September 2026
Trip Presentation Event (Please RSVP - 707.538.4930)
Date: September 15 (Tue) 10:00a ~ or ~ 11:30a ~ or ~ 1:30p
Jay Fehan (Our Collette Rep) will join us “in-person” and he will present the itineraries of some of our 2027 Collette trips listed in the “Group Travel with
Collette Tours” section of our flyer. This is a great opportunity to hear the details of each tour and for you to learn more about the tours that interest you
the most. We are hosting this event in our home. This event will ONLY discuss Collette Tours. Our seating is limited so PLEASE RSVP for this event.
Date: September 15 (Tue) 10:00a ~ or ~ 11:30a ~ or ~ 1:30p
Jay Fehan (Our Collette Rep) will join us “in-person” and he will present the itineraries of some of our 2027 Collette trips listed in the “Group Travel with
Collette Tours” section of our flyer. This is a great opportunity to hear the details of each tour and for you to learn more about the tours that interest you
the most. We are hosting this event in our home. This event will ONLY discuss Collette Tours. Our seating is limited so PLEASE RSVP for this event.
A Day on Angel Island (SF Bay)
Date: September 18 (Fri) Price: $165
Once we arrive in Tiburon, we’ll board the Ferry which will take us over to Angel Island State Park. There we ‘ll enjoy Barbara’s “home- made” picnic lunch. Afterword, we’ll have some time to visit the gift shop or the Angel Island Museum. Then we’ll enjoy the island’s “open-air” Tram Tour which circles the island perimeter. The ride includes an audio recorded presentation describing fascinating historical and current day information about various sites on Angel Island. A Picnic Lunch is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:30p
Date: September 18 (Fri) Price: $165
Once we arrive in Tiburon, we’ll board the Ferry which will take us over to Angel Island State Park. There we ‘ll enjoy Barbara’s “home- made” picnic lunch. Afterword, we’ll have some time to visit the gift shop or the Angel Island Museum. Then we’ll enjoy the island’s “open-air” Tram Tour which circles the island perimeter. The ride includes an audio recorded presentation describing fascinating historical and current day information about various sites on Angel Island. A Picnic Lunch is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:30p
October 2026
Cruise around Alameda Island on Dolphin Charters (SF Bay)
Date: October 7 (Wed) Price: $210
Join us for a narrated tour by Dolphin Charters’ naturalist, as we cruise about and around the Oakland Estuary and Alameda Island.
We’ve all driven over the bridges from Oakland to Alameda, but how many have cruised under the Bay Bridge, entered the estuary,
and continued down the east side of Alameda? Our naturalist will share some history as well as current usage of the estuary
and the bay facing side of this island, plus we will go under 4 bridges during the course of our cruise. We did this trip a year ago
and EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed it…so, COME JOIN US for a truly unique day! Lunch Included during the cruise.
Depart: SR @ 8:45a RP @ 9:00a Pet @ 9:15a Return to SR: 3:45p
Date: October 7 (Wed) Price: $210
Join us for a narrated tour by Dolphin Charters’ naturalist, as we cruise about and around the Oakland Estuary and Alameda Island.
We’ve all driven over the bridges from Oakland to Alameda, but how many have cruised under the Bay Bridge, entered the estuary,
and continued down the east side of Alameda? Our naturalist will share some history as well as current usage of the estuary
and the bay facing side of this island, plus we will go under 4 bridges during the course of our cruise. We did this trip a year ago
and EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed it…so, COME JOIN US for a truly unique day! Lunch Included during the cruise.
Depart: SR @ 8:45a RP @ 9:00a Pet @ 9:15a Return to SR: 3:45p
Fleet Week: Blue Angels + Hornblower Cruise + Champagne Buffet Lunch (SF Bay)
Date: October 10 (Sat) Price: $250
There is no better vantage point to see the Blue Angels than cruising on SF Bay on the iconic Hornblower’s SF Belle. Indulge in a delicious
lunch buffet (that includes champagne) and enjoy music from the live DJ. After lunch we relocate to the outer decks to watch the
jaw-dropping precision of the Blue Angels air acrobatic team fly overhead! Please understand that we cannot be responsible for
any change in the performance time of the Blue Angels due to weather conditions. Buffet Lunch is Included.
Depart: SR @ 11:15a RP @ 11:30a Pet @ 11:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
Date: October 10 (Sat) Price: $250
There is no better vantage point to see the Blue Angels than cruising on SF Bay on the iconic Hornblower’s SF Belle. Indulge in a delicious
lunch buffet (that includes champagne) and enjoy music from the live DJ. After lunch we relocate to the outer decks to watch the
jaw-dropping precision of the Blue Angels air acrobatic team fly overhead! Please understand that we cannot be responsible for
any change in the performance time of the Blue Angels due to weather conditions. Buffet Lunch is Included.
Depart: SR @ 11:15a RP @ 11:30a Pet @ 11:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
Collette Tour: Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (October 13 - 21)
Collette Tour: Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (October 19 - 27)
Please Note that Bruce & Barbara are not available to travel on this tour.
Please Note that Bruce & Barbara are not available to travel on this tour.
Apple Hill Tour + BBQ Lunch + Arts & Crafts Booths @ High Hill Ranch (East of Placerville)
Date: October 29 (Thur) Price: $155
Celebrate autumn with a visit to the Apple Hill region, just east of Placerville. Upon arriving at High Hill Ranch, we will enjoy a wonderful BBQ lunch, plus we will have time to check out the arts & craft booths. Then, we will travel down a country road filled with beautiful scenery and fruit-filled orchards so we can visit Larson’s apple ranch and museum. BBQ Lunch and Apple Pie alamode Included.
Depart: SR @ 8:15a RP @ 8:30a Pet @ 8:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
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Red Hawk Casino (Near Placerville)
Date: October 29 (Thur) Price: $95
Red Hawk features over 2400 slot machines, 60 table games and five restaurants. We will enjoy 4 hours at the casino and receive $15 for free-play and $5 in points for Food. Bring Photo ID or Player Card. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 8:15a RP @ 8:30a Pet @ 8:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
Date: October 29 (Thur) Price: $155
Celebrate autumn with a visit to the Apple Hill region, just east of Placerville. Upon arriving at High Hill Ranch, we will enjoy a wonderful BBQ lunch, plus we will have time to check out the arts & craft booths. Then, we will travel down a country road filled with beautiful scenery and fruit-filled orchards so we can visit Larson’s apple ranch and museum. BBQ Lunch and Apple Pie alamode Included.
Depart: SR @ 8:15a RP @ 8:30a Pet @ 8:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
~~ OR ~~
Red Hawk Casino (Near Placerville)
Date: October 29 (Thur) Price: $95
Red Hawk features over 2400 slot machines, 60 table games and five restaurants. We will enjoy 4 hours at the casino and receive $15 for free-play and $5 in points for Food. Bring Photo ID or Player Card. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 8:15a RP @ 8:30a Pet @ 8:45a Return to SR: 7:00p
November 2026
Buck Institute for Research on Aging (Novato) + Cheesecake Factory (Corte Madera)
Date: November 5 (Thur) Price: $155
Our docent-led tour will walk us through several parts of the Buck Institute Research Center which was designed by the
famous architect, I.M. Pei. Our docents will describe what their scientists are learning about aging related diseases and
their pursuit of increasing the healthy years of life. Our tour will include a Q&A session in which we can learn more about
current research discoveries. Lunch @ The Cheesecake Factory is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:30a RP @ 9:45a Pet @ 10:00a Return to SR: 4:00p
Date: November 5 (Thur) Price: $155
Our docent-led tour will walk us through several parts of the Buck Institute Research Center which was designed by the
famous architect, I.M. Pei. Our docents will describe what their scientists are learning about aging related diseases and
their pursuit of increasing the healthy years of life. Our tour will include a Q&A session in which we can learn more about
current research discoveries. Lunch @ The Cheesecake Factory is Included.
Depart: SR @ 9:30a RP @ 9:45a Pet @ 10:00a Return to SR: 4:00p
Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibit @ De Young Museum (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $150
This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry, these objects reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. A special highlight is the US debut of objects from the Golden City, a newly unearthed area near Luxor. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
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California Academy of Sciences (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $160
This is a unique destination in that it houses an aquarium, planetarium, living rainforest, a coral reef ecosystem and
natural history museum—all under one “living roof.” From the penguins to the albino alligator to the wildflowers on
the roof, the building is bursting with life. The Academy launches new exhibits every season. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $150
This exhibition brings the world of the pharaohs to life through 130 exquisite works spanning 3,000 years of history. From towering stone statues to gilded masks to intricate gold jewelry, these objects reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. A special highlight is the US debut of objects from the Golden City, a newly unearthed area near Luxor. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
~~ OR ~~
California Academy of Sciences (SF-Golden Gate Park)
Date: November 17 (Tue) Price: $160
This is a unique destination in that it houses an aquarium, planetarium, living rainforest, a coral reef ecosystem and
natural history museum—all under one “living roof.” From the penguins to the albino alligator to the wildflowers on
the roof, the building is bursting with life. The Academy launches new exhibits every season. Lunch on your own.
Depart: SR @ 9:00a RP @ 9:15a Pet @ 9:30a Return to SR: 5:00p
Theater: The Music Man @ Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: November 21 (Sat) Price: $225
Meredith Willson’s timeless, five-time Tony Award® winning musical comedy, THE MUSIC MAN follows a notorious, fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian Paroo, the local librarian. A true musical theater gem, the story’s relevance transcends generations with unforgettable songs including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” ‘Till There Was You,” “Pickalittle,” and “Gary, Indiana”. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: November 21 (Sat) Price: $225
Meredith Willson’s timeless, five-time Tony Award® winning musical comedy, THE MUSIC MAN follows a notorious, fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian Paroo, the local librarian. A true musical theater gem, the story’s relevance transcends generations with unforgettable songs including “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” ‘Till There Was You,” “Pickalittle,” and “Gary, Indiana”. Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
December 2026
Cambria Christmas Market & Lights @ Cambria Pines Lodge + Day @ Solvang
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Cambria Pines Lodge + 4 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner)
Optional Addition: Hearst Castle
Date: November 30 (Mon) - December 3 (Thu) Price: $1,500 pp (Dbl) $2,100 Single
Come join us on this holiday get-away where we will spend 3-nights at the Cambria Pines Lodge, host to the magical
Cambria Christmas Market. Each evening, the market magically comes alive with 3+ million Christmas lights and decorations, German Vendor Market, festive food & drink, live music and more! On Day 2, we will journey south to the Avila Valley Barn and then, on to Solvang for an afternoon and evening of shopping and Christmas celebration. On Day 3, we will have time to enjoy the numerous shops and galleries in Cambria and perhaps a walk at Moonstone Beach. We will accommodate an optional tour at Hearst Castle. On our drive back to Sonoma County, we will have our lunch break at the Gilroy Premium Outlook stores. Hope you can join us on this Holiday get-away!
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:00a RP @ 8:15a Pet @ 8:30a Thu Return to SR: 6:30p
4-Days, 3-Nights Lodging @ Cambria Pines Lodge + 4 Meals (3 Breakfasts; 1 Dinner)
Optional Addition: Hearst Castle
Date: November 30 (Mon) - December 3 (Thu) Price: $1,500 pp (Dbl) $2,100 Single
Come join us on this holiday get-away where we will spend 3-nights at the Cambria Pines Lodge, host to the magical
Cambria Christmas Market. Each evening, the market magically comes alive with 3+ million Christmas lights and decorations, German Vendor Market, festive food & drink, live music and more! On Day 2, we will journey south to the Avila Valley Barn and then, on to Solvang for an afternoon and evening of shopping and Christmas celebration. On Day 3, we will have time to enjoy the numerous shops and galleries in Cambria and perhaps a walk at Moonstone Beach. We will accommodate an optional tour at Hearst Castle. On our drive back to Sonoma County, we will have our lunch break at the Gilroy Premium Outlook stores. Hope you can join us on this Holiday get-away!
Depart Mon: SR @ 8:00a RP @ 8:15a Pet @ 8:30a Thu Return to SR: 6:30p
Snow Train to Reno + 2 Nights @ Silver Legacy + Dinner + Holiday Show (Reno)
Date: December 9 (Wed) - December 11 (Fri) Price: $600 pp (Dbl) Singles add $75
We will ride the bus to Sacramento where we will board the Amtrak Train for a scenic ride over the Sierras into Reno (some of our travel mates may forgo the train ride and instead, choose to ride the bus to Reno). We will stay at the Silver Legacy for two nights. On Wednesday evening, come join us for a Welcome Drink and a light snack. On Thursday, guests will have the option to visit other Casinos or do some Christmas shopping at the Meadowood Mall. In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner at the Roxy and then enjoy the Holiday show,
“Jingle Bell Rock,” at the El Dorado theater. Both venues are a part of the Silver Legacy complex. On Friday, we will have the
option to enjoy some time at the Boomtown Casino or enjoy a “late check-out” at hotel, before heading home.
Depart Wed: SR @ 7:15a RP @ 7:30a Pet @ 7:45a Friday Return to SR: 6:30p
Date: December 9 (Wed) - December 11 (Fri) Price: $600 pp (Dbl) Singles add $75
We will ride the bus to Sacramento where we will board the Amtrak Train for a scenic ride over the Sierras into Reno (some of our travel mates may forgo the train ride and instead, choose to ride the bus to Reno). We will stay at the Silver Legacy for two nights. On Wednesday evening, come join us for a Welcome Drink and a light snack. On Thursday, guests will have the option to visit other Casinos or do some Christmas shopping at the Meadowood Mall. In the evening, we will enjoy a dinner at the Roxy and then enjoy the Holiday show,
“Jingle Bell Rock,” at the El Dorado theater. Both venues are a part of the Silver Legacy complex. On Friday, we will have the
option to enjoy some time at the Boomtown Casino or enjoy a “late check-out” at hotel, before heading home.
Depart Wed: SR @ 7:15a RP @ 7:30a Pet @ 7:45a Friday Return to SR: 6:30p
Christmas Wonderland @ Filoli Gardens (Woodside)
Date: December 16 (Wed) Price: $225
Early evening at Filoli Gardens in December is the kind of holiday spectacle you build your Christmas season around—arriving
just as daylight fades, you watch the estate transform into a glowing Christmas wonderland. Trees shimmer to life,
pathways ignite with color, and the historic house radiates warmth, creating a dazzling, immersive experience that feels
tailor‑made for a memorable December Holiday celebration. A Boxed Dinner to be enjoyed at Filoli’s Quail Café, will be included.
Depart: SR @ 2:30p RP @ 2:45p Pet @ 3:00p Return to SR: 9:30p
Date: December 16 (Wed) Price: $225
Early evening at Filoli Gardens in December is the kind of holiday spectacle you build your Christmas season around—arriving
just as daylight fades, you watch the estate transform into a glowing Christmas wonderland. Trees shimmer to life,
pathways ignite with color, and the historic house radiates warmth, creating a dazzling, immersive experience that feels
tailor‑made for a memorable December Holiday celebration. A Boxed Dinner to be enjoyed at Filoli’s Quail Café, will be included.
Depart: SR @ 2:30p RP @ 2:45p Pet @ 3:00p Return to SR: 9:30p
Theater: The Outsiders @ Orpheum Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: December 19 (Sat) Price: $225
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal
novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, this thrilling new musical has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle
with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers
dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original
score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still
“lots of good in the world.” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: December 19 (Sat) Price: $225
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal
novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, this thrilling new musical has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle
with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers
dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original
score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still
“lots of good in the world.” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Theater: Elf @ The Golden Gate Theater (SF - 1:00p Show)
Date: December 20 (Sun) Price: $210
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p
Date: December 20 (Sun) Price: $210
Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!” Dinner after the show is Included.
Depart: SR @ 10:30a RP @ 10:45a Pet @ 11:00a Return to SR: 8:00p