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Guest Program
Guest Program Events
Guest Welcome Reception For all guests
Guest Breakfast
Louisville City Tour Included in Full Guest Registration,
also available à la carte
Undulata Farm Tour
Sullivan Cooking School Optional for all guests
Guest Welcome Reception 
Sunday, Feb. 24, 9:30-11:15 a.m.
lakes tour
Photo: Louisville CVB

Each year, all guest attendees get together at this reception to kick off the Guest Program. This year, in honor of the Exchange being hosted in the Derby City, guests will have an opportunity to purchase and design their very own Kentucky Derby hat to show off during Club GEAPS on the closing night of Exchange. Professional hat design consultants will be available to help guests create their perfect Kentucky Derby hat. Costs for design and hat will range from $100-$120 based on detail and will be the responsibility of individual participants. Light continental breakfast will be served during the reception.

Louisville City Tour 
Sunday, Feb. 24, 1-4 p.m.

lakes tour
Photo: Louisville CVB

Enjoy the afternoon touring the city of Louisville. The Historic Louisville Tour is a great way to learn about the area and several local treasures. Enjoy a drive through Museum Row and the second largest cast iron building facade district in the country as well as Old Louisville, home to the largest collection of Victorian architecture in the U.S. You'll also experience Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum, with a walking tour of the grounds and time in the gift shop as you learn more about the "most exciting two minutes in sports." This tour includes a box lunch.

Undulata Farm, Claudia Sanders & Shop Hop 
Monday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
lakes tour
Photo: Mint Julep Tours

Join fellow GEAPS guests on a journey to the immaculate Undulata Farm. Tour the historic home and one of the country's most outstanding American Saddlebred horse breeding and training facilities. A portion of the tour cost goes towards a donation to The William Wood University for an equine scholarship fund. Afterwards, take in true Kentucky hospitality and experience Kentucky Fried Chicken's historic beginnings as you dine at Claudia Sanders Restaurant for lunch. Following lunch you will visit Westport Village, Louisville's first true outdoor specialty shopping village showcasing award winning shops and restaurants. For the non-shoppers in the group, there are plenty of alternatives, such as Elements Therapeutic Massage, Heine Brothers Coffee, Avanti Skin Center, Zi Olive, Pretty Nails Salon & Spa and more.

Guest Breakfast 
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Kick off the final day of the Exchange with all of the friends you have met over a full breakfast buffet.

Optional Event:
Sullivan Cooking School

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m.
lakes tour

Sullivan University is home to the renowned National Center for Hospitality Studies, one of the leading Culinary Arts, Professional Catering, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, and Hospitality Management programs in the country. Sullivan University will provide you the opportunity to participate in a cooking class and enjoy some Kentucky inspired food that you prepare in an exclusive small group kitchen setting. Each kitchen will have a chef instructor, assistant and cleaning team. From experienced cooks to novice culinary enthusiasts, this hands-on experience will give you a chance to experience some local cuisine and increase your culinary skills.