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There’s a world of adventure just beneath the surface of Georgetown, Kentucky. Full of best-kept-secrets, off-the-beaten-path exploration, and “if you know, you know” hidden gems. It’s the ultimate spot for groups wanting to ride into Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS Meet the stars of the horseracing world, now living large on the land at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm, an aftercare facility for retired thoroughbreds. The oldest living Kentucky Derby winner and iconic megastar Silver Charm and tenacious Belmont Stakes winner Touch Gold, are among this working farm’s 175 famous residents.
YOUR CHOICE MAKE IT/TAKE IT Create a keepsake of your Georgetown adventure. Choose from Cookie Decorating at Desserts By Rebecca; a pottery throwing lesson at Elkhorn Pottery; Create a stained glass souvenir at locally owned Heirlooms & Gretchen’s, one of Kentucky’s few
authentic stained glass shops All supplies provided.
LUNCH OPTIONS Local Feed, a scratch southern-style restaurant highlighting local ingredients through old-world techniques. Enjoy a unique dining experience in a former 1890s icehouse just steps from Royal Spring Park where Elijah Craig made a discovery that impacted the world: Bourbon. Wilshire’s for a taste of Kentucky: The Georgetown Hot Brown, Kentucky bourbon-glazed salmon, fresh Kentucky catfish dinner and accompanied by a menu of craft cocktails.
SIPS & SCANDALS Tour Ward Hall, one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the nation and recognized as one of the great architectural masterpieces of America. Built for $50,000 in gold in the 1850s (over $2 million in today’s dollars), the manse is connected to Kentucky’s thoroughbred horse industry and to lots of scandals… by way of the owner’s niece, one very sassy Sallie Ward, envied by queens and known as the Belle of Louisville.
Against this historic backdrop, pair your tour with a bourbon tasting or afternoon tea tasting and etiquette training featuring tea blends from Singer’s own Artisan Tea collection, which is made in Kentucky and certified Kentucky Proud.
APPLE-CRISP AIR Explore Evans Orchard & Cider Mill, a fifth-generation family farm and the only farm in central Kentucky with a cider mill. Spend the morning touring the farm where more than 25 varieties of apples are grown with U-pick opportunities for apples, pears and berries. Browse the gift shop, packed with homemade goodies to take home. Bite into the farm’s famous fried apple pie at the Sweet Apple Café and sample the apple cider.
EXCLUSIVE HORSE EXPERIENCE Customize an evening out to the Kentucky Horse Park with Old Kentucky Nights, an exclusive, after-hours program that showcases the beauty and serenity of this equine theme park. Activities can include a walking farm tour; the International Museum of the Horse; and “Rein of Nobility” movie presentation narrated by actor and horseman William Shatner. For dinner, it’s a Taste of the Bluegrass with a casual buffet menu served at the park. Possible add-ons: Hall of Champions presentation; Parade of Breeds Show; Equine Meet and Greet; and time in the gift shop.
