TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Tours 
CLICK HERE to register online.
Advance registration deadline for tours is November 3, 2007.
If you prefer to register by mail or fax, please contact ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc., 615 Baronne Street, Suite 103, New Orleans, LA 70113 and a registration form will be sent to you; or call (504) 524-0188 and request a registration form.
Please note that full payment in US funds is required for all tour registration. Faxed registrations or registrations by mail require a fee of $10 per form. Please do not send tour registrations to SMA.
Splendor of Days Gone By: Houmas House Plantation
Saturday, November 17
8:00 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Buses will depart from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Fee: $76 Per Person (includes lunch). Click here to register.NOTE: Subject to cancellation
if minimum number of 30 is not met.Houmas House Plantation, nicknamed "The Sugar Palace" for its beautiful appearance and reference to its massive sugar production during the early 1800’s, has recently been restored to its original grandeur. Refurbished with period antiques and fixtures and furnishings from the 1800’s, the home now stands as a glorified example of a grand plantation of the South.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by docents attired in antebellum dress. Stories of life during the 1800’s will peak your interest as you explore 16 exquisite rooms filled with Louisiana artwork and artifacts dating back to the original plantation. Then, take in the beautiful gardens, filled with flowing fountains and water lilies. The live oaks on the grounds are ranked among some of the oldest and most striking in the world.
City Tour: New Orleans Highlights
Saturday, November 17
1:30 – 4:30 pmLocation: Buses will depart from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Fee: $35 Per Person. Click here to register.NOTE: Subject to cancellation
if minimum number of 30 is not met.From the sultry history of the French Quarter to the majesty of St. Charles Avenue’s stately mansions, this is a thorough and fascinating introduction to the endless variety of sights found in the “Big Easy.” Hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has suffered greatly and is now slowly rising from the ashes. Often referred to as “the city that never sleeps,” since Katrina, the locals have joined together to prove that it is also a city that never dies.
On deluxe motor coach, you’ll explore the historic French Quarter and Garden District, basically untouched by the storm. Highlights include famous landmarks such as Jackson Square with its old world flavor and its own colorful colony, the Saint Louis Cathedral, Creole and American Mansions and the unique above ground tombs of the city’s cemeteries. From the River to the Lake, you’ll travel through several neighborhoods hit hard by the storm. All of the stories and facts will leave you with a real sense of New Orleans’ true spirit, its special history and rich culture.
Community Service Projects
Habitat for Humanity
Wednesday, November 14
6:30 am – 3:30 pmLocation: Buses will depart from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Fee: $85 per person. Mark Registration Form.NOTE: Subject to cancellation
if minimum number of 30 is not met.Through the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, SMA is offering an opportunity for attendees to help rebuild a city hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. Our project will be new home construction. If you are interested in participating in this project, please check the appropriate box on the registration form and include the fee of $85 per person.
There will be an experienced staff member on site to teach and guide volunteers. Minimum age requirement is 16 years old. All volunteers must complete a waiver form, which will be provided once you have signed up.
Dress in clothes that you do not mind ruining and in which you can work comfortably in what is appropriate for the weather conditions during the meeting. Shoes must be closed-toe, no sandals, flip-flops, etc. You may also wish to bring sun screen and sunglasses to the work site.
The fee of $85 is NOT a donation. The fee covers the cost of transportation to and from the work site, lunch, bottled water, snacks, etc., as well as Habitat for Humanity’s fees.
If you wish to make a donation to Habitat for Humanity, please make checks payable to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity and mail to Attn: Gina Stilp, P.O. Box 15052, New Orleans, LA 70175.