Arrangements through: Tours of Distinction
PO Box 1011, East Windsor, CT 06088
Phone: 860.627.0199 or 800.426.4324
Travel Protection Payments are due within 14 days of tour deposit to cover preexisting conditions. The purchase of the optional travel protection will provide you with a
refund when canceling for a covered reason. Covered reasons are listed in the ‘Certificate of
Travel Protection’ provided to you with your travel documents prior to tour departure. The
travel protection is non-transferable and non-refundable. In case of late bookings, it will be
accepted with full payment. The travel protection form must be signed in order for the
coverage to be in place. By signing the form you are agreeing to accept or decline the travel
protection. Receipt of payment without the signed form does not entitle you to coverage
under the Travel Protection option.
Insurance Coverage Provided By: Travel Insured International, East Hartford, CT
800.243.3174
The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
To reserve a seat on this trip detach and return the reservation
form below to:
Eileen Lessard
Commerce Bank - Royal 50’s Club
P.O. Box 15020
Worcester, MA 01615
Reservation Form For - The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Commerce Bank - Royal 50’s Club
Tour / Policy # 7D0521GA
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Tour Pricing
Your tour includes:
$111 Per Person
 Deluxe Motor-coach transportation,
 Guided Tour of Ventfort Hall,
 Lunch at The Mount,
 Guided Tour of Naumkeag including Servants’ View,
 Self-Guided Tour of Gardens at Naumkeag,
 Tips for Tour Escort & Bus Driver.
City: _______________________________ State: ______ Zip:___________________
Details inside
Home Phone: _______________________ Traveling with: ______________________
Note: Tours and/or inclusions subject to change
Tour Pricing per person: $111
(Non-members add $10 to Tour Pricing per person)
Full payment is due at the time of reservation. Cancellations received on or after April 19, 2017 there is a fee of 50% of the tour cost.
Cancellations received on or after May 3, 2017 there is a fee of 100% of the tour cost. All cancellations are subject to any administrative and
non-recoverable expenses (i.e. show tickets). Please note any food or health/mobility restrictions. Please make checks payable to: Commerce
Bank
Name(s): 1. _____________________________ 2. ____________________________
Health/Mobility Restrictions: _______________________________________________
Handicapped Needs: _____________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: __________________________ Phone #: __________________
I/We have enclosed a check for # _______ people in the amount of $ ________
I/We ☐ accept or ☐ decline the Travel Protection ($17 per person)
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________
The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Journey on over to the Berkshires where you
will experience first-hand how many of the
country’s wealthiest families lived over the
last decades of the 19th century. These
families took up summertime residency in the
mansions of the Berkshires where there was
(and still continues to be) clean mountain air,
and pristine hills. This was the gilded age.
About 75 “cottages” were built in Lenox and
Stockbridge from the 1860s through the
1920s. Sadly, many have succumbed to fire,
demolition, or abandonment. Yet, some
remain for us to enjoy.
Our first stop will be at Ventfort Hall, which
was home to Sarah Morgan, sister of the
Staircase at Ventfort Hall
illustrious J.P. Morgan. Listed on the National
Photo credit: Wayne Fawbush
Register of Historic Places, and declared an
official project of “Save America’s
Treasures,” a Millennium program
of Hillary Rodham Clinton and the
National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Ventfort Hall is the
home of the Museum of the
Gilded Age. The Museum of the
Gilded Age interprets the great
changes that occurred in
American life, industry, and
society during the 19th century
which was a fascinating period of
Billiard Room at Ventfort Hall
American history. Here, enjoy a
Photo credit: Wayne Fawbush
guided tour of the house.
For Information & Reservations contact us by
calling our reservation line at 508.459.4126
Commerce Bank’s Royal 50’s Club is sponsoring this event for its selected customers. The Bank uses experienced tour guides
and common carriers. Travelers who need special assistance on Royal 50's trips: You must report any disability requiring
special attention while on vacation at the time the reservation is made. The Royal 50's Club will make reasonable attempts to
accommodate the special needs of travelers with disabilities, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it
responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or suppliers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is
only applicable within the United States and facilities for individuals with disabilities are limited outside its borders. Most
transportation services, including the motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. The passenger assumes the full
risk and use of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. By signing this form you agree to hold Commerce Bank, its employees,
successors, agents and assignees, harmless for all injuries, damages or other losses arising from participation in this event.
Further, you hereby give permission to Commerce Bank to duplicate and use for advertising purposes any photographs of you
taken during this trip. Commerce Bank is a registered service mark in Massachusetts of Commerce Bank & Trust Company.
©2017 Commerce Bank & Trust Company. Commerce Bank member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All rights reserved.
Next, enjoy lunch at The
Mount. The Mount is a turn-of
-the-century home that Edith
Wharton designed and built
based on the precepts
outlined in her 1897 book The
Decoration of Houses,
co-authored with architect
Ogden Codman, Jr. A perfect
example of the newly dawned
American Renaissance, the
classical revival house and its
The Mount from the Flower Garden
formal gardens represent the only
Photo credit: David Dashiell
full expression of Wharton’s
architectural and landscape
architectural theories. Only five percent of National Historic Landmarks are
dedicated to women, and The Mount is one of them. Like Jefferson’s
Monticello, it is an autobiographical house, one that definitely embodies its
creator’s spirit. The day’s menu will be buffet style, and will consist of:
sandwiches, salads, chips, dessert, and a basic beverage.
The final stop of the day will be
Naumkeag. With its gracious
house, magnificent gardens, and
panoramic views, Naumkeag is a
quintessential country estate of
the Gilded Age. This
architectural masterpiece is, at
its heart, a family home. Joseph
Choate, a leading 19th-century
attorney, hired the architectural
firm of McKim, Mead & White to
design the 44-room “cottage,”
Naumkeag, which would serve
as a summer retreat for three
generations of Choates.
Naumkeag creates an
unforgettable experience for
visitors. Enjoy a guided tour of
the house (including the
servants’ view), and a
self-guided tour of the gardens.
The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Journey on over to the Berkshires where you
will experience first-hand how many of the
country’s wealthiest families lived over the
last decades of the 19th century. These
families took up summertime residency in the
mansions of the Berkshires where there was
(and still continues to be) clean mountain air,
and pristine hills. This was the gilded age.
About 75 “cottages” were built in Lenox and
Stockbridge from the 1860s through the
1920s. Sadly, many have succumbed to fire,
demolition, or abandonment. Yet, some
remain for us to enjoy.
Our first stop will be at Ventfort Hall, which
was home to Sarah Morgan, sister of the
Staircase at Ventfort Hall
illustrious J.P. Morgan. Listed on the National
Photo credit: Wayne Fawbush
Register of Historic Places, and declared an
official project of “Save America’s
Treasures,” a Millennium program
of Hillary Rodham Clinton and the
National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Ventfort Hall is the
home of the Museum of the
Gilded Age. The Museum of the
Gilded Age interprets the great
changes that occurred in
American life, industry, and
society during the 19th century
which was a fascinating period of
Billiard Room at Ventfort Hall
American history. Here, enjoy a
Photo credit: Wayne Fawbush
guided tour of the house.
For Information & Reservations contact us by
calling our reservation line at 508.459.4126
Commerce Bank’s Royal 50’s Club is sponsoring this event for its selected customers. The Bank uses experienced tour guides
and common carriers. Travelers who need special assistance on Royal 50's trips: You must report any disability requiring
special attention while on vacation at the time the reservation is made. The Royal 50's Club will make reasonable attempts to
accommodate the special needs of travelers with disabilities, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it
responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or suppliers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is
only applicable within the United States and facilities for individuals with disabilities are limited outside its borders. Most
transportation services, including the motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. The passenger assumes the full
risk and use of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. By signing this form you agree to hold Commerce Bank, its employees,
successors, agents and assignees, harmless for all injuries, damages or other losses arising from participation in this event.
Further, you hereby give permission to Commerce Bank to duplicate and use for advertising purposes any photographs of you
taken during this trip. Commerce Bank is a registered service mark in Massachusetts of Commerce Bank & Trust Company.
©2017 Commerce Bank & Trust Company. Commerce Bank member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All rights reserved.
Next, enjoy lunch at The
Mount. The Mount is a turn-of
-the-century home that Edith
Wharton designed and built
based on the precepts
outlined in her 1897 book The
Decoration of Houses,
co-authored with architect
Ogden Codman, Jr. A perfect
example of the newly dawned
American Renaissance, the
classical revival house and its
The Mount from the Flower Garden
formal gardens represent the only
Photo credit: David Dashiell
full expression of Wharton’s
architectural and landscape
architectural theories. Only five percent of National Historic Landmarks are
dedicated to women, and The Mount is one of them. Like Jefferson’s
Monticello, it is an autobiographical house, one that definitely embodies its
creator’s spirit. The day’s menu will be buffet style, and will consist of:
sandwiches, salads, chips, dessert, and a basic beverage.
The final stop of the day will be
Naumkeag. With its gracious
house, magnificent gardens, and
panoramic views, Naumkeag is a
quintessential country estate of
the Gilded Age. This
architectural masterpiece is, at
its heart, a family home. Joseph
Choate, a leading 19th-century
attorney, hired the architectural
firm of McKim, Mead & White to
design the 44-room “cottage,”
Naumkeag, which would serve
as a summer retreat for three
generations of Choates.
Naumkeag creates an
unforgettable experience for
visitors. Enjoy a guided tour of
the house (including the
servants’ view), and a
self-guided tour of the gardens.
Arrangements through: Tours of Distinction
PO Box 1011, East Windsor, CT 06088
Phone: 860.627.0199 or 800.426.4324
Travel Protection Payments are due within 14 days of tour deposit to cover preexisting conditions. The purchase of the optional travel protection will provide you with a
refund when canceling for a covered reason. Covered reasons are listed in the ‘Certificate of
Travel Protection’ provided to you with your travel documents prior to tour departure. The
travel protection is non-transferable and non-refundable. In case of late bookings, it will be
accepted with full payment. The travel protection form must be signed in order for the
coverage to be in place. By signing the form you are agreeing to accept or decline the travel
protection. Receipt of payment without the signed form does not entitle you to coverage
under the Travel Protection option.
Insurance Coverage Provided By: Travel Insured International, East Hartford, CT
800.243.3174
The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
To reserve a seat on this trip detach and return the reservation
form below to:
Eileen Lessard
Commerce Bank - Royal 50’s Club
P.O. Box 15020
Worcester, MA 01615
Reservation Form For - The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Commerce Bank - Royal 50’s Club
Tour / Policy # 7D0521GA
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Tour Pricing
Your tour includes:
$111 Per Person
 Deluxe Motor-coach transportation,
 Guided Tour of Ventfort Hall,
 Lunch at The Mount,
 Guided Tour of Naumkeag including Servants’ View,
 Self-Guided Tour of Gardens at Naumkeag,
 Tips for Tour Escort & Bus Driver.
City: _______________________________ State: ______ Zip:___________________
Details inside
Home Phone: _______________________ Traveling with: ______________________
Note: Tours and/or inclusions subject to change
Tour Pricing per person: $111
(Non-members add $10 to Tour Pricing per person)
Full payment is due at the time of reservation. Cancellations received on or after April 19, 2017 there is a fee of 50% of the tour cost.
Cancellations received on or after May 3, 2017 there is a fee of 100% of the tour cost. All cancellations are subject to any administrative and
non-recoverable expenses (i.e. show tickets). Please note any food or health/mobility restrictions. Please make checks payable to: Commerce
Bank
Name(s): 1. _____________________________ 2. ____________________________
Health/Mobility Restrictions: _______________________________________________
Handicapped Needs: _____________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: __________________________ Phone #: __________________
I/We have enclosed a check for # _______ people in the amount of $ ________
I/We ☐ accept or ☐ decline the Travel Protection ($17 per person)
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________
2017
RESERVATION &
INSURANCE FORM
Commerce Bank – Royal 50’s Club
1-Day The Gilded Age of the Berkshires
May 21, 2017
GUEST DETAILS
Name:
Email:
First
Middle
Last
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:_______________________________
Cell Phone:___________________________________
TOUR DETAILS
Travel Partner(s):
Emergency Contact Name & Phone #: _________________________________________________________
Special Needs (wheelchair, diet, handicap, etc.):
**Please note that we try to accommodate special preference requests when possible, but we cannot guarantee them.
Mail to: P.O. Box 1011, East Windsor, CT 06088
GROUP: Commerce Bank – Royal 50’s Club
TOUR DATE: May 21, 2017
TOUR/POLICY #: 7D0521GA
*TRAVEL PROTECTION CHECK PAYABLE TO:
Commerce Bank
DESTINATION: 1-Day Gilded Age
COST: $17.00 per person
Insurance Coverage
Trip Cancellation*
Trip Cost
Trip Interruption*
Trip Cost
Trip Delay (12hours)
$500 ($150/day)
Baggage/Personal Effects
$500
Emergency Accident and
Sickness Medical Expense
$10,000
Emergency Evacuation and
Repatriation of Remains
$20,000
Emergency Assistance Services – Included
*Up to the trip cost insured, up to a maximum of
$5,000.00 per person.
TRAVEL PROTECTION PAYMENTS ARE DUE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF TOUR DEPOSIT TO COVER PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
THE PURCHASE OF THE OPTIONAL TRAVEL PROTECTION WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A REFUND WHEN CANCELING FOR A COVERED REASON. COVERED
REASONS ARE LISTED IN THE ‘CERTIFICATE OF TRAVEL PROTECTION’ PROVIDED TO YOU WITH YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO TOUR
DEPARTURE. THE TRAVEL PROTECTION IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE. IN CASE OF LATE BOOKINGS, IT WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH
FULL PAYMENT. THE TRAVEL PROTECTION FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN ORDER FOR THE COVERAGE TO BE IN PLACE. BY SIGNING THE FORM YOU ARE
AGREEING TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE OF THE TRAVEL PROTECTION. RECEIPT OF PAYMENT WITHOUT THE SIGNED FORM DOES NOT ENTITLE YOU TO
COVERAGE UNDER THE TRAVEL PROTECTION OPTION.
Insurance Coverage Provided By: TRAVEL INSURED INTERNATIONAL, East Hartford, CT 800.243.3174
I _____accept or _____decline the optional Travel Protection Coverage. This form must be signed in order for the travel protection coverage to be in place.
By signing this form, you agree to accept or decline the Travel Protection coverage.
I acknowledge that I have read the Cancellation Policy on the attached document and understand all information given to me.
Guest’s Signature:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:___________________
# 7D0521GA
Payment Enclosed
Deposit
$______________
Insurance
______________
Total
$______________
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PO Box 1011, East Windsor, CT 06088
Phone: 860.627.0199
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