Tag: Brandywine Valley

  • Sunday, May 3 – Thursday, May 7 – Brandywine Valley in Bloom

    Join the American Horticultural Society for a springtime journey May 3 – 7 through the Brandywine Valley, one of America’s most celebrated garden regions. Immerse yourself in the artistry of world-renowned estates, innovative contemporary gardens, and living horticultural history. Hosted by Rochelle Greayer, Editor of American Gardener, this delightful program combines immersive garden visits, expert-led tours, and inspiring conversations with some of the region’s most acclaimed garden creators. Comfortable accommodations at the charming Brandywine River Hotel make this an ideal home base for an unforgettable horticultural adventure. Trip highlights include visits to Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, the Mt. Cuba Center, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Chanticleer, and Bartram’s Garden, and enjoy a special visit with acclaimed gardener and author David Culp at Brandywine Cottage.

    Contact: Travel Study Department
    703.768.5500 ext. 117
    travel@ahsgardening.org 

  • Thursday, October 18 – Saturday, October 20 – Gardener’s Study Weekend in the Brandywine Valley and Perennial Plant Symposium at Scott Arboretum

    Join Berkshire Botanical Garden staff members October 18 – 20 for a three-day study weekend in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania. The cornerstone of this trip includes attendance to the Perennial Plant Conference held at the extraordinary Scott Arboretum located on the campus of Swarthmore College. Attended by professionals and avid home gardeners from the northeast and mid-Atlantic states, this conference is by far the most sophisticated, cutting edge gardening conference held on the East Coast. This three-day trip includes transportation, tours of exceptional gardens and admission to a world class gardening conference. There will be a bit of free time for relaxing and resting weary feet! The BBG staff is eager to share this wonderful gardening adventure with you.

    Included in the $1,075 cost:

    Motor coach transportation
    Attendance to the Fall Perennial Plant Conference at Swarthmore College
    Admission to Mt. Cuba Center, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore, PA
    Overnight accommodation Thursday and Friday night.
    All breakfasts and lunches.

    Evening meals are on your own; a variety of different restaurants are located within walking distance of the hotel. The cost includes a $150 tax deductible donation to the Berkshire Botanical Garden. This trip is for Berkshire Botanical members only, so join now.

    Withdrawals: To withdraw your registration from a class, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make your space available to others. If you give us at least 7 days’ notice prior to the event, we will refund you less an administrative fee equaling 25% of the program cost. To register, visit https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/gardener%E2%80%99s-study-weekend-brandywine-valley-perennial-plant-symposium-scott-arboretum

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