrets. St. Joseph’s Park is open for the community to enjoy. \nThrough a partnership between The Landmark Society and Downtown ROCs\, St. Joseph’s Park offers public programming\, and rental opportunities\, for the community to enjoy. \nSummer Lunchtime Concert Series\nPresented in partnership with the Eastman Community Music School\, Eastman School of Music\, and Natalia Lisina and Donetta Tchoroleev\, this summer concern series is more vibrant than ever! \nExplore the schedule HERE\, along with the complete list of choreographers\, dancers\, and talented musicians. \nJoin us every Wednesday in July and August for free live music in the park. \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\nFree Admission \nBring your lunch\, relax outdoors\, and enjoy performances by talented musicians in one of downtown Rochester’s most picturesque settings. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/st-josephs-park-summer-lunchtime-concert-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
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SUMMARY:Masonry Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! \nIf you are interested in being added to the waitlist\, please reach out to Megan Hillyard at mhillyard@landmarksociety.org. \n  \nSaturday\, June 20th\, from 10am – 4pm \nJoin The Landmark Society and Brian Daddis Heritage Masonry for a hands-on workshop at Historic Houseparts in Rochester. Learn the essential skills for maintaining and restoring historic masonry – perfect for homeowners\, property managers\, or anyone passionate about traditional building techniques. \nParticipants will receive a detailed workshop packet covering the role of lime mortar\, tips for sourcing the right materials\, and guidance on reconditioning historic stone and brick walls. During the hands-on portion\, you’ll practice removing old mortar\, mixing and applying new lime mortar\, experimenting with different finishing techniques\, and properly curing lime mortar. \nThis interactive workshop is designed for all skill levels – whether you want to roll up your sleeves or observe and learn\, you’ll gain practice knowledge to care for historic masonry with confidence. \n  \nSpace is limited to 12 participants\, and these workshops fill quickly – register early to secure your spot! \nAll materials\, tools\, gloves\, dust masks\, and safety glasses will be provided for use during the workshop\, but you’re welcome to bring your own safety gear if you prefer. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 20th\, 2026 \nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm \nLOCATION: Historic Houseparts\, South Avenue\, Rochester \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED! \nCOST: $60 per person \nBRING: Lunch and plenty of water\, a chair for breaks\, and comfortable\, sturdy footwear. \nRegister for your spot HERE! \nQuestions? Contact Megan Hillyard at mhillyard@landmarksociety.org \nSponsored by: Bero Architecture
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/masonry-repair-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
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SUMMARY:Island Odyssey: Malta\, Sicily\, & the Greek Isles
DESCRIPTION:Island Odyssey: Malta\, Sicily\, and the Greek Isles\nJune 13-22\, 2026\n \nWAIT LIST STILL AVAILABLE. \nMalta\, Sicily\, Greece\, and the Greek Isles will be your ports of call when you indulge yourself for ten amazing days on this luxury yacht with all food\, drink\, excursions\, and gratuities included. Enjoy the history\, architecture\, food\, and wine of this breathtakingly beautiful part of the world and pamper yourself on your floating hotel with ten dining experience\, a private butler\, and all-verandah luxury suites. With special pricing for Landmark Travels guests\, this is the trip of a lifetime. \nPricing starts at $6\,595. \nClick here to download and fill out registration form. Send to lfrancer@landmarksociety.org when complete. \nClick here for brochure. \nContact Larry Francer at lfrancer@landmarksociety.org or (585)537-5954 with questions.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/island-odyssey-malta-sicily-the-greek-isles/
CATEGORIES:Past Tour,Travel Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 Architecture on the Go Walking Series
DESCRIPTION:2026 Architecture on the Go Walking Series\n																														 \nArchitecture on the Go is a walking tour series that invites participants to examine how architecture and landscape communicate through form\, material\, pattern\, and spatial relationships. Moving through the built environment\, participants learn to read landscapes as layered text. \nDrawing on his background as a trained geologist\, Tyler Lucero introduces participants to the vocabulary of this visual and material language\, offering tools to interpret and engage more critically with the landscapes they inhabit. Through close observation\, the tour reveals how the built and natural environment together shape narratives of place. \nArchitecture on the Go is a FREE walking tour for guests\, with sites located near public parking lots or at locations with their own parking lots. \nEvening Programs\n7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. \n\n  Wednesday\, June 10  Corn Hill (Early to Mid–Nineteenth Century)  Meeting location: Corner of Troup Street and South Fitzhugh Street\n  Wednesday\, June 17  Maplewood – Lake View Park (Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries)  Meeting location: Maplewood Rose Garden (public parking area)\n  Wednesday\, June 24  Council Rock (Early to Mid–Twentieth Century)  Meeting location: Stone–Tolan House parking lot\n\nAfternoon Programs\nBeginning at St. Joseph’s Park1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (following the 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. events) \n\nWednesday\, July 1Around Franklin Square and Schiller Park\nWednesday\, July 8St. Paul Garment District – Part I\nWednesday\, July 15St. Paul Garment District – Part II\nWednesday\, July 22East Main Street\nWednesday\, July 29Around the Liberty Pole
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/2026-architecture-on-the-go-walking-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
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SUMMARY:Ellwanger Garden Open Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Ellwanger Garden\, brimming with rare and beautiful perennials\, is open to the public on select Sundays in May. \nLocated at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue\, Rochester’s “secret garden” is maintained by The Landmark Society of Western New York. This living preservation site\, established in 1867 by famed Rochester nurseryman George Ellwanger\, boasts eight different kinds of perennials\, including collections of peonies\, roses\, daylilies\, hostas\, irises and spring and summer flowering bulbs. \nThe garden will be open to the public from noon to 3:00 p.m. during the Lilac Festival on Sundays\, May 10 and 17 as well as May 24 and 31. \nPlease do not drive onto the property at 625 Mt Hope: look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A suggested $5 per person donation is appreciated to help maintain the garden. Divisions of peonies and other perennials are available for purchase. Service animals only. \nLook out for extra pop-up garden times on our Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkSociety/.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/ellwanger-garden-house-sundays/2026-05-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Stage & Story: At The HeART of Preservation
DESCRIPTION:As part of The Landmark Society of Western New York’s annual Jubilee celebration\, we are excited to present this year’s special event: Stage & Story: At the HeART of Preservation — a refreshed take on our longtime tradition that celebrates the powerful connections between historic preservation\, community\, culture\, and the performing arts. \nThis year’s celebration will take place at the RBTL West Herr Auditorium Theatre\, highlighting one of The Landmark Society’s 2018 Five to Revive properties and a remarkable example of preservation in action. \nOriginally constructed as the Masonic Temple\, the building’s cornerstone was laid in 1928 and it was dedicated in 1930. Today\, it remains one of Rochester’s most distinctive examples of Art Deco architecture\, featuring molded ornamental plaster walls\, decorative ceiling tiles\, stylized lighting\, elevator doors\, and other streamlined details characteristic of the era. The theatre is also home to the world-famous Wurlitzer 4/23 theatre organ\, built in 1928 and relocated from the former RKO Palace Theater\, preserving a significant piece of Rochester’s cultural history. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, from 6–8 PM\, as  guests enjoy an unforgettable evening in the newly renovated Floreano Room\, featuring: \n\nLive entertainment and curated experiences\nPassed hors d’oeuvres and charcuterie displays\nBeer and wine\nA celebration of preservation\, performance\, and community\n\nThis special celebration event honors the rehabilitation of the Auditorium Theatre while bringing together supporters and friends of The Landmark Society in one of Rochester’s most iconic historic spaces. \nTickets are $65 and available by advance purchase only through May 15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. \nDon’t miss this exciting new chapter of the Landmark Society’s annual celebration — a tribute to Rochester’s architectural legacy\, vibrant arts community\, and the enduring power of preservation. \n					\n									TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/stage-story-at-the-heart-of-preservation/
LOCATION:RBTL West Herr Auditorium Theatrea\, 885 East Main Street\, 885 East Main Street\, Rochester\, NY\, 14605\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T150000
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SUMMARY:Ellwanger Garden Open Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Ellwanger Garden\, brimming with rare and beautiful perennials\, is open to the public on select Sundays in May. \nLocated at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue\, Rochester’s “secret garden” is maintained by The Landmark Society of Western New York. This living preservation site\, established in 1867 by famed Rochester nurseryman George Ellwanger\, boasts eight different kinds of perennials\, including collections of peonies\, roses\, daylilies\, hostas\, irises and spring and summer flowering bulbs. \nThe garden will be open to the public from noon to 3:00 p.m. during the Lilac Festival on Sundays\, May 10 and 17 as well as May 24 and 31. \nPlease do not drive onto the property at 625 Mt Hope: look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A suggested $5 per person donation is appreciated to help maintain the garden. Divisions of peonies and other perennials are available for purchase. Service animals only. \nLook out for extra pop-up garden times on our Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkSociety/.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/ellwanger-garden-house-sundays/2026-05-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Ellwanger Garden Open Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Ellwanger Garden\, brimming with rare and beautiful perennials\, is open to the public on select Sundays in May. \nLocated at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue\, Rochester’s “secret garden” is maintained by The Landmark Society of Western New York. This living preservation site\, established in 1867 by famed Rochester nurseryman George Ellwanger\, boasts eight different kinds of perennials\, including collections of peonies\, roses\, daylilies\, hostas\, irises and spring and summer flowering bulbs. \nThe garden will be open to the public from noon to 3:00 p.m. during the Lilac Festival on Sundays\, May 10 and 17 as well as May 24 and 31. \nPlease do not drive onto the property at 625 Mt Hope: look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A suggested $5 per person donation is appreciated to help maintain the garden. Divisions of peonies and other perennials are available for purchase. Service animals only. \nLook out for extra pop-up garden times on our Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkSociety/.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/ellwanger-garden-house-sundays-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Ellwanger Garden Open Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Ellwanger Garden\, brimming with rare and beautiful perennials\, is open to the public on select Sundays in May. \nLocated at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue\, Rochester’s “secret garden” is maintained by The Landmark Society of Western New York. This living preservation site\, established in 1867 by famed Rochester nurseryman George Ellwanger\, boasts eight different kinds of perennials\, including collections of peonies\, roses\, daylilies\, hostas\, irises and spring and summer flowering bulbs. \nThe garden will be open to the public from noon to 3:00 p.m. during the Lilac Festival on Sundays\, May 10 and 17 as well as May 24 and 31. \nPlease do not drive onto the property at 625 Mt Hope: look for signs directing to nearby off-site parking. A suggested $5 per person donation is appreciated to help maintain the garden. Divisions of peonies and other perennials are available for purchase. Service animals only. \nLook out for extra pop-up garden times on our Facebook page\, https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkSociety/.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/ellwanger-garden-house-sundays/2026-05-10/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Virginia Garden Week in Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Garden Week in Richmond\nTuesday\, April 21st through Sunday\, April 26th\, 2026\nHistoric Richmond\, Virginia\, is possibly at its most beautiful during the month of April. Perhaps that’s why the Garden Club of Virginia\, one of the oldest garden clubs in the country\, chose April to host its statewide Garden Tour! Landmark Travels is offering a tour that will invite guests to experience not only the historic gardens\, homes\, sites\, hotels (the iconic Jefferson Hotel)\, but also the modern architecture\, innovative adaptive reuse projects\, the arts\, and more in the lovely city of Richmond. Join like-minded travelers on this exciting Landmark Travels tour and help support the important preservation work of our organization. \nIncluded: all tour entries\, gratuities\, flight\, local luxury motor coach\, all transfers\, 13 meals: 5 breakfasts\, 3 lunches\, 5 dinners \nLandmark members: $3\,390.00\, $600.00 single supplement\, $300.00 additional for non-members \nClick here for trip itinerary. \nClick here for details and to download and fill out registration form. \nContact Larry Francer\, lfrancer@landmarksociety.org or (585) 537-5954\, for more information.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/virginia-garden-week-in-richmond/
CATEGORIES:Past Tour,Travel Tour
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travels: Portugal and the Douro River Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view our October 30th Zoom information session! \nWe loved our first Portugal and Douro River Cruise so much that we decided to take over the entire ship and invite some of our favorite organizations to join us for our upcoming 2025 tour. We will be partnering with our preservation colleagues at Adirondack Architectural Heritage\, our local LGBTQ organization Rochester Rainbow Union\, and the supporters of Rochester’s own PUSH Physical Theatre and the NYS Puppet Festival\, out of Perry\, NY. The cruise will be a fundraiser for the partnering organizations and allow the guests from each group to meet each other and learn about the other not-for profits. We also will have the opportunity for special programming including short performances to enjoy PUSH and Puppets in Portugal! \n\n\n \nThe tour begins in Lisbon with two days in this magical city concluding with a dinner at a Fado music venue. Next\, we are off to Porto by coach with stops at Fatima\, the important Catholic pilgrimage site and Coimbra\, the famous university town where some of us might be able to find the little restaurant that serves roasted suckling pig\, a local delicacy. In Porto we will board the luxurious MS Emerald Radiance for the next seven nights on the Douro river. \nAs we cruise along the Douro river\, enjoy gourmet dining onboard and complimentary regional wines\, beer\, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. We will make stops and takes excursions to wonderful cities and towns throughout Portugal where we will experience the architecture\, landscape\, history\, culture\, and wineries. And the locks! What a great experience going through the many locks along the river. Spain is also included in the tour with a stop at UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salamanca\, where a lucky guest may even get to dance with the Tuna music band! Two more stops along the Douro enroute back to Porto will expose us to more of the breathtaking countryside and historic sites. Porto will excite you with its eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture and we will enjoy a lovely sunset cruise in the capital city. \n \nPricing: \nCabins starting at $5\,765/person double occupancy (see brochure for all options) and free airfare through December 31st\, 2024.\n23 Meals: 9 breakfasts\, 5 lunches\, 9 dinners and all gratuities included.\nReserve your cabin soon to get your desired location. \nClick here to download brochure.\nClick here to download Landmark registration form.\nClick here to download Partner registration form. \nContact Larry Francer for additional information.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travels-portugal-and-the-douro-river-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Past Tour,Travel Tour
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travels: Montreal & Quebec Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Montréal and Carnaval de Québec\nFriday\, February 7th through Wednesday\, February 12th\, 2025 \nEnjoy all the ambiance of a European vacation without having to fly! \nWe will be taking a motor coach to Montréal\, where we will stay at the Hôtel Place d’Armes in Old Montréal. We will enjoy two nights in this beautiful Canadian city before taking a scenic train ride to historic Québec City for the thrilling experience of Winter Carnival. The luxurious Le Chateau Frontenac\, in the center of all the activity\, will be our home base\, as we become immersed in great cuisine\, architecture\, ice sculptures\, Carnival activities\, and the French Canadian culture. \n\n \nIncluded: all tour entries\, gratuities\, luxury motor coach\, Via Rail Canada to Québec\, all transfers\, 2 nights in Montréal\, 3 nights in Québec\, 13 meals \nLandmark members: $4\,395 per person double occupancy\, $564 single supplement\, $300 additional for non-members \nContact Larry Francer\, lfrancer@landmarksociety.org or (585) 537-5954\, for more information. \nClick here for registration. \nClick here for working itinerary pending carnival schedule.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travels-quebec-winter-carnival/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20260726T180348
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travels: Auburn in Autumn
DESCRIPTION:After holding our 2023 Statewide Preservation Conference in Auburn\, we knew there was more to explore in this charming\, Central NY city. So we have planned a small curated day trip which highlights the history\, culture\, and great food. \nLocated in the heart of the Finger Lakes District\, Auburn is the county seat of Cayuga County. As we drive to Auburn\, we can admire the beautiful Fall foliage and begin our tour at the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. \nAuburn is also well known for its prison\, thus the intriguing moniker – Prison City. And Prison City is where we head to next for lunch. Prison City Brewing\, that is! Great atmosphere and wonderful food and beer. \nJust outside of town\, we will experience an amazing preservation project – the restoration of Opendore\, the historic home of William\, Hanna\, and Isabel Howland. The Howlands were national leaders in the women’s suffrage movement and we will also visit the Howland Stone Store Museum. \nOur final stop before dinner will be the impressive Seward House Museum (pictured above)\, located in the historic home of William Henry Seward and his family. Serving as a New York State Senator\, Governor of New York\, a U.S. Senator\, and as Secretary of State in the Lincoln and Johnson administrations\, Seward was one of the foremost politicians of nineteenth century America. \nWe will end the day with a farm to table meal at the Restaurant at Elderberry Pond\, a Certified Organic Farm. \nTour departs from Rochester at 8:30 am and return by 9:30 pm. \nServices included: \n\nAll admissions\, tours\, and gratuities\nVan transportation\nLunch and gourmet dinner\nLarry Francer\, Assistant Director\, official tour guide and chauffeur\n\nTour Highlights: \n\nHarriet Tubman National Historic Park\nPrison City Brewing\nOpendore/Howland Stone Store Museum\nSeward House Museum\nElderberry Pond Farm and Restaurant\n\nTour Pricing: \n$295 per person\n(add $40 for non-member) \nReservations & More Info: \nDownload reservation form here! \nContact Larry Francer for more information.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travels-auburn-in-autumn/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Past Tour,Travel Tour
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SUMMARY:Landmark Travels - Arte Cuba
DESCRIPTION:We last traveled to Cuba in 2019 and we have been trying to schedule another trip since then! We are excited that we are finally going back to this beautiful island for an 11 day Landmark Travels tour. We have a wonderful trip planned that highlights the arts. We will be staying in Havana\, Cienfuegos\, and Varadero\, and visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Architecture\, Music\, Art\, and great food in the company of Landmark friends (old or new). A classic Landmark Travels tour going for a fourth time! \n\n\n \nHighlights: \n\nPanoramic Tour of Modern Havana in privately-owned vintage cars\nVisit to the Workshop School in Havana\nTour of UNESCO World Heritage site\, Old Havana\nGuided Visit to Museum of Fine Arts Cuba Collection\nVisit to Jardines de la Tropical – 1906 Art Nouveau beer garden and dance hall\nVisit to Finca Vigia – Hemingway’s hilltop villa\nPerformance at Clave del Sol – music community project\nTour\, lunch\, and swim at UNESCO Biosphere Reserve\, Sierra del Rosario\nHavana Compass Dance\, exchange with students and instructors\nFusterlandia\, lunch and immersion in Jose Fuster’s outrageous ceramist neighborhood\nVisit Korimakao\, a rural cultural community\nDay trip to UNESCO World Heritage Site\, Trinidad de Cuba Historical Center\nGuided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site\, Cienfuegos Historical Center including Tomas Terry Theatre\nMansion Xanadu\, Irenee DuPont’s former residence in Varadero\n\n\nClick here for a full itinerary\n \nWhat’s Included: \n\nRoundtrip Van to Toronto\nRoundtrip Airfare to Varadero International Airport\n10 hotel nights: 1 Toronto Airport Hotel\, 5 Grand Aston Hotel in Havana; 2 Hotel Villas Palacio Azul and Casa Verde by Melia in Cienfuegos; 2 Sol Caribe Beach Hotel by Melia in Varadero\n23 Meals: 9 breakfasts\, 7 lunches\, and 7 dinners included\nLuxury air-conditioned coach transportation and professional driver in Cuba\nAll activities\, speakers\, and meetings\nLandmark Society staff tour escorts\nAn expert Cuban English-speaking guide and translator throughout the program\nOfficial Asistur Cuban health insurance coverage\nAll gratuities for Cuban tour guide\, bus driver\, housekeeping staff\, restaurant staff\, porters\, etc.\nCuban airport departure tax\nCuban Tourist Card (Visa)\n\n \nTransportation: \n\nWe take a motorcoach to Toronto for a non-stop flight to Varadero.\nOnce in Cuba\, we’ll transfer to our hotel in Havana\, then our hotels in Cienfuegos and Varadero.\nWe will return on a non-stop flight from Varadero to Toronto where our motorcoach will bring us back to Rochester.\n\nPricing \n\n$5\,615 (member double occupancy) $6\,015 (non-member double occupancy)\n$6\,259 (member single) $6\,659 (non-member single)\n$500 nonrefundable deposit required by December 29\, 2023.\nFinal payment due January 19\, 2024\n\n\nClick here to download a registration form\n \nBe sure to review the terms and conditions in the registration form carefully to understand the insurance and other travel requirements. If you download the form\, you will be able to fill it out on your computer. \nRegistration is limited so please contact Carolyn Haygood\, (585) 537-5952\, to reserve a space on the tour by placing the deposit on your credit card.
URL:https://www.landmarksociety.org/event/landmark-travels-arte-cuba/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Past Tour,Travel Tour
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