The Dead President's Tour II
PCA - First Settlers
Registration closed June 18, 2022 3:00 PM at 2022-06-18T12:00:00-0700 Registration ends June 18, 2022 3:00 PM at 2022-06-18T12:00:00-0700 Registration opens May 28, 2022 9:00 AM at 2022-05-28T06:00:00-0700 Registration runs from May 28, 2022 9:00 AM to June 18, 2022 3:00 PM
PCA First Settlers & Potomac Regions present: The Dead President's Tour II, Charlottesville, VA on August 12-14, 2022.
Welcome to the joint First Settlers & Potomac Regions' Dead President's Tour!
Charlottesville and the Piedmont Region are home to many Presidential estates such as Monticello and Montpelier, fantastic shopping, great restaurants, outstanding wineries, and some of the best roads in Virginia. We're planning a diverse set of activities including historic tours, scenic drives, wine tasting, fine dining, and quaint towns.
We will stay at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains for two nights at the Boar's Head Resort - the only AAA Four Diamond resort in Charlottesville. Enjoy a warm and intimate ambiance with southern hospitality, a luxury spa, scenic hikes, outdoor pools, multiple restaurants and bars. We have negotiated a significant reduction in room rate at the Boar's Head. CONFIRMED Tour participants can book rooms for $200/night. (Rates normally start ~$300). Once your registration status has been "Confirmed", we'll email the link to this group rate. Please do not try to make a reservation before being Confirmed and receiving this link.
FRIDAY August 12th
Participants from FSR will travel on their own to the Boar's Head Resort. There will be no organized caravan on this part of the trip. Feel free to coordinate with other members, but the drive will not be an official FSR drive.
On Friday evening, we'll enjoy a four-course, group dinner at Vivace Italian Restaurant in Charlottesville. Menu details are still being finalized, but is expected to include appetizer, salad, main entree (Chicken Marsala, Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi, Steak or Eggplant Parmesan), a choice of dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. You can purchase beer, wine and cocktails separately, as these are not included in the registration fee.
https://www.vivacecville.com
SATURDAY August 13th AM
Our Saturday agenda starts after breakfast with a short drive and tour of Monticello. Get to know Thomas Jefferson - author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third President of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia. We will enjoy a 45-minute tour and have ample time to explore the beautiful grounds and site. The tour is a guided experience that includes first floor spaces of Thomas Jefferson's home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You'll learn about Jefferson and his vision of America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop's iconic architecture. The tour also includes access to the gardens, grounds, walking tours, family friendly activities and exhibits.
https://www.monticello.org/
We will then drive to The Piedmont Bar & Kitchen for lunch.
https://thepiedmontva.com/
SATURDAY August 14th PM
Saturday afternoon is Porsche Time! We have designed a driving route that guarantees mile upon mile of smiles. Mountains and valleys, with switchbacks, zigs and zags to satisfy your inner Porsche.
We will visit the famous Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewery, Distillery and Meadows on our way to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway back to the Boar's Head. Check out the amazing camp facilities and offers here www.dbbrewingcompany.com/location/basecamp
SATURDAY August 13th EVENING
FREE EVENING. You will be free to visit any of the vast array of excellent restaurants in the area. We will provide some recommendations.
SUNDAY August 14th
Sunday is a free day for everyone. You can visit other local attractions, lounge at the resort or head for home. There will be an informal invitation to meet at a winery for brunch/ lunch before you head for home.
Key Facts
Where: Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
Rally Point: The Boars' Head Resort, Charlottesville on Friday, 12 Aug 2022
Event dates: Friday August 12 - Sunday August 14
Costs: Registration cost is $105 per person and you will be CHARGED WHEN YOU ARE CONFIRMED on the Tour. The fee includes dinner on Friday and the Monticello tour on Saturday. Lunch on Saturday will be pay as you go.
This tour has a capacity of 15 couples per region and will likely sell out quickly, so don't delay.... Register Now!
