Avenger Longwood Gardens Holiday Trip December 12, 2009

In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased the Peirce Arboretum to save its trees from being cut for lumber. Over the next nearly half century, Mr. du Pont developed Longwood Gardens into what it is today, a magnificent horticultural showplace.

Longwood Gardens now encompasses 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, with over 11,000 types of plants, more fountains than any other garden in the US, educational and visitor programming, and over 400 performances a year.

Longwood Gardens is sure to delight anyone who loves exquisite flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture. Here, amid 1,050 acres with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens, you’ll find beauty at every turn.

As a change of pace, we'll be doing a Holiday Season trip this year, to check out the spectacular decorations and good cheer that can be found throughout the Gardens at this time of year.

Be prepared for quite a bit of walking, though there are also many places to sit down and rest.

Tickets are $16/Adult, $6/Student (5-22), and $14/Senior Citizen (62+). Be sure to budget for Lunch/Dinner, too.

Contact ADM Alex if you're interested in joining in, at [email protected]