Shipshewana Christmas
The Gaither's Homecoming Christmas at Blue Gate PAC
The Texas Tenors Christmas at Blue Gate PAC
Tuesday, December 1 ~ Thursday, December 3, 2026
Includes:
3 days, 2 nights lodging at the Blue Gate Garden Inn, Shipshewana, 2 Buffet Breakfasts, 2 Dinners: Buffet at the PAC, Family Style at Blue Gate Restaurant, shopping at Davis Mercantile, Linton Enchanted Gardens Holiday Village, Elkhart, The Texas Tenors Christmas Show at the Blue Gate Theater PAC, The Gaither's Christmas Homecoming Show w/ Special guests Mark Lowry, Chris Blue, Jeff & Sherry Easter, The Hoppers and others TBA at the Blue Gate Theater PAC, Lights of Joy Holiday Drive Through, all taxes and gratuities on included meals and attractions, luggage service if needed and motorcoach transportation.
Day 1, Tuesday, December 1
Depart 5:45am. Wal Mart, New Boston, OH. Today we travel to Shipshewana in Northern Indiana for a wonderful Christmas getaway where we will hear some wonderful Christmas music, visit the shops in Shipshewana and enjoy some of the great food! Breakfast (on your own). Lunch (on your own) at Culver's, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. We will check into our home for 2 nights at a delightful hotel that gets top ratings from their guests, the Blue Gate Garden Inn, 260-768-4725 (wifi, frig, microwave, indoor pool). This evening we enjoy the Blue Gate Restaurant for dinner (included) served Family-Style. You can visit the Gift Shop & Bakery.
After dinner, we enjoy a wonderful Christmas Show featuring The Texas Tenors at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center.
The Texas Tenors are a three-time Emmy Award-winning classical crossover vocal trio formed in 2009 by JC Fisher, Marcus Collins, and John Hagen. They became the highest-ranking group in America's Got Talent history by placing fourth in season four, and have since released multiple Billboard #1 albums while performing over 2,000 concerts worldwide.
After the concert, we have a wonderful experience! Shipshewana "Lights of Joy" drive-through is home to more than two-million LED Christmas lights displayed over an almost 2-mile symphony of colorful light scenes, animatronics, and more for the upcoming holiday season. Soak in the Christmas Spirit! After our wonderful day, we will return to the hotel.
Day 2, Wednesday, December 2
Buffet breakfast (included) at our hotel along with Made-to-Order Omelets. This morning we will visit Davis Mercantile in Shipshewana. We start the day with Christmas Shopping at the Davis Mercantile which is filled with 4 floors of a variety of boutique shops filled to the rafters. Take time to ride back in time on the hand-carved wooden full-size Carousel. Feast on the warm, fresh-out-of-the oven pretzel. At the Davis Mercantile, you'll find something for everyone on Santa's list! Lunch (on your own) in the Café. You will have time to visit other stores in Shipshewana. We return to the hotel to get ready for our evening program.
We will enjoy a buffet dinner (included) at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center.
We will take our seats for a wonderful Christmas Homecoming featuring Bill Gaither's Vocal Band, with Todd Suttles, Adam Crabb, Reggie Smith & Wes Hampton and special guests Mark Lowry, Chris Blue, Jeff & Sherry Easter, The Hoppers and others. We will enjoy inspirational music, classic holiday songs and inspirational stories!
Day 3, Thursday, December 3
Buffet breakfast (included) in our hotel along with Made-to-Order Omelets. Bags out 9:00am., depart 9:30am. We travel to Elkhart, Indiana to visit the winter wonderland at Linton's Enchanted Gardens Holiday Village, where the scent of fresh pine and mulled cider fill the air. Linton's offers 50,000 square feet of spectacular seasonal displays including 100 themed trees that feature over 10,000 unique ornaments. There is something for everyone on your list including ladies' apparel, jewelry, Vera Bradley handbags, garden tools, home décor, candies
and various other holiday goodies make holiday shopping easy at this one-stop-shop.
Lunch (on your own) at Culver's, Elkhart Indiana. We travel home with wonderful memories of all the music, food and shopping you have enjoyed! Dinner (on your own) at Cracker Barrel, Columbus, Ohio.
ETA New Boston, Ohio 8:00pm.
We hope you have enjoyed Christmas in Shipshewana!!
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$200
per person due with your reservation. Balance due byFriday, October 16,2026
Easy payments can be arranged on any tour. Gift Certificates are available in any amount!!
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TOUR INFORMATION
Tour cancellations: Full refund when cancellation is made by Thursday, October 15, 2026 , except any charges levied by our suppliers on your behalf.
Coach seating is based on your final payment.
Single passengers will be seated with other single passengers if coach is full. Price per person will change when a roommate cancels and your accommodation type changes.
Luggage: Due to state regulations we are required to cross scales in some states.
- 1 Bag per person 45 Lbs.
- 1 Overnight bag per person 20 Lbs.
- Use your bathroom scales to weigh your luggage.
If you need help with your luggage at the hotels, please let us know before we depart. This works better and much faster if you handle your own luggage. Again let us know, we are glad to help. Thank you.
Please tear off all luggage tags from previous trips and attach new tag provided.
Travel Insurance is available: Pre-existing medical conditions apply. You need to enroll within 15 days of you initial trip deposit to protect the full cost of your trip.
Travelex Insurance quote, 800-228-9792. Email: customersolutions@travelexinsurance.com
Please note: If you have a disability that prevents your independence, you must be accompanied by a travel companion that will assume full responsibility for your care and mobility.
Thank you,
Art, Patti & Stan
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