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Summer Getaway Is Close To Home With Pallottine’s Staycation July 21-23
When planning summer getaways, vacationers often expect to explore the tourist attractions and maybe take in some of the hidden secrets of their destinations. Why then, do we rarely think about seeking and exploring the hidden treasures in our own hometowns?
Pallottine Renewal Center, a retreat and conference center in North County, has an opportunity to help locals do just that this summer. Pallottine, along with numerous business in North County, presents a Staycation weekend July 21-23 that includes guided tours of some local landmarks rich in history as well as restaurants that make North County unique.
Howard Nimmons was the first to sign up for the fun-filled weekend after he heard Pallottine Executive Director Marillyn Webb give a presentation of the Staycation’s offerings at a Rotary Club of Florissant meeting. Nimmons, who has attended other events at Pallottine in the past, also is bringing his wife and mother to the weekend retreat.
“ It seemed like a good way to see the area from a different perspective,” Nimmons said. “We get to spend the weekend exploring places that I’m aware of but haven’t really paid attention to. This is a more organized event with guided tours. It’s a chance to see what we have in our own backyard. I’m always interested in finding new tidbits and I’m interested in history. This also includes going to some nice restaurants and museums.”
Nimmons said that just like tourists commit a few days to exploring other cities around the country, he said the Pallottine Staycation is a unique way to spend a weekend close to home.
“We’re committing a weekend to do this,” Nimmons said. “Often when people plan to attend something, we do just one thing. This is an entire weekend to see several different places.”
“Many times, we all commit weekends to exploring other cities around the country. Why not commit to exploring our own city? We tend to ignore the things we have in our area. The Staycation also is one more opportunity for us to be educated and then go back to other people and talk intelligently about the treasures we have to offer in our community, to entice people to visit.”
This year’s Staycation is scheduled for the weekend of July 21-23. The all-inclusive package is $235 per person and features overnight accommodations and hospitality, meals, transportation, tours, museum, and entertainment.
Time is running out to register, visit www.pallottinerenewal.org/staycation-summer-2017 for all the details. For more information, contact Marillyn Webb at (314) 837-7100 or mwebb@pallottinerenewal.org. Pallottine Renewal Center is conveniently located at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road.
The full schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 21
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Pallottine Renewal Center with coffee and light refreshments.
Introduction and history of Pallottine presented by Sister Gail Borgmeyer, Provincial of the Pallottine Sisters.
Tour of Cold Water Cemetery conveniently located on the Pallottine property, with historical presentation by of the American Revolution.
Lunch at Pallottine
Chartered bus tour to Daniel Bissell House Tourand Ft. Bellefontaine.
Dinner trip to Ferguson Brewery and Cork Wine Bar or Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant.
Open evening at Pallottine Renewal Center for relaxation, exploring the 80-plus acres or hanging by the indoor pool or outdoor patio.
Historical video of Pallottine Missionary Sisters will be presented as an optional activity.
Saturday, July 22
Chartered Bus Tour to Taille De Noyer Houseand St. Ferdinand Shrine.
“A Taste of North County” luncheon featuring Catering to You, Krause Katering and Kakes, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, Cannoli’s Restaurant, and Hendel’s Restaurant.
Chartered bus to Sacred Heart Museum and Columbia Bottom Conservation Areaas well as the Earth Dance Farm.
Dinner at Pallottine Renewal Center
Evening concert at Pallottine featuring local band the MO Bottom Project, which will perform songs written about the local landmarks. This includes a reception beginning at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 23
Breakfast and Mass in the beautiful Pallottine Chapel.
Time is running out to register so spread the word and please visit www.pallottinerenewal.org/staycation-summer-2017for all the details.
For more information, please contact Marillyn Webb at (314) 837-7100 or mwebb@pallottinerenewal.org. Pallottine Renewal Center is conveniently located at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034.
