AHS Travel-Study Program Garden Tours

American Horticultural Society
2008 Garden Tour Program

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• Orchids and Gardens of Costa Rica - an AHS Travel Program
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  April 10-17, 2008
  AHS Host, David Ellis
  
  The orchid is the national flower of Costa Rica. This country has the richest orchid flora in Central America, with more than 1,400 identified species. The greatest diversity exists in misty mid-elevation cloud forests where they are abundant as tropical epiphytes. This trip will focus on orchids in nature and in gardens, both public and private, without ignoring the wonderful flora and fauna of the area, of course!
  
  For further information, please contact Mary at Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours at (573) 881-6316 or info@hiddentreasuresbotanicaltours.com
   

• Gardens of Asheville - an AHS National Travel Program trip
  April 22 - 27, 2008
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  AHS Host: Deane Hundley

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannonoa and French Broad Rivers, Asheville has long been recognized as one of the top travel destinations in the world. Asheville sits on a plateau surrounded by mountains and rivers on all sides, and the scenery is spectacular. The city is known for the lavish Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in America, which attracts over a million visitors each year. Our hotel, the Grove Park Inn, is an important example of architecture and design of the Arts and Crafts movement. Along with touring some of the fabulous public gardens in Asheville, we have been invited by generous garden owners to share their beautiful private gardens.

For further information, please contact Donna at (636) 305-0086 or ahsnationaltravel@ahs.org.

• The Great Gardens of England and the Royal Chelsea Flower Show - an AHS/Leonard Haertter Travel trip
  May 13 - 23, 2008
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  AHS Host: Bill Barrick
  
  This trip includes visits to an exceptional array of private gardens, which range from Overbury Court, residence of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Blossom, to Jennigsbury Farm, residence of Mr. & Mrs. Barry Fox. Not neglected are several of the classic English gardens, which include Hidcote Manor, created by American Lawrence Johnston, and perhaps the best of English gardens, Beth Chatto near Colchester. Additionally, the trip will include drinks and dinner at a private opening of Sudely Castle, as well as a kind invitation by Michael Mates, a Member of Parliament, for a private visit to the Houses of Parliament and drinks and dinner in one of the Member's private dinning rooms.
  
  For further information, please contact Denise at Leonard Haertter Travel at (800) 942-6666 or info@haerttertravel.com.
   

• Charming Gardens of Coastal Maine
  June 16-22, 2008
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  The coast of Maine is lovely in June. We’ll visit six private gardens in Boothbay and six gardens in Portland – and much more! Besides some amazing gardens, the trip will also include a whale watching sail in Boothbay, a trolley ride in Portland, and a lobster/clambake in Boothbay. For details or to register, please contact Diana at ahsnationaltravel@ahs.org.
   

• The Best of Latitude 56 - Scottish Gardens, Highlands, and Castles
  July 13 – 21, 2008
  
  This really is the best of Scotland! Highlights of our visit include the Botanic Garden in Glasgow, the gardens at Gargunnock House, and the Crarae Gardens, recently rescued by the National Trust for Scotland. We’ll walk through the amazing Pitmedden Gardens - the heart of the property is the formal walled garden originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton, and of course we’ll tour Scotland’s premier garden, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. We’ll stay at several castles and fine houses, each with it’s own personality, views and gardens. For further information, please write to mary@hiddentreasuresbotanicaltours.com.
   
• Spring Garden Festivals in the Highlands of Australia
  September 29-October 15, 2008
  
  Celebrate springtime in Australia with this tour that will start with three nights in Sydney, and then travel into the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains, and the southern Highlands with a tour to Canberra for the annual Floriade Festival. We will end our journey by traveling through the High Mountain country of the Snowy Ranges, and wine country of the Yarra Valley, with our final destination and departure in Melbourne. We will be traveling during the glorious blooms of springtime in Australia, and join in celebrating the arrival of spring with magnificent garden festivals throughout the Highland country.
  
  For further information, please contact Mary at Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours at (573) 881-6316 or info@hiddentreasuresbotanicaltours.com.

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