Name: Cairnwood Estate and Glencairn Museum
Start: 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Bryn Athyn, PA, USA

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  Christmas in a “European Castle” in the backyard of PhiladelphiaCairnwood Estate and  Glencairn Museum (Christmas Castle) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Celebrate the season at Cairnwood Estate with a guided tour during their most sparkling time of the year! Discover the elegant rooms of the Estate with eight professionally decorated Christmas trees, twinkling balustrades, festive mantels over nine 1895 fireplaces, and the exhibition of period fashions, worn by the ladies of Cairnwood. Cairnwood Estate was designed by Carrère and Hastings in the Beaux Arts style. The meticulous decorative elements blend influences from classical Greek and Roman architecture with French Renaissance ideas.  John Pitcairn’s considerable fortune allowed him to build Cairnwood Estate in 1895 as a home for Gertrude and their children. You will enjoy a deluxe box lunch in the Garden House or Main house before a guided tour of the Glencairn Museum.  Glencairn Museum hosts an annual 'Christmas at Glencairn' event featuring the 'World Nativities Exhibition'. This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of nearly 50 nativity scenes from around the world, highlighting the various ways artists interpret this traditional Christmas display. For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas Day meal. This guided holiday tour visits different floors throughout the building, including the tower and main bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, you can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.Package includes motor coach transportation, driver’s gratuity, lunch, guided tours, admissions, trip leader, games, prizes and snacks on the bus.  7:45 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center   8:00 AM Target, RT 70, Brick    8:30 AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98 6:00 PM  Approximate return   $144 Bus departures7:45 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center (formerly Forked River Rest Area) 8:00 AM Target, RT 70, Brick  8:30AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98  (use gps park and ride, exit 98, Wall, NJ)6:00 PM  Approximate return 

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Christmas in a “European Castle” in the backyard of PhiladelphiaCairnwood Estate and  Glencairn Museum (Christmas Castle) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Celebrate the season at Cairnwood Estate with a guided tour during their most sparkling time of the year! Discover the elegant rooms of the Estate with eight professionally decorated Christmas trees, twinkling balustrades, festive mantels over nine 1895 fireplaces, and the exhibition of period fashions, worn by the ladies of Cairnwood. Cairnwood Estate was designed by Carrère and Hastings in the Beaux Arts style. The meticulous decorative elements blend influences from classical Greek and Roman architecture with French Renaissance ideas.  John Pitcairn’s considerable fortune allowed him to build Cairnwood Estate in 1895 as a home for Gertrude and their children. You will enjoy a deluxe box lunch in the Garden House or Main house before a guided tour of the Glencairn Museum.  Glencairn Museum hosts an annual "Christmas at Glencairn" event featuring the "World Nativities Exhibition". This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of nearly 50 nativity scenes from around the world, highlighting the various ways artists interpret this traditional Christmas display. For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas Day meal. This guided holiday tour visits different floors throughout the building, including the tower and main bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, you can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.Package includes motor coach transportation, driver’s gratuity, lunch, guided tours, admissions, trip leader, games, prizes and snacks on the bus.  7:45 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center   8:00 AM Target, RT 70, Brick    8:30 AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98 6:00 PM  Approximate return   $144  Bus departures7:45 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center (formerly Forked River Rest Area) 8:00 AM Target, RT 70, Brick  8:30AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98  (use gps park and ride, exit 98, Wall, NJ)6:00 PM  Approximate return

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I just wanted to thank both Faith and Eddie for getting us back to our cars safely after our trip to the Botanical Gardens, during the horrific forest fire. They both kept&nbsp;calm, cool and collected during what could have been a very stressful situation, it helped keep the rest of us calm as well.&nbsp; I have now been on several of trips with Faith and have enjoyed all of them, she is very accommodating and pleasant.
Thanks, Betty W

Joy To The World  on Dec11, 2024 in Lancaster, PA.
A perfect day trip!
Lunch at the Amish home was delicious. The show was superb. We had a great time. Very well managed by Vikky. 



In May, I traveled with GS Getaways to Brooklyn, Philadelphia twice and a multi-day tour to Long Island.  Each experience was unique, interesting and well run.  The excellent step-on guides and docents greatly enhanced the knowledge and appreciation of the sites, and the special meals or restaurants were carefully chosen.  It was also fun getting to know so many fellow travelers and reconnecting with a few from previous trips.  Thank you, Faith and company!  
Lois D.

A wonderful Radio City Music Hall experience,  it has been over 15 years, since my last experience,  this trip with Faith and GSG, was filled with HOLIDAY MAGIC...may 2024 be kind to us...terri...Teresa Finn 

We have been on numerous trips with Faith and they are always adventurous and well planned.  This year started with the Kentucky Derby, Land and Cruise thru Alaska and the Mircle of Christmas in Lancaster Pa was a great way to wrap of the year.  Can't wait for new adventures.

Once again, a wonderful trip. A lovely day at the ballpark. Maybe one of these Yankee trips they will actually win one for us.

YANKEE GAME VS Astro's

Travel on the bus and lunch were great. The show was fantastic. We have recommended it to several people.

Broadway Play “Just in Time"

Show was fantastic. Bus trip to and return were great. Restaurant appetizers and desserts were good. Entres were okay. Service was great, but seating was less than desirable. Even for New York standards we felt like we were packed in like sardines. 

Broadway “Buena Vista Social Club”

Thoroughly enjoyed the Titanic exhibition.  I definitely did not enjoy the food. 

“TITANIC” at Liberty Science Center and Don Pepe Newark Lunch

Loved the show. Amazing group of musicians, singers and dancers. The time flew by. Couldn’t believe it was over. I highly recommend this play to everyone. 

I loved the show! Great music & loved the storyline. Everyone was terrific- very talented musicians!

Well run trip , our host John was organized, and friendly! The lunch was so so good , and our seats and the show were amazing ! Karen Biller 

Another fabulous day with Garden State Getaways!  John, the trip leader, is very personable and friendly.  Lunch at Havana Central was plentiful and delicious and the play, "Buena Vista Social Club" was incredible!  I was "dancing" in my seat as were many other people in the theater.  Orchestra seats were perfect.  As always, had a terrific day!

We had a wonderful time and I felt like we had the best seats at the show. If you haven't seen Noah, you must!

"NOAH"  Sight & Sound  lunch Shady Maple

Thanks for sharing your feedback.  We are in the process of making adjustments to this itinerary for the next time. Hope you had a good time.

All the people were wonderful but the hotel in Quebec was sub standard. Restaurant was a problem. Rafaela restaurant should be reconsidered as well.

Quebec and Montreal Explorer, “French Canada”

Perfect day with GSG!  Faith was great. Driver was great. Seats were great. Not so great we’re the Yankees. Thanks for the perfect day!

We're happy to hear you enjoyed the convenience of going to the game with us!  We will be sure to provide all your feedback regarding the food to our private box manager.  We are sorry to hear that!  Thank you!

The idea of a bus trip to the ballgame is a wonderful idea.   No aggravation over driving, traffic , and parking.    Well done. 

The food at the stadium was not very good.   Hot dogs and sausage were cold.  The pretzel was impossible to chew.   Fried chicken fingers were dry.  The fries and beer were terrific.   Typical stadium food.    Not a lot you can do to improve.    



That is what we love to hear!  We're so glad you enjoyed your day at Yankee Stadium with us!

Super good time.  Food were very good.  Excellent seats

Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback!  We're so happy you enjoyed your trip to Canada with us!

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip! Many unique experiences and a great group to travel with. Vikki ,the tour guide, and Dayshaun, the fabulous driver, worked hard to provide us with a great trip to Canada.

Thank you for your feedback, Estelle.  Unfortunately we aren't able to control the bus drop off area but we will see what we can do for the future.  So glad you had a great lunch and day with your friends!

There were plenty of Craft tents, but a lot were similar in products. 
Bus drop off/ pick up was not convenient to the area of cafes. 
Lunch was great as always and with low traffic, everything was right on time.
Enjoyed time with my good friend 👍

Lititz Craft Show and Lunch Two

We're so happy to hear you had a great experience, Dolores! Thank you for taking the time to write a review!

It was a great day strolling the streets and admiring the talents of the crafters.  I purchased a few treats to bring home.  Lunch was delicious.  Weather was on our side.  

Thank you for the 5 stars, John!  We appreciate it!

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are in the process of making adjustments to this itinerary for the next time. Happy we were able to assist with unexpected issues.

The trip was good but not up to the standards we are used to with Garden State Getaways.  We had an issue with the toilet in the first hotel which was addressed and supposedly fixed but turned out it wasn’t.  Management and GSG took care of it in a timely manner so thank you.  The last hotel did not have room for toiletries so we needed to put the luggage rack in the bathroom. The second guide did not seem to take people who have trouble walking into consideration. She was go, go, go. Personally I did not have a problem but others did.  Lastly, most of the lunches were on our own and not included in the cost.  All in all I give it 5 out of 10 stars. We did see quite a lot of attractions which for the most part were amazing. 

We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time at the Craft fair!  Your feedback motivates us to keep improving!

We had a wonderful time. Lunch was good and we had a great deal of time to shop at the Craft fair.  Faith provided a well organized day.

Lititz Craft Show and Lunch

Thank you Robin!  We appreciate your kind words!

We so glad you enjoyed the craft fair and lunch!  Thank you!

Enjoyed the craft show and lunch! Thank you for a wonderful and fun day!

We're so happy you had a great time in Canada and appreciate you taking the time to share your full experiences with us.  It helps us to plan for future trips!  We look forward to traveling with you again soon to Mackinac!

Overall excellent and well organized trip.
Vikki was an excellent tour guide- organized, good listener, excellent people skills
Deshawn was a superb driver and overall great helper in every aspect of- helping with luggage logistics including getting our luggage to our rooms in Glen Falls and having our room keys organized. A true keeper. 
Hotels were excellent- housekeeping in Quebec is really more consistent with what most hotels do when guests are staying more than one night. 
The Montreal city tour was excellent and Andre our tour guide was very engaging. Hotel breakfast was superb with many options. 
As nice as Montreal was, Quebec was even nicer. A city with heavy European influences be it architectural or cultural. The hotel was beautiful and centrally located. Hotel room was very comfortable. Breakfast offerings were also great. Dinner at the Italian restaurant was not so great . Despite expecting us, the staff seemed overwhelmed in trying to serve us. 
The two day stay was full of activities. Of note, the terrain in the city includes lots of steep inclines and cobbled streets so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and better enjoyed when in decent shape. Our tour guide Joanne was incredibly friendly , well informed about the overall area and clearly demonstrated her love for her city. 
The various tours were very enjoyable and informative. We wish we had more time at St Anne DeBEAUPRAT (??) to visit all the shrines and pray. One stop we probably could have passed on was to the bakery where we tasted breads and maple syrup. 
Our overnight stay in Lake George was highlighted by our dinner cruise. Unfortunately the weather was overcast and the waters choppy. Nonetheless we still enjoyed our meals and relaxed as we sailed around the lake. We got to our hotel late so we didn’t have a chance to enjoy the historic Queensbury Hotel in Glen Falls,as we had to depart by 9:00 AM. 
In summary, we enjoyed traveling with our dear friends, seeing other travelers from prior GSG trips and also making new acquaintances. It was made even more enjoyable because of Vikki and DeShawn. Deshawn was an absolutely amazing driver as well as being a great person. 
We are looking forward to our next adventure to Mackinac next month. 


That is great to hear!  Thank you for the 5 stars, Gloria!

The trip was exceptional in my opinion- the people were pleasant and as usual everything was orderly and pleasant. 

Tropicana, CHER THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE MUSICAL, Atlantic City

Wonderful!  We greatly appreciate your kind words and support.  We look forward to seeing you on future GSG trips!

Great show. Not to be missed .as always the bus trip itself was easy and comfortable. The food was delicious . Have been
N on several trips with garden state and would not travel any other way.  

"NOAH"  Sight & Sound  Lunch Shady Maple

Thank you for your positive review, Diane!  Our team works hard to provide excellent service, and we're glad it shows!

Full bus and a full house for the Cher Tribute held at Tropicana Casino. Fun, upbeat performance and an excellent band was preceded by a relaxing bus ride to AC, a lunch at Hooters and playing slots - no luck there but always a fun couple of hours.  Thanks Garden State Getaways!

We're so glad you had a fun day and enjoyed the Cher Tribute!  Hopefully next time you will win big!

The impersonation of Cher was fantastic. I enjoyed the food at PF Chang’s and even though I didn’t win at the slot machine it was a fun day. 

Anthony. I am glad you had a good time.  I am sorry you did not care for the hotel in Quebec.  We have stayed many times and have received great reviews but understand their new room service policy was a deterrent.  I will certainly follow up with the hotel regarding their new room service policy.   The restaurant will be approached as well.  I understand the service and food were a disappointment and that is not acceptable.  I will let Vikki and the driver know that you thought they were wonderful.  Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.  Our goal is 5 stars and your opinion helps.

We had a good time. The tour director Vikki was fabulous and the driver was wonderful.  

The second hotel we stayed at (Quebec City) was poor. They didn't make the beds nor pick up the towels as their policy is housekeeping is done only if you stay three nights. Also the meal at the restaurant in Quebec City was mediocre at best. The salmon had no taste to it. 

Thank you for the 5 stars!  We're glad you had a fun day in AC with us!

Always wonderful to hear!  Sight and Sound is for sure a favorite!  Thank you!

We had an awesome time from start to finish.  Well organized.  Play was fantastic. 

That's our goal!  Fantastic you really enjoyed the day with us!  Thank you!

I attended the Noah production at Sight & Sound in PA. All I can say is FANTASTIC!!!! The Arc was unbelievable! Great acting, singing and dancing!!! Highly recommended! 

We appreciate the support, Jo!  We're so glad you enjoyed Noah!

Fascinating.  The Sight and Sound Theater is great.  Garden State Getaways - always a good time. 

That is what we love to hear!  Thank you Nancy!  We're so happy you had a fantastic time!

Fantastic!!   From start to finish everything was perfect!! 

So glad you enjoyed lunch.  Sorry Hugh Jackman wasn't up to par that day!  Guess everyone can have a bad day!  Thanks for taking the time to write a review!

Great to be back in NYC.  Lunch was good but I was disappointed with the show.  I’ve seen Hugh Jackman several times and in other one man shows - he seemed tired that day.  But all in all it was a nice day and I’d see him again in the future.  Nancy B

Hugh Jackman Radio City and Lunch

Thank you for the 5 Stars, Connie!  That's what we love to hear!

The trip was great, Faith was a wonderful trip leader, explained the itinerary and made sure we all knew where to go, where to meet after the show and where bus would be for the trip back home.  Restaurant was accommodating and food was fine.  I would recommend Gardenstate Getaways to everyone.

Wonderful to hear, Lisa!   Thank you for your continued business!

This was a great show.  Lunch was enjoyable - great food and great company.
Another fantastic trip by Garden State Getaways!

Thank you so much for your kind words, Carol!  We're thrilled you enjoyed your day in NYC with us!

Excellent as always.  Overall from departure to the return — the quality of service remains constant and you know they are committed to you having the best experience possible

Thank you 

It's always a pleasure to hear when our customers are happy!  Thank you!

We had a great bus ride down and back. Great seats for the air show! And we gambled and ate good food!

SOAR & SHORE FESTIVAL, Resorts

Glad you had a fun day in AC with us, Joyce!   Thank you!

Good package including show, casino money, food vouchers. 

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