Autumn in Amish Country

Departure Points

Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 6:30am
PetSmart, Crossgates Commons - 7:00am
*Catskill, Exit 21 Commuter Lot - 7:45am
Kingston Plaza, Kingston - 8:05am

*Overnight Parking not permitted. Per NYS Thruway Authority this is a pickup/drop off location only.

Tues., October 22:

Did you know that Lancaster, PA was once the capital of the United States, or that the magnificent, wooden beamed barns of Amish country are constructed in just one day? With these bits of information and a desire to learn more about the Amish, we will board the coach today and travel to Pennsylvania. Upon arrival we'll head over to Kitchen Kettle Village where there will be free time for shopping and browsing There are 40 shops jammed full of Lancaster's simple pleasures; be sure to stop by the Jam & Relish Kitchen to see Amish ladies in action as they make pickles, relishes, jams & jellies, right in the store kitchen! There are plenty of samples to try and there’s no doubt you will come away with at least a jar or two of Amish delights! After our shopping stop, we will continue on to our accommodations at Country Inn of Lancaster (717-393-3413). You will have time to relax and freshen up after check in. Dinner (included) tonight will be in an Amish home. Look forward to a family style meal of two meats, three vegetables, homemade bread, and delicious homemade desserts. We will dine with Sam Lapp and his sons while Ruth and the girls serve us a family style meal. Yes, the family will be dining with us! Following dinner we will return to the hotel and the rest of the evening will be on your own.

Wed., October 23:

A full breakfast is included at the hotel this morning. After check out we will depart for the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, just 10 minutes away from our hotel, to see the all new show Daniel. Taken from his people, Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon. Now this faithful servant must navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As royal pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in the one true God remain steadfast through every test of faith? From the fiery furnace to the infamous den of lions, DANIEL is a spectacular theatrical experience for the whole family. Witness one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres®. Enjoy floor seating for this epic 2 ½ hour show with a 20 minute intermission. Following the show we will stop for a delightful family-style lunch (included) at Hershey Farms featuring fried chicken, baked ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, break filling, green beans, buttered corn, cold salads, rolls and butter, apple pie, shoo-fly pie, vanilla ice cream, and more. We will leave the area at 3:30pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at 9:30pm. One stop each way.