The National Railway Historical Society, Washington, D.C. Chapter, Inc. (DCNRHS) presents The Greenbrier Flyer – Garden Sense Sunday, April 8 to Wednesday, April 11, 2018   The journey begins with a mid-morning departure on Sunday, April 8 from Washington, D.C.'s historic Union Station behind Amtrak’s Cardinal. Settle into the comfortable rhythms of the Dover Harbor as you a savor a freshly prepared early afternoon meal, followed later in the afternoon with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy the spring colors of Virginia as we  
Our return journey begins late-morning Wednesday, April 11th as Dover Harbor departs White Sulphur Springs behind Amtrak’s eastbound Cardinal. Refreshed from your respite, lunch will be served as our train carries you through a landscape of dark tunnels, swift rivers, steep mountains, farms, fields, forests and small towns. Enroute relax in our spacious lounge as our porters pamper you; enjoy light conversation, play cards, read a magazine, or photo breathtaking scenery. Enjoy cocktails and a light dinner before our scheduled evening arrival in Washington, D.C. About The Greenbrier and Your Stay  
While there be sure to walk the acres of beautiful gardens and make time for Afternoon Tea. You can even tour Project Greek Island, a secret Cold War bunker built under a then new wing of the hotel in the late 1950s. Now open for tours the facility was designed to shelter all 535 members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack and  The Greenbrier offers 700 elegant, comfortable, inviting rooms. The Greenbrier has granted our travelers a special rate for a Traditional Room ($199) per room night (plus ~15% tax and $39 per room night resort fee) if booked by March 1, 2018 (quantities are limited) – nightly rates for Deluxe ($239), Superior ($279),   February 9, 2018 Announcement DCNRHS is heartbroken to announce the passing of our good friend Jos Roosen on February 8, 2018. Jos passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home. We will always remember Jos for the many trips he made with us aboard Dover Harbor sharing his vast knowledge of gardening with both passengers and crew. He will be sorely missed by us and all who knew him. The Greenbrier Flyer will go on as scheduled.Garden Sense co-host Rick Fowler will be joining us and it is sure to be a beautiful event at The Greenbrier and on the rails..  Photo taken June 27, 2015, during one of our trips, The New Yorker – Garden Sense, as Jos did the walk with our passengers around the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Photo by Kevin Tankersley ACCOMMODATIONS & PER PERSON FARES All passengers may enjoy the comforts of Dover Harbor's lounge, meals and beverages, and our traditional Pullman Service. All fares include round trip travel on Dover Harbor between Washington DC and White Sulphur Springs, WV including onboard meals, beverages, wines and spirits. NOTE: Hotel accommodations are not included; passengers must make arrangements for your stay at The Greenbrier directly with the resort.
CONDITIONS: 1. The Washington DC Chapter, NRHS makes every effort to accommodate the physically challenged; however, Dover Harbor, as a historic railroad car, is not wheelchair accessible. Operator requires those passengers needing special assistance from others to travel with someone who is able to assist them. Those with special dietary needs such as food allergies must notify the reservations agent in writing at least two weeks in advance of the trip. 2. No refund of purchased tickets after February 21, 2018, other than by operator's cancellation of the trip or reselling of the space. The operator suggests that passengers obtain trip insurance to cover cancellations resulting from personal emergencies, illness, or other causes. 3. This is a rail-only trip. Package does not include accommodations, meals, tour/activity/attraction admission charges, gratuities, personal incidental charges, taxes, fees, and local transportation, except for food and beverage service as described above while en route on Dover Harbor. 4. Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS is not responsible for individual accommodation contracts or other agreements between the passenger(s) and The Greenbrier or other outside vendors. The Washington, D.C. Chapter NRHS is not responsible for any change or cancellation fees or other costs that might occur as a result of such agreements. 5. The General Conditions for tours, trips, excursions and events as published on the DCNRHS web site (www.dcnrhs.org) apply. By making a reservation, participants agree to be bound by both the General and these specific Conditions.
Questions? E-mail reservations@dcnrhs.org or call 202-627-6978.
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