Road Scholar Programs

Door County Wisconsin

Door County Cooking, Cuisine and Culinary Arts

Explore Door County ’s culinary riches from family run orchards to chef-led cooking schools with lots of extras in between. Enjoy lunch and an exclusive cooking demo at the Inn at Kristofer's in Sister Bay with Chef Terri Milligan using local ingredients. Back on the mainland watch the fiery boil-over of a traditional Lake Michigan fish-boil. Work as a team at the Savory Spoon Cooking School with Chef Janice Thomas to prepare a 5-course meal using seasonal Door County flavors; then sit down and enjoy your creations. Visit a vineyard and taste the fruit of the vine. Follow your nose to the bakery for freshly baked pecan rolls. Meet a farming family and see their historic cherry and apple orchards; savor the sights, smells and tastes. Sensory overload at its best!

Program Date:

June 10-15, 2012

Program Number: 13680AU

Price Per Person: Double $899 / Single $1124 / Commuter $674

Highlights: Hands-on cooking at Savory Spoon and cooking demo with lunch Inn at Kristofer's and more...

The Door County Experience

Discover Wisconsin's Door County, miles of breathtaking shoreline, natural wonders, pastoral sunsets, inspiring artists, and charming historic communities that provide a backdrop for a week of enjoyable learning opportunities. Learn about the Door Peninsula's unique geography and geological formations, the myriad of artistic expressions, fishing and state-of-the-art orchard industries. Spend one day in the Upper Door to visit galleries and meet artists, and take docent-led tours of Ephraim's Moravian Village and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Discover Sturgeon Bay's maritime and historical museums. One afternoon and evening is free to soak in the area's activities or bask at the water's edge.

ONE OF ROAD SCHOLAR'S MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS

Program Dates:

June 10-15, 2012
June 17-22, 2012
July 15-20, 2012
September 9-14, 2012
September 23-28, 2012
October 7-12, 2012

Program Number: 12334AU

Price Per Person: Double $799 / Single $1024 / Commuter $574

Highlights: Meeting artists, fossil hunting, lighthouses, cherry pie and more...

Door County: Gateway to the Arts

Explore the visual, performing, and musical arts of Door County’s art colony. Experience an original folk play at American Folklore Theatre nestled among the trees of Peninsula State Park; enjoy the updated structure at America’s first outdoor theatre, Peninsula Players; applaud the talented high school students who devote themselves to musical excellent at Birch Creek. Pre-show discussions provide a better understanding of performances. Lectures focus on the history of Door County theatre; the impact of arts on communities; the influence of nature in art, and the artist’s perspective, giving an authentic educational experience that takes participants into the historic beauty of the Door Peninsula art community. A true immersion experience!

Program Date:

July 29-August 3, 2012

Program Number: 12333AU

Price Per Person: Double $ / Single $ / Commuter $

Highlights: Tickets for 3 evening performances, meeting artists and more...

Door County's Summer Tradition: The Peninsula Music Festival

Experience the renowned Peninsula Music Festival, delighting audiences since 1953. In addition to background talks and expert presentations, attend two concerts and a closed rehearsal featuring professional musicians who come from across the country to be part of this special celebration. Learn the event's history and how it grew out of the Early Moravian Music Festival. Meet both the Music Director/Conductor and the Associate Conductor who wil provide insights into their roles and the selection of repertoire and guest artists. Other highlights include exploring the Door Community Auditorium and its ideal acoustics and hearing behind-the-scenes perspectives and entertining stories from the festival's volunteer management and staff.

Program Dates:

August 5-10, 2012 - registration opens soon.

Program Number: 18777AU

Price Per Person: Double $ / Single $ / Commuter $

Highlights: Tickets for 2 evening performances, meeting artists and more...

Door County by Nature: Hiking and Kayaking in Parks and Preserves

With more than 200 miles of shoreline, five state parks and 30 county parks, Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula boasts an arresting collection of environments in which lovers of the outdoors can absorb the wonders of the natural world. Learn about the region firsthand on daily hikes to natural places both well-known and less-trodden. In Newport State Park, find miles of trails, remnants of the northern Boreal forest and even bears. Hike along the Mink River Estuary, take in the sunset at Sven's Bluff and experience both the Green Bay and Lake Michigan sides of the peninsula. Expert instructors prepare you for a kayak adventure on the Mink River Estuary, where you study water conservation, invasive species and the traits of a healthy water system.

Walking up to three miles over uneven terrain.

Program Date:

July 15-20, 2012 - registration opens soon.

Program Number: 19144AU

Price Per Person: Double $ / Single $ / Commuter $

Highlights: Hiking at Peninsula State Park, Kayaking on the Mink River

The Lighthouses and Collections of Door County

This program will introduce you to Door County, home to the second highest concentration of lighthouses of any U.S. county. The week will include presentations on regional maritime history and the lights; a motor coach excursion through picturesque Door County with stops at lighthouses and range lights (some uneven pathways and boardwalks); a boat trip to view other lights from the water (weather permitting); and a ook at the County's extensive cultural community by local artists, craftsmen and museum professionals. One of the most striking areas of the U.S., the Door County thumb of Wiconsin offers visitors an unparalleled experience.

Program Dates:

new date for 2012 coming soon.

Program Number: 11664AU

Price Per Person: Double $ / Single $ / Commuter $

Highlights: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Plum Island Light, Pilot Island Light, Door County Maritime Museum

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