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...
Hill Towns of Tuscany
For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, we are returning to Tuscany! Autumn is the most beautiful time of year to enjoy the hill towns, when crowds are smaller, wine is being made, olives are being harvested, and restaurant menus are overflowing with local delicacies like chestnuts, mushrooms (including the famous truffle!), and...
Spring Fling in Mobile
Jason Reeves and I are still figuring out the details, but—similar to our 2024 tour to the Raleigh, NC area—we are planning to offer a shorter “spring fling” sightseeing and shopping trip to the Mobile, AL area in early March. The centerpieces of this tour will be a visit to Bellingrath Gardens and attendance at...
Gardens & Treasures of Sicily
Join Charles Yurgalevituch and me for our classic “Gardens & Treasures of Sicily” tour, circumnavigating the island to explore as many beautiful sites as we can cover in 10 days. Beginning and ending in Palermo, sightseeing will include the ancient temple and amphitheater at Segesta, the archaeological site and museum at Mozia, some of the...
Beautiful Bulbs!
We will use Amsterdam as our home base for the duration of this tour. In the city, we will enjoy a canal cruise, the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. Around Holland, we will take in the Trompenburg Botanical Garden, enjoy a farm tour and cheese tasting in Gouda, visit the...