​Travel by coach to and from Columbus, Ohio as well as during
​the stay in Alexandria

One dinner at Mount Vernon Inn

VIP Tours of Mount Vernon Mansion and Gardens
Our guided tour will provide an up-close view of the home’s architectural details, fine furnishings, and artwork collections as described during Senior Curator, Carol Cadou’s June lecture. Dean Norton, Director of Horticulture for Mount Vernon, (who presented in October) will lead us on a very special tour of the gardens, illuminating the gardening world of George Washington while describing the extensive journey to restore the Estate’s gardens to their original 18th century design.

A choice of one of the following special excursions on Saturday evening:

MOUNT VERNON'S WINE FESTIVAL AND SUNSET TOUR
Includes VIP table seating with shared bottles of wine, cheese and fruit (additional concessions can be purchased). The evening also includes entertainment, candlelit tours, and samplings of Virginia wines.

HAUNTED DINE AROUND OF OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA
Includes a walking tour of Old Town Alexandria led by a Colonial-clad tour guide, with stops at historic sites and ghoulish tales. The evening also includes restaurant visits to enjoy specially created dishes and drinks that highlight local cusine.
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Donation to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

​One year membership with the Friends




​​​Early Bird Package
available ONLY through March 8, 2013*
$350 each

Tour Package
after March 8th*
$400 each
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​Space is limited.
​*Registration and payment in full must be received.
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​​Hotel accommodations are to be made directly with and paid for individually by travelers. Specially priced rooms (single and double occupancy) are available to us at the following two Alexandria hotels. Pricing is for double or single occupancy. When making arrangements for hotels, travelers should mention the Friends of the Ohio Governor’s Residence group. These two hotels will be the only coach stops in Alexandria.

Lorien Hotel and Spa ($189/night)
www.lorienhotelandspa.com / 703-894-3434
Booking deadline is April 17th

The Westin Alexandria ($149/night)
www.westinalexandria.com / 703-253-8600
Booking deadline is April 19th



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​​​Primary contacts will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of registration and payment in full. Detailed information regarding the trip
(i.e. coach pickup, trip itinerary, etc.) to follow.

Questions
Contact Friends’ Director, Paige Sifford Bilotta, at
614.397.2595 or director@friendsohio.com

Refunds:
Cancellations received by April 15 - package refund, minus $50
Cancellations April 15 – May 1 - refund half ​of package price paid
No refunds available for cancellations after May 1