Troy B Marden Travel

The Great Gardens of England
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-12
If the greatest gardens of England are on your bucket list, this is the tour for you!
Planned specifically at the request of some of my dearest gardening friends, we are going to spend 10 full days on the ground visiting some of the most beautiful private and public gardens that England has to offer. Arriving in London, we will be greeted by our private coach and head northeast to begin our tour at the world-famous Blooms of Bressingham and Beth Chatto Gardens. From there, we will make our way back to Oxford to visit Blenheim Palace, Rousham House, and others. Next, we’ll make our way through the Cotswolds, visiting some of the most outstanding private gardens the region has to offer before making our way around to the southeast of London, where we will stay at the spectacular Leeds Castle to visit Great Dixter, Sissinghurst, Iford Manor, Hever Castle, the RHS Garden at Wisley, and so many more!
The Great Gardens of England sites to include: Kew Gardens, Blooms of Bressingham, The Beth Chatto Gardens, Blenheim Palace, Rousham House, private gardens of the Cotswolds, Bourton House, Iford Manor, Leeds Castle, Great Dixter, Sissinghurst, Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, the RHS Garden at Wisley, and more!
Email me at troy@troybmarden.com for full details and to reserve your spot now!

The Great Gardens of England
Date: July 1-12, 2019
Price: $4,450 per person, double occupancy, ground only
Single Supplement: $900
Airfare: Not included
Deposit: $1,000 at time of booking + $900 Single Supplement, if traveling singly.
Payments: $1,725 each on February 1, 2019 and April 1, 2019

Gardens & Treasures of Sicily
2019-05-08 - 2019-05-17
Sicily has been at the top of my list of destinations for several years and I’ve been waiting for just the right opportunity to present itself. When Dr. Charles Yurgalevitch, the Director of the School of Professional Horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden mentioned he would like to partner on a tour to Sicily, I didn’t hesitate! Being of Sicilian descent, Charles has amazing connections to family and friends across the island and this tour is going to be one-of-a-kind! We’ll eat traditional Sicilian food, drink wine from Sicilian vineyards, visit the ancient archaeological sites that are scattered across the island and, of course, visit amazing palazzos and see the very best public and private gardens that Sicily has to offer.
Gardens & Treasures of Sicily sites to include: Agrigento, the Temple at Segesta, Mount Etna, the Radicepura Garden Festival, the Walled Garden of Palazzo Pennisi, Il Giardino del Biviere (the garden of Princess Borghese, which was once a lake!), Giardino di San Giuliano, at least two Sicilian wineries, the cities of Catania, Siracusa, Palermo, and much more along the way!
Email me at troy@troybmarden.com for full details and to reserve your spot now!

Gardens & Treasures of Sicily
Date: May 8-17, 2019
Group Size: Maximum 20 participants
Price: $4,600 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $650
Airfare: Not included
Deposit: $1,000 at time of booking + $650 Single Supplement, if traveling singly.
Payments: $1,800 each by January 8, 2019, and March 8, 2019

Charleston Garden & Gourmet Tour—Wine & Food Week
2019-03-05 - 2019-03-10
Food, Wine, & Spring in Charleston, SC!
The perfect get-away to explore the rich culinary traditions and enjoy the early spring beauty of the Deep South, with luxury accommodations, breathtaking gardens, and mouthwatering food throughout!
On day one, you will fly on your own to meet our group at our 5-star Charleston, SC hotel where we will spend the week discovering the region’s historic homes and plantations in all their spring glory. We will spend at least one afternoon and possibly more at the Charleston Wine & Food Week festival! Breakfast will be included at the hotel and at lunch and dinner each day, we will delve into the local cuisine, from casual, homestyle cooking to the finest, trendsetting restaurants Charleston has to offer.
Charleston Garden & Gourmet Tour—Wine & Food Week sites to include: Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, Boone Hall, Boone Hall Farmers Market, The Charleston Tea Plantation, at least one Cooking Class, a variety of Charleston’s top restaurants, and more.
*Please note that this ground package is all-inclusive. Once you arrive in Charleston on your own, you will join our exclusive, small group at our luxury hotel and from there on, your meals, transportation, accommodations, site visits, and classes are included in the price.
Email me at troy@troybmarden.com for full details and to reserve your spot now!

Charleston Garden & Gourmet Tour—Wine & Food Week
Date: March 5-10, 2019
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Price: $3,250.00 per person, double occupancy, ground package all-inclusive
Single Supplement: $950
Airfare: Not included
Deposit: $1,000 at time of booking + $950 Single Supplement, if traveling singly.
Payments: $2,250 per person due by February 1, 2019

Nashville Lawn & Garden Show
2018-03-01 - 2018-03-04
Speaking day & time will be posted once confirmed. The show features beautiful live gardens, free lectures, demonstrations, floral design gallery, vendor marketplace, special children’s activities, Saturday Wine Festival & it’s all indoors!

Tellico Village Garden Club, Knoxville, TN
2018-03-01
Private Event
The mission of the Tellico Village Garden Club is to encourage the love of gardening and improve the quality of our environment through educational programs, field trips, publications, and maintenance of neighborhood gardens.
