This year’s American Horticultural Society trip to the picturesque eastern coast of Maine is an exclusive opportunity for members of the AHS President’s Council to enjoy four days and three nights at the scenic Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.  The resort, built in the late 1880’s, boasts 57 acres of woodland overlooking a stretch of Maine oceanfront.  A highlight of the trip will be a visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for a private lunch and tour with Bill Cullina, executive director of the garden, as well as the with the gardens’ horticultural team.  Opened in 2007, the garden is situated on 270 acres of tidal shoreline in Boothbay, a coastal town established in 1764.  Visits to some of the area’s exemplary private gardens will make up a significant portion of the schedule as well.  For information on how to become a member of the President’s Council, and to obtain a trip itinerary, send an email to development@ahs.org.