Unique Experiences
Longwood Gardens: Beyond the Beauty - Creating a World Apart
- Item Number
- 201
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 600 USD to sg8155655
- Number of Bids
- 11 - Bid History
Item Description
The Destination:
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Hosted by Paul B. Redman, President & CEO
The Experience:
- Admission to the Gardens for up to four (4) guests
- Exclusive tours of Longwood's 4-acre conservatory and expansive outdoor gardens, delving into the design of each unique space from those most intimately involved in its creation.
- A “behind the scenes” tour to see firsthand how Longwood creates its extraordinary seasonal displays and special exhibits. This one-of-a-kind experience will be led by the Garden's expert horticulturists: the Director of Outdoor Landscape, Associate Director of Display Design, and the Associate Landscape Architecture and Program Designer.
- Lunch in Longwood's fine dining restaurant, 1906, named in honor of the year Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954) purchased the grounds that were developed into Longwood Gardens.
Located in Kennett Square, PA, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great gardens. Its story is one of legacy, innovation and stewardship. Longwood Gardens is a living expression of all that the founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.
Paul B. Redman is an award-winning leader of public gardens, known for his dedication to the beauty and sustainability of gardens, and to the training of future generations of horticulture professionals. As the President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens for the last 14 years, Paul has implemented institutional and strategic reforms that have positioned the Gardens as a premier horticultural, cultural, and educational institution of the 21st Century, while respecting the values of its founder, Pierre S. du Pont. Paul, who has been working and studying in the field of public horticulture for over 25 years, won the AHS's Professional Award in 2015. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree in Horticulture from Oklahoma State University.
Item Special Note
Best times to visit:
May 1-October 1, 2020 is the best time to visit Longwood to enjoy the outdoor landscape and daily fountain performances of the Main Fountain Garden.
Conditions/Limitations for this item:
Tour to be arranged at a mutually agreeable time, subject to host’s availability, by October 31, 2020.
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