“Daniel” at Sight & Sound Theatre

Travel with us to Pennsylvania in 2024 and experience “Daniel” at Sight and Sound Theatre. If you saw Daniel in Lancaster in 2002, you will witness a totally new production. Of course, the story is the same, but the music, costumes, script, and technology are totally different. Come join us as we follow Daniel, facing pressure and unbelievable danger to conform to the ways of the Babylonians. And celebrate with Daniel as he stands faithful, true, and loyal to God. A story from the Old Testament comes to life in front of your eyes as you watch, listen, and learn because God is still speaking to us today.

Each of the trips we have planned is slightly different, offering familiar Lancaster favorites as well as new experiences for travelers who have been to Sight & Sound Theatre many times.

Here are the Highlights of the three trips:

Daniel 1 – May 6 – 8, 2024
Mennonite Life Visitors Center
Full-size model of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness
National Watch and Clock Museum
Daniel at Sight and Sound Theatre
Pretzels and whoopie pies
Kitchen Kettle Village
Backroads tour of four Amish entrepreneurs’ businesses
Eden Resort Hotel

| Click here for the day-by-day description of “Daniel 1” |

Daniel 2 – May 15 – 17, 2024
Green Dragon Farmer’s Market
National Watch and Clock Museum
Backroads tour stopping at four Amish entrepreneur businesses
Kitchen Kettle Village
Daniel at Sight and Sound Theatre
Mouth-watering pretzels, whoopie pie, and raisin bread
Eden Resort Hotel

| Click here for the day-by-day description of “Daniel 2” |

Daniel 3 – June 18 – 20, 2024
Chalk Talk
Amish Buggy Ride
Mennonite Life Visitors Center
Full-size model of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness
Daniel at Sight and Sound Theatre National Watch and Clock Museum
Kitchen Kettle Village
Pretzels and whoopie pies
Backroads tour of four Amish entrepreneurs’ businesses
Eden Resort Hotel

| Click here for the day-by-day description of “Daniel 3” |

We hope you’ll find the trip that suits you best, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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Daniel 1 – May 6 – 8, 2024

Monday, May 6th – Spring is in the air. The grass is green. The flowers are blooming. It’s a great time of year to hit the road and enjoy God’s beautiful world. This morning we will make our way north to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This area of the state is home to a wide variety of both Amish and Mennonite groups. This afternoon, we will start our adventure by touring the Mennonite Life Visitors Center and learning about this religious-cultural group. Established in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, it is a faith-stream within Christianity. Unlike the Amish, however, you will see some Mennonite groups that want to preserve their historical character while other groups enjoy being involved with society. This will be a wonderful learning experience for us. Afterwards we will tour a biblical tabernacle reproduction that is a full-size model of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness. You’ll learn more about the history, construction, and spiritual significance of this symbolic dwelling place of God. It is amazing to see! Then it’s off to the beautiful Eden Resort where we will spend two nights. After a delicious dinner at the hotel, you can spend the remainder of the evening swimming, playing shuffleboard or just exploring our resort. (D)

Tuesday, May 7th – This morning we will drive into the countryside to enjoy the most mouth-watering warm pretzel you’ve ever eaten! Everyone gets one of these large, delicious pretzels. You’ll also have a little time to browse the roadside stand just filled with Amish goodies, from quilts to homemade canned and baked goods. It’s a real treat. Then we’re off to take a fascinating tour of the National Watch and Clock Museum which features the largest collection of timepieces in North America. See more than 13,000 watches and clocks from around the world, including a German table clock from approximately 1570. Our guides will share insights into how timekeeping has changed civilization as well as other fun facts and history. From prehistory to space-age, this highly popular tour is interesting and as close as you can come to “time travel”. Then it’s time for lunch so we’ll turn our coach toward Kitchen Kettle Village where you can enjoy anything from a burger to soup and salad or just an ice cream cone as you enjoy the surroundings of the village. They also have a huge jam and jelly store that everyone seems to enjoy visiting. After lunch we’ll learn how to make a specialty of Lancaster County: the whoopie pie. This favorite Pennsylvania Dutch dessert gets its name from the squeal of delight that folks made when they took their first bite – “whoopie!”

Next, it’s off to Sight and Sound Theatre to enjoy the much-anticipated new production of Daniel. Taken from his people, he is exiled in the powerful kingdom of Babylon and must learn to navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in God remain steadfast through every test of faith? From the fiery furnace to the den of lions, you’ll witness one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories. What a wonderful and touching experience this will be!

We’ll finish our day at Miller’s Smorgasbord for a delicious and truly filling dinner before we return to our hotel for the night. (B, D)

Wednesday, May 8th – Rise and shine! We are off to the Amish countryside this morning. Can’t you just imagine it! The morning sun, the dew still on the grass, the verdant fields, the rolling hills. Oh, what a peaceful and relaxing experience this will be!

As we make our way through the beautiful backroads of Lancaster County, we will learn about the Amish way of life which focuses on humility, family, community, and separation from the world. As we travel along, we will stop for a tour of four Amish entrepreneurs’ businesses. At each place we will learn how they make their product, how they got into it, what kind of technology they use and what they do not or are not allowed to use. You’ll also receive a free sample of their work to take home with you after each stop.

Of course, all good things must come to an end so after our morning tour we will pick up an absolutely delicious, boxed lunch and begin our journey back to the best place of all: home. (B, L)

Included Meals:
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

FULL PAYMENT DUE: March 25, 2024

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Daniel 2 – May 15 – 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 15th – Spring is in the air. The grass is green. The flowers are blooming. It’s a great time of year to hit the road and enjoy God’s beautiful world. En route to Lancaster, we will stop in Columbia, Pennsylvania to take a fascinating tour of the National Watch and Clock Museum which features the largest collection of timepieces in North America. You’ll see more than 13,000 watches and clocks from around the world, including a German table clock from approximately 1570. Our guides will share insights into how timekeeping has changed civilization as well as other fun facts and history. From prehistory to the space age, this highly popular tour is interesting and as close as you can come to “time travel”. Then it’s off to the beautiful Eden Resort where we will spend two nights. After a delicious dinner at the hotel, you can spend the remainder of the evening swimming, playing shuffleboard, or just exploring our resort. (D)

Thursday, May 16th – Rise and shine! We are off to the Amish countryside this morning. Can’t you just imagine it! The morning sun, the dew still on the grass, the verdant fields, the rolling hills . . .. Oh, what a peaceful and relaxing sight this will be!

As we make our way through the beautiful backroads of Lancaster County, we will learn about the way Amish life focuses on humility, family, community, and separation from the world. As we travel along, we will stop for a tour of four Amish entrepreneurs’ businesses. At each place we will learn how they make their products, how they got into it, what kind of technology they use, choose not to use, and are not allowed to use. You’ll also receive a free sample of their work to take home with you after each stop.

Then, it’s time for lunch so we’ll turn our coach toward Kitchen Kettle Village where you will surely enjoy the delicious, boxed lunch. Everyone always raves about it! Afterwards, we’ll learn how to make a specialty of Lancaster County: the whoopie pie. This favorite Pennsylvania Dutch dessert gets its name from the squeal of delight that folks made when they took their first bite – “whoopie!”

And now it’s time for the moment we have all been waiting for: the much-anticipated new production of “Daniel” at Sight and Sound Theatre. Taken from his people, he is exiled in the powerful kingdom of Babylon and must learn to navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in God remain steadfast through every test of faith? From the fiery furnace to the den of lions, you’ll witness one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories. What a wonderful and touching experience this will be!

We’ll finish our day at Miller’s Smorgasbord for a delicious and truly filling dinner before we return to our beautiful resort hotel for the night. (B, L, D)

Friday, May 17th – This morning we will drive into the countryside to enjoy the most mouth-watering warm pretzel you’ve ever eaten! Everyone gets one of these large, delicious pretzels. Mmmmm!

Then we’ll head to Ephrata to visit the Green Dragon Farmer’s Market, considered Lancaster’s prized farmer’s market. Only open on Fridays, it has grown to become one of the largest flea markets on the East Coast and is filled with Amish jams, jellies, and crafts as well as specialty vendors. From antiques to live auctions to the most interesting and functional items, you’ll find it all. It’s also a great place to eat lunch at your leisure. This stop is back by popular demand and once you have experienced Green Dragon, you’ll surely understand why. It is just so much fun!

After a wonderful morning at Green Dragon, we will begin our journey home. Of course, we’ll have wonderful memories of our time in Lancaster plus a free loaf of delicious raisin bread as a reminder of this great trip. (B)

Included Meals:
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

FULL PAYMENT DUE: March 25, 2024

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Daniel 3 – June 18 – 20, 2024

Tuesday, June 18th – Summer is here! It’s time for a vacation and what better place to go on a vacation than to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It’s just a great time of year to hit the road and enjoy God’s beautiful world. This morning we will make our way north to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival we will enjoy an amazing Chalk Talk presentation with Elva Hurst. Elva grew up in a conservative Mennonite family. The story of her faith walk is enlightening and touching. The artistic gift that God has given her is truly up-lifting for through chalk, narration, and music, she draws a huge, detailed picture that illustrates her story. In the end, the picture seems to come to life and the amazing story she tells is heart-warming.

After this amazing presentation we will check into our hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner. We will be staying at the beautiful Eden Resort for two nights so after our meal you may choose to spend the remainder of the evening swimming, playing shuffleboard or just exploring our resort. (D)

Wednesday, June 19th – Rise and shine for it’s going to be a great day! We’ll start by taking an Amish buggy ride. Step back in time as you travel the roads and listen to the sounds of the horses’ hooves, clippity-clop. It’s just so relaxing! Couple that with the experience of being inside an authentic buggy and seeing the world as the Amish do plus the opportunity to ask the driver questions about his life and culture and you have the perfect morning adventure. When you return from your buggy ride, you’ll enjoy the most mouth-watering warm pretzel you’ve ever eaten!

Then because this area of the state is home to a wide variety of both Amish and Mennonite groups, we will continue expanding our minds by visiting the Mennonite Life Visitors Center. Established in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation, the Mennonites are a faith-stream within Christianity. Unlike the Amish though, you will see some Mennonite groups that want to preserve their historical character while other groups enjoy being involved with society. What a wonderful learning experience for us. Afterwards we will tour a biblical tabernacle reproduction that is a full-size model of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness. You’ll learn more about the history, construction, and spiritual significance of this symbolic dwelling place of God. It is amazing to see!

For lunch, we’ll turn our coach toward Kitchen Kettle Village where you can enjoy anything from a burger to soup and salad or just an ice cream cone as you enjoy the surroundings of the village. They also have a huge jam and jelly store that everyone seems to enjoy visiting. After lunch we’ll learn how to make a specialty of Lancaster County: the whoopie pie. This favorite Pennsylvania Dutch dessert gets its name from the squeal of delight that folks made when they took their first bite – whoopie!

After lunch, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Sight and Sound Theatre’s new production of Daniel. Taken from his people, he is exiled in the powerful kingdom of Babylon and must learn to navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in God remain steadfast through every test of faith? From the fiery furnace to the den of lions, you’ll witness one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories. What a wonderful and touching experience this will be!

We’ll finish our day at Miller’s Smorgasbord for a delicious and truly filling dinner before we return to our hotel for the night. (B, D)

Thursday, June 20th – We are off to the Amish countryside this morning. Can’t you just imagine it! The morning sun, the dew still on the grass, the verdant fields, the rolling hills. Oh, what a glorious and relaxing sight this will be! As we make our way through the beautiful backroads of Lancaster County, we will learn about the Amish way of life which focuses on humility, family, community, and separation from the world. As we travel along, we will stop for a tour of four Amish entrepreneurs’ businesses. At each place we will learn how they make their product, how they got into it, what kind of technology they use and what they do not or are not allowed to use. You’ll also receive a free sample of their work to take home with you after each stop.

Of course, all good things must come to an end so after our morning tour we will begin our journey home with wonderful memories of our time in Lancaster and the uplifting story of Daniel. (B)

Included Meals:
2 breakfasts & 2 dinners

FULL PAYMENT DUE: May 7, 2024

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