NEW Explore the artistry and dynamic creativity of Wharton Esherick on this guided tour of this "whimsical" dwelling furnished entirely with his handiwork: sofas, beds, wastebaskets, door latches... and decorated with his sculptures. A leader in the studio furniture movement, he considered himself an artist not a craftsman, concerned with form not technique once declaring "if its not fun its not worth doing." Please note the walking/standing scale for this activity is 3 FEET which means Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing and that there are steep stairs down into house and a circular staircase inside.

NEW Visit the recently opened Francis M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education in Chestnut Hill and see how a Gothic Revivial residence was transformed into a 21st century museum. Explore galleries with a docent-led tour highlighting Violet Oakley, the Pennsylvania Impressionists, living Philadelphia artists, the Illustration Arts, plus a new jewelry vault. See many masterpieces previously held in storage. Stay for the “art + nature" experience on the grounds. Please note the walking/standing scale for this activity is 3 FEET which means Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.

NEW Take a private guided tour of Hershey Gardens opened in 1937 at Milton Hershey’s request for a “nice garden of roses.” Now 23-acres it offers beauty in every season with a breathtaking assortment of flowers and shrubs, a stately collection of signature trees and the Butterfly Atrium. After lunch on your own in downtown Hershey, visit the interactive Hershey Story Museum and learn all about America’s great chocolate entrepreneur, now the subject of a major motion picture! Please note the walking/standing scale for this activity is 3 FEET which means Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing.

On this three day excursion, explore two iconic landmarks: Mt. Vernon and Colonial Williamsburg. Your journey begins at George Washington’s estate on the Potomac, home to some of the most storied moments in American history, where you’ll tour the grounds and mansion, followed by a three-course lunch at the Historic Mt. Vernon Inn. Then travel to the Woodlands Hotel in Colonial Williamsburg and where your light dinner will be followed by a special presentation: “Colonial Clothing and Life,” by MLSN instructor Kyra Zapf. On the second day you’ll have the day to explore the historic area, choosing your own adventure: observe historic trade demonstrations, browse authentic colonial shops, and engage with costumed interpreters who bring the past to life. To complete the experience, you’ll savor a memorable dinner at a historic tavern, enjoying both the authentic colonial ambiance and cuisine. On the way home the next day, stop in the Historic District of Occoquan — a picturesque 18th-century riverside mill town now famous for its thriving artisan community and unique shops.