2016 Tour Schedule Our tour elves are hard at work creating a diverse and exciting roster of tours spanning the globe in 2016. Here are some of the amazing travel experiences in store. To join the Interest List for these tours please click on the tour page. Oaxaca, Mexico Rich in history and culture, Oaxaca is a fascinating destination where you can appreciate ancient civilizations, colonial art, stunning architecture and vibrant private gardens. February 15-21, 2016. Click here for more info. Costa Rica A stunning treasure trove of natural beauty, we'll roam from volcanoes to coastal rain forests in this lovely and eco-friendly country. March 23 - 31, 2016. Click here for more info. Charleston & Savannah Step back in time to a world of colonial mansions, antebellum homes and peaceful public squares shaded by ancient live oaks. Experience the beauty and charm of America’s only tea garden and taste freshly-brewed American Classic Tea. Our visit is timed for peak bloom of magnolia, daffodil, iris, camellia, early azalea and rose, flowering fruit tree, and so much more. April 4-11, 2016. Click here for more info. Wildcoast Cabo Pulmo - Cabo Pulmo National Park is a 17,000 acre Marine Protected Area established twenty years ago to protect the northernmost coral reef in the Eastern Pacific. The fragile coral reef ecosystems are alive with the ocean's fish and other organisms that you will experience first hand. Join us to discover the wonder of this protected and pristine coastline while learning about current conservation strategies April 21-25, 2016. Click here for more info. Napa : Gardens of the California Wine Country Gardens of the California Wine Country, Napa May -15-21, 2016. Join the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society for an extraordinary 6-day tour of the picturesque California wine country. We’ll enjoy private wine tastings, visit amazing private gardens and have private guided tours at outstanding public gardens including Quarryhill Botanical Garden, The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Western Hills Garden. Our home base for this tour will be the charming town of Sonoma where we’ll stay at MacArthur Place, conveniently located near historic Sonoma Plaza. Click here for more info. Marrakech: Gardens, Culture & Cuisine Come with us to the exotic city of Marrakech and explore its fascinating medina, the Palmeraie, and Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains. Once the capital of southern Morocco, the Imperial City of Marrakech is an alluring oasis with a temperate climate and fascinating sights. May 12 - 21, 2016. For more info click here. Spain: From Madrid to La Granja, we will explore the historic cities of Aranjuez, Segovia, Pedraza de la Sierra, and Toledo, as well as invitiations to private homes, gardens, and art collections. May 23 - June 1, 2016. Click here for more info. Gardens of Vancouver & Victoria Friendly people, stunning vistas, a vibrant downtown, and gardens bursting with blooms, Vancouver is a must-see for all plant lovers. June 6-13, 2016. For more info click here. Gardens of Greater Chicago Join us in the city of Chicago to visit top public and private gardens of the Windy City and surrounding towns and hamlets. June 23-28, 2016. For more info click here. Oaxaca, Mexico Rich in history and culture, Oaxaca is a fascinating destination where you can appreciate ancient civilizations, colonial art, stunning architecture and vibrant private gardens. July 23-29, 2016. Click here for more info. Bali & Singapore This legendary island is home to an amazing array of private gardens, and we are invited guests. Come spend a leisurely summer week in this tropical paradise. September 2016. For more info click here. Japan We'll include the must-see highlights, emphasizing the long history of horticultural tradition in Japan through a visit to some of the best gardens Japan has to offer while traveling through the landscape that has inspired garden designers for generations. For more info click here. |