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  • Wednesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 15 – Gardens In and Around Rome

    See Rome from a new perspective – spectacular gardens from the Renaissance to modern times.

    The American Horticultural Society itinerary for its October 7 – 15 trip includes gardens of immense importance, such as the grounds of the Villa Farnese, perhaps the greatest masterpiece of Italian landscape design. There are also some notable names in garden history featured in our itinerary, such as Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, one of the leading Renaissance garden designers (see his work below, photo from www.myartprints.co.uk,) and Russell Page, a renowned 20th century landscape architect.

    Many of the gardens are privately owned and only open by special invitation. Enjoy this intimate experience with a small group of like-minded travelers, and the ease and convenience of a single hotel, the five-star Grand Hotel de la Minerve, in the center of historical Rome. AHS host will be Landon Reeve, AHS Board Member and owner of one of the country’s largest full-service landscape firms for over 40 years. Nicola Howard of London-based Specialtours will be the tour leader. For more information email development@ahs.org or call 703-768-5700, ext. 127. For full brochure visit http://www.ahs.org/uploads/pdfs/Rome_2015_8x10-NEW.pdf.

  • Sunday, June 21 – Thursday, June 25 – AHS President’s Council Trip to Maine

    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.

  • Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12 – Colonial Williamsburg 69th Garden Symposium: Layers of the Living Landscape

    Planting in layers allows gardeners to take full advantage of their space and include a diversity of plants that provide beauty and benefit wildlife.  The Colonial Williamsburg 69th Garden Symposium, co-sponsored with the American Horticultural Society Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, includes presentations by Rick Darke and Douglas W. Tallamy, authors of The Living Landscape, and two of the most important voices in sustainability and horticulture.  For full information on fees, lodging, and transportation, visit www.history.org/conted, or call 1-800-603-0948.

  • Friday, April 10 – Tuesday, April 21 – Musical Journey of Historical Gardens from Lisbon to Rome

    The American Horticultural Society is planning a Mediterranean Cruise April 10 – 21, 2015. Enjoy a rare voyage that combines sublime chamber music with the pleasure of cruising to some of the finest gardens in the Mediterranean Sea. This glorious spring cruise features exclusive recitals in historic venues on several islands and in coastal towns of this fabled region. As we sail the coast of Iberia, to the islands of Mallorca, Sardinia, and Sicily, and on to Southern Italy, we encounter lush, beautifully landscaped gardens in spectacular Mediterranean settings. We will visit the Generalife Gardens near the Alhambra (below); the oasis of Palmeral of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Valencia’s Jardin Botanico; and the Orto Botanico Cagliari –which will open its doors on Saturday exclusively for the American Horticultural Society group.  Katy Moss Warner, President Emeritus of AHS, will be your host in this musical journey of historical gardens from Lisbon to Rome aboard the 100 guest, all suite Corinthian. Also accompanying the guests will be John Stewart, Senior Preceptor in Music at Harvard University, Emeritus, a composer and music theorist. Complete itinerary and costs may be viewed at http://www.ahs.org/uploads/pdfs/2015_Mediterranean_Brochure_Final.pdf.

  • Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17 – Homestead Resort’s In the Garden Weekend

    The Omni Homestead Resort is once again pleased to partner with the American Horticultural Society for the 16th Annual In the Garden Weekend, August 15 – 17.  The AHS educates and inspires people of all ages to become successful and environmentally responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science of horticulture.  Speakers this year include Jack Douglas, President and CEO of Douglas Associates, Landscape Architects and Designers since 1982, Margaret (Fred) Douglas, Landscape designer with Douglas Associates and a certified landscape designer with the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, photographer Roger Foley, Ed Clark, Co-founder and President of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, one of the world’s leading hospitals for wildlife, and Andre Viette, horticulturist, author and lecturer.  The hotel’s garden package, which includes a one year membership in the AHS, is $513 per person for 2 nights, taxes and resort charge not included.  The package consists of room accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a welcome reception with the speakers, seminars and breaks, wine tasting, Saturday lunch, Chef demonstration, and a tour of Omni Homestead Gardens.  For complete itinerary visit http://www.thehomestead.com/media/1783368/inthegardenpromoprogram.pdf.

  • Saturday, January 10 – Sunday, February 1 – Gardens, Wine & Wilderness: A Tour of New Zealand

    New Zealand is a land of immense beauty. The American Horticutural Society is thrilled to once again offer the opportunity to experience the gardens, wine, and wilderness of this special place. Please join us, as we visit some of the most spectacular places on earth while experiencing New Zealand’s unique culture and history. Featuring a unique blend of destinations and culinary delights, this tour achieves a perfect balance between invigoration and relaxation. New Zealand’s culture of gardening is sophisticated, their wines and seafood are exceptional, and their Southern Hemisphere summer is a treat for winter-weary visitors. Peaks, fjords carved by glaciers and surrounded by ancient temperate rainforests, waterfalls, and a historic suspension bridge, are among the diverse New Zealand landscapes we will experience.

    More details to come. Visit www.ahs.org for complete information.

  • Thursday, July 11 – Saturday, July 13 – National Children & Youth Garden Symposium

    The American Horticultural Society celebrates  garden-based teaching and learning at the National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, taking place Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13 at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado.  Registration opens this month,  April, 2013.  The event will feature keynote addresses by children’s gardening experts, tours of inspiring local gardens, and more than 50 educational sessions.  On July 10, participants can select from two pre-symposium tours.  One will visit the Gardens on Spring Creek in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Wyoming.  The other will take attendees on a behind the scenes tour of three Denver-area school gardens that are part of the Denver Urban Gardens network. For more information, visit www.ahs.org/ncygs or call 703-768-5700, x 137.

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  • Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, June 21 – Gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes

    Join the American Horticultural Society and host Katy Moss Warner, along with tour leader Susie Orso of Specialtours, June 11 – 21 for the Gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes. This region of Italy is well known for its great natural beauty, with lakes and mountains that are regarded as some of the most beautiful places in the world. Your travels among the Italian lakes — with excursions from Stresa (below), Verona, and Bellagio — will not only allow you to experience firsthand the works of many famous Italian architects and garden designers but will also include numerous sites of historic significance.  To see the complete tour details, visit www.ahs.org/events/travel_study.htm.

  • Wednesday, April 3 – Sunday, April 7 – AHS President’s Council Trip to Charleston, South Carolina

    Experience the intimate charm and elegance of historic Charleston’s neighborhoods, homes, and gardens, April 3 – April 7.  AHS President’s Council members will be staying in the heart of Charleston and visiting many of the area’s most beautiful private and public gardens.  For more information about joining the American Horticultural Society’s President’s Council, please contact Scott Lyons at 703-768-5700, ext. 127.

  • Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, May 5 – Historic Homes & Gardens of the Colonial South

    The American Horticultural Society will sponsor a tour April 25 – May 5 aboard the American flagged Yorktown.  Discover the gracious beauty and enduring charm of the American South on this idyllic small-ship voyage from Savannah, Georgia, to Richmond, Virginia.  Experience some of the finest historic homes and gardens in the area accompanied by expert guides such as architectural historian Marlene Heck and Colonial Williamsburg’s gardening authority Laura Viancour.  AHS Executive Director Tom Underwood and his wife Jane will be the tour’s AHS hosts.  For more information, please contact Joanne Sawczuk at 703-768-5700, ext. 132, or email jsawczuk@ahs.org.