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TOURS
TOUR A: The Textillery
Visit one of the largest handweaving studios in the world, exclusively using AVL looms, featuring 8 industrial air-powered dobby looms (IDL) and over 20 additional handlooms, all in a state of the art, 37,000 square foot facility, with 60 employees. Judith and John Rose started The Textillery on a small scale in 1978 in Bloomington. They have grown into a major wholesale distribution center. Judith will lead the tour and explain the growth and development of their business.
TOUR B: The Oliver Winery
Experience a taste of Indiana. Oliver Winery is more than a winery and tasting room. From the picnic tables by the lake, to the bold Indiana limestone environmental sculpture, the Olivers have created an atmosphere which allows guests to fully enjoy their products. Enjoy free tasting. Learn about the art of winemaking in this guided tour of the Winery, established in 1972. Locally owned, the Winery has been the recipient of numerous gold medals and best of class distinctions in wine competitions nationwide..
TOUR C: West Baden Springs Hotel
At the turn of the century, West Baden Springs and French Lick, Indiana, attracted upper-crust health seekers and well-heeled high-rollers from throughout the nation, drawn by the area's mineral springs, black-tie gambling casinos, and elegant hotels. The former West Baden Springs Hotel was the creme de la creme. Built in 1902, the magnificent building features an elegant six-story domed atrium that inspires amazement, admiration-even goose bumps. Until the stock market crashed in 1929, the Hotel was a thriving resort and spa. After the crash, the Hotel housed a Jesuit seminary and a private college. Vacant since 1983, the property slipped into decay, but an exciting transformation is now underway. Come see for yourself!
