NLA Mill Tour

GASI Mill Tour will Cool You Off

2011-07-14T15:10:00.000-05:00

Doesn't this look inviting? After the hot, humid days that has hit most of the United States recently, this looks so refreshing. We have a very good chance that we will be in the mountains at the peak of their fall colors. The entire mountain side shimmers with gold and orange. For those who are registered for the tour, look for an information packet of more tour details including city maps. You

35 People Touring Central Europe

2011-06-30T14:57:00.005-05:00

That's right - 35 people have registered for the GASI Mill Tour for this October. These folks are from all across the United States; some who are veterans at the mill tour and for a few this is their first tour. Everyone of them is ready for an adventure. We will be in the Julian Alps in the Bohinj Lakes region in Slovenia. It was overcast the day that I was there but the views are still

Bringing Walking Shoes and A Big Appetite

2011-04-10T14:05:00.003-05:00

One of the things you notice about Europe is that walking is the norm. The cities have lots of pedestrian malls. You see walking paths in and out of the cities and villages. While this tour does involve a little more use of our two feet for transportation mode, it is designed to be accessible for most people. One day we may hike through a spruce forest in the Julian Alps. That terrain is uneven

2011-03-06T14:30:00.005-06:00

Click here to learn all about the upcoming mill tour to Germany, Austria, Slovenia and Italy scheduled for October 5-17.

Registration Details Now Available

2011-02-28T13:41:00.006-06:00

The details of the upcoming GÄSI mill tour to Germany, Austria, Slovenia and Italy can be seen by clicking on the link to the left. The brochure also includes information about a three-day extention to the Bavarian villages around Munich.One question that has asked several times is what to do about travelers insurance. It will certainly give you peace of mind when booking a trip this far in

Registration Form Available for GÄSI Mill Tour

2011-02-02T15:14:00.006-06:00

The information that you have been waiting for is here. The registration information for the 2011 GÄSI Mill Tour. What is the GÄSI Mill Tour? It is the accronym for the Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy Mill Tour, which is a much shorter name and more fun to say - GAY-cee.Click on the form to the right and you will find the schedule, some information about the business tour and sightseeing, and

Tentative Dates Set for Mill Tour

2010-12-08T17:53:00.005-06:00

I have had several people asking me for the dates of the mill tour. Tentatively, the dates are Wednesday, October 5 thru Monday, October 17. Plus we are investigating a three day extension to visit some sights in Bavarian Germany for those of you who wish to stay beyond the business tour.Our tour operator, Bostjan Gerdej, is still working with the hotels on availability and pricing. He knows you

Preview of 2011 Tyrolean Tour

2010-11-04T12:48:00.008-05:00

Guten Tag, Gruss Gott, Dober Dan (Hello!)Many of you are very eager to learn about the upcoming 2011 Mill Tour. I returned from Europe just a week ago and my head is still whirling from all the sites and information (but that could also be the cold medicine I'm taking for the mild cold I caught after I got back).As Sally told you in her first blog, Mitja and Barbara Peterman have connected us

2011 Tyrolean Mill Tour

2010-05-21T15:19:00.004-05:00

Welcome to the Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA) Mill Tour web page. I have set up this page to keep you posted on the progress for the 2011 Mill Tour.Mitja & Barbara Peterman from AL&M Building Supply in Sealy, Texas have graciously offered to assist in the planning of the trip. Mitja is a native of Slovenia and has contacts in their forest industry. At this point, the itinerary is just