Not wishing to rush the seasons but

Oct. 17 is prime foliage time

and this trip will sell out fast!

Essex Fall Foliage Excursion

& Luncheon

Rail & Boat Tour along Connecticut River

Friday, October 17, 2025



Join us for a Fall Foliage Tour and Luncheon

of the Connecticut River and Valley

We'll enjoy lunch on the train as we head north,

then return to Essex via Riverboat.

Arrive / Check-in: 11:00 am

Board train: 11:15 am

Excursion: 11:30 am - 3 pm

TO ASSURE PROMPT DEPARTURE,

ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 11:00 am.

Price: $76 per person

This is a Lunch Train that includes a three course lunch served on board the dining train portion of your excursion. The $76.00 price includes the meal, non-alcoholic drinks at lunch, tax, meal service gratuity, train and boat excursion. It does not include food or drink that is available for purchase on board the boat portion of your excursion.

The Excursion takes place Rain or Shine.

Reservations are non-refundable.

If unable to go, we'll inform those wait-listed members

of the opportunity to buy your tickets from you.

We have capacity for only 25 guests.

This trip will sell out fast!

Due to the limited space, this event is only open to

Y's Men members and their spouses/significant others.

When reserving, please specify your choice of entrée

Braised Porchetta

over mashed potatoes with gravy and seasonal roasted vegetables

OR

Chicken Francaise

with white wine, lemon, butter and fresh herbs served with fingerling potatoes

OR

Eggplant Rollatini

with whipped ricotta and fresh mozzarella served over angel hair

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Each entree includes garden salad with cucumbers, tomatoes

and a balsamic vinaigrette, roll and peach crisp with whipped cream dessert.

All three entree options can be gluten free (Eggplant without the angel

hair) and Braised Porchetta and Chicken Francaise can be made dairy free.

These options must be requested in advance.

TO RESERVE & PAY -- 2 STEPS

1--RESERVE & SELECT LUNCH CHOICE

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE & SELECT LUNCH

2--PAY

Click on the link below and

remit by Credit Card $76 for each member in your party.

CLICK HERE TO PAY

PLEASE PAY BY JUNE 30th

YOUR RESERVATION IS NOT FIRM UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED

DIRECTIONS

Visit their website at

https://essexsteamtrain.com

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PLEASE NOTE

This event is operated by The Valley Railroad Company of Essex, Connecticut.

Please review the following as well as company policies accessible

by visiting the company's website essexsteamtrain.com

• The train can not be held for late arriving guests. Please make sure to plan appropriate travel time to arrive on time at Essex Station.
• Guests will be required to follow Company policies that are in effect on October 17, 2025.
• Client takes full responsibility for all Guests and will be held responsible for their Guests' actions.
• The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a nonpartisan organization with no religious or political affiliation, This position allows us to cultivate meaningful relationships within our communities, and we are able maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspective.
• Please be aware that our food is prepared in a common kitchen and may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish or shellfish.

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