Gardens & Historic Houses of Savannah & Charleston -- a Pacific
HorticultureTour. 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. Our Savannah walking tour features the home and
garden found in the . We will have exclusive access to many private gardens
not open to the public in both Charleston and Savannah. Escorted by Greg
Graves, Tour Manager Scott Borden
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March 25-April 1, 2012
Limited to 24 guests
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Mallorca & Menorca: Gardens, Art, & Cuisine. A Pacific Horticulture Tour. Join
us for a spring tour of Mallorca, where we have invitations to visit spectacular
private gardens and art collections. Our tour will take us from the lovely patios
of Palma to elegant country estates and charming seaside villages. We will
fascinatingarcheological sites and distinctive architecture. Along the way, we
will experience the generous hospitality, regional cuisine, and scenic beauty
of the Balearic Islands. Escorted by Katherine Greenberg.
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April 14-24,2012
Limited to 24 guests
11 spaces open
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Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii April 20-28, 2012 Join us for a fun-filled
adventure in the beautiful Hawaiian islands. We'll start with 4 nights on the
Valley Isle of Maui and include hiking, bicycling, and more. Then it's off for 4
nights on the Big Island where we'll paddle kayaks, walk in a rain forest, visit
historic sites, tour a coffee plantation, hike into a volcano, swim in a
lava-heated ocean pool, have a private dinner at a tea plantation overlooking
Onomea Bay, and more.
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April 20-28, 2012
Limited to 12 guests, 3 spaces
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Kyoto - More Than Gardens, a Pacific Horticulture Tour. Once the Imperial
capital of Japan, Kyoto is a treasure trove of traditional arts including garden-
making which flourished here. We will explore elegant stroll gardens, serene
Zen temple courtyards and rustic Shinto shrines, where one encounters the
quiet within. Besides immersing ourselves in a variety of gardens, highlights
will include visiting a pottery village and enjoying a hands-on lesson with an
ikebana master. Our tour dates coincide with the colorful Aoi Festival, one of
the three major ‘matsuri’ of the year in Kyoto. Escorted by noted garden
photographer Allan Mandell
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May 9-20, 2012
Limited to 11 guests
6 spaces open
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Gardens of the Bay Area with the San Diego Horticultural Society. Join us for
and private gardens and select nurseries.
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May 17-20 2012
Limited to 42 guests
11 spaces open
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Natural History of Santa Cruz Island, a Pacific Horticulture Tour
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June 3-8, 2012
SOLD OUT
Waitlist available
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Portland: Gardens, Food, and Wine. Guided by Mike Darcy. Escorted by
Cheryl Hedgpeth Nichols
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June 20-25 2012
Open for Reservations
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Private and Public Gardens of England Photography Workshop
led by Professional Garden Photographer, Charles Needle
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July 15-23, 2012
Limited to 12 guests
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