Tuesday, May 10th
Kick off our first day in Bloom for lunch included at Terrain Café in Devon PA, a greenhouse décor that blurs the lines between indoor and outside space. Following lunch, lets walk it off! At the Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, a botanical garden in a tranquil, naturalistic landscape and a world-class collection of rhododendrons and azaleas from across the globe.
Next, enjoy the countryside views as you head to the enchanted Chanticleer Garden for a guided tour, a lush arboretum & landscaped garden featuring a large variety of flora!
Check into the lovely Mendenhall Inn, our home away from home for a 2-night stay, one of the great destinations in the Brandywine Valley. Enjoy a pleasurable dining experience included here tonight!
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Wednesday, May 11th
Begin with a cozy breakfast at your hotel for a relaxing start to a day in Bloom at the amazing Longwood Gardens – is the world’s premier horticultural display garden to enjoy for a memorable and beautiful experience! Break from the blooms for lunch at The Café for a fresh and ready-to-eat selection (on own).
This afternoon visit Chaddsford Winery to experience a wine tasting producing renowned sweet wines.
Before heading to dinner, stroll through Kennett Square, a classic Main Street, offers plenty of locally owned shops including The Mushroom Cap and Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Shop.
Dinner included at The Gables at Chadds Ford, with an amazing menu set inside a renovated barn.
Return to the Mendenhall Inn after a day of Blooming discoveries in the Brandywine Valley!
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Thursday, May 12th
Another sumptuous breakfast at your hotel before checking out and beginning another day in Bloom! Take a short ride to the glorious Nemours Mansion and Gardens, the largest formal French gardens in North America.
Travel to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library for a guided tram tour, weather permitting, through 1,000 acres of rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. Founder Henry Francis du Pont selected the choicest plants from around the world, arranging them in lyrical color combinations and carefully orchestrating a succession of bloom!
Enjoy a delicious box lunch included at Winterthur’s Pavilion Café before departing for Home.
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Price per person: Double $599.00, Single $699.00