Wednesday, November 19-Thursday, November 20, 2025

Double Occupancy (two in a room) $299 per person

Single Occupancy $375 per person

Only 27 seats available.

 

One amazing night, two meals and one afternoon tea are included!

*** Please note this is a historic hotel. Rooms only have one bed (Queen or King)

There is NO ELEVATOR in the Inn or handicapped-accessible rooms.

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• Round-trip transportation by luxury shuttle

• Stops on the way to check in and on the return to Pittsburgh

• A luxurious overnight accommodation at the historic inn

• Tour of the 1854 Antebellum-style mansion

• Welcome basket of wine, cheese, and fruit

 

One Daily Afternoon tea

One Tara’s Family Style Dinner

One Bountiful Breakfast Buffet

Baggage handling, all taxes and gratuities

Full use of all resort amenities.

DAY ONE–Wednesday, November 19, 2025
10 a.m.: Departure from Depart Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.

 

11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.: Stop for lunch and shopping at Grove City Outlet Malls.

Wendell August Forge Flagship Store and Factory. Tour this classic “made in America “ Forge that was founded in 1923 by coal miner Wendell August. Visit their museum to learn about the history of this business, which has withstood the test of time and fire. Try your hand at hammering a metal design to take home and shop for that special, hand-crafted, unique Christmas gift in their beautiful showroom.

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Pick-up point will be at Grove City Outlet Food Court (lunch on your own.

 

2 p.m.: Arrive at Tara and experience a guided tour of the historic Tara Country Inn all decorated for the holidays. This antebellum-inspired hotel with a grand, columned entrance offers “Southern Hospitality“ with “Gone With The Wind”-themed rooms and memorabilia. Enjoy the beauty and feel of the old South on our guided tour of this beautiful hotel followed by a wonderful afternoon tea.

 

3-4 p.m.: Afternoon tea.

 

4 p.m.: Check in, get settled in your room, and enjoy the Inn.

 

6:30 p.m.: Meet in the dining room for a Tara family-style group dinner. The evening is free to enjoy the Inn at your leisure. Sweet dreams while visions of sugarplums dance in your head.

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DAY TWO–Thursday, November 20, 2025

7:30-9 a.m.: Breakfast buffet. Please put your suitcase outside your room for baggage handling before coming to breakfast.

 

9:30: Depart Tara for some great stops along the way.

 

10 a.m.: Arrive at The Avenue of 444 Flags. This breathtaking site is a reminder “that freedom isn’t free.” Located in Hillcrest Memorial Park, this flag display honors American Veterans who lost their lives to the War on Terror and pays tribute to the American hostages in the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979. Created by Tom Flynn, the “444 Flags“ mark time for the 52 hostages held from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1980. One flag was raised every day that Americans were held hostage. We will take a driving tour of this moving tribute.

 

10:30-11:30 a.m.: Arrive at Kraynak’s Flower Boutique and Greenhouses. Established in 1949, this

family-owned business in Hermitage, PA is home to a 300 ft. indoor starlit display called Santa’s

Christmas land. Imagine a world of make-believe with twinkling lights, glittering trees, and a magical array of life-like characters. Each tree features a different theme that is enhanced by the scenery. After your stroll through Santa’s Christmas land, take time to shop at this amazing store.

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Noon-1:30 p.m.: The Original Quaker Steak and Lube. Enjoy some signature wings and fries

at this local original Landmark Restaurant.

 

2 p.m.: Arrive at Daffin’s Candies. Since 1949, Daffin’s has been creating high-quality locally made chocolates and other delicious confections. Family-owned and operated, this one and only location sends chocolates all over the world. Make sure to visit the unique Daffin’s Chocolate Kingdom, a fantasyland of chocolate characters, including a 125-pound chocolate turtle and many other characters that delight all who enter. Take time to shop for some holiday treats and gifts.

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2:30 p.m.: Depart for Pittsburgh.

 

4 p.m.: Return to Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church after a relaxing Tara Getaway.