Friday, June 24 - Sunday, June 26, 2005
Experience the wonder and glory of the Greatest Story Ever Told -- The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas! As a cast of hundreds perform amid historically accurate stage settings, The Great Passion Play brings to life the thrilling, epic drama surrounding Christ’s death and resurrection.
Cost per person:
Double $341.00 Single $435.00
includes luxury motorcoach transportation; 2 nights lodging;
4 meals: 1 continental breakfast, 1 breakfast buffet, 2 dinners;
guided tour of Eureka Springs including Thorncrown Chapel and historic district;
admissions to Holy Land Tour, Sacred Arts Center,
Parables of the Potter, The Great Passion Play and more;
services of a tour manager throughout the trip;
trip cancellation/interruption insurance;
all taxes and gratuities and much more!
Day 1 Imagine a Victorian village nestled in the Ozarks, encircled by two
beautiful lakes and two scenic rivers. This historic city with
old-world charm
and European flavor offers timeless leisure and endless sightseeing. Stroll our
narrow, winding streets and enjoy fabulous restaurants and specialty shops. This
is Eureka Springs, your destination today. Eureka Springs has been designated
“One of America's Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation. There will be rest stops and a lunch stop en route. Enjoy your
dinner, take a dip in the hotel pool, if you like, and be ready for a full day
tomorrow. Dinner
Day 2 After a continental breakfast at your hotel, a local
guide will share the area with you some of the town’s treasures. Visit Thorncrown Chapel. Thorncrown was the dream of retired school teacher, Jim Reed.
In 1978 Jim enlisted the help of renowned architect E. Fay Jones to design a
place of worship for the visitors to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The result was a
forty-eight foot tall wooden structure with 425 windows. Since the chapel opened
in 1980, over five million people have visited this woodland sanctuary. It won
the American Institute of Architecture's Design of the Year Award for 1981,
Design of the Decade Award for the 1980's, and AIA has placed Thorncrown Chapel
fourth on its list of the top buildings of the twentieth century. You’ll also
visit Christ of the Ozarks, the largest statue in North America. This amazing
seven-story statue of Christ and its beautiful mountain setting attract visitors
from all over the world. A tram will take you on a guided tour of tthe
historical district. Enjoy lunch on your own downtown.
After lunch you will go to the Great Passion Play grounds where you will join
“Levitical Priests” as they
reveal the cultural and religious significance of
the "dwelling place of God on Earth", also known as the Tabernacle of Moses in
the Wilderness.. Gain insight into the history and culture of the Ancient Middle
East on this exciting living history Biblical teaching tour. This is the world’s
only complete, life-size reproduction of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness.
There will be time to visit other on-site attractions: Bible Museum -- the
largest collection of its kind in the United States, 6,000 historically
significant Bibles in 625 languages and dialects, Sacred Arts Center -- a
critically acclaimed collection of sacred art, a section of the Berlin Wall.
Included is a scrumptious buffet dinner. You certainly don’t want to miss The
Parable of the Potter. The Potter teaches the power of creation and faith in God
as symbolized by the molding of clay. As the clay in the Potter’s hands becomes
a beautiful piece of art, The Potter shares how God shapes all of us. This
evening step back in time and witness firsthand the powerful message of Jesus
Christ in the thrilling, epic drama under the stars. Embrace the joy and wonder
of the Great Passion Play experience. This unforgettable and inspiring
performance has been enjoyed by more than seven million people from all over the
world for over 35 years. Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet before departing for Huntsville. What a
wonderful, life enriching experience you have witnessed in Eureka Springs!
Breakfast
Deposit requested by April 25. The balance is due May 25.