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CuriousG
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May 19, 1:51am
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The level of detail as well as the immaculate upkeep are amazing.
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Eruonen
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May 19, 3:50am
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I was sure the Green Dragon also served food...
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https://www.thekumachan.com/...e-heart-of-hobbiton/
"Not only does the Green Dragon Inn immerse visitors within a visual wonderland, but it also entices their taste buds with a delectable repertoire of traditional Hobbit cuisine. From hearty stews to freshly baked bread and tantalizing pies, the inn’s menu ensures a state of sheer bliss for discerning palates. Guests can savor their meals while gazing upon the breathtaking Hobbiton landscape, adorned with rolling green hills and charming hobbit holes punctuating the horizon."
Menu items
https://restaurantguru.com/...agon-Matamata-2/menu
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grammaboodawg
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Jul 3, 1:52pm
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I'm so sorry I was so late getting to this; but I'm THRILLED!!! :D
I was lucky to visit Hobbiton during my last trip in 2018, and I wished so much that I could have lingered there for exactly everything they've talked about and visited in this!!! OH GEEZ! I feel like I'm there again! The details shared bring it all to life!
THANK YOU!!!!! I've got tears in mine eyes!!!
We have been there and back again.
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grammaboodawg
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Jul 3, 1:59pm
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Our group didn't stay too long
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Not enough time to try any of the goodies, but I did get a mug of cider :) Even considering it was set up to handle crowds of people, it was very cozy and authentic. Just beautiful!
We have been there and back again.
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Eruonen
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Jul 3, 2:07pm
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So, you are only allowed so much time to visit - too bad but I guess
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it would get too crowded and trampled if it was wide open.
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grammaboodawg
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Jul 5, 8:08pm
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We're brought in groups by bus from off site and driven up the long lane onto the actual property where Hobbiton is. They have to stop and open/shut a couple of gates along the way since it's still a working sheep farm. So the people on your bus becomes the group hanging together as we walk through Hobbiton. If there are 6 buses in the parking lot, there are 6 groups following each other at a respectful distance walking the trail past so many hobbit holes, gardens, etc. taking a few moments for pictures at each hole.
We finally reach Bag End where a lot of time is offered for each of us to have our moment at the gate and steps... then continue down the trail toward the Mill, Bridge, past Sam's home, then on to the Green Dragon. And that is where several groups will join together as we filter into the Dragon... the last stop before re-grouping and returning to the bus.
The amount of time we have there is whatever the allowed time for the entire tour is left over. IMHO... there would probably never be "enough" time for me to feel satisfied with the dream-come-true journey; but I left very, very happy. The Tour Guide was a hero!
We have been there and back again.
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(This post was edited by grammaboodawg on Jul 5, 8:22pm)
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cats16
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Jul 5, 9:32pm
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Agreed re: "never enough time"
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Imagine having a hammock and being allowed to sleep outside under the stars! That would be a treat - I know the nighttime dinner and Hobbiton tour has great reviews, so I guess that's the closest thing to it now.
I'm excited that we'll get to go inside one of the hobbit holes this fall when we're there. The first time I went, I had the strong desire to be able to go inside of one, so it'll be really special to have that chance the second time around!
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
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grammaboodawg
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Jul 6, 12:45pm
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I'd LOVE to have done that! I also love that there's no PA System making noise, no 4-wheelers or tire tracks, no overhead planes or choppers... nothing that will take you out of "being there".
We have been there and back again.
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*WILD APPLAUSE!* THANK YOU!
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