Events Calendar

Eagles, Owls & Toys with Able Trek Tours

Date: August 2, 2018
Event Description
Thursday, July 26, 2018: Able Trek Tours still have seats available for the Famous Train Lady tour. You probably don’t know this place exists but you’ll be blown away by what you see and experience. The world renowned and very exclusive North Barrington, Illinois Wandering Tree Estate, home of the TRAIN LADY, Elaine Silets is not open to the public - except for a few days each year. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore her elaborate and massive model locomotive filled estate garden! The Garden Railway includes gardens, waterfalls, lakes, trestles, bridges, replica Chicago cityscapes and pastoral vignettes! The indoor model railroad museum will also be on display as well as the Shabui water and Japanese stream garden.Elaine Silets is an internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of Model Railroads & Garden Railways and will give us an introduction talk upon our arrival. Elaine has produced Model Railroads and Garden Railways that have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, and The Discovery Channel!! 
 
After visiting Wandering Tree we’ll enjoy an included lunch in a historic 1927 Illinois Railroad Dining Car at Chessie’s Restaurant in Barrington, IL. Choose meal entree when you sign up (Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmesan over Linguine, Crusted Tilapia, or Baked Penne Pasta). After lunch we’ll stop and shop at Norton’s General Store which features a wide variety of merchandise and EVERY product is made in the U.S.A. Moderate walking both inside and outside (some uneven surfaces) is required. Tickets: $116/person (with lunch). To sign up and for specific times and pick-up locations call (608) 524-3021 or visit:  https://abletrektours.com/calendar/famous-train-lady/ 


Date/Time Information Thursday, August 2, 2018
Contact Information
Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 240 Railroad St, Reedsburg. (608) 524-2850.
Fees/Admission
$114/Person (Includes lunch)
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