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2025 Tech Trek Update



Past Tech Trekkers learned at the beach.
Past Tech Trekkers learned at the beach.


Lake/Sumter AAUW members are waiting with baited breath to learn the names of the rising 8th grade girls we will be sending to Tech Trek this summer.


We expect an announcement soon...so check back!


Grandview Clydesdales Enchant Members

Updated: Apr 17

On Thursday, April 10, 17 Lake/Sumter AAUW members and two friends met at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center and drove to Dunnellon, FL, to visit the Grandview Clydesdale Farm and Tours, one of the most award-winning Clydesdale farms in the world. The ladies participated in a 2-hour guided tour of the Grandview Clydesdales operation which gave them an opportunity to learn about this famous breed of horse.

 

Over the course of the afternoon, they learned about the day-to-day operations of the farm from the ultrasounding of the mares for breeding to the birth of baby Clydesdales.  In addition, they viewed the life of a Clydesdale from babyhood through adulthood to winning national and international championships and even starring in Budweiser commercials. 


The presentations were given in air-conditioned buildings where there was seating for everyone.


Our day trippers were ready to learn.
Our day trippers were ready to learn.

The visit also included seeing a mom and baby Clydesdale in an open viewing area that was also under cover.


Getting his land legs.
Getting his land legs.

Ready to dance. Notice Angela's left foot and the horse's right rear leg.
Ready to dance. Notice Angela's left foot and the horse's right rear leg.


Whoa, Nellie! Carolyn learned how to stop a horse.
Whoa, Nellie! Carolyn learned how to stop a horse.


Nice horsey. Laura reaches out in friendship
Nice horsey. Laura reaches out in friendship

A group photo is a long-standing Day Trip tradition.


Smiling day trippers learned a lot.
Smiling day trippers learned a lot.

After visiting the farm, the group traveled to the nearby Stumpknockers Restaurant on the Withlacoochee River to enjoy a seafood dinner in a charming old Florida setting.  There the food was good, and the company was even better. 

 

Seafood dinner at Stumpknockers on the river.
Seafood dinner at Stumpknockers on the river.

The day ended back at Colony Cottage where we said our goodbyes and headed for home with lots of memories of our day on the farm.

 

Each year, our Day Trip Committee organizes two to three excursions to interesting nearby sites in Central Florida. Read about this year’s other trips to Ma Barker's House and the Community of Royal, FL.




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