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Educational Excursions - Fall Trip

​​Coordinators:  Karin Pinto
                        Yvonne Whelan
Trips:  One fall and one spring.
Format:  The Educational Excursions committee typically organizes two trips each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. The purpose of these trips is to provide an opportunity to see and learn about other areas in the Midwest while enjoying the company of PWC members and guests.


Fall Trip 2025

Chocolate Factory and Winery Tasting & Tours
 Ft. Wayne, IN
Thursday, September 11, 2025

    Educational Excursions will travel to Ft Wayne, Indiana, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. We will depart from the Lafayette Meijer parking lot at 8:30 am. Our first stop will be DeBrand Fine Chocolates headquarters at 10105 Auburn Park Drive. We will have a tour and see the process and have samples of their chocolate bars and truffles. The tour includes a voucher for $10 off a $20 or more purchase of chocolates.

   Lunch will be at a nearby restaurant, Casa Grille on Dupont Road. The menu has several different choices of Italian and American food. Your lunch is not included in the price of the trip. 

   After lunch, the next stop will be Two E's Winery in Huntington, Indiana. There we will enjoy a wine tasting and tour. Wines are paired with small bites of specialty cheese, meat, fruit, pastry or chocolate. The winery was voted best winery experience by Indiana State Tourism and best tasting room by USA Today 10 best. There will be an opportunity to purchase bottles to take home. 

   We will depart from Two E's at approximately 5 pm to be home to Lafayette around 7 pm.  

   Print out the registration form and mail or give to Karin Pinto or Yvonne Whelan. The price of the trip is $85 for PWC members and $90 for guests. ​Price includes transportation, driver tip, and tour admissions. Please bring a water bottle and a snack if desired.​
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Depart:  Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the east side Meijer store. The bus trip will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return about 7 p.m.

Cost:  $85 for PWC members and $90 for guests. Registration opens July 28th and must be submitted by Friday, August 29th, 2025.

Reservations: Advance payment and trip registration are required for members and guests!! Please keep in mind that the bus fills up fast and reservations are first come first served.

Questions? Please contact the Educational Excursions committee at educationalexcursions@purduewomensclub.org

​Registration Opening SOON!

Registration Form
Register and pay via U.S. Mail, click the Registration Form button above.

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025

Are you wondering if you have already registered for the Fall Trip?
If so, please contact the Educational Excursions team via email and someone will check for you.
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