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Road Scholar Retreats: Dunlap, California Road Scholar Retreats: Brooksville, Florida
SAINT NICHOLAS RANCH CHINSEGUT HILL RETREAT
It’s all Greek to Me! Wildlife and Wonder in
Brooksville, Florida
East of Fresno, California’s great Central Valley begins
to tilt upward to the rugged peaks of the Sierra There’s a pot-of-gold richness to Florida’s Nature Coast,
Nevada. Here, on a 230-acre campus tucked among the as if a “no Mickey Mouse, no Miami Beach” plea has
foothills, is Saint Nicholas Ranch, a peaceful retreat and been answered. Indeed, this is Old Florida: moss-draped
conference center dedicated to Greek life, culture and rivers; warm-water springs; peaceful environs best seen
spirituality. For more than 25 years Road Scholars have by boat and boot. The delightfully simple Chinsegut Hill
been visiting “The Ranch” to enjoy the best of Greek Retreat’s 115 acres are the pleasant and cheerful base for
food, culture and hospitality. The Ranch’s rolling hills educational forays to kayak or hike, engage in topics from
are graced with ancient oaks, a slake and olive grove — Florida conservation to endangered wildlife, or simply
a relaxing setting for community and growth. revel in experiencing this quiet paradise together. You’re
going to feel right at home.
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Lodging: Comfortable rooms with twin beds, private Chinsegut Hill Retreat
bathroom and scenic lake.
Lodging: Dormitory-style bunk rooms with private
bathroom and shower on 50-acre tranquil campus.
Good to Know: Free Wi-Fi in select locations. Cell
service can be spotty. No phones or TVs in rooms. Good to Know: No TVs on site. Wi-Fi in manor house.
Courtesy phone available. Housekeeping once a week. Smoke-free facility. Housekeeping once a week. Most
Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table. meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
Go online for more programs, activity levels and Go online for more programs, activity levels
details: www.roadscholar.org/stnicholasranch and details: www.roadscholar.org/chinsegut
Greek Retreat in the U.S.: Greek Byzantium Revisited The Wild & Beautiful Animals of Epic Tales: Gilgamesh, Homer’s
Philosophy, Culture and Legends Immerse yourself in culture as you visit a Florida’s Nature Coast Odyssey, Arabian Night & More
Get a taste for Greek culture without leaving Byzantine Greek monastery, enjoy a Greek From your home base at the tranquil Chinsegut Join a talented storyteller as you delve into the
the U.S.! Cook Greek foods, learn Greek dances, cooking class and learn about Byzantine Hill Retreat, head out by boat and foot along most epic tales in human history from around
study ancient Greek philosophers and shed new history from experts in the idyllic Sierra Florida’s Nature Coast to spot and learn about the world, and get to know the local history
light on Homer or Alexander the Great. Nevada Foothills. manatees, turtles and other local wildlife. and heritage of the Monadnock region.
Length: 6 days/5 nights Length: 6 days/5 nights Length: 6 days/5 nights Length: 6 days/5 nights
Meals: 15 total Meals: 15 total Meals: 13 total Meals: 15 total
Program No. 22271ATH Program No. 12630ATH Program No. 23598ATH Program No. 23620ATH
2020 Dates: Mar 29-Apr 3, Aug 23-28, Oct 25-30 2020 Dates: Mar 15-20, Sep 20-25 2020 Dates: Mar 8-13 2020 Dates: Oct 25-30
Per-person pricing starts at Per-person prices starting at:
$749 DBL | +$100 SGL Per-person pricing starts at Per-person pricing starts at
$749 DBL | +$100 SGL $999 DBL | +$100 SGL $769 DBL | +$50 SGL
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