Girlfriends Getaway - Wellsboro, PA:Taste of Tioga

Duration: 3 Days | Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Le Jeune Chef

Le Jeune Chef (French for “the young chef”) is a fine-dining restaurant located on the campus of Penn College in Williamsport. Operated by the College's School of Business, Arts & Sciences, the restaurant offers a memorable culinary experience. Enjoy a three-course meal, then sit back and relax as the chef presents a special Culinary Demonstration, featuring the creation of their signature Chocolate Soup.

 

Game Night Activity

Kick back and unwind with a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and connection! Whether you're teaming up with old friends or making new ones, enjoy a variety of tabletop games and great company right at the hotel.

 

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Overlook at Leonard Harrison State Park

Enjoy a guided tour at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Overlook at Leonard Harrison State Park. The panoramic perspective provided by this well-developed State Park area is some of Pennsylvania’s most precious scenery. Enjoy free time to take in the views and colorful fall foliage, stop by the visitor center to learn more about the area, and browse the gift shop.

 

Highland Chocolates

Located on historic Route 6 in Wellsboro, Highland Chocolates is a unique non-profit chocolate factory and retail shop that offers vocational training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory and take home a goodie bag filled with their irresistible treats. Best known for their famous pretzel bark, Highland Chocolates also features an impressive variety of molded chocolates, sweet snack mixes, creamy fudge, and handcrafted chocolate gifts.

 

Wine & Cider Tasting at Innerstoic Wine & Cider Co.

Founded in 2019 just outside Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Innerstoic Wine & Cider Company strives to keep it simple and authentic. They believe that quality wine and cider is first and foremost a result of sourcing and picking the absolute best quality fruit they can lay their hands on. From foraging for wild apples off of trees, some of which have graced the local lands for over a century, to partnering with local grape growers who are completely in tune to the pulse of their unique vineyards, they believe this is the surest way to provide a pure representation of what the local environment has to offer. From a wine making perspective, you will not find mass-produced, replicated recipes from year to year here. They believe that they are here to work with what mother nature gives them annually, and to then only gently guide and nurture these wines as they evolve, develop and preserve the story of that vintage within the bottle.

 

A Taste of Tioga Dinner with Line Dancing at Rookie Cooks Academy

Indulge your senses in an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tioga with this exclusive event at Rookie Cooks Academy. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and artisanal delights that define this picturesque region. Tastings might include maple, honey, ice cream, seasons and spices, beef, cheese, wine, and hard cider. Then, delight in a four-course dinner thoughtfully crafted by the Chef using the very ingredients you've just sampled. The evening concludes with an engaging culinary demonstration, offering a deliciously memorable end to this immersive farm-to-table journey.

 

Before dinner, kick up your heels—it’s time for line dancing! Come dressed in your favorite country-western gear, and don’t forget your boots if you’ve got ’em. Get ready for a fun-filled night out on the dance floor!

 

Miller's Maple Farm

Discover the sweet side of Wellsboro with a guided tour of Miller’s Maple Farm. From tapping trees to tasting the final product, you’ll get an up-close look at the fascinating syrup-making process. Enjoy an informative video, sample a variety of maple delights, and take home a special gift. Be sure to explore the on-site store, filled with unique local products and sweet treats.

 

Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Lunch Cruise

Step back in time and set sail on a leisurely cruise down the Susquehanna River aboard the historic Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat. As you glide along the scenic waters, enjoy captivating tales from the era "when lumber was king," bringing the rich history of the region to life. Enjoy a delicious lunch served onboard as you cruise.

 

Meal Information:

 

Lunch on day one is included at Le Jeune Chef. Choices are:

• Seared Atlantic Salmon with maple Dijon glaze, pan seared fingerling potatoes with thyme and rosemary, grilled asparagus with lemon zest

• Seared Chicken Breast with sundried tomato and spinach cream sauce, pan seared fingerling potatoes with thyme and rosemary, grilled asparagus with lemon zest

• Tortellini Primavera with tomatoes and asparagus in a creamy tomato sauce

Lunch is served with rolls & butter, salad with Italian dressing, chocolate soup for dessert, along with coffee, hot tea, & water.

 

Dinner on day one is included at the Penn Wells Lodge. Choices are:

• Grilled Chicken Breast: marinated and grilled chicken served with mashed potatoes and gravy and sauteed green beans

• Haddock: Broiled haddock served with a white wine butter sauce, wild rice medley, and sauteed green beans

Dinner is served with mixed green salad with house made balsamic dressing, dinner rolls, chef's choice of dessert along with iced tea, hot tea or coffee.

 

Dinner on day two is included at Rookie Cooks Academy

Menu TBA

 

Lunch on day three is included aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler

Menu TBA

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• Every Starr trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

 

Accessibility:

• Leonard Harrison State Park: The outlooks and restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

• Penn Wells Lodge: The Lodge has two floors and no elevator. Please request a first floor room if guest has walking difficulties.

• Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Penn Wells Lodge (Wellsboro, PA)

 

The Penn Wells Lodge is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Grand Canyon country. The lodge features an indoor pool and fitness room. Mary Wells Dining Room (located 1 ½ blocks from the lodge) serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guest rooms include a hair dryer and iron/board on request.