‘The Brandywine Valley’ - An Exquisite Tour Filling Up Fast (Sept. 11-15)
Take a journey with us to some of the nation's most revered gardens and museums, and enjoy fine dining, a delightful hotel, and other attractions as we explore eastern Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley. Patsy West, Director of Valerie Wilson Travel, has once again put together an extraordinary tour to benefit Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Spaces are going rapidly, so we recommend that you contact Patsy as soon as possible to make sure you can be part of this exciting tour.
See the itinerary below for this beautifully designed four-night, five-day tour. Meals indicated below are part of the tour, including a "European plus breakfast" each morning we'll be at the Brandywine River Hotel.
The cost of this tour, which includes a $250 tax-deductible contribution to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. is $1,434 per person, double occupancy. The single-occupancy price is $1,672. Triple occupancy pricing is available upon request.
A $400 deposit will assure your reservation. For more information and reservations, call 207-633-4883 or e-mail Patsy West. AND, please ask Patsy about the next tour she's planning for the Gardens - a trip to Holland. We'll visit at the perfect time to see perfect gardens in bloom, from April 27-May 6, 2009, including a week on a new, deluxe river vessel. See the Travel page of this Web site for more information.
Thursday September 11
Motor coach from the Gardens in Boothbay to Boston; flight to Philadelphia (arrive 1:45 p.m.)
Visit Bartram’s Garden for a house & garden tour
Check into the Brandywine River Hotel – Chadds Ford
Afternoon Tea
Cocktail & Dinner reserved together. Payment on your own.
(L, T)
Friday September 12
Chanticleer Gardens tour
Restaurant Taquet Dining Experience
Brandywine River Museum and guided tour
Champagne reception at Chadds Ford Historical Society with local art exhibition (including a Wyeth)
Visit to the 1724 home of John Chads, for whom Chadds Ford is named
Dinner on your own
(B, L, T)
Saturday September 13
Longwood Gardens with tour
Gardens café luncheon on your own. and time to explore East Conservatory and other areas of interest
Chadds Ford Winery - Private group tour and wine tasting
Simon Pearce on the Brandywine Restaurant for a special dining experience
(B, T, D)
Sunday September 14
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate - Introductory garden tram followed by a guided tour
Luncheon on your own at the Winterthur Dining Room Cafés
Nemours Mansion & Gardens - Guided tour
Farewell to Brandywine cocktails in the hotel’s lounge
Dinner on your own
(B)
Monday September 15
Departure for Airport
Approximate arrival at the Gardens - 4-4:30 p.m.
(B)
Date/Time: September 11-15
Location: Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania