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Your Derby Moment Has Arrived
Some experiences are worth dressing up for.
The hats. The traditions. The long quiet moment before the gate opens, and the roar that follows.
You have watched this weekend from a couch for years. Someone else’s hat. Someone else’s box. Someone else’s photos on Sunday morning.
This time you are in the seat. Covered, all afternoon, with food and a julep in your hand and 14 other women who decided the same thing you did.
Five days in Louisville. Two days at Churchill Downs. These are the stories your grandchildren will tell their grandchildren.
More Than a Seat
The Race Lasts Two Minutes. Your Seat Lasts All Day.
Most people at Churchill Downs spend Derby Day on their feet. They park far out and walk in. They stand in line for a warm drink. They watch the race on a screen with a crowd pressed in around them, and they pay for every bite.
That is not your day.
You are seated in reserved covered seating in the Starting Gate Pavilion, near the action, both Oaks Day and Derby Day. Covered matters in Louisville. Derby runs rain or shine, and the weather that weekend does what it wants. You will be comfortable either way.
From the time gates open at 9:00 AM, the food and the bar are yours. Gourmet service all afternoon. Mint juleps, bourbon, wine, and spirits, poured as long as the racing runs. No lines. No tabs. Nothing to keep up with but your hat.
A motorcoach carries you from the Galt House to the track and brings you back, both days. You arrive dressed and you stay that way.
Two full days at Churchill Downs, seated, covered, and taken care of. This is the part of Derby weekend most people never get to buy.
Trip Highlights
What Your Weekend Holds
Experience the pageantry, anticipation, and energy of Derby Day at Churchill Downs.
Wear your pink and experience one of Derby Week’s most celebrated traditions.
Begin your stay with dinner overlooking Louisville from Swizzle at the Galt House.
Discover the story and legacy of Louisville icon Muhammad Ali and his lasting connection to the city.
Experience the bourbon, horses, rolling countryside, and traditions that make Kentucky distinctive.
Share a milestone experience with women ready to enjoy this season of life right alongside you.
Your Derby weekend
April 28
Arrive, settle into the Galt House, and give yourself time to enjoy the waterfront surroundings before gathering for your welcome dinner at Swizzle. A beautiful beginning to an unforgettable few days.
April 29
Explore the legacy of Muhammad Ali at the Muhammad Ali Center.
Admission to the Muhammad Ali Center is not included.
April 30
Oaks Day blends racing, tradition, fashion, and celebration for a full day at Churchill Downs. Includes all-inclusive gourmet food and a premium open bar, mint juleps, bourbon, wine, and spirits, from gates open to the last race.
May 1
Take your seat at Churchill Downs and experience the traditions, excitement, fashion, and unforgettable energy surrounding the 153rd Kentucky Derby. Includes all-inclusive gourmet food and a premium open bar, mint juleps, bourbon, wine, and spirits, from gates open to the last race.
May 2
Enjoy breakfast, exchange one more round of hugs, and head home with memories that will make every Derby season feel a little more personal from now on.
Good to know
What to Expect
Travel style
Elevated event experience with culture, dining, fashion, and iconic sporting moments.
Moderate, with two full race days and time built around planned experiences.
Native language
English
Race day transportation
Roundtrip transportation between the Galt House and Churchill Downs is planned for Oaks and Derby race days.
Cuisine
Southern flavors, steak and seafood, Kentucky bourbon, cocktails, and race-day dining. All included!
Dress & style
Part sporting tradition, part fashion moment. Pink takes center stage for Oaks Day; Derby Day is yours to make your own.
The details
Where you’ll stay
The Galt House
Your Louisville home for Derby weekend
Set along the Ohio River in downtown Louisville, the Galt House places you close to the city’s dining, culture, and Derby Week energy while giving you a comfortable place to return to between experiences. Your stay is planned in the hotel’s West Tower.
Sisterhood in her words
Reserve your trip now
$11,499
per person
$8,299
per person
Fine print
This trip includes hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing experiences, and extended time at Churchill Downs. Accessibility may vary by venue, transportation provider, and activity.
Activities may involve extended walking and standing, stairs, uneven surfaces, crowded venues, and getting on and off motor coaches.
Travelers requiring mobility assistance, medical accommodations, or special support are encouraged to notify us in advance so requests can be submitted to the appropriate suppliers. While every effort will be made to assist, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
Due to contractual obligations with our suppliers, monthly or bi-weekly payments are required unless your reservation is paid in full. Auto pay is highly encouraged to help keep your reservation current and avoid missed payments.
Automatic billing is complimentary and allows your remaining balance to be divided into scheduled payments after your initial deposit. Payment dates and amounts will be outlined on your invoice at the time of booking.