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Bethel Trip · June 2026

📅 June 16 – 24, 2026
9
Days
7
Travelers
4
Groups
4
Open Days
👥 Our Travel Group
👫
Sue & Barry Haeger
🚗 Driving together with Steinmanns to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) · Departure TBD · AA flights to White Plains · Seats TBD
👫
Sue & Ken Steinmann
🚗 Driving together with Haegers to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) · Departure TBD · AA flights to White Plains
👫
Judy & Jeff Jacobs
✈️ Departing Florida · Flights TBD
🙋‍♀️
Denise Beyer
✈️ Departing California · Flights TBD
🏠 Shared Accommodation
📍
Address
3 Balsam Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550
📆
Stay
Tuesday June 16 (check-in after 4:00 PM) → Wednesday June 24, 2026
👤
Host
Brandee Gardiner · 📞 +1 586-744-2822
👥
Guests
7 travelers · 4 groups
✈️ Flights
🚗
Haeger & Steinmann: Driving to Phoenix
Both families drive from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) for their flights
👫
Sue & Ken Steinmann
Tucson, AZ · Confirmed seats
Outbound · Tuesday, June 16
PHX
Phoenix
6:20 AM
AA 1274
CLT
Charlotte
1:34 PM
💺 12C & 12D 🍽️ Food for purchase Economy (N)
⏱ 1 hr 15 min connection in Charlotte
CLT
Charlotte
2:49 PM
AA 5606
HPN
White Plains
4:59 PM
💺 16C & 16D Operated by PSA / American Eagle Economy (N)
Return · Wednesday, June 24
HPN
White Plains
10:00 AM
AA 5431
CLT
Charlotte
11:58 AM
💺 15C & 15D Operated by PSA / American Eagle Economy (S)
⏱ 1 hr 17 min connection in Charlotte
CLT
Charlotte
1:15 PM
AA 2902
PHX
Phoenix
2:39 PM
💺 12C & 12D Economy (S)
👫
Sue & Barry Haeger
Tucson, AZ · Same flight numbers · Seats TBD
Outbound · Tuesday, June 16
PHX
Phoenix
6:20 AM
AA 1274
CLT
Charlotte
1:34 PM
💺 Seats TBDEconomy (N)
⏱ 1 hr 15 min connection in Charlotte
CLT
Charlotte
2:49 PM
AA 5606
HPN
White Plains
4:59 PM
💺 Seats TBDOperated by PSA / American Eagle
Return · Wednesday, June 24
HPN
White Plains
10:00 AM
AA 5431
CLT
Charlotte
11:58 AM
💺 Seats TBDEconomy (S)
⏱ 1 hr 17 min connection in Charlotte
CLT
Charlotte
1:15 PM
AA 2902
PHX
Phoenix
2:39 PM
💺 Seats TBDEconomy (S)
👫
Judy & Jeff Jacobs
Florida
✈️ Flights Not Yet AddedContact Judy or Jeff to add their flight details
🙋‍♀️
Denise Beyer
California
✈️ Flights Not Yet AddedContact Denise to add her flight details
📅 Trip Schedule
June 16–24, 2026 · All times local
📱
Reminder: Patterson & Warwick Tours
Bring a Wi-Fi enabled device + personal headphones/earbuds (fully charged) for both the Patterson and Warwick tours. Arrive no more than 30 min early. Show printed confirmation at Gate & Lobby.
✅ Confirmed Activities
🏛️
Wallkill — United States Branch Office
900 Red Mills Road, Wallkill, NY 12589 · Printing, translation & preaching coordination · Show at Gate & Lobby
Thursday Jun 18 · 8:30 AM IOS188
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Patterson — Watchtower Educational Center
100 Watchtower Drive, Patterson, NY 12563 · Lunch reservation 12 noon (arrive 11:45) · Tour 3:00 PM · Possible EBO Filming Studio tour 5 PM · Wi-Fi device + headphones required
Thursday Jun 18 · Lunch 12 PM · Tour 3:00 PM LAW182
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Warwick — World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses
1 Kings Drive, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 · Museum tours: "Bible & Divine Name," "A People for Jehovah's Name," "Faith in Action" · Wi-Fi device + headphones required
Friday Jun 19 · 2:00 PM LQQ453
🎨
The Met + Oasis Tour "The Woman and the Seed"
Metropolitan Museum of Art · 1000 5th Ave, NYC · Arrive 12:40 PM · Tour 1:00 PM · Adults $30 admission + $11 Oasis fee · Allow 3–5 hrs total
Monday Jun 22 · 1:00 PM
Jun
16
Tuesday — Arrival Day
Tucson groups fly in · Jacobs & Beyer TBD
Travel
6:20 AM
✈️
Haeger & Steinmann depart Phoenix (PHX)
AA 1274 → Charlotte · AA 5606 → White Plains
4:59 PM
🛬
Arrive White Plains (HPN)
Pick up rental cars · Head to 3 Balsam Lane, Newburgh, NY · Check-in after 4:00 PM
Evening
🍽️
Group Welcome Dinner
All 7 travelers together for the first time!
Jun
17
Wednesday
Open Day · Group's choice
Open
💡
Open day — vote on ideas in Plan It →
Jun
18
Thursday — Bethel Day
Wallkill Branch + Patterson Educational Center
Confirmed
8:30 AM
🏛️
Wallkill — United States Branch Office
900 Red Mills Road, Wallkill, NY · Show confirmation at Gate & Lobby
IOS188
~10:00 AM
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Drive to Patterson (~1 hr 10 min)
100 Watchtower Drive, Patterson, NY 12563
11:45 AM
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Arrive Patterson — Orientation
Arrive ~15 min early for check-in and orientation before lunch
12:00 PM
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Lunch — Patterson Dining
Lunch reservations at the facility
3:00 PM
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Patterson — Watchtower Educational Center
First-Century Bible Village · Art & video production studios · Show confirmation at Gate & Lobby
LAW182 📱 Wi-Fi device + headphones required
5:00 PM
🎬
Possible: EBO Filming Studio Tour
Patterson — tour of the filming studio · Not yet confirmed
⏳ Pending confirmation
Jun
19
Friday — World Headquarters
Warwick · Tour at 2:00 PM
Confirmed
2:00 PM
🏢
Warwick — World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses
1 Kings Drive, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 · Museum tours (~1 hr each): "The Bible & the Divine Name" · "A People for Jehovah's Name" · "Faith in Action" · Show confirmation at Gate & Lobby
LQQ453 📱 Wi-Fi device + headphones required
Jun
20
Saturday
Open Day · Group's choice
Open
💡
Open day — vote on ideas in Plan It →
Jun
21
Sunday
Open Day · Group's choice
Open
💡
Open day — vote on ideas in Plan It →
Jun
22
Monday — The Met
Metropolitan Museum of Art + Oasis Tour · NYC Day
Confirmed
9:30 AM
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Depart — Drive to Beacon Train Station (~15 min)
Leave Airbnb by 9:30 AM · Weekday parking ~$6 (LAZgo app) · Or take Newburgh–Beacon Ferry ($1.75/person, free parking at Newburgh lot)
~10:00 AM
🚂
Metro-North Hudson Line → Grand Central Terminal
~80–90 min ride · Off-peak $17.25 · Peak $23.00 · Seniors $11.50 · Use MTA TrainTime app or kiosk — tickets on the train cost more
~11:30 AM
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Grand Central → The Met
Subway: Uptown 4, 5, or 6 to 86th St → 10 min walk west to 5th Ave ($2.90 tap OMNY) · Or bus M1–M4 on Madison Ave — drops off directly at The Met
12:40 PM
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Arrive The Met — Check In
1000 5th Ave at 82nd St · Arrive 15–20 min early for orientation · Admission: Adults $30 · Seniors (65+) $22 · Under 12 free
1:00 PM
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Oasis Tour — "The Woman and the Seed"
Private Bible-themed tour of The Met · ~$11/person service fee (ages 5+) + $30 museum admission · Reserve in advance through Oasis Biblical Tours
💵 ~$41/adult total (admission + tour fee)
After Tour
🎨
Explore The Met
Allow 3–5 hrs total at the museum · One of the world's greatest art collections
Jun
23
Tuesday · Last Full Day
Open Day · Group's choice · Evening farewell dinner
Open
💡
Open day — vote on ideas in Plan It →
Evening
🥂
Last Night Together!
Farewell dinner · Celebrate an amazing trip
Jun
24
Wednesday — Departure Day
Safe travels home! ✈️
Travel
~8 AM
🚕
Head to White Plains Airport (HPN)
Allow time for security · Haeger & Steinmann depart 10:00 AM
10:00 AM
✈️
Haeger & Steinmann depart HPN
AA 5431 → Charlotte · AA 2902 → Phoenix · Home by 2:39 PM MST
💡 Plan the Open Days
4 open days (Jun 17, 20, 21, 23) — browse ideas or add your own!
🏛️
Storm King Art Center
World-class outdoor sculpture park in Cornwall, NY · 500 acres of rolling hills with monumental art · One of the best sculpture parks in the world · ~18 min · 11 miles
Local🔗 stormking.org
🎨
Dia:Beacon Museum
World-renowned contemporary art museum on the Hudson · Massive works by Warhol, Serra, Judd · ~20 min drive · 13 miles (or 10 min to Beacon train station + short walk)
Local🔗 diaart.org
🏰
West Point Military Academy
Historic U.S. Military Academy with stunning Hudson River views · Tours of campus, cadet chapel, and museum · ~22 min · 15 miles
Local🔗 westpoint.edu
🌊
Newburgh Waterfront
Revitalized riverfront with Hudson River views · Restaurants, cafés & boutiques on the water · Easy stroll from downtown Newburgh · ~10 min · 5 miles
Local🔗 City of Newburgh
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Beacon, NY — Shops & Main Street
Charming artsy riverfront town · Independent boutiques, cafés, galleries, and great food · Combine with a Dia:Beacon visit · ~20 min · 13 miles
Local🔗 beaconny.gov
🛍️
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
220+ designer & brand-name outlet stores · Hugo Boss, Coach, Nike, Kate Spade & more · ~25 min · 17 miles
Local🔗 premiumoutlets.com
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Lakeview House ⭐ Host Pick
Grab a beer and stroll down to the water for a gorgeous sunset · Casual, fun atmosphere · ~5 min from the Airbnb
Local🔗 Google Maps
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Angry Orchard ⭐ Host Pick
Hard cider orchard & taproom on beautiful grounds · Tours, tastings & outdoor seating · Great for groups · ~20 min · 13 miles
Local🔗 angryorchard.com
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Blooming Hills Farm ⭐ Host Pick
Farm market & outdoor eats with a fresh, seasonal menu · Relaxed country setting · Perfect for a casual outing · ~15 min · 9 miles
Local🔗 bloominghillsfarm.com
🍷
Brotherhood Winery
America's oldest winery in Washingtonville, NY · Historic underground cellars · Tours & tastings daily · ~18 min · 12 miles
Winery🔗 brotherhood-winery.com
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Benmarl Winery
Hudson Valley's oldest vineyard in Marlboro, NY · Stunning Hudson River views · Wine & cheese pairings · ~22 min · 15 miles
Winery🔗 benmarl.com
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Millbrook Vineyards
Award-winning Hudson Valley winery · Beautiful grounds · Great for groups · ~55 min · 40 miles
Winery🔗 millbrookwine.com
⛰️
Bear Mountain State Park
Stunning Hudson Highlands views · Multiple trail levels · Swimming lake, zoo & Perkins Memorial Tower · Free entry · ~35 min · 22 miles
Hiking🔗 parks.ny.gov
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Harriman State Park
200+ miles of trails near Tuxedo, NY · Scenic lakes & forests · All skill levels welcome · ~40 min · 27 miles
Hiking🔗 parks.ny.gov
🏔️
Storm King Mountain Trail
Iconic Hudson Valley peak with panoramic river views · Moderate hike · Near Storm King Art Center · ~18 min · 11 miles
Hiking🔗 alltrails.com
🌳
Central Park
843 acres in the heart of NYC · Boat rentals, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields · Free! · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
NYC🔗 centralparknyc.org
🌉
Brooklyn Bridge + DUMBO
Iconic walkway across the bridge · Great skyline photos · Waterfront neighborhood · Free · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
NYC🔗 Visit NYC
🚶
The High Line
Elevated park on a former rail line · Art, gardens & Hudson Yards views · Easy walk · Free · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
NYC🔗 thehighline.org
🗽
Statue of Liberty
Ferry from Battery Park · Book tickets early · Half-day experience · Ellis Island included · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
NYC🔗 nps.gov
🛒
Chelsea Market
Former Nabisco factory turned food hall · Artisan vendors & restaurants · Iconic NYC stop · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
Food🔗 chelseamarket.com
🥙
Little Italy & Chinatown
Self-guided food walk through two iconic neighborhoods · Cannoli, dumplings, espresso · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
Food🔗 nycgo.com
🥪
Katz's Delicatessen
NYC institution since 1888 · The famous pastrami sandwich · Lower East Side landmark · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
Food🔗 katzsdelicatessen.com
🍕
Smorgasburg Brooklyn
Huge outdoor food market (weekends only) · 100+ local vendors · Waterfront views in Williamsburg · ~2 hrs via Beacon train + subway
Food🔗 smorgasburg.com
🎭
Broadway Show
Book early for a group of 7 · TKTS booth at Times Square for same-day discounts · ~2 hrs via Beacon train
Entertainment🔗 tkts.com
🎷
Jazz at Lincoln Center
World-class jazz at Columbus Circle · Evening performances · Stunning city views from the bar · ~2 hrs via Beacon train
Entertainment🔗 jazz.org
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Yankees or Mets Game
America's pastime in NYC · Check June schedules · Great group outing at an iconic stadium · ~2 hrs via Beacon train
Entertainment🔗 mlb.com
🎤
Comedy Cellar
NYC's most famous comedy club · Greenwich Village · Reserve ahead · World-class stand-up · ~2 hrs via Beacon train
Entertainment🔗 comedycellar.com
📝 Group Suggestions
Ideas added by the travel group
➕ Add Your Idea
🏠 Trip Info
🏡 Airbnb Details
📍
Address
3 Balsam Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550
🔑
Check-In
Tuesday, June 16 · After 4:00 PM
🚪
Check-Out
Wednesday, June 24 · Before 10:00 AM
👤
Host
Brandee Gardiner · 📞 +1 586-744-2822
🔑
Upstairs Entry (front door)
Lock box right of front door · Code: 2018 → Blue key opens door
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Downstairs Entry (back)
Outdoor French doors behind house · Code: 1441 · Turn handle up if needed
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Nearby
Walking distance to grocery store, Marshall's & urgent care
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Location Highlights
2 min to Hwy 84 & 87 · 10 min to Beacon Train Station (Grand Central direct) · 8 min from Stewart International Airport · 7 min to Newburgh Assembly Hall & Kingdom Hall · 26 min to Wallkill · 39 min to Patterson · 40 min to Warwick
🏠 House Guide
📶
Wi-Fi
Network: Verizon_Q49YYB · Password: oat5bake2jut
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Heat & AC
Heat: baseboards + mini split upstairs · Thermostats in upstairs hallway & downstairs bedroom · Use up/down arrows only — do not reprogram · Bedroom AC units: turn off when leaving · Upstairs mini split: remote on dining room wall
🍽️
Kitchen
Use bottom left oven only · No grease in sink — use counter receptacle · Dishwasher: soap tablets under sink · Press leftmost power button → wait for cycle #4 → close door before lights go out · Red light on floor = running
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Wood Stove
Scan QR code for full instructions · No paper, cardboard, or leaves ($250 fine) · Use 2 fire starter sticks + small wood → add full log once fire is strong · Open door slowly · Blower fan kicks on when warm
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Grill
Utensils under grill cover · Extra propane by wood stack
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Outdoor Lights
Tree light timer on separate outside outlets (top & bottom) · Set to go off 2 hrs after dusk — adjust as needed
🎲
Games & Extras
Lawn games in bins under deck · Highchair & crib in upstairs bedroom closet · Toys in basket at top of stairs
🧺
Laundry
Use detergent strips on cart · Avoid scented detergent (allergy-sensitive guests)
⚡
Fuse Box
If power trips: check laundry room (behind curtain) or small guest bedroom closet · Push misaligned fuse until it clicks
📞
Questions?
Contact Brandee Gardiner · +1 586-744-2822 · She aims to respond quickly
⭐ Host Picks — Brandee's Favorites
🥾
Hiking
Download the AllTrails app — tons of options in the area for all levels · alltrails.com
🍺
Lakeview House
Grab a beer and walk down to the water for sunset · 5 min from the house · Host favorite!
🍎
Angry Orchard
Hard cider orchard & taproom · Beautiful grounds · Great for groups
🌻
Blooming Hills Farm
Local farm with outdoor food & drinks · Fresh, seasonal eats in a beautiful setting
🔥
At the House
The house is perfect for BBQs & outdoor gatherings — grill, deck, and lawn games all ready to go
✅ Check-Out Instructions (Jun 24 · Before 10 AM)
🌡️
Temperature
Set both floor thermostats to 65°F
❄️
AC & Lights
Turn off all AC units and lights throughout the home
🗑️
Trash & Recycling
Take to receptacles at end of driveway · Trash → black top bin · Recycling → orange top bin
🛁
Towels
Place all used towels in the bathtub or shower
🛏️
Beds
Leave as is — no need to strip sheets
🎲
Games & Equipment
Return all items to original place: games, blow-up mattresses, cribs, highchairs, etc.
🍽️
Dishes
Load dirty dishes into dishwasher and run it · Hand wash anything that doesn't fit
🔐
Lock Up
Lock all doors · Return keys to the lock box
📋 Tour Reservations Quick Reference
🏛️
Wallkill — Thu Jun 18 · 8:30 AM
900 Red Mills Road, Wallkill, NY · Code: IOS188
📚
Patterson — Thu Jun 18 · 3:00 PM · 📱 Wi-Fi + headphones
100 Watchtower Drive, Patterson, NY · Code: LAW182
🏢
Warwick — Fri Jun 19 · 2:00 PM · 📱 Wi-Fi + headphones
1 Kings Drive, Tuxedo Park, NY · Code: LQQ453
📞
Central Tour Desk (all facilities)
+1 845-306-1000 · centraltourdesk@jw.org
Mon–Fri 8–11:50 AM & 1–4:50 PM EST
🚗 Getting Around
🛬
Arrival Airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) · White Plains, NY
🚗
Rental Car — Haeger, Steinmann & Beyer
Shared rental car · Pick up at White Plains Airport (HPN) · Details TBD
🚗
Rental Car — Jacobs
Separate rental car · Details TBD
🚂
To NYC — Metro-North Hudson Line
Beacon Station (10–15 min from Airbnb) → Grand Central (~80–90 min) · Off-Peak $17.25 · Peak $23.00 · Seniors $11.50 · Buy on MTA TrainTime app or kiosk (on-train surcharge applies)
🅿️
Beacon Parking
Free weekends & holidays · ~$6/day weekdays (LAZgo app) · OR: Newburgh–Beacon Ferry $1.75/person + free parking at Newburgh lot
🚇
In NYC
Subway: tap any contactless card or phone (OMNY) · $2.90/ride · 4/5/6 train to 86th St for The Met · M1–M4 bus on Madison Ave also stops at The Met
🎨 Getting to The Met — Monday June 22
🕤
Depart Airbnb by 9:30 AM
Total travel time ~3.5 hrs · Tour check-in at 12:40 PM · Tour starts 1:00 PM
🚗
Drive to Beacon Station (~15 min)
Weekday parking ~$6 via LAZgo app · OR Newburgh–Beacon Ferry $1.75/person (free parking at Newburgh lot)
🚂
Metro-North Hudson Line → Grand Central (~80–90 min)
Off-Peak $17.25 · Peak $23.00 · Seniors $11.50 · Book on MTA TrainTime app · Do NOT buy on the train (surcharge)
🚇
Grand Central → The Met (~20–30 min)
Subway: Uptown 4, 5, or 6 → 86th St → 10 min walk west · OR bus M1–M4 on Madison Ave (drops off at museum door) · $2.90 tap OMNY
🎟️
Admission + Oasis Tour Fee
Adults $30 · Seniors 65+ $22 · Students $17 · Under 12 Free · + $11/person Oasis service fee (ages 5+) · Total per adult ~$41
💰
Estimated Cost Per Person (Round Trip)
Parking ~$0–6 · Train ~$35–46 · Subway ~$5.80 · Admission + Tour ~$41 · Total ~$80–100/person
🔗
Book Train Tickets
MTA TrainTime app · new.mta.info · Oasis Tours: oasisbiblicaltours.com
☀️ Helpful Tips
🌡️
June Weather
Warm & humid · High 70s–low 80s°F · Light rain possible · Pack a light layer
👟
Footwear
Comfortable walking shoes are a MUST — expect 10,000+ steps per city day
📱
Handy Apps
Google Maps · Uber / Lyft · MTA TrainTime (Metro-North) · MTA NYC (subway) · LAZgo (Beacon parking) · OpenTable (reservations)
📞 Group Contacts
📱
Sue Haeger
520-909-8109
📱
Barry Haeger
520-909-8113
📱
Ken Steinmann 🍎
520-248-2944
📱
Sue Steinmann 🍎
847-530-2517
📱
Judy Jacobs 🍎
520-909-8109
📱
Jeff Jacobs 🍎
847-912-2689
📱
Denise Beyer 🍎
808-357-8112
👋
Abby Spurney (joining part of the trip)
630-730-1113
🍎
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Ken, Sue S, Judy, Jeff, and Denise can track each other with the Find My app
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