Garden Isles & Grand Estates

T H E R O Y AL OAK F OUNDATION Americans in Alliance with the National Trust of England, Wales and Northern Ireland

GARDEN ISLES & GRAND ESTATES AN ENGLISH CHANNEL ODYSSEY ABOARD SEA CLOUD II J U N E 6 T O 1 4 , 2 015

THE R OYA L OAK FOU NDATION

Dear Members and Friends of Royal Oak, America, England, and France have deep cultural and historical connections—bonds made even stronger during World War II. Please join us on this early summer cruise aboard Sea Cloud II, timed for the week after the anniversary of D-Day and taking in the rugged beauty of Normandy and the southwest coast of England.

We are pleased to be sharing this voyage with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Harvard University and delighted to be accompanied by Melinda Watt, an Associate Curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum, and Harvard’s Professor Leo Damrosch and lecturer Joyce Van Dyke. Joining us for a portion of the postlude in London and Kent will be renowned British historian Professor Sir David Cannadine, who is also a member of our Board of Directors.

This seven-night cruise will explore remarkable natural, cultural, and historic sights. In the Channel Islands, admire the walled garden of La Seigneurie on tiny Sark, or tour the house on Guernsey where Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables. From St. Malo visit magnificent Mont St. Michel. Tender ashore on Tresco in the Scilly Isles to discover the terraced, subtropical Abbey Gardens. Trelissick Gardens and the family home of Agatha Christie near Dartmouth are additional highlights. Or you may prefer to delve further into D-Day history with tours of Brittany’s lesser-visited American Cemetery and the English beaches where U.S. troops practiced for the invasion.

An optional prelude in Normandy features visits to World War II sites, a viewing of the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, and charming Honfleur, a favorite of the Impressionists. An optional London postlude celebrates the legacy of Winston Churchill and includes visits to his home at Chartwell and the Cabinet War Rooms.

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The elegant Sea Cloud II is a three-masted barque that evokes the great sailing ships of yesteryear while fully equipped with the most modern amenities.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Sincerely,

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Sean E. Sawyer, Ph.D. Executive Director The Royal Oak Foundation

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Tuesday, June 9 From the walled city of St. Malo, travel to the island where Mont St. Michel rises magically from the sea. Trace the footsteps of countless pilgrims and climb the winding lane up to the massive abbey. The adjoining cloisters are renowned for their lightness of scale, delicate columns, and fine ornamentation. Or stroll in the World War II Brittany American Cemetery and see the memorial chapel with stained-glass windows and views over the countryside. A local musical group will sing sea shanties before lunch on board, followed by an afternoon lecture.

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Saturday, June 6 Depart JFK on an overnight flight to Paris.

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Sunday, June 7 Upon arrival in Paris, drive to the old fishing port of Honfleur and embark the elegant Sea Cloud II for a seven-night cruise. Set sail in the early evening.

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Monday, June 8 During a relaxing morning at sea, attend a lecture by Melanie Watt and view the scenic coast of Normandy.

In the early afternoon, Sea Cloud II anchors off Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands—occupied by German troops for most of World War II. Take a ferry to Sark to tour this small island by horse-drawn carriage and see the delightful walled garden of La Seigneurie. Alternatively on Guernsey, visit the German Naval Signals HQ and the small RAF museum. Also stop at Hauteville House, where the exiled Victor Hugo lived and wrote for 15 years. Join the captain this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and gala dinner.

Mont St. Michel

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Tresco Abbey Gardens

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Wednesday, June 10 Enjoy a half day at sea as we cross the English Channel. Watch the crew working aloft during sail stations. In the early afternoon, Sea Cloud II threads a passage through the submerged landscape of the Scilly Isles for anchorage off Tresco. Explore the glorious Tresco Abbey Gardens, set amidst the ruins of a 10th-century Benedictine monastery and renowned for their lush subtropical plants. Sail past Land’s End before sundown on a northeasterly course to the English mainland.

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Thursday, June 11 Dock in Falmouth, a busy transatlantic port in the days of sail. A drive across the narrowest part of the Cornish peninsula takes us to St. Ives, which has long

attracted artists with its beautiful environs and quality of light.

Visit the Barbara Hepworth Museum and stroll in its sculpture garden, then view the collections of the Tate St. Ives, a branch of the Tate Gallery. Alternatively, explore Trelissick, a British National Trust property on the estuary of the River Fal that features superb gardens and a small gallery of local art and crafts.

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Friday, June 12 Greenway, perched above the River Dart on the “English Riviera,” was the holiday home of Agatha Christie and featured in several of her novels. See the reclusive mystery writer’s collection of books, furniture, and family treasures on display in this Georgian mansion. Or you may choose to travel to Slapton Sands and Torcross where the United States Army conducted various training exercises during World War II. Return to Sea Cloud II for lunch and an afternoon sail.

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Saturday, June 13 Step ashore at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, home of the Royal Yacht Squadron, to visit Osborne House, the favorite summer residence of Queen Victoria.

The apartments are the epitome of “Victoriana” and remain exactly as she left them, and the extensive gardens contain examples of every tree known to grow in England. During an afternoon at sea, attend a lecture and relax on deck as Sea Cloud II sails to Portsmouth. Celebrate our voyage at a festive farewell dinner.

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Greenway, Agatha Christie’s home

Sunday, June 14 Disembark in the morning and drive to London for the return flight home.

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205 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 Owner’s Suite (top) and a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above).

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C RU IS E RA T E S (Per Person, Double Occupancy) Decks

Rates Include Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

Rates

Cabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.

$6,995

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

$8,995

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabin Deck

$9,995

Cabins 218 to 223 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabin Deck

$10,995

Cabins 301 & 302 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Promenade Deck

$12,495

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

$13,995

All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners.

Receptions as noted Enrichment program of lectures and special events Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits Airport / pier group transfers and porterage Taxes, service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers Customary shipboard gratuities Not Included in Rates International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional Normandy prelude; optional London postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Optional Normandy Prelude $2,295 per person. Single supplement $855.

Includes three nights at the Château d’Audrieu; breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners. Sightseeing as noted.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $14,995 Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower.

Optional London Postlude $2,440 per person. Single supplement $890.

Includes three nights at St. James’s Hotel and Club; breakfast daily, two lunches, one traditional tea, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

A very limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement ranging from 10 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

THE ROYAL OAK FOUNDATION 1 RESERVATION APPLICATION GAR DEN ISLES & GRAND EST AT ES 1 JUNE 6 T O 14, 2015 To reserve a place, please complete and return this form with your deposit of $2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights or your own individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. photo by Gloria De Luca

PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure.

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HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances including tenders. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.

Les Braves monument, Omaha Beach

OP T ION A L NOR M A N DY PR E LU DE

June 3 to 7, 2015 Explore Normandy, whose quality of light so attracted the 206 204 Impressionists, and attend a special ceremony on the anniversary of the D-Day landings. In Caen, visit the Memorial Museum, which documents the 1944 Battle of Normandy, and see the Abbaye aux Hommes, a Romanesque masterpiece founded by William the 205 Conqueror. View the exquisite 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry and stroll through the formal French gardens of Château de (above).

Brécy. A Owner’s Suite (top) and a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck poignant highlight is an excursion to Omaha Beach to see the American Military Cemetery and lay a memorial wreath. We will Ratesalso Include discover the charming fishing town of Honfleur, with its fine art museum and half-timbered buildings.

Accommodations are at Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II the historic Château d’Audrieu, near Bayeux.

All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners.

Receptions as noted Enrichment program of lectures and special events Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits Airport / pier group transfers and porterage Taxes, service charges; gratuities to guides and drivers Customary shipboard gratuities Not Included in Rates International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional Normandy prelude; optional London postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Optional Normandy Prelude $2,295 per person. Single supplement $855.

Includes three nights at the Château d’Audrieu; breakfast daily, two lunches, and two dinners.Chartwell Sightseeing as noted.

Optional London Postlude $2,440 per person. Single supplement $890.

Includes three nights at St. James’sAHotel Club; breakfast OP T ION L Land ON D ON P Odaily, S T two LUlunches, DE one traditional tea, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

June 14 to 17, 2015

the Churchill’s death, celebrate R E S EOn RVA T I 50th O N Aanniversary P P L I C A TofI OWinston N his legacy and leadership during World War II. Visit his beloved ATE S 1 J UNE 6 TO 14, 2015 family home, art studio, and hillside gardens at Chartwell. Tour the Optional Prelude & Postlude War in the inLondon bunker from which he led the I/WeCabinet wish to join theRooms optional prelude Normandy. war efforts.

At the Churchill Museum, I/We wish to join the optional postlude in London. see personal items and hear excerpts from his Double rousing speeches Abbey, see the Hotel Room Preference Twinand at Westminster Single memorial stone that honors him. At St. Paul’s Cathedral, where Form of Paymen t Churchill’s state funeral was held, a visitAbroad) includes the American Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Memorial Chapel.

Enjoy a traditional afternoon and stroll through Credit card deposit of $2,500 per person. Final payment musttea be made by check.

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CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Royal Oak Foundation (ROF) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

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On the front cover: Osbourne House, photo by Roger Cave. On the back cover: Sea Cloud II (top) and Honfleur harbor, photo © © topdeq (bottom)