United Methodist Lay Ministry Board (LaMB) Summer Tour

Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA
Boone Scenic Train, Boone, IA

June 19, 2025

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Windstar Motorcoach

7:15 am – Boarding begins at Loveyl Lane Church parking lot

7:30 am – Depart for Ames, IA

9:30 am – Arrive at Reiman Gardens and Butterfly House (self-guided)

10:45 am – Depart Reiman Gardens for lunch

11:10 am – 12:00 pm – Hickory Park BBQ, Ames (order off menu, on own cost)

12:10 pm – Depart for Boone, IA

12:40 pm – Arrive at the train depot. For those interested, visit the Train Museum (free)

1:00 pm – Boarding the train

1:30 pm – Train departs for our scenic ride in the country

3:15 pm – Train returns to Depot

3:30 pm – Depart for Cedar Rapids

5:30 / 5:45 pm – Approximate return to Cedar Rapids

$115. Includes motorcoach transportation, Reiman Gardens, Train Ride and gratuity for driver.

Reserve by May 19. Limit to 30 passengers. 

When the tour is announced GOING, make check to LaMB by May 30. Three options:

1. Give to each church’s respective Lay Member
2. Send to Trinity / St. James
3. Mail to Jeanne West, 51 Lincoln Dr., Palo, IA 52324
   No cancellation without a replacement after tour is going.

Make reservation(s) with Jeanne West, (319) 560-4769 or email her at eaglmother3@netins.net.