Epic Ireland! 15 Days of Castles, Gardens, and Natural Wonders–August 10-24, 2022
Join me, along with well-known horticulturist and garden guru, Jason Reeves, curator of the UT Garden at the University of Tennessee's Jackson, TN research station for an EPIC adventure through the most beautiful gardens of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Beginning and ending in Dublin, we'll make two complete loops through Ireland. The first, west across...
Culinary Delights of the Italian Piedmont–September 4-15, 2022
Explore the culinary delights of Italy's Piedmont region, from Genoa in the south to the Valle d'Aosta in the north, ending in the spa town of Stresa on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Gardens & Treasures of Sicily
Back by popular demand! Charles Yurgalevitch, the former Director of the New York Botanical Garden School of Professional Horticulture, and I will once again be sharing Sicily and all it has to offer with a lucky group of travelers. Our first two tours together in 2022 were a great success and more of you have...
Chihuly at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Join Jason Reeves and me on a 3-day, 2-night bus tour from Jackson, Tennessee to St. Louis, Missouri to experience the world class artistry of Dale Chihuly in the magnificent surroundings of the Missouri Botanical Garden! One of the largest outdoor installations ever undertaken in a botanical garden, this showing of Chihuly's one-of-a-kind glass art...
Chateaux & Gardens of the Loire Valley
There is nothing quite like the beauty of France’s Loire Valley. From Julius Caesar in 52 B.C. to the Huns in the 5th century and the kings of France from the 16th century on, the Loire Valley has always been a highly revered and sought-after swath of land through central France for its fertile land,...
An African Adventure!
I am thrilled to announce our return to Africa--this time in a very small group format with a maximum of 10 guests! We will fly round trip into and out of Johannesburg, South Africa, and in between, we'll spend time at Victoria Falls, in Cape Town, and at the 5-star Kapama River Lodge in Hoedspruit....
Wonders of the Italian Piedmont & French Riviera
Travel with Jason Reeves and Troy Marden as we explore the gardens, natural landscapes, art, food, and architecture of two of the world's most beautiful destinations--the Italian Piedmont and the French Riviera! Starting in Milan, we will visit Lake Como and the surrounding area before moving on to the beautiful village of Stresa, nestled into...
The Wonders of Winter–Snowdrops & Winter Gardens of England
Visit England for the annual flowering of the snowdrops in woodlands, gardens, and estates throughout the countryside.
Plant Delights Nursery & The Gardens of Raleigh-Durham with Jason Reeves & Troy Marden
Has Plant Delights Nursery been on your bucket list for a visit? Here’s your chance! Jason Reeves and I will be your personal guides as we visit Plant Delights Nursery and its magnificent display garden known as the Juniper Level Botanic Garden. Early spring will find the hellebores (Lenten roses), early bulbs like crocus, narcissus,...
Beautiful Bulbs!–Spring Gardens of the Netherlands
Join me in Holland as we visit the world-famous bulb displays at Keukenhof, Het Loo Palace, the tulip fields, the Dutch Flower Auction, and much more! Few sights are more impressive than the gardens of Holland in spring when the bulbs are at their peak. We’ll leave no stone unturned in seeking out the very...
The Beauty of Belgium
Price: Double Occupancy Room, $5,450 per person Private Room for Single Travelers, add $950 to the per person price Join Joseph and Shannon Hillenmeyer, of Joseph Hillenmeyer Garden Design https://josephhillenmeyer.com/ along with Troy Marden, as we traverse the beautiful cities and countryside of Belgium, exploring gardens, art, architecture, cuisine, and more for 10 full...
Flora, Fauna, and Fire! The Beauty of Eastern Sicily
A brand new offering for us as we expand our offerings in Sicily! Join Charles Yurgalevitch and Troy Marden on this more thorough exploration of Sicily’s eastern end, where fiery Mount Etna meets the Ionian Sea. The rich, volcanic soils of this end of the island are home to excellent wineries, beautiful gardens, and many...