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FARM FRESH FOOD, WOOL & FINE TEA WEEKENDS*
Saturdays: September 6,13, 20, 27, 2008
Sundays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2008

Food, Wool and Fine Tea Weekend

Come and celebrate the bounty of the fall season when you board the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link shuttle at Wassaic Station for excursions to the charming village of Millerton, Morehouse Merino Farm, and McEnroe Organic Farm, all located in the scenic Hudson Valley.

This itinerary begins with a stopover in Millerton, home to the internationally acclaimed Harney & Sons Fine Teas. Step into the charming tea store and tasting room for a "cuppa" or cross the street for an up-close look at handcrafted art glass by Gilmor Glassworks. Stroll through the pastoral village shops and choose one of several dining locations (a coffeehouse/restaurant, Chinese food, vegetarian…there's something for everyone) to enjoy lunch.

Your next stop will give you an up-close and personal tour of the farm that helped re-introduce merino sheep and wool to the region. See the sheep that produce some of the most luxurious wool in the world at Morehouse Farm, then spend time browsing their nearby shop for hand-made wear and knitting essentials.

Check out the best that Mother Nature provides at McEnroe Organic Farm, where you'll learn first-hand about organic farming and composting. You'll tour the 700 acres and see cows, turkeys, llamas, fields of vegetables, and greenhouses fueled by corn and more! At the end of your tour peruse the gourmet delicacies at the full-service farm market and bring home some special treats.

The Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link shuttle will stay with you all day, transporting you to the various locations and bringing you back to Wassaic Station for the return trip home. Reservations for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link shuttle are required in advance by calling 800-445-3131 and selecting "0" for an operator. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Once you've made your reservation, purchase your rail and shuttle ticket any Metro-North station with a ticket office, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Wassaic Station), or through WebTicket.

Some activities require an additional fee. For more information about these itinerary stops and other agricultural and culinary destinations throughout Dutchess County, visit www.farmfresh.dutchesstourism.com.

*Dutchess County Tourism has the right to substitute a farm or related itinerary stop to ensure the quality of the overall program and the individual getaway experience.

Price: From Grand Central Terminal or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $28; seniors, $20; children 5-11, $3.50; children under 5, FREE. Save an additional 5 percent on rail fare when you purchase this package through WebTicket.

Package Includes: Discount round-trip rail fare and shuttle transportation to/from Wasaic Station and all venues included in the package.

Where to purchase your package: Grand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Wassaic Station), or through WebTicket.

Travel information: Take the Harlem Line to Wassaic Station. The bus will meet the train departing Grand Central Terminal at 7:46 a.m., arriving at the Wassaic Station at 10:05 a.m. When you get to Wassaic Station, follow the signs to the bus area. Your bus will be the one with a sign that reads "Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link". On the return trip, the Link arrives at Wassaic Station to connect with the 6:21 p.m. train, arriving in Grand Central at 8:40 p.m. (on Saturday) and the 6:56 p.m. arriving in Grand Central at 9:05 p.m. (on Sunday).

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print a CUSTOMER LETTER, it contains important information about your trip. Also, make sure to print the itinerary schedule. At ticket offices, ask the ticket agent for a copy. When purchasing through WebTicket, you will automatically be linked to one.

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