With a tradition of horticulture going back 300 years, Philadelphia offers more than 30 public gardens, arboreta and historic landscapes. A visit to the public gardens is an opportunity to stroll through the history of American horticulture when William Penn first arrived to lay claim to the hardwood forests of what he named Pennsylvania, or Penn’s Woods. Along this Just Ladies Traveling garden tour, visitors will enter several of the best-known gardens and some of less-known hidden treasures. Hands-on experiences, unique dining venues and a bit of historic Philadelphia are accompaniments certain to please any garden enthusiast.  Come along and explore America’s Garden Capital. . . .”wouldn’t it be loverly!” Your base of operations will be the luxurious Sofitel Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, and following the welcome dinner, you will be entertained by your special guest John Bartram, portrayed by historical reenactor Kirk Brown. The following day includes trips to Winterthur and Longwood Gardens. Tuesday will be a visit to Northview Gardens in Ambler, Reading Terminal Market for lunch, and The Barnes Foundation. Dinner that evening will be at Brazilian Fogo de Chao. Day Four will include Bartram’s Gardens, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, followed by an Italian dinner. The final day will be spent at Chanticleer Garden before returning to the airport. Complete details may be found HERE. $3,500 per person double occupancy, $4500 single occupancy.