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Mackinac
Island
ELKHART | SHIPSHEWANA | GRAND RAPIDS | MACKINAC ISLAND | AQS QUILTWEEK GRAND RAPIDS
AUGUST 19 – 25, 2024
$2750 Per Person/Double Occupancy I + $1000 Additional/Single Occupancy
The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Traverse City
Lake Huron
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Lake
Michigan
Michigan
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE ELKHART – TOUR BEGINS
Arrive in Elkhart, Indiana, and make yourself at home
before meeting your Tour Manager and fellow quilting
enthusiasts at this evening’s Welcome Meeting.
Take a little time to explore the surroundings and
get excited for the days ahead. As you settle in,
spend time admiring the local art installations that
capture the spirit of this charming city.
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Shipshewana
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DAY 2 SHIPSHEWANA
After breakfast, explore charming downtown
Shipshewana and start shopping for quilting
cottons and supplies at The Cotton Corner. Next,
at Yoder Department Store, shop for handmade
Amish goods, then browse the luscious fabrics and
quilts at Lolly’s Fabrics. After an Amish rug
weaving demo, join the Amish Quilts trunk show
and Quilting Bee. Don’t forget to capture
memorable moments and share stories with fellow
quilters. Tonight, savor a homecooked Amish
wedding feast with a Plain family and learn about
the peace and simplicity of the Amish lifestyle as you
indulge in homemade pies for dessert.B D
DAY 3 ELKHART – SHIPSHEWANA –
GRAND RAPIDS
This morning, travel Indiana’s scenic backroads
to witness blooming Quilt Gardens and learn
gardening tips from those who bring these living
works of art to life. Discover how 200+ volunteers
maintain these colorful patterns for all to enjoy, de-
spite Mother Nature’s whims. Snap photos of your
favorite gardens to cherish the memories. Later,
head to beautiful Grand Rapids and check into your
downtown, all-suite hotel, then relax and unwind at
the evening manager’s reception. B
DAY 4 GRAND RAPIDS
Admire hundreds of beautiful quilts at the American
Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek Grand Rapids. Explore
traditional to unconventional quilts, competitions,
galleries, and historic pieces from around the world.
Shop for fabric, notions, patterns, machines, quilting
supplies, and much more at the extensive Merchant
Mall. In the evening, participate in classes or discover
the local culinary scene, as you share quilting ideas
and inspirations with new friends.B
