Get in the Holiday Spirit with this fantastic bus trip and and support the 8th Grade Graduation Fundraiser at the same time! The day will start with a yummy continental breakfast and fresh brewed Starbucks coffee on board as we head to Milwaukee to ring in the Holiday Season.

Our first stop will be at the historic Pabst Mansion, all decked out for the holidays by local designers. Hear the history and step back in time at this Milwaukee landmark.

From there it’s off to a delicious Old World Luncheon at Mader’s Restaurant. Authentic cuisine, beverage and dessert are included at this festive holiday spot. You will have your choice of entrees for lunch. Please choose from the entrees below and indicate your choice at checkout on the form where you indicate seat selection and any food allergies, etc.

All entrees come with freshly baked bread and soft drink

GERMAN SAMPLER PLATTER:

HOUSE SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

WIENER SCHNITZEL (Veal Cutlet)

SAUERBRATEN (Beef Roast)

KASSELER RIPPCHEN (Smoked Pork Chop)

SPATZLE (Dumpling)

RED CABBAGE AND SAUERKRAUT

APPLE STRUDEL

OR

BUTTER CHICKEN SCHNITZEL:

HOUSE SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

PANKO BREADED CHICKEN SERVED ON SPÄTZLE TOPPED WITH BEURRE BLANC,

WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES

APPLE STRUDEL

OR

VEGETARIAN OPTION:

LARGE GARDEN SALAD:

GREENS WITH A VARIETY OF VEGETABLES AND YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING

APPLE STRUDEL

After lunch we’ll have a great foodie shopping spree on Brady Street where we will take you to some incredible finds. There you’ll find holiday treats for yourself and gifts for everyone on your list at a few of the best, and most historic markets in Milwaukee.

From there we travel north to Elkhart Lake for their Old World Christmas Market. You’ll feel like you are on the cobblestone streets in Germany or Austria as you shop vendors from around the world in this European style marketplace. Their heated tent houses some of the best merchants from around the country, not to mention some Wisconsin favorites.

After shopping, guests will walk over to the Osthoff Resort for a holiday beverage and some time to relax after a busy day. Enjoy time with old and new friends in their elegantly decorated lobby while enjoying a hot toddy! You’ll head for home relaxed and ready for the holidays with lots of great memories from this one-of-a-kind trip!

We will depart from the Park and Ride on Hoffman Road at 8:15 am. We will return approximately 6 pm. Reserve your spot using our online store. When you get to the check out, indicate which of the available seats you would like, and if there is someone you would like to sit with or near. Seating will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. You will receive a confirmation within 48 hours of making your reservation. You can also send a check to our office with the same information to secure your reservation. Please be sure to indicate your lunch selection along with any food allergies or intolerances so we are properly prepared to serve you. See our home page for other questions you may have about the process.

Two weeks prior to departure you will receive a final confirmation with all the last minute details of the trip (what to wear, what to bring, etc.).

Call your family and friends and make plans to join us for a great day out while supporting our 8th Grade Graduation Fundraiser!