Learn more about our 2022 travel events at this in-person event led by Lani Summerville of Classical Excursion. TO RSVP for this event please email bstone@berkshirebotanical.org

Charleston, March 2022. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Magnolia Gardens & Plantation. Founded by the Drayton Family in 1680 this is considered to be one of the most important romantic gardens and is the oldest unrestored garden in America.
• Middleton Place Plantation & Gardens. The home of the Middleton family since 1741, Middleton Place boasts America’s oldest landscaped gardens inspired by the great garden designer Andre Le Notre.
• Nathaniel Russell House. A private tour of the house and ending with a wine reception in the 18th century serene formal garden.
• Moore Farms Botanical Garden. A wildly beautiful and soulful 65 acre garden set in a pastoral setting. The garden has an informal yet expressive design scheme featuring a blend of exuberant plant displays.
• The private garden of designer Ben Lenhardt at his home located in Charleston’s historic district.
• The Phillip Simmons Garden. These mesmerizing gardens located on Anson Street commemorate the renowned Charleston blacksmith responsible for some of the most beautiful ironwork in the city.

Scotland, June 2022. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• A stop by Calton Hill, ‘The Athens of the North’, to see many of its famous landmark buildings.
• A visit to the Edinburgh Botanical Garden with a talk about the history of the gardens.
• Manderston House, home of The Lord Palmer, where we will be entertained to lunch,
• followed by a tour of this grand Edwardian house and a visit to the gardens with the head
• gardener.
• Floors Castle & Gardens, in Roxburghshire, is the seat of the Dukes of Roxburgh. The grounds are listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, the national listing of significant gardens in Scotland.
• Balcarres House & Gardens, the ancestral home of the Earls of Crawford, this house eventually became the family seat of the Earl of Crawford and its grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.

These are just a selection of highlights; please inquire about the full itinerary! To register or learn more contact Lani at lani@classicalexcursions.com

Please note in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of our community and the communities we visit proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all participants taking part in Berkshire Botanical Garden's overnight trips.  An image of your vaccination card, alongside a photo ID, must be presented in order to complete registration. Additional health and COVID-based safety measures at our destinations may be in place as well. Lani Summerville will communicate updates regarding health guidelines as needed.