Gardens
Epic Ireland! with Jason Reeves–August 18 – September 1, 2020
Explore the captivating beauty and rich history of Ireland in this epic, 15-day journey that will find us exploring the island from North to South and East to West! Starting in Dublin, we’ll explore the private and public gardens of this beautiful and historic city before heading west across the center of the country, all...
Chelsea Flower Show–May 15-26, 2022
Join me May 15-26, 2022 as we tour southern England from Bath to Southampton, Chichester, and Maidstone before we arrive in London for three nights at tour’s end to take in the most famous flower show in the world—Chelsea! We will fly roundtrip into and out of London and spend the first seven days exploring...
Castles and Gardens of Northern Wales & Scotland–July 16-27, 2022
Rescheduled from 2020 to 2021, reservations are now open to fill the remaining spaces on what will be a spectacular tour of Northern Wales and the southern half of Scotland. We will explore the northern coast and part of the interior of Wales before turning our private coach north and driving first to Glasgow and...
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...
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...
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,...
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...