WI NT ER Orchid Extravaganza January 21–March 31
Orchid Extravaganza On View January 21–March 31 Be wowed this winter by our showstopping and largest display of orchids ever, featuring more than 4,500 vibrant orchids, all on view inside our warm Conservatory, Peirce-du Pont House, and Visitor Center. Our talented horticulturists celebrate the beauty and variety of orchids with an artful display that includes a towering 12-foot-tall archway made up of pink Phalaenopsis orchids, giant orbs of orchids, our spectacular purple and white orchid curtain, and more than 200 colorful Vanda hanging from above in our Silver Garden. More orchids, more surprises, more living works of art await!
Come Explore on OrKID Day! January 16, February 20, & March 18, 11 am–2 pm Free with Gardens Admission
Bring your curiosity and see what you can discover in our Conservatory on OrKID Days! Our youngest guests will enjoy interactive story reading, puppets, and more while kids of all ages can go on an Orchid Quest using clues and a map to ďŹ nd orchid discoveries around the Conservatory.
Read. Think. Engage. Join Our Community Read
This winter we join local libraries and community partners for the fourth year of our Community Read–a program designed to encourage reading for pleasure and start a conversation. As we anticipate the reopening of the Main Fountain Garden, we are reminded of Pierre du Pont’s application of innovative design and technology when creating this engineering marvel. Therefore it is fitting for this year’s community read to explore—and explain—the science, technology, and engineering concepts inherent in our world today. #CommunityRead Follow us @LongwoodGardens and share your ideas using the hashtag #CommunityRead.
Community Read Events at Longwood The Way Orchids Work Thursday, March 23 9 am–12 pm Learn how orchids work and about their specialized adaptations, then participate in an orchid sketching exercise. Advance Registration and Fee Required: $49 longwoodgardens.org/enroll Includes a copy of The Way Things Work Now
The Way Astronomy Works Friday, April 21 6:30–9 pm Join famed Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts on a journey through the evolution of space exploration. Following the lecture, staff from The Franklin Institute and local amateur astronomers will provide telescopes and instruction for you to view the night sky above the Meadow Garden. David Macaulay will also be on hand to sign his book, The Way Things Work Now. Advance Registration and Fee Required: $49 longwoodgardens.org/enroll
A Community Conversation with David Macaulay Saturday, April 22 7–9 pm Hear David Macaulay speak about his career as an author and illustrator, and the inspiration behind his role of “Master Explainer.” Join with fellow readers to celebrate and discuss the book. Mr. Macaulay will be joined by P.S. du Pont Fellow Colvin Randall, who will discuss Pierre du Pont’s passion for good engineering. A book signing follows the conversation. Free with Gardens Admission Registration Required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll
Community Read Events throughout the Region
Get the Books and Start Reading!
There are so many ways to take part in the Community Read throughout the region. Visit longwoodgardens.org/ community-read to see a robust list of local events happening at our partner organizations.
Available for purchase: The GardenShop, shop.longwoodgardens.org, and major booksellers.
Thank You to Our 2017 Partners Awbury Arboretum
Available for borrowing: Most New Castle County, DE, Chester County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Delaware County, PA, and Montgomery County, PA public libraries.
Brandywine Conservancy Chester County Library System Cumberland County Library System Delaware Art Museum Delaware County Library System Delaware Museum of Natural History Delaware Nature Society The Franklin Institute Montgomery County Libraries Mt. Cuba Center Natural Lands Trust New Castle County Libraries New Garden Flying Field Quarryville Library (Lancaster Co.) Strasburg-Heisler Library (Lancaster Co.) The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County Wyck Historic House | Garden | Farm
The Way Things Work Now explains complex processes in a humorous and accessible style, accompanied by engaging illustrations. Author David Macaulay’s idea for the book series stems from an innate curiosity to know how things work, and wanting to leave readers with a sense of curiosity to know more. In Rosie Revere, Engineer author Andrea Beaty tells the story of Rosie, a little girl with dreams of becoming an engineer. “Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends.”
Highlights from Our Gardens Silver Garden's Pop of Color During Orchid Extravaganza
Tropical Slipper Orchids Debut in Acacia Passage
(1) Above the winding walkway of the Silver Garden hang more than 200 Vanda orchids resplendent in a mixed color palette. Inspired by aerial floral designs, the display gives guests the experience of walking under the epiphytic Vanda that grow with their cascading roots exposed. The installation process required our metal artisans to create a horizontal wire framework from which our gardeners strategically placed each plant. The Silver Garden mimics the dry, arid landscapes found in Mediterranean and desert regions with plants requiring significantly less water than orchids. As a result, the suspended orchids are deliberately placed above the walkway to prevent overwatering of the surrounding garden plants. Vanda root systems are watered daily with a mist nozzle and thrive best in a greenhouse environment.
(2) Our Acacia Passage is named for the cinnamon wattle (Acacia leprosa) trees. They were planted and trained to arch over the walkway by our founder Pierre S. du Pont himself. During Orchid Extravaganza our Acacia Passage is in bloom, where you can discover delicate cascading branches adorned with feathery foliage and fluffy yellow flowers. Both the flowers and leaves of this unusual acacia give off a memorable scent. New to the display, exclusively for Orchid Extravaganza, the Acacia Passage will showcase a total of 162 Paphiopedilum, or tropical slipper orchids, planted in 18 raised planters.
New DVD Tour Now Available: Longwood Gardens: A Personal Tour with Colvin Randall, P.S. du Pont Fellow $14.99, Available at The GardenShop and shop.longwoodgardens.org This hour-long video tour explores more than 50 outdoor and indoor gardens that make Longwood “a world apart”. Your guide is Colvin Randall, Longwood’s P.S. du Pont Fellow, who for more than 50 years has enjoyed this remarkable institution, which he describes as his “favorite place on Earth.”
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the best time to tend to the watering needs of young evergreens, pull germinated winter weeds, mulch beds, and groom perennials. Once the foundation and preparatory work is complete, take a moment to design your desired garden, order seeds, and prepare for bountiful beauty. Get growing!
Prep Your Home Garden for Spring Though the winter months are upon us, there is always something to be done to prepare home gardens for spring blooms and summer harvests. Land Steward Tom Brightman recommends home gardeners leaving fallen leaves in their yards and garden spaces if one of the goals of their garden is the protection of native insects and pollinators. Leaving fallen leaves on the ground in native perennial beds and woodlands protects many beneficial insects over the winter months. Senior Gardener Roger Davis says until the ground is completely frozen, it is not too late to plant bulbs for beautiful blooming flowers in March and April. Winter is
Coming this Winter: GardenShop Renovation
Our GardenShop will be undergoing a store-wide renovation beginning January 9, 2017. Throughout the renovation, the shop will be closed, but guests will still be able to purchase a small selection of favorite Longwood gifts, orchids, jewelry, and books at a temporary pop-up shop in the Visitor Center. Additionally, select products will be available to purchase online at shop.longwoodgardens.org throughout the renovation. The updated GardenShop, featuring a refreshed look and modern shopping experience, will premiere in March 2017.
Valentine's Day Weekend February 11 & 12, Gardens Open 9 am–5 pm Enjoy our Orchid Extravaganza display with the one you love. Make a reservation to savor a gourmet brunch featuring a seafood platter and special dessert boards, in 1906. Enjoy an Insider Tour, and delight in live music in the Conservatory from 1–4 pm throughout the weekend. Make your 1906 dining reservations in advance at opentable.com. Purchase Insider Tour tickets at longwoodgardens.org.
Continuing Education Class Spotlight Expand your world by learning in ours! Join us for one of our exciting Continuing Education Courses this winter. Advanced registration & fee required longwoodgardens.org/enroll or 610.388.5454 Hungry for Vegetable Gardening 6-part class Saturdays, February 4, March 11, April 22, May 20, August 12, and September 16 9–11 am
Dig In! Vegetable Gardening for Beginners 6-week online course Opens Monday, February 6
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or this is the first time you’ve broken ground, cultivate your skills throughout the growing season. There’s so much to explore: soil preparation, composting, seed starting, transplanting, plant care, irrigation, pest management, harvesting, season extension, preserving the harvest, and even recipes.
Get ready, get set for the upcoming growing season! Learn the process of preparing and creating a vegetable garden in the comfort of your own home. This 6-week interactive online course has hands-on projects and rich, open discussions in a fully online environment. Work at your own pace with weekly modules on site selection, soil basics, plant nutrients, watering strategies, selecting crops, pest management and weed control, and ornamental companions.
A Legacy of Plant Exploration
Photographing Orchids
Thursday, March 2 6:30–9 pm Location: Chester County Historical Society
Friday, March 10 7 am–1 pm
Humphry Marshall was a historic plantsman and brilliant botanist from Chester County. One of the key players in the introduction and progression of the American nursery industry, his legacy sparked a zeal for plant exploration that continues to this day. Hear from modern plant explorers as they provide a context for how plant exploration has evolved.
Orchid Extravaganza fills the Conservatory with thousands of rare and beautiful orchids. This is your opportunity, as a photo enthusiast, to capture striking images of orchids under the guidance of our instructor. Learn to shoot the natural beauty of orchids through composition, light and background control, and close-up photography. For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities, visit longwoodgardens.org.
Winter Calendar Conservatory Highlights Walks Enjoy a guided tour of our Conservatory and Orchid Extravaganza display. Select Thursdays–Sundays at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission
Conservatory Story 19 Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
20 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Check longwoodgardens.org for Conservatory Highlights Walk offerings on the day of your visit.
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rchid Extravaganza On View O January 21–March 31
Member Orientation 10 am**
onservatory and Heat Plant C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
9 Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–5 pm
22 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
10 Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor gardens are open 9 am–5 pm
Exotic & Tropical Plants 6-part class January 10,17, 24, 31 February 7, 14 3–5 pm*
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OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm
26 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
loral Fun F 6:30–8:30 pm*
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8-part class January 27 February 3,10,17, 24 March 3, 10, 24 9 am–12 pm* or 1–4 pm*
Creating a Landscape Estimate 7
onservatory and Heat Plant C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
28 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
4-part class February 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30–8:30 pm*
Longwood Lecture Series: Fountain Fanfare 6:30–8 pm*
World of Music Series: A Farah Siraj 8 pm1
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9 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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pplication Deadline A College and University Internship Program***
2 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Conservatory and Heat Plant 3 Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
oday’s Horticulture T Symposium 8–4 pm*
4 Hungry for Vegetable Gardening 6-part class February 4 March 11 April 22 May 20 August 12 September 16 9–11 am*
I deas for Impact: Herbs 9:30 am–3:30 pm*
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Longwood Gardens is proud to host a juried photographic exhibit from The Delaware Photographic Society. As one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations, Delaware Photographic Society members have captured stunning images of our orchid collection. Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2 Organ Series: Peter Richard Conte 8 pm1
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Dig In! Vegetable Gardening 6 for Beginners Online Course*
alentine’s Day Weekend V 9 am–5 pm
Enjoy violinist Ann Fontanella: 1–4 pm Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
12 Valentine’s Day Weekend 9 am–5 pm Enjoy violinist Ann Fontanella: 1–4 pm
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elaware Photographic D Society Exhibit On View Now–March 26 Location: Visitor Center
onservatory and Heat Plant C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Conservatory Story 16 Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
17 Conservatory and Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
What’s all the Buzz? 18 9 am–12 pm*
onservatory Story Insider Tour C 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Classical Series: Curtis Student Recital 1 pm
19 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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rKID Day O 11 am–2 pm
lant Science: Soils 21 P 6-part class February 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30–8:30 pm*
22 Corsages and Boutonnieres 1–4 pm*
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Classical Series: Simone Dinnerstein 8 pm1
March Blue Poppies expected to be on display in March
2 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Legacy of Plant Exploration A 6:30–9 pm*
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Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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Insider Tour 24 Conservatory Story 2
5 Planting Design
Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
11:30 am & 2 pm
7-part class March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 23 8:30–11:30 am*
25 Sketching for Designers 5-part class February 25 March 4, 11, 25 April 1 8:30–11:30 am*
Member Orientation 10 am** Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
rgan Series: O Jeffrey Fowler 1 pm
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ardens Preferred & Gardens G Premium Membership Level Pre-sale: March 6–7 Summer Performance Series Sale Begins at 10 am Purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series in advance of the public sale.
Jazz Series: Catherine Russell 8 pm1
Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Members receive access to the Member Pre-sale. Additionally, if your current Membership was active prior to August 1 you are eligible for the Member Pre-sale. If you are eligible, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure.
26 Conservatory and Heat Plant Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Botanical Illustration Evenings 27 9-part class February 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 6–8:30 pm*
dibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants E Online Course*
People, Plants & 7
Landscape Design 4-part class March 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30–8:30 pm*
A World of Music Series: Selected Shorts 8 pm1 8
ummer Performance Series S Public Sale Sale begins at 10 am Purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series.
Small Flowering Trees 9 6-part class March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 13, 20 6:30–8:30 pm*
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Performance Pruning: 18
Small Flowering Trees 8:30 am–12 pm* or 1–4:30 pm*
ember Orientation M 10 am**
rKID Day O 11 am–2 pm
roduction Greenhouse P Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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ranches All Around B 9 am–12 pm* or 1–4 pm*
onservatory Story C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
rgan Series: O Clair Rozier and Elivi Varga: Organ and Flute Concert 1 pm
10 Photographing Orchids 7 am–1 pm*
onservatory Story C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Birds of Longwood Walk 11
A World of Music Series: 22 DakhaBrakha 8 pm1
The Way Orchids Work 23 9 am–12 pm*
9–11 am
Photography Techniques: Painting Orchids with Light 9 am–4:30 pm*
roduction Greenhouse P Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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Beginner Bird Hike 25
Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
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ember Appreciation Day M 9 am–6 pm
13 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
Deer Resistant Bulbs 14 3-part class March 14, 28 April 11 6:30–8:30 pm*
onservatory and Heat Plant 16 C Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
17 Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am Conservatory Story Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
lassical Series: C Curtis Student Recital 1 pm
ttainable Armatures A 1–4 pm* (Calendar continued)
27 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am
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a Changing Climate 1–4 pm* rchids for Beginners O 6–9 pm*
30 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2
31 Production Greenhouse Insider Tour 11:30 am & 2 pm2 rgan Series: O Joshua Stafford 8 pm1
April 1
Spring Blooms On View April 1–May 26
Education
Horticulture
Performance
Members-only
Family Fun
1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 2 Special ticket required for Insider Tours: $4 Ticket, $3 Members. This ticket does not include Gardens Admission. Buy when you arrive or at longwoodgardens.org 3 Free for Gardens Premium Members. Registration Required: longwoodgardens.org * Advanced registration & fee required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll, 610.388.5454. For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities, visit us online. ** Advanced registration required. longwoodgardens.org/memberorientation, 610.388.1000. *** To apply: longwoodgardens.org Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances.
During Insider Tours, our expert guides lead you on a walking tour of the Conservatory, sharing stories and perspectives that celebrate our legacy, beautiful displays and innovative staff. Join experienced guides on our Birds of Longwood Walks, Meadow Birding Hikes, and Beginner Bird Hikes. All hikes and walks depart from the Visitor Center at 9 am. Outdoor clothing, good walking shoes/boots and binoculars are recommended. If weather conditions do not allow access to the Meadow Garden, the hike will take place in other available Garden areas. For more on our walks and tours, visit longwoodgardens.org. Join us for Member Orientation. Meet Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with a special Garden Scavenger Hunt. Please note: all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.
Members-only Moments Join Us For New Member Orientation January 21, February 25, and March 18 10 am
Members are invited to join Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Afterward, enjoy the Gardens with a special Garden Scavenger Hunt. Free for Members, Registration Required: longwoodgardens.org.
Member Appreciation Days March 19 & 26, April 17 & 24, and May 1 9 am–6 pm
Visit us on these select dates and take advantage of 20% discounts at The Café, 1906, and our GardenShop. Please note: Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended: opentable.com. Discounts in The GardenShop do not apply to already discounted items.
Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Membership Level Pre-sale: Summer Performance Series March 6–7, Sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: General public and all other Membership levels March 8, sale begins at 10 am See details on our Winter Performances pages
Limited Seats Remain: Longwood Lecture Series
Our popular Longwood Lecture Series returns! Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project, and hear from the visionaries, experts, and artisans who are restoring and renovating our Main Fountain Garden. Fountain Fanfare with Colvin Randall and Brady Gonsalves Tuesday, February 7, 6:30–8 pm The Art of Light with Jason Neches Tuesday, April 11, 6:30–8 pm Register Today: Free with Gardens Admission Registration Required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll
Gardens Premium Member Event: Garden Chat February 28 6–7:15 pm
Join us in the Orchid House to get an in-depth look at the Gardens with a Longwood Gardener. Free for Gardens Premium Members, Registration Required: longwoodgardens.org. Please note: This event is for Gardens Premium Member named cardholders only. Not a Gardens Premium Member? Upgrade your Membership today.
Winter Performances Classical Series
Simone Dinnerstein Tuesday, February 28 8 pm
A World of Music Series
Farah Siraj Saturday, January 28 8 pm Named Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress,” Jordanian virtuoso, Farah Siraj, balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. TimeOut New York’s “Norah Jones of the Middle East” has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the United Nations, The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Center in New York, among others. Performance: The Ballroom $30/$26*
Organ Series
Peter Richard Conte Friday, February 10 8 pm Peter Richard Conte, Longwood Gardens Principal Organist and the long-time organist at the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, at Macy’s in Philadelphia, presents a program featuring transcriptions of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite and Four Last Songs with soprano Clara Rottsolk. Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30*
Simone Dinnerstein is a critically lauded pianist characterized by her thoughtful and compelling interpretations that have captivated audiences all over the world. The New York-based pianist gained an international audience following the remarkable success of her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Her Longwood program will feature a unique pairing of Franz Schubert’s Impromptus and Philip Glass’ Etudes. Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30*
Organ Series
Joshua Stafford Friday, March 31 8 pm
A World of Music Series
DakhaBrakha Wednesday, March 22 8 pm Hailing from Kiev, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha reflects the fundamental elements of sound, soul, and “ethnochaos” against a world of unexpected music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian, and Australian traditional instrumentation, this quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture.
Come experience an exciting organ performance by the most recent winner of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Joshua Stafford received the Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, in June 2016, winning over the judges with his artistic skills and command of The Longwood Organ. Stafford is a Curtis Institute of Music and Yale School of Music alumnus. Performance: The Ballroom $28/$25*
Performance: Exhibition Hall $40/$34*
Tickets On Sale Now How to Buy Tickets & Select Your Own Seat
purchased directly through our Pick 3, Pick 4, or Pick 5 bundles on longwoodgardens.org/performanceseries.
View the complete schedule for our 2017 Performance Series and purchase tickets online at: longwoodgardens. org/performance-series. Purchasing online is the most efficient way to get performance tickets. View our interactive seating chart online and select your own reserved seat.
Please note: Bundle discount cannot be combined with any other promo code or Member discount.
Prefer to Order by Phone? Purchase concert tickets by calling 610.388.1000. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply. *Discount for Select Members Specific levels of Membership receive 15% off regular ticket prices. If your Membership was active prior to August 1, or you became a Member at the Gardens Preferred or Gardens Premium level, you are eligible for the Member discount. If you are eligible, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure.
Buy a Bundle, Save 20% Purchase a bundle of 3, 4, or 5 concerts and save 20%. This discount can be applied when tickets are
Summer Performance Series Tickets On Sale March 2017 Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Membership Level Pre-sale: March 6–7, Sale begins at 10 am Public Sale (General Public and all other Membership Levels): March 8, Sale begins at 10 am Purchase tickets to our exciting Summer Performance Series. Check back with us soon for summer concert announcements and schedule: longwoodgardens.org. Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Members receive access to the Member Pre-sale. Additionally, if your current Membership was active prior to August 1 you are eligible for the Member Pre-sale. If you are eligible, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure.
Spring Blooms On View April 1–May 26
With dogwoods, magnolias, wisterias, azaleas, foam-flowers, and more than 240,000 tulips, Spring Blooms creates a symphony of color like no other season. Wander our Hillside Garden and discover more colorful geophytes emerging from the ground. Experience Peirce's Woods alive with flowering trees and a robust layer of herbaceous plants. Breathe in the fresh air and relish the beauty of spring! Easter Weekend April 15 & 16, Gardens Open 9 am–6 pm
Enjoy the beauty of our Gardens Easter Weekend! Live music will fill our Conservatory from 12–3 pm both days. Our Café will be available from 10 am–5 pm and features a special menu of lamb, salmon, pasta, soups, and salads. Brunch reservations are available for our fine dining experience at 1906 from 10 am–4 pm via opentable.com. Our 1906 menu will feature lamb ragout and smoked duck quiche. Additionally a wine and champagne bar will be available at the Terrace Restaurant. Plan Early & Visit Late Mother’s Day Weekend May 13 & 14, Gardens Open Late, Until 8 pm
Take advantage of extended Mother’s Day Weekend hours when the Gardens stay open until 8 pm. Make a reservation in 1906 for either brunch or dinner via opentable.com, or consider enjoying a meal in our Café with extended hours from 10 am–8 pm. Enjoy live music throughout the day. A wine and champagne bar will be available at The Terrace Restaurant.
Summer of Spectacle Main Fountain Garden Returns Summer 2017
As the ďŹ nal months of our expansive, two-year revitalization draw to a close, we excitedly anticipate the return of our Main Fountain Garden.
Share the final steps of this incredible journey with us as we prepare for our fountains’ grand return. See our behind-the-scenes videos that offer an amazing glimpse of the creation of exciting new garden features, highlight our fountain designers at work, and much more.
Please visit our website at newheights.longwoodgardens.org. to get more information, including opening dates, the fountain performance schedule, and Fireworks & Fountains Show dates as soon as they are available. Get ready to experience a Summer of Spectacle.
Gardens Information Gardens Hours January 9–March 3, 2017 9 am–5 pm Beginning March 4, 2017 9 am–6 pm Please Note Our Conservatory is closed all day January 9–10 for A Longwood Christmas removal. The outdoor Gardens are open. Tickets Gardens Admission Adults: $23 Seniors (62+) and College Students with student ID: $20 Youth (5–18): $12 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free
GardenShop Our GardenShop is closed for renovation beginning January 9. We anticipate to reopen in March 2017. Childen's Garden Closure Our Children's Garden is temporarily closed from January 30–February 10 for routine maintenance. For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted.
Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change.
– Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather.
Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences.
Parking Longwood offers free parking for our guests. Transportation is provided between remote parking and the Gardens.
The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.
Become a Member Become a Member and visit as often as you like to experience the dynamic beauty of our Gardens.
Please Note: Due to annual maintenance, The Café will offer a limited menu in the Terracotta Room from January 17–January 27.
Learn more: longwoodgardens.org/membership
1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.
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Please Note: From January 28–March 12, 1906 will serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays only from 11 am–3 pm. Beginning March 15, 1906 will be open daily from 11:30 am–3:30 pm.
Phone: 610.388.1000 Website: longwoodgardens.org Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI Our Gardens are smoke-free. Photography credits: Hank Davis, Carol DeGuiseppi, Kelly Giarrocco, Daniel Traub, and David V. Ward
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