There’s much more to Gettysburg and its beautiful, surrounding rural Adams County, Pennsylvania. Beyond the battlefield there are numerous treasures, which make this a great destination for a two, three, or even four-night getaway. Gettysburg Girlfriend Getaways™ packages are self-drive programs for anywhere from 2 to 10 participants, and include lodging at a distinctive bed and breakfast (with free parking and full breakfast) and all scheduled activities. No matter which package you select, you and your companions will have a fascinating and memorable vacation!

Minimum three-week advance booking required. Non-refundable deposit of 50% full package price is required within seven days of booking date to confirm; balance due upon arrival. Personal check, VISA and MasterCard are accepted.

HEARTH & HOME

Experience the richness of Civil War civilian life as you travel back in time, while enjoying opportunities for enriching your own contemporary "hearth and home". This engrossing three-day, two night itinerary (GGG/H&H) includes two nights at an area historic bed and breakfast with two full breakfasts; a living history walking tour of Gettysburg; a tour of an authentic Civil War home; a hands-on “hearth art” activity such as spinning and weaving, quilting, pottery, or even scrapbooking; afternoon "Tea with the Gutsy Gals of Gettysburg"; a living history "Rendezvous with the Past" with one of those gutsy gals; a presentation at an historic barn on the use of quilts as Underground Railroad codes; and a visit to a most unusual plant and flower nursery for sampling international garlics and edible flowers. Time is also made available for on-your-own dining, specialty shopping and sightseeing.Cost per person: $220 (based on double occupancy, including taxes; add $46.35 per person, per night for single occupancy).

Photography by Thompson Photography, Gettysburg
Courtesy of The Shriver House Museum

BODY & SOUL

With a strong legacy of church involvement combined with its fame as one of the “most haunted places” in the U.S., Gettysburg has become a metaphysical, holistic and spiritual center. This activity-packed three-day, two night itinerary (GGG/B&S) includes two nights at an area historic bed and breakfast with two full breakfasts; an energy healing with a Reiki Master teacher; a holistic or spiritual activity, such as a guided labyrinth meditation, an energy healing class, a mini-course in traditional Chinese medicine or ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, or a Q&A session on holistic nutrition. There’s time for an on-your own self-indulgence, such as a massage, reflexology treatment, or tarot or psychic reading.At the evening “Dessert with the Gutsy Gals of Gettysburg” you’ll find out what inner fortitude and faith meant in 1863, followed by stories “from the other side”. And there’s more – a Tarot reading and aromatherapy basics; a visit to a unique nursery to learn about medicinal herbs, and a walking tour of Gettysburg historical churches, during which you’ll learn about the role they played during and after the Battle.Cost per person: $255 plus self-indulgences (based on double occupancy, including taxes, activity available, and size of group; add $46.35 per person, per night for single occupancy).

Courtesy of The Cat’s Meow

BOTH ITINERARIES:  ADD-ONS

Four-day, three night itinerary (GGG +1) adds on “A Day in Adams County’s Quaker Valley” led by a noted local historian, a full country lunch, and a farm and orchards tour – no matter what the season! 
Add-on to GGG/H&H or GGG/B&S:  $113.50 per person (plus $46.35 for single supplement).

Five-day, four night itinerary (GGG+2) adds on a Deluxe Private Tour & Tasting at Adams County Winery and antiquing in New Oxford, the antique capital of Central Pennsylvania.  Add-on to (GGG+1):   $98.50 per person (plus $46.35 pp for single supplement).

Special theatrical addition: Based on availability, GGG participants enjoy a substantial savings on tickets to the first-rate, live theater productions at the Majestic Theater! You can either ask about performances when you book your Gettysburg Girlfriend Getaway ™, or visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org for the schedule of performances, and book your Getaway to coincide with a performance date. Either way, we’ll take care of getting the tickets for you!

Note:  All accommodations and activities are subject to availability and substitutions may be made in order to ensure a quality package. Prices quoted may change based on availabilities but will not change once reservation is confirmed.

For more information or to book a reservation, phone (717) 334-7010 or e-mail: info@gettysburggirlfriendgetaway.com