Join Australian broadcaster and best-selling author Indira Naidoo for an exclusive 6day food tour of the rooftop farms of New York City. You'll visit farms on the rooftops of warehouses and office blocks growing organic vegetables - even producing honey from their own beehives. You'll feast on the produce during hosted lunches and stay at the hippest hotels. You'll also visit the famous Highline and Chelsea Markets and your evening will be free to catch a Broadway show or do some shopping.
2. On Top of the World
Been to New York a few times?
Think youâve seen it all?
Chances are you havenât seen thisâŚ
Jump on board for INDIRA
NAIDOOâs exclusive expert
tour of the ROOF TOP FARMS of
NEW YORK CITY.
Following on from the phenomenal
success of her best-selling book
âThe Edible Balconyâ, 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
worldâs largest âsky
farmsâ.
Over 6 days, as part of an
intimate tour group of 10,
youâll explore how these
inspiring commercial
enterprises are turning
concrete into crops.
4. Veggies in the Sky
Youâll be amazed to
see how some farms
cover more than 2 ½
acres of a buildingâs
rooftop.
Youâll 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. Youâll 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.
The farms are literally just
across the river from New
Yorkâs iconic skyscrapers
such as the Chrysler
building and the Empire
State Building.
7. Is there any better location in the world
to enjoy a party?
8. Dine on Farm Produce
After each tour youâll
feast on the fresh
seasonal farm produce
during
specially-hosted lunches
at local award-winning
restaurants. Youâll enjoy
the regionâs organic
wines matched to your
meal by our tour group
sommelier.
9. Stay at Hip Hotels
Youâll stay in Brooklyn at
the stylish Box House
Hotel - one of New Yorkâs
hottest boutique
accommodationsâŚ
10. Old World Charm
And when the tour moves
to Manhattan,
youâll stay at the regal
Washington Square
Hotel in Greenwich
Village. Style and comfort
in the grooviest part of
the city.
11. The Highline
Weâll also squeeze
in a tour of New
Yorkâs famous
Highline - an
historic elevated
railway line thatâs
been transformed
into
2 kms of lush
gardens.
12. Historic food markets
After our invigorating
walk along The
Highline, weâll pop in
to the beautiful
Chelsea Markets for a
food tour and delicious
lunch.
13. Meet local farmers
On our last day weâll
explore the extraordinary
diversity of produce at
The Union Square
Greenmarket in Union
SquareâŚ..
14. Paddock to Plate
And then for our farewell lunch weâll dine
nearby at the famous Union Square CafĂŠ
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
Yorkâs vibrant 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.
And youâll see a hidden
part of New York even the
locals donât know exists.
17. The Most Fun Youâve Had On A Roof
Youâll be inspired by the city
farmers youâll meet, the
gardens youâll explore, and
the farm-fresh produce
youâll feast on.
It will be the most fun
youâve ever had on a roof.
Hereâs a detailed itinerary
for your 6 Day tourâŚ.
18. DAY 1 - Monday May 26th 2014
⢠1710 hrs Tour group arrives
QF 107 at JFK airport
⢠Coach transfer from airport
to Box House Hotel,
Brooklyn
⢠Check-in, refresh
⢠Tour group cocktail party at
hotel/meet Indira Naidoo
and team-guide Tim
Petersen, food and wine
sommelier
⢠Dinner (own arrangements)
19. DAY 2 Tuesday May 27th , 2014
⢠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 May 28th 2014
⢠Breakfast (not included)
⢠0930hrs Coach transfer from
Box House hotel to Eagle St
Rooftop farm, Greenpoint,
Brooklyn
⢠2 hour tour and workshop â
seed planting, harvesting
⢠Coach transfer to Marlow
and Sons restaurant,
Brooklyn
⢠2 course lunch+glass of wine
⢠1500hrs Day 3 concludes.
⢠5 minute walk back to hotel
⢠Dinner (own arrangements)
21. DAY 4 - Thursday May 29th 2014
⢠Breakfast (not included)
⢠0930hrs Coach transfer from
Box House hotel to Brooklyn
Navy Yard rooftop farm ,
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
⢠1500hrs DAY 4 concludes
⢠Dinner (own arrangements)
22. DAY 5 - Friday May 30th 2014
⢠Breakfast (not included)
Check-out Box House 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 â May 31st 2014
⢠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 CafĂŠ.
⢠1500hrs Walk back to Hotel.
NYC Tour concludes.
24. Tour Costs
⢠TOUR DATES:
Monday May 26th 2014 â
Saturday May 31st 2014
⢠COST: $US 5,900.00 twin
share (single supplement $US
1,200).
⢠Covers all ground costs,
accommodation and lunches.
It does not include flights
which can be organised for
you individually
⢠To book your place
please contact
TIM PETERSEN at
Urban Food Safari
explore@urbanfoodsafari.com