Indira's New York Food tour

1. Indira Naidoo’s Roof Top Farm and Food Tour
of New York City, September 17-22, 2013

2. On Top of the World
Been to New York a few times?
Think you’ve seen it all?
Chances are you haven’t seen this…
Jump on board for INDIRA
NAIDOO’s exclusive expert
tour of the ROOF TOP FARMS of
NEW YORK CITY.
Following on from the phenomenal
success of her best-selling book
‘The Edible Balcony’, Indira wants
to show you how New Yorkers are
growing food in their city.

3. Concrete to Crops
High above the streets of
the historic borough of
Brooklyn are three of the
world’s largest ‘sky
farms’.
Over 6 days, as part of an
intimate tour group of
10, you’ll explore how
these inspiring
commercial enterprises
are turning concrete into
crops.

4. Veggies in the Sky
You’ll be amazed how
some farms cover
more than 2 ½ acres
of a building’s
rooftop.
You’ll learn about
their engineering and
construction.

5. Chooks on the Roof
As well as growing acres
of fruit and
vegetables, these roof top
farms have chook houses
and bee hives producing
fresh eggs and honey for
local residents. You’ll get
a chance to get your
hands dirty, collect some
eggs or help filter some
honey.

6. Jaw-dropping vistas
The breath-taking views
of the Manhattan skyline
from the rooftop farms
will blow you away.
They are literally just
across the river from New
York’s iconic skyscrapers
such as the Chrysler
building and the Empire
State Building.

7. New York from the rooftops

8. Dine on Farm Produce
After each tour you’ll
feast on the fresh
seasonal farm produce
during
specially-hosted lunches
at local award-winning
restaurants. You’ll enjoy
the region’s organic
wines matched to your
meal by our tour group
sommelier.

9. Stay at Hip Hotels
You’ll stay in Brooklyn at the
stylish Wythe Hotel - one of
New York’s hottest new
boutique accommodations…
The Wythe was voted
Conde Nast Traveller’s ‘Hot
List’ 2013 and
Travel and Leisure
Magazine’s ‘Best Hotel’ 2013

10. Old World Charm
And when the tour moves
to Manhattan,
you’ll stay at the regal
Washington Square
Hotel in Greenwich
Village. Style and comfort
in the grooviest part of
the city.

11. The Highline
We’ll also squeeze
in a tour of New
York’s famous
Highline - an
historic elevated
railway line that’s
been transformed
into
2 km of lush
gardens.

12. Historic food markets
After our invigorating
walk along The
Highline, we’ll pop in
to the beautiful
Chelsea Markets for a
food tour and delicious
lunch.

13. Meet local farmers
And on our last day we’ll
explore the extraordinary
diversity of produce at
The Union Square
Greenmarkets in Union
Square…..

14. Paddock to Plate
And then for our farewell lunch we’ll dine
nearby at the famous Union Square Café
which sources market produce for its award-
winning dishes.

15. Take a bite out of the Big Apple
… and your evenings will
be free to explore New
York’s hip nightlife, do
some shopping or catch a
Broadway show.

16. A Sky High Adventure
This is a trip for
foodies, gardeners or
those who just want to
live a richer more
sustainable life in the city.
You’ll see a hidden part of
New York even the locals
have never seen before.

17. The Most Fun You’ve Had On A Roof
You’ll be inspired by the city
farmers you’ll meet, the
gardens you’ll explore, and
the farm-fresh produce
you’ll feast on.
It will be the most fun
you’ve ever had on a roof.
Here’s a detailed itinerary
for your 6 Day tour….

18. DAY 1 - Monday September 16th 2013
• 1710 hrs Tour group arrives
QF 107 at JFK airport
• Coach transfer from airport
to Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn
• Check-in, refresh
• Tour group cocktail party at
hotel/meet Indira Naidoo
and team-guides Tim
Petersen, food and wine
sommelier and Stephanie
Savage, tour logistics.
• Dinner (own arrangements)

19. DAY 2 Tuesday September 17th, 2013
• Breakfast (not included)
• 0930hrs Coach transfer from
hotel to Brooklyn Grange
Rooftop
Farm, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• 2 hour tour, planting/bee-
keeping workshop.
• Coach transfer to Reynard
restaurant at Wythe Hotel
• 2 course lunch + glass of
wine
• 1530hrs Day 2 concludes.
• Dinner (own arrangements)

20. DAY 3 Wednesday September 18th 2013
• Breakfast (not included)
• 0930hrs Coach transfer from
Wythe hotel to Eagle St
Rooftop
farm, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• 2 hour tour and workshop –
seed planting, harvesting
• Coach transfer to Marlow
and Sons
restaurant, Brooklyn
• 2 course lunch+glass of wine
• 1530hrs Day 3 concludes.
• 5 minute walk back to hotel
• Dinner (own arrangements)

21. DAY 4 - Thursday September 19th 2013
• Breakfast (not included)
• 0930hrs Coach transfer
from Wythe hotel to
Brooklyn Navy Yard
, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• 2 hour tour and workshop
• Coach transfer to Diner
restaurant, Brooklyn
• 2 course lunch + glass of
wine
• 5 minute walk back to hotel
• 1330hrs DAY 4 concludes
• Dinner (own arrangements)

22. DAY 5 - Friday September 20 2013
• Breakfast (not included) Check-out Wythe
Hotel
• 0930hrs Coach transfer to
Highline, Meatpacking District.
• 1030hrs Meet guide.2 hour walking tour
of Highline.
• 5 min walk to Chelsea Markets for food tour
and organic wine and produce lunch.
• Coach transfer to Washington Square
Hotel, Greenwich Village. Check-in.
• 1600hrs - Day 5 concludes.
• Dinner (own arrangements)

23. DAY 6 – Saturday September 21 2013
• Continental breakfast included
• Checkout Washington Sq Hotel
• 0930 hrs tour meets in hotel
lobby and walks to Union
Square Greenmarkets
• 1000hrs meet guide. Market
tour and tastings
• 1300hrs Farewell Lunch at
Union Square Café.
• 1500hrs Walk back to Hotel.
Tour concludes.

24. Tour Costs
• TOUR DATES:
Monday September 17th 2013 –
Saturday September 22nd 2013
• COST: $AUS 3,500.00 twin share
(covers all ground
costs, accommodation and lunches. It
does not include flights which can be
organised for you individually)
• TO BOOK: A non-refundable deposit
of $500.00 is required by JUNE 15th
2013 to reserve your place.
• The balance is due by July 15th 2013.
• Contact:
• Stephanie Savage
Impulse Travel
The Village Green, 22 Kenthurst
Rd, Round Corner, NSW, Australia
• email:
Stephanie@impulsetravel.com.au
• tel: +61 2 9651 3177
• Licence: 2TA005481
• Member of AFTA

25. Your NYC Rooftop Farm Tour Team
Stephanie Savage Indira Naidoo
Tim
Petersen

26. Indira Naidoo’s
Roof Top Farm
Tour of New York
September 2013