Join garden experts Dr. Doug Welsh and Susan McLeod Epstein of the Charleston Horticultural Society for a one week garden lover’s tour to historic Savannah and charming Charleston. Sense the enchantment of secret gardens, elegant homes, magnificent plantations, hidden alleys, and quaint, picturesque cobblestone streets. See some of the oldest churches, homes and gardens in America. Stroll through 330 years of fascinating history and rich culture. Don’t miss out, space is limited.
TRIP AT A GLANCE
3 Nights Savannah at the **** historic Marshall House
4 Nights in Charleston at the **** Mills House Grand Hotel
GARDEN AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
In-depth walks with local guides in Savannah, Charleston and Beaufort * Special insider’s walks highlighting the top private gardens of both Charleston and Savannah * The Scarborough House of Ships Museum * The Coastal Botanical Gardens with Director Norman Winter * Wormsloe Historic Site * Magnolia Plantation and Gardens with Director Tom Johnson * A visit to the Ashley River Plantation * Drayton Hall, property of the National Trust * Middleton Place gardens * A small group of fellow garden lovers * Multi-course meals highlighting Southern cuisine.
IT’S INCLUDED
- With garden expert and host Dr. Doug Welsh
- Guided by Susan McLeod Epstein of the Charleston Horticultural Society
- With interesting expert local guides
- Four star hotel accommodations as noted
- Wine and cheese evening gatherings and talks
- Visits to private home gardens and plantations
- All transport by private, air-conditioned motor coach
- Breakfast daily plus three lunches and three multi-course dinners
- All entrances as listed in your itinerary
- Future alumni discounts applied towards future garden trips
- A small group of soon-to-be friends
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Round-trip air
- Any items not mentioned in your Doug Welsh/ Earthbound garden itinerary
TRIP FACTS
8 days/ 7 nights
$2,950 per person double occupancy (based on 19-29 garden lovers)
$ 375 Single Supplement (waived if willing to share and a roommate is found)
Trip begins at 6:00pm on Thursday, April 23rd
Trip concludes after breakfast on Thursday, April 30th