S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Hudson River classic new york & fall foliage in the hudson river valley October 2 to 11, 2014 a program of the stanford alumni association
We ve offered dozens of river cruises over the years, throughout Europe and beyond. Yet one of our own great American rivers, the Hudson, offers a journey as rich in history and culture as any we ve touted overseas. From the spectacular Rockefeller estate at Kykuit to the home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt at Hyde Park, from West Point and Storm King Art Center to glittering New York Harbor, this trip is packed with memorable experiences any time of the year. But we ve timed our journey to experience one of nature s greatest spectacles, the East Coast s October fall foliage, when the Hudson River Valley is ablaze with fiery hues of orange, red and yellow. Before our cruise, we ll enjoy classic New York, dining at the 21 Club, attending a top Broadway show and making a special visit to the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum. Brett S. Thompson, 83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study Highlights caption DELIGHT in the glamour of old New York during lunch at the legendary 21 Club and a special evening on Broadway. RELAX for seven days aboard the American Star, enjoying the stunning fall colors of the Hudson River Valley. EXPLORE the groundbreaking art of the Hudson River School and the Gilded Age mansions of the Rockefellers and their contemporaries. DELVE into great moments of American history, during visits to the parade grounds at West Point and the Roosevelt Library at Hyde Park. Olana
Stanford Faculty Leaders The diversity of activities on this trip was remarkable. There was something to please everyone. Anne Dauer, 60, Hudson River College, 2007 Wand a M. C orn is the Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor in Art History, emeritus, at Stanford. She specializes in the history of American art, photography and visual culture, and she takes a special interest in the ways artists and art movements traveled globally in the early 20th century among cities such as Paris, Moscow, St. Petersburg and New York. Having grown up in New England, she has a special interest in the art of the American Northeast and will be our guide to the Hudson River School artists and their homes and studios. Joe Corn is a senior lecturer, emeritus, in history at Stanford and a specialist in the history of American technology and material culture. Dr. Corn has published books on the history of aeronautics and on the history of American expectations for the future. He recently completed a book examining how consumers have encountered and coped with complex technologies such as sewing machines, automobiles and, most recently, personal computers. He was born in New York City and has lived and sailed on the Hudson River. Jack Rakove is a professor in Stanford s political science and history departments. He has been conducting research and teaching courses in early American history and the origins and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution since coming to Stanford in 1980. Professor Rakove is the author of six books, including Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution, for which he won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize in History. His latest book, Revolutionaries: A New History of the Invention of America, was published in May 2010. S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y Reservation Form Hudson River October 2 to 11, 2014 MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS MR. / MRS. / MS. MISS / DR. / PROF. NAME AGE STANFORD CLASS SIGN UP ONLINE! I/We have read the Terms and Conditions for the program and agree to them. Signature If this is a reservation for one person, please indicate: I wish to have single accommodations. OR I plan to share accommodations with OR I d like to know about possible roommates. Category Preference: 1st choice: Twin Beds King Bed 2nd choice: Twin Beds King Bed Here is my deposit of $ ($1,000 per person) for space(s). ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP Enclosed is my check (make payable to Stanford Alumni Association) OR Charge my deposit to my: Visa MasterCard American Express CARD # EXPIRES HOME PHONE WORK PHONE AUTHORIZED CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE DATE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS Mail completed form to address on mail panel or fax to (650) 725-8675 or place your deposit online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?hudson2014. Please submit your reservation only once to avoid multiple charges to your account. 11317
Hudson River Metropolitan Museum of Art CENTRAL PARK Omni Berkshire Place NEW YORK CITY Chelsea Piers National September 11 Memorial & Museum NEW YORK NEW JERSEY Catskill Kingston Hudson River Yonkers Troy U NITED S TATES CONNECTICUT Poughkeepsie West Point Kykuit New York City MASSACHUSETTS west point Itinerary Thursday, October 2 HOME / NEW YORK CITY Arrive independently this afternoon at our hotel, ideally located in midtown Manhattan. Gather this evening for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by a glamorous evening at a supper club. OMNI BERKSHIRE PLACE HOTEL (D) Friday, October 3 NEW YORK CITY Visit the incomparable Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring the newly renovated American Wing that includes an extensive collection of paintings from the Hudson River School. Lunch in style today at the famed 21 Club. This evening we attend a top Broadway show. OMNI BERKSHIRE PLACE HOTEL (B,L) Saturday, October 4 NEW YORK CITY / EMBARKATION Check out of our hotel and head to the tip of Manhattan to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at Ground Zero, a poignant tribute to the men, women and children killed in the terror attacks that day. The reflecting pools of the Memorial create footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood. The pools cascades of water flow into a void and recycle to the surface, symbolizing the restorative powers of the American spirit. Among the displays in the newly opened Museum, seven stories beneath the ground, are the huge slurry wall, two exterior trident beams, photos of the nearly 3,000 9/11 victims and many oral histories. At Chelsea Piers, embark the American Star, our comfortable vessel for the next seven days. Sail past Manhattan s dramatic skyline as we depart from New York Harbor and head north up the Hudson River. Celebrate the start of our river adventure at the captain s welcome reception and dinner. American Star (B,L,D) Sunday, October 5 yonkers / KYKUIT / KINGSTON Today we immerse ourselves in the golden era of the Rockefellers with a visit to the dynasty s Kykuit Estate, with its commanding view over the Hudson. Known as the American Versailles, this hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. Our tour includes the home and gardens, the private modern art collection assembled by Nelson Rockefeller and the famed Coach Barn. Return to our ship for lunch onboard and enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising past stands of brilliant fall foliage. We dock in Kingston this evening. American Star (B,L,D) Monday, October 6 KINGSTON / HYDE PARK / west point At Hyde Park, visit the distinguished home and library of Franklin D. Roosevelt, our nation s 32nd president. One of the most famous homes in America, this Georgian Federal Revival house looks much like it did when the Roosevelts lived here. The library is filled with the Roosevelts personal items, mementos and gifts. Time permitting, continue to Eleanor Roosevelt s lovely retreat, Val-Kill, surrounded by landscaped gardens and woodland trails. American Star (B,L,D) Tuesday, October 7 WEST POINT / CATSKILL Spend the morning at West Point, our country s most famous fortress, situated on a bluff with magnificent views of the river valley below. Now a National Monument, West Point opened on Independence
brooklyn bridge Day in 1802 with just 10 cadets and is the alma mater of such military heroes as Ulysses S. Grant, Douglas MacArthur and Dwight D. Eisenhower. During this special visit, learn about both its history and modern role as the nation s foremost military academy. Return to our ship and make our way north along the Hudson to Catskill. American Star (B,L,D) Wednesday, October 8 CATSKILL / OLANA / hudson / TROY This morning call at Olana, the magnificent Persianstyle home of one of the most influential Hudson River School painters, Frederic Church. The splendid views from the mansion overlooking the valley provided inspiration for some of Church s best-known paintings. Later, enjoy some free time in the lively urban gem of Hudson. First settled by the Dutch in the mid-17th century, today Hudson boasts a thriving main street of antique shops, restaurants and galleries. Relax onboard for an afternoon of cruising along this scenic stretch of the river as our lecture program continues. Our ship docks at Troy for the evening. American Star (B,L,D) Thursday, October 9 TROY / SARATOGA SPRINGS / POUGHKEEPSIE Take a short drive to Saratoga Springs, a lovely Victorian-era spa town with a treasured architectural heritage. Leland Stanford was born nearby, and Jane Lathrop s family heritage homes still stand in Saratoga Springs. Stop at impressive mansions and beautiful gardens, and learn the fascinating histories of these great homes of the Gilded Age. Enjoy free time in town before stopping at the historic Saratoga Race Course, still a mecca for thoroughbred racing. Return for lunch onboard and enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising. American Star (B,L,D) Friday, October 10 POUGHKEEPSIE / STORM KING ART CENTER / NEW YORK CITY This morning is devoted to the Storm King Art Center, a unique outdoor museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Five hundred acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands provide a stunning site for post-war sculptures by internationally renowned artists, including Henry Moore, Richard Serra and Andy Goldsworthy. Return to our ship and head down the Hudson River, passing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the iconic Manhattan skyline en route to our dock at Chelsea Piers. At tonight s farewell dinner aboard ship, celebrate the culmination of our program while basking in the glow of the city s lights. American Star (B,L,D) Saturday, October 11 NEW YORK CITY / HOME Disembark the American Star this morning for return flights home. (B)
storm king art center Saratoga springs American star American Star The American Star is an intimate, 48-cabin vessel accommodating a maximum of 100 passengers. American-built in 2007, the ship is of a maneuverable size that permits docking in the heart of venues of cultural and historical interest. Each of the spacious staterooms is outside-facing and features a king or two twin beds, en suite bathroom with shower, writing table, dresser and closet, and a large picture window that can be opened. Most staterooms have private balconies. An attractive dining salon offers delicious cuisine and comfortably accommodates all passengers at one sitting. Spacious sun decks and glass-enclosed lounges offer restful venues for enjoying the passing scenery in comfort, and there is a well-stocked book and video library, an exercise area and even a putting green. The American Star is equipped with an elevator for ease of movement between decks and complies fully with all the latest safety regulations. Program Cost * Rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy, as specified. DOUBLE SINGLE Category Rate Rate** Category A $8,395 Stateroom on Main Deck. 230 avg. sq. ft. Category AA $8,995 $13,493 Stateroom on Lounge Deck. 230 avg. sq. ft. Category AAL $9,595 $14,493 Sun Shade Putting Green Stateroom on Lounge Deck with balcony. 240 avg. sq. ft. OBSERVATION DECK CAROLINA DECK Passenger Deck LOUNGE DECK Pilot House Chesapeake Lounge Sun Shade 301 305 307 309 311 313 315 317 319 321 323 106 306 308 202 310 312 314 Midship Lounge 316 318 204 206 208 210 212 214 216 218 220 203 205 207 108 110 112 114 116 209 Library Lounge 213 Dining Room Exercise Equip. 215 217 219 Passenger Deck Passenger Deck Category AAC $9,895 Stateroom on Carolina Deck with balcony. 240 avg. sq. ft. Owners Suite $13,295 Stateroom on Carolina Deck with balcony. 400 sq. ft. Category AAC $10,995 Stateroom on Carolina Deck. 180 avg. sq. ft. *Association nonmembers add $200 per person. ** Single accommodations are limited. Additional singles may be available at 1.65 the double rate. MAIN DECK 105 107 109 111 113 115
Information Terms & Conditions Dates October 2 to 11, 2014 (10 days) Size Limited to 75 participants Included 2 nights of accommodations at the comfortable Omni Berkshire Place Hotel 7-night cruise aboard the American Star 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Onboard nightly cocktail hour and wine with dinner Bottled water on motorcoaches Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and ship s crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program Not Included Airfare Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services F u e l C o s t s In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict fuel costs over the long term and, more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the prevailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge. What to Expect We consider this to be a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking, often on uneven terrain. In some instances, stairs are unavailable or do not have handrails. Participants must be physically fit, active and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program. Deposit & Final Payment A $1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for this program. Complete and return the attached reservation form or sign up online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. Cancellations & Refunds Deposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-perperson cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you. Insurance Stanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and tripcancellation insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes special benefits if you postmark your insurance payment within a specified window: 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter for the Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency; 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason benefit. Eligibility We encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford. edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692. Responsibility The Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. It is understood that the ship s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in September 2013 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges. 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Hudson River classic new york & fall foliage in the hudson river valley October 2 to 11, 2014 Stanford Travel/Study Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6105 (650) 725-1093 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Stanford Association alumni.stanford.edu/goto/travelstudy Travel/Study is the best-knowledgeable faculty, intriguing itineraries, interesting traveling companions and great personnel. bonnie brae, 59, along the new england coast, 2012 S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y new york city