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CHEESE, WINE & ART WEEKENDS
Saturdays: September 15, 22, 29
Sundays: September 16, 23, 30
Cheese,Wine,Art Weekend

Get whisked away for a day-long celebration of local cheese, wine and art when you step on to the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle at the Poughkeepsie Station. First stop is Sprout Creek Farm, a model of sustainable agriculture that's also known for its artisanal cheeses lovingly produced by a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. Sample the creamery's mouth watering creations and enjoy an outdoor picnic of local seasonal fare from the farm market.

Nothing goes better with handcrafted cheese than wine tasting at two of the Hudson Valley's premiere wineries, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery and Clinton Vineyards.

Located in a renovated Dutch-hip dairy barn with views of its 130-acre estate, Millbrook produces high-caliber wines using classical French and Italian wine making techniques. Take a guided tour and tasting at this award-winning winery and make sure to visit the upstairs loft gallery featuring local Hudson Valley artists. (Tasting fee is $6 per person and is in addition to the package price).

Toast the end of the day at Clinton Vineyards, award-winning producer of fine wines, champagnes made in the classic French méthode champenoise and handcrafted dessert wines. Relax in the intimate tasting room, visit the wine-making facilities in the adjacent historic barn, or stroll around the magnificent estate grounds. (Tasting fee is $7 per person and is in addition to the package price).

The Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle will stay with you all day, transporting you to the various locations and bringing you back to Poughkeepsie Station for the return trip home.

Reservations for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle are required in advance by calling 800-445-3131 and selecting "0" for an operator. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Once you've made your reservation, simply purchase your rail and shuttle package tickets.

Some activities require an additional fee. For more information about these itinerary stops and other agricultural and culinary destinations throughout Dutchess County, visit www.dutchesstourism.com.

*Dutchess County Tourism has the right to substitute a farm or related itinerary stop to ensure the quality of the overall program and the individual getaway experience.

Price: From Grand Central Terminal or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $25.75; seniors, $19; children 5-11, $3.50; children under 5, FREE. Save an additional 5 percent on rail fare when you purchase this package through WebTicket.

Package Includes: Discount round-trip rail fare and shuttle transportation to/from Poughkeepsie Station and all venues included in the package.

Where to purchase your package: Grand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office except Poughkeepsie Station, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Poughkeepsie Station), or through WebTicket.

Travel information: Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station. The bus will meet the train departing Grand Central Terminal at 8:57 AM, arriving at the Poughkeepsie Station at 10:57 AM. When you get to Poughkeepsie Station, follow the signs to the bus area and look for the "LOOP" bus stop. Your bus will be the one with a sign that reads "Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link". On the return trip, the Link arrives at Poughkeepsie Station to connect with the 5:33 PM train, arriving in Grand Central Terminal at 7:24 PM.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print a CUSTOMER LETTER, it contains important information about your trip. Also, make sure to print the itinerary schedule. At ticket offices, ask the ticket agent for a copy. When purchasing through WebTicket, you will automatically be linked to one.

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