Unique Experiences
CHANTICLEER-"THE MOST ROMANTIC PUBLIC GARDEN IN AMERICA"
- Item Number
- 111
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 950 USD to khdf37d0a
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
The Destination
CHANTICLEER, A PLEASURE GARDEN
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Bill Thomas, Executive Director
The Experience
Your visit for up to eight will include:
- Admission to Chanticleer.
- A tour of the gardens and historic Chanticleer house with Bill Thomas, Executive Director, or another member of the Horticulture Staff.
- A signed copy of the award-winning book, The Art of Gardening.
Located within 30 minutes of Philadelphia, Chanticleer is the former estate of Christine and Adolph Rosengarten, Sr. Mr. Rosengarten was head of the pharmaceutical company Rosengarten and Sons. Much of the floral and garden development has happened since the garden opened to the public in 1993. Originally, the estate was known for its majestic trees and verdant lawns. Today, the garden is a colorful, contemporary study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers and the gardeners lead the design. The staff-made furniture, drinking fountains, fences, gates, and bridges accent the gardens with a personal and sculptural experience. The gardens were the subject of the recently published book, The Art of Gardening, a 2016 American Horticultural Society Book Award winner.
Executive Director Bill Thomas, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. and M.S. in Ornamental Horticulture. For 26 years Bill worked at Longwood Gardens leading the education, research, and production efforts. In 2003, Bill arrived at Chanticleer, the 35-acre internationally acclaimed pleasure garden outside of Philadelphia where he leads the staff in developing what has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America.
Item Special Note
- Best time to visit: April through October (note that the garden is closed November through March).
- Conditions/limitations for this item: Tour to be arranged at a mutually agreeable time subject to host’s availability by October 31, 2017.
Photos 2-4 by Lisa Roper, Courtesy of Chanticleer
American Horticultural Society stores data...
Your support matters, so American Horticultural Society would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from American Horticultural Society, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so American Horticultural Society will keep your personal data secure and American Horticultural Society will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.