The following information is about our 2019 Bus Trip. Please reference for example purposes until we can share plans for our next, post-COVID pandemic event. 

Bus Stops:

Not So Hollow Farm (www.NotSoHollowFarm.ca) offering:

• Nursery of container-grown pollinator friendly trees, shrubs and perennials native to Ontario 
• Kiosk shop featuringnative wildflower seed bombs, hand-made wreaths, native plant notecards, native bee houses, wren houses, wild fruit preserves, black walnut votive holders, gluten free products, educational handouts, fresh wildflower arrangements, local honey, hypertufa planters
• Viki's Vegan Takeaway featuring vegan gluten-free prepared food

Mrs. Mitchell's Restaurant (www.MrsMitchells.com) offering:

• Choice of Starter:
• Smoked Wild Mushroom Soup
• Fresh Garden Salad
• Choice of Main Entrée:
• Chicken Cacciatore served over pasta
• Fillet of Sole filled with lobster and cream cheese served with a Newberg sauce and basmati rice
• Beef Tenderloin Tips sautéed with red wine, mushrooms, peppers and onions served on basmati rice
• Choice of Dessert:
• White Chocolate Cheesecake with fruit puree
• Slice of Fruit Pie
• Coffee or Tea

     Vegetarian and/or gluten-free options are available - please request during ticket-purchase.

Lilactree Farm offering:

• A three-acre country garden combining thoughtful design with unusual plantings, garden rooms, artistic sculptures 
• Plants potted up for sale, some rare such as double bloodroot, small trees and books by the owner

But trip includes a scheduled Tim Hortons stop in the morning for a washroom break and if needed, one in the afternoon as well. 

Tickets:

• $89 each for society members
• $99 for guests and non-society members
  

Purchase at our April and May General Meetings and here.

Ticket price includes motor coach transportation; venues as outlined above; lunch; all taxes and tips.

Bus Departure and Return:

Our motor coach departs at 8:15 a.m. from the Elgin West Community Centre at 11099 Bathurst Street in Richmond Hill, with an approximate return time of 6:00 p.m.

Participation is not confirmed until payment is received. Payment is non-refundable unless the bus trip is cancelled by The Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society and/or HNA Travel. A signed Bus Waiver form must be provided to board the bus.