guest program - SLC 2016

guest program - saturday
Guest Program
We’ve planned a dynamic schedule of tours for the Guest Program.
If you haven’t already signed up for a tour, please visit the Guest Tour Reservation Booth in the
SLC registration area. Note that reservations are on a first-come, first serve basis and space is
limited.
All guest tours will depart from the area outside the main entrance to the Hyatt Regency on High
Street, with the exception of the Beverage of the Bluegrass event, which is onsite.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Historic Downtown Tour
www.visitlex.com
Saturday
Noon - 4:30 pm
We have a leisurely afternoon planned upon your
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homes of Mary Todd Lincoln and statesman Henry Clay
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Park area. This tour includes leisurely walking and
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motor coach.
A Lesson On The Signature
Beverage Of The Bluegrass
Hyatt Regency, Kentucky Room
www.peggynoestevens.com
Saturday
1 - 3:15 pm
No introduction to Kentucky would be complete without a basic
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lesson on bourbon. As the world’s first female master bourbon
taster and founder of the Bourbon Women Association, Peggyy
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Noe Stevens is uniquely qualified to educate our audience about
Kentucky’s native spirit. Whether you are new to bourbon, or a
seasoned enthusiast, she will present an entertaining overview of
bourbon’s heritage and process and give you tips on how to taste
like a pro. A customized food and bourbon pairing will delight
your senses and teach you how the many different “styles” of our
amber elixir make bourbon a signature industry for Kentucky.
Make no mistake - this is a hands on lesson!
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Keeneland Race Course
Sunday
6:30 - 9:30 am
Start your day bright and early for a one-ofa-kind experience. Join us at Keeneland to
watch elite racehorses work out in the mists of
a Kentucky morning. You’ll then be treated to a
satisfying breakfast at the Track Kitchen to eat
alongside jockeys and trainers.
You’ll be glad you got up early!
Thoroughbred Day
Sunday
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join us for lunch at Holly Hill Inn where
us
renowned chef Ouita Michel prepares delicious
fare from local ingredients.
We’ll also take a scenic drive to Woodford
County to tour some of the most picturesque
and successful thoroughbred farms around:
Darley at Jonabell Farm and Taylor Made.
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guest program - sunday
Breakfast With
The Workouts
guest program - sunday
Fresh Air & Sport Shooting
Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League
www.bgslinc.com
Sunday
8 am - 2:30 pm
Whether you are experienced or a first-timer,
you’ll enjoy a day of sport clay shooting at
Kentucky’s largest sporting league. We’ll arrive at
the Blue Grass Sportsmen’s League for a round of
80 targets. Don’t worry, we’ll all go through gun
safety protocols. The house instructor will be on
hand to help you with technique so you can hit as
many clays as possible.
You’ll enjoy lunch of scrumptious Kentucky fare in
the Clubhouse.
The League is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to conservation and the environment, hunter
education, wildlife and habitat restoration, and
youth education in sportsmanship.
Get A Move On:
Outdoors In The Bluegrass
Raven Run and Talon Winery
Sunday
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9 am - 2 pm
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After
your long travel day, take a refreshing walk
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on a fine Bluegrass morning at Raven Run Nature
SSanctuary. This 734-acre nature sanctuary is dedicated
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Palisades and is home to more than 600 species of
plants and 200 species of birds.
The trails are narrow and uneven. They are not
accessible for wheelchairs or safe for other assistive
devices.
After working up an appetite, we’ll be welcomed for a
shaded picnic lunch at Talon Winery, which sits on 300
acres of rolling farmland.
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www.theoutletshoppesofthebluegrass.com
Monday
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Spend a relaxing day shopping at Kentucky’s only
outlet mall. Or spend the day racing from shop to shop
for deals of a lifetime. It’s up to you!
Lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants in
the mall or within walking distance.
Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill
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Tour and Boat Excursion
www.shakervillageky.org
Monday
9 am – 4 pm
Guests will be transported back in time to explore
one of the Commonwealth’s most distinctive religious
communities: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
Shaker Village is a landmark destination that shares
3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky
Shakers. With 34 original Shaker structures, the site
is home to the country’s largest private collection
of original 19th century buildings and is the largest
National Historic Landmark in Kentucky.
We’ll explore the bucolic grounds and farm, enjoy a
seed-to-table lunch at the Trustees’ Table, and take
in the beautiful scenery along the Kentucky River
Palisades on the Dixie Belle paddle wheeler. You’ll
also understand how they have come to be known as
“Shakers” when you enjoy a private performance by
the Shaker Singers.
Note: The Youth Program also will be visiting Shaker
Village on Monday separately.
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guest program - monday
The Outlet Shoppes
Of The Bluegrass
guest program - tuesday
Behind The Scenes:
Kentucky’s Distillery Industry
Tuesday
8:15 am – 4 pm
Bourbon is one of Kentucky’s signature industries and provides an
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important economic benefit. We’ll visit unique distilleries and get
a special behind-the-scenes look at the process. Will you be able to
taste any difference between the bourbons?
We’ll visit Woodford Reserve, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey distilleries
and savor lunch while at Woodford Reserve.
The Capital City’s Finest
Frankfort
Tuesday
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Tour Kentucky’s capital city by exploring downtown
with stops at the Kentucky History Center and the
Old State Capitol. We’ll then head up the hill to tour
the State Capitol and lunch with Lt. Governor Jenean
Hampton at the Governor’s Mansion.
After lunch, we’ll travel across town to Buffalo Trace
Distillery, the oldest continuously operating distillery
in the United States. As you walk the grounds, you’ll
appreciate its history and architecture.
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guest program - tuesday
Green Thumbs Up:
Jon Carloftis
www.joncarloftis.com
Tuesday
8:30 am - 4 pm
We’ll visit with world-famous garden
designer Jon Carloftis. He’ll take us on a
private tour of some of his creations that
are not open to the public. Along the way,
Jon will share his vision and offer tips on
creating your own designs.
We’ll have lunch at Dudley’s on Short
where we also will be able to view Jon’s
landscape architecture.
To end the tour, Jon graciously will open
his own garden to us!
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adult guest program - at a glance
2016 SLC Adult Guest Program
At A Glance
While the delegates are busy in meetings,
we have a lot planned to make your visit special.
Guest Tours
Each tour has limited capacity.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please stop by the Guest Tour Reservation Booth in the
SLC registration area or call 502-330-6675.
Date
Saturday
Tour
Depart-Return
Historic Downtown
Noon - 4:30 pm
Beverage Of The Bluegrass
1 pm - 3:15 pm
Breakfast With the Workouts
6:30 - 9:30 pm
(this tour will return in time for
the Thoroughbred Day tour)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thoroughbred Day
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fresh Air & Sport Shooting
8 am - 2:30 pm
Get A Move On:
Outdoors in the Bluegrass
9 am - 2 pm
The Outlet Shoppes
Of The Bluegrass
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Shaker Village
9 am - 4 pm
Behind The Scenes:
Kentucky’s Distillery Industry
8:15 am - 4 pm
The Capital City’s Finest
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Green Thumbs Up:
John Carloftis
8:30 am - 4 pm
Guest Lounge
Hyatt Regency, Lower Level A, Hyttops and Kentucky Room
502-330-6596
Take advantage of the Guest Lounge when you’re not on one of our fabulous tours.
We’ll have light snacks and beverages in a quiet, friendly atmosphere.
• Saturday 11:30 am - 5 pm
• Sunday through Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
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