2026 Convocation Excursions

Thursday, October 8: (Enjoy one or both)

Old Montreal

Guided Walk at Garden of Gods
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$176.00 per person
Experience the beauty of Garden of the Gods. Take a guided walk on a paved pathway and discover how geological and meteorological events shaped its unique landscape and continue to effect changes today. Explore the flora and fauna of the mountain, canyons, and valleys. Learn about the people who have lived in the shadow of Pikes Peak, past and present.

Old MontrealAuthentic Italy Culinary Demonstration and Tasting
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$118 per person
Embark on a flavorful adventure to master the art of crafting your very own pizza and pasta!Immerse yourself in a hands-on session where you'll learn the timeless culinary art of pizza and pasta making; perfect your stretching and shaping techniques and let your imagination run wild with a variety of classic pizza toppings and an array of pasta varieties.

Enjoy a signature Italian Charcuterie selection, craft both house made pizza and pasta from scratch - an experience that is as delicious as educational. This experience promises a delightful fusion of fun and invaluable expertise. 

Friday, October 9:

Pikes Peak Railway
12:15 pm - 5:00 pm
$120 per person
Settle into your seat as the train leans into the mountain. Outside the panoramic windows, Englemann Canyon reveals itself—rock walls rising on either side, the forest thick and untouched. As you climb through Pike National Forest, your guide fills the air with stories. Tales of miners and explorers. The geology that shaped these peaks. The wildlife that thrives at impossible altitudes. Listen or don’t—the views demand attention either way. This route takes you where most visitors never go, through terrain reserved for backcountry hikers who know what they’re doing. Rock formations twist into improbable shapes. Alpine wildflowers cling to slopes. Bighorn sheep watch the train pass with mild interest, too accustomed to the sight to be impressed.

The train crests the summit, and you step into the thin air—forty minutes to explore. Make them count. On clear days, five states spread before you: Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Kansas. The Summit Visitor Center offers multiple vantage points, each with interpretive displays that explain what you’re seeing. But honestly, the view speaks for itself. Walk the accessible paths. Feel the wind cut across the barren summit. Look down at the world you just left behind—it seems impossibly far below now.

Old MontrealGuided Hike at Garden of Gods
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$205 per person
Experience the beauty of Garden of the Gods. Take a guided hike off the beaten path and discover how geological and meteorological events shaped its unique landscape and continue to effect changes today. Explore the flora and fauna of the mountain, canyons, and valleys. Learn about the people who have lived in the shadow of Pikes Peak, past and present.

 

Golf at The Broadmoor
1:30 pm Shotgun start
$208 per person
Set in the Cheyenne Mountain foothills of Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor Golf Club is consistently ranked among the best in the world. Our two iconic courses were designed by some of golf’s greatest names, and have played host to numerous national tournaments, including the U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, and PGA Cup Matches. Presidents, politicians, celebrities, and legendary athletes have played at The Broadmoor, and our distinctive courses have challenged them all. Rentals are available. 18-hole rental clubs are available for $88 and includes a complimentary sleeve of balls. Rental shoes are also available for $42.