Gardens and Historic Homes of
Savannah and Charleston
March 2012.  
Escorted by Pacific Horticulture Society president Greg Graves.
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 popular
book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil .  We will have
exclusive access to many private gardens not open to the public
in both Charleston and Savannah.   Learn More


Mallorca & Menorca:  Gardens, Art and Cuisine
April 14 – 24, 2012 A Pacific Horticulture Tour
Escorted by Katherine Greenberg
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 also explore the
island of Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with
fascinating archeological sites and distinctive architecture.
We will experience the generous hospitality and scenic beauty
of the Balearic Islands.  More Info


Kyoto--More Than Gardens     Spring 2012
Join Allan Mandell for his 2012 ‘More Than Gardens’ Spring
Tour to Kyoto.  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.
This is a city that is safe, clean, and attuned to the changing seasons.  Iris, azalea and wisteria
will be blooming, and maples will be opening their delicate new green foliage.  What a perfect time
to visit these exquisite masterpieces of garden design and bring home fresh inspiration !
More Info

Under Development:  Channel Islands Wildflowers 2012
San Miguel de Allende, Patzcuaro, Guanajuato 2012


For more information on these tours contact:
Sterling Tours, Ltd            
2907 Shelter Island Drive Suite #105-262    
San Diego, CA 92106      Tel: 619 299-3010     800-976-9497
CST2023849-40