Orchid Extravaganza January 24–March 29

Orchid Extravaganza January 24–March 29

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Autumn’s Colors On View October 4–November 18

The crisp fall air heralds the emergence of golden hues, native asters, and graceful meadow grasses in our Gardens. Take a nature walk through our Meadow Garden or delight in the sounds of children’s laughter in our Pumpkin Playground and along our Garden Railway.

Set your heart aglow throughout October when Asian-inspired lanterns adorn our Conservatory. Starting October 25, chrysanthemums meticulously grown into unique forms are the stars of Chrysanthemum Festival. In November, join us for our Silk Road performing arts series, as we explore the rich culture of this ancient trade route.

This autumn, it’s all about amazement.

The weather may be turning cooler, but we’re still turning up the heat. Don’t miss the last of this year’s incredible Main Fountain Garden performances.

Encore! Fountain Performances Day and Night

Daily Daytime Fountain Performances Now–October 28 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, 3:15 pm, & 5:15 pm

Fountains dance and twirl during 12-minute performances set to music. Our narrated Fountains Then and Now show at 11:15 am and 3:15 pm showcases our newest fountain features. Our 1:15 pm and 5:15 pm shows are set to a variety of musical genres sure to please.

Thursday–Saturday Evenings: Enjoy Extended Hours Through 9 pm Now–October 27 4–8 pm: Beer Garden with live music from 5–8 pm

7:15 pm: Fountains Then and Now Performance (12 minutes)

8:15 pm: Illuminated Fountain Performance (30 minutes)

Catch a fan favorite or experience one of this year’s new Illuminated Fountain Performances, as jets of all shapes, sizes, and hues dance along to music during our last fountain performances of the year. Dine under the stars and enjoy live music and refreshing brews every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening through October 27.

Free timed Member reservations required on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays if arriving after 3 pm through October 27. For those who aren’t Members, Illuminated Fountain Performance is included with Gardens Admission. Sell out likely.

Lawn and bench seating is available throughout the Main Fountain Garden. Blankets and chairs are permitted in designated areas after 4 pm.

In addition to our Main Fountain Garden, don't miss our Open Air Theatre fountain shows. Shows run daily at 10:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:15 pm, and 5:55 pm.

Please note: Shows do not run on days when there are rehearsals, stage setups, or performances.

Chrysanthemum FestivalOn View October 25–November 18

Experience the largest display of exhibition chrysanthemums in the United States. Our horticulture experts work daily throughout the seasons to meticulously nurture and train more than 17,000 chrysanthemums into giant orbs, spirals, pagodas, columns, and even more unique forms—including a traditional fan shape making its debut this year.

In late October, the unveiling of the Thousand Bloom Mum—a single plant bearing more than 1,500 perfect blooms—takes our display to a whole new level. The result is simply astounding.

Highlights fromOur Gardens

Main Fountain Garden Garners Worldwide Accolades

(2) Our guests aren’t the only ones loving our revitalized Main Fountain Garden. Following the May 2017 return of the Main Fountain Garden, the project and its design team have been the recipient of more than a dozen awards. Together with our revitalization partners, Longwood used an “adaptive restoration” concept to preserve the garden, honor the vision of founder Pierre S. du Pont, and ensure the continued enjoyment of its fountains. We collaborated with more than 80 design teams and firms across the globe, and our successful revitalization was rooted in the efforts of our partners.

Our design team included architectural design team Beyer Blinder Belle, lighting design firm L’Observatoire International, landscape architecture firm West 8, and water feature design and engineering firm Fluidity Design Consultants.

Beyer Blinder Belle received the 2018 Palladio Award from Traditional Building Magazine and 2018 Grand Jury Preservation Award from the Philadelphia Preservation Alliance. In addition to Beyer Blinder Bell’s accolades, L’Observatoire International received a 2017 Best of Design Award from The Architect’s Newspaper, while West 8 received an American Society of Landscape Architects Professional Award.

Many others, including local firms, have also been recognized for their work in their specific trades. Bancroft Construction Company, for one, received a Pyramid Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors national association. We applaud all of our partners and look forward to enjoying the results of their expertise for many years to come.

Follow the Fellows: Journey Along with our Fellows Cohort

(1) We’re thrilled to welcome the five talented professionals selected for the 2018–2019 cohort of our Fellows Program. Sadie Barber from the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland; Eleanor Gould from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, VA; Erin Hepfner from Polly Hill Arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard; Chelsea Mahaffey from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA; and Caroline Tait from Coton Manor Garden and Caroline Tait Garden Designs in Northampton, UK together represent Longwood’s second Fellows Program cohort, now embarking on our 13-month immersive, residential Fellows Program that develops global leaders in the field of public horticulture.

During their time as Fellows, the cohort will develop and refine their leadership skills, become immersed in the culture of Longwood and other regional public horticulture organizations, participate in a mentoring program, complete coursework, and then fulfill a two-month field placement at a domestic or international garden, all while working collectively on a single project that spans the duration of the program. As our Fellows navigate their 13-month learning experience on what it means to be a leader in the changing world of public horticulture, we invite you to experience the journey with them. Look for updates, musings, and findings from our Fellows at longwoodgardens.org/follow-the-fellows and join their journey at #followthefellows on Twitter.

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The Art of Chrysanthemum Bonsai

(3) Some of the most intriguing chrysanthemums in our display this year may also be some of the smallest. Longwood’s Horticulture Specialty Grower Kevin Bielicki, who joined Longwood as our bonsai collection curator in January 2018, notes the increased variety of gnome chrysanthemum bonsai—utilized because of their small flower size— that will be on view this year. Approximately 80 chrysanthemum bonsai in orange, yellow, white, purple, and red will be featured in the display. “When you look at the entire Chrysanthemum Festival display, our bonsai will represent more organic shapes, mimicking what you’d see in nature, but scaled down,” shares Bielicki, likening bonsai to an “aging art form” and one that requires patience and imagination. Bielicki’s background is rooted not only in bonsai curation, but also in art. Holding a Master of Fine Arts from the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University, Bielicki’s artistic endeavors outside of horticulture center on abstract wood sculpture, in which the rhythm and repetition of his artwork are influenced by his work with bonsai.

Preparation for the chrysanthemum bonsai—and their eventual October and November display period—begins in mid-January prior, when cuttings are first taken, potted, and re-potted as the cuttings grow and develop. Moved outside to full sun starting in May, the chrysanthemum bonsai are trained as soon as they are large enough. Each tree’s intended style and shape must be determined from the very start, achieved through constant and rhythmic pruning, wiring, and pinching as growth dictates. Repotting and pinching runs through August, followed by an application of a growth regulator, which will reduce the length of the pedicel—or stalk bearing an individual flower—and lead to a more compact plant. Disbudding happens just before flowering, timed perfectly to allow the tree to force more energy into each singular flower and help the flower open larger. Once the flower buds are set, the trees are placed into display containers for final development and enjoyment—just in time for the Chrysanthemum Festival.

Travel the Sounds of the Silk Road

(4) This season, we’re excited to showcase both floral artistry and the musical essence of the Far East during our Chrysanthemum Festival, as we present three performances that celebrate the sounds of the Silk Road—the ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West.

These special performances celebrate the Silk Road’s many influencing cultures and voices, perfectly showcased amid the diverse chrysanthemum forms displayed in our Conservatory. “It’s always our goal, when possible, to create a connection between Longwood’s performing arts and horticulture,” says Director of Performing Arts Tom Warner. “To do that, we engage with a variety of artists and a high caliber of artists that match the variety and quality of our horticultural display.”

This season’s Silk Road offerings will open on Saturday, November 3 with Original Quartet—Andalusia: The Origins of Flamenco (sold out), which takes guests on an exploration of the roots of flamenco music. On Saturday, November 10, the banjo-guzheng duo of Grammy Award-winning artist Abigail Washburn and zither master Wu Fei present a unique adaptation of Appalachian and Chinese folk songs. Our Silk Road offerings close on Friday, November 16 when small ensembles from The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia spotlight music and composers both influenced by and originating from the Silk Road.

For more information on our upcoming performances, turn to the Performances That Amaze pages of this brochure. Tickets are now available at longwoodgardens.org/performance-series.

The Rigors of Preparing for Our Chrysanthemum Festival

Our Chrysanthemum Festival is known for its rare cultivars, meticulously-nurtured forms, and imaginative displays—but you may not necessarily know all the steps and considerations taken behind the scenes to ensure its success. We take more than a year to prepare for each Chrysanthemum Festival, growing and nurturing all of the large, specialty chrysanthemums both indoors and out, which raises some unique challenges.

Our cascade chrysanthemums start in our production greenhouses in the form of stock plants. We take cuttings from those stock plants each December prior to Chrysanthemum Festival, and the cuttings remain in the greenhouses until the last of that year’s frost before we move them outdoors in May. “While they’re indoors, we focus on growing them to their desired length under controlled conditions,” shares Senior Grower Jason Simpson, who oversees the cascade chrysanthemum program. “Once they’re moved outdoors, that control goes out the window and we work with Mother Nature.”

Chrysanthemums require constant fertilization. If we experience heavy rainfall and they become overwatered, the plants can lose their required fertilizer and be susceptible to nutrient deficiencies and such diseases.

Last May, for example, we experienced so much rainfall that our horticulture team had to cover the root ball of each chrysanthemum with plastic in order to dry out each plant and help keep the root systems healthy and disease-free. We also contend with heat, utilizing shade cloths to keep the chrysanthemums cool and thriving, especially when temperatures reach the 90s. “If we’re uncomfortable in the heat, so are they,” remarks Simpson. We’re constantly keeping an eye on each and every plant and testing their conditions. From the time the cascade chrysanthemum forms are moved outside in May until the time they’re put on display in October, we run a weekly soil test to make sure pH and electrical conductivity—influenced by salts from the fertilizer—are at an optimum level.

Our inventive Chrysanthemum Festival display will be extraordinary this year, with pagodas, clouds, columns, and many more beautiful forms—including our beloved Thousand Bloom Mum and, new this year, a traditional fan form—taking center stage. Spanning seven feet, the fan includes the white ‘Yamanoha-no-Kumo’ cultivar along the majority of the fan’s surface area, surrounding a striking red ‘Kurume’ circle in the center of the fan—symbolizing the Japanese flag and, ultimately, the origin of chrysanthemum display.

Student Exhibition Garden

Student Exhibition Garden On View Now–October 19

Waterlily Display On View Now–mid October

Pumpkin Playground On View September 29–October 31

October2 Family Story Time

10 & 10:45 am

Sustainable Landscape and Design Theory 5-part class October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:30–6:30 pm*

Autumn CalendarBehind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out in this tour traveling from above ground to the vast tunnel system hidden below.

Tours run through October 28Most Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 1:15 and 3:15 pm$20 Non-Members/$18 Members

Please note: This ticket does not include Gardens Admission.

Spotlight Talks Come discover more about Longwood during engaging 30-minute Spotlight Talks. Explore different facets of our history and gardens on select days with one of our expert staff.

Select dates at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Free with Gardens Admission. Check for the location of the talks in the Visitor Center on the day of your visit.

13 Scout Programs 9:30 am**

Open Organ Console Day 9:30 am–12:30 pm1

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: On Broadway 8:15 pm

14 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Scout Programs 9:30 am**

16 Plant Science: Plant Physiology and Anatomy 6-part class October 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 4–6 pm*

17 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am

Designing Water Symposium 3–9 pm*

18 Designing Water Symposium 8:15 am–6:30 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Stevie & the Bluescasters 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: British Invasion 8:15 pm

19 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Fanfare and Fountains 8:15 pm

20 Scout Programs 9:30 am**

Member Orientation 9:30 & 11 am***

Sculpted Wire Tree 8 am–12 pm & 2–6 pm*

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm

Autumn’s Colors On View Now–November 18

Garden Railway On View Now–January 6, 2019

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Musette Project 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: The Beatles 8:15 pm

5 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: American Songbook Reimagined 8:15 pm

6 Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Be Our Guest 8:15 pm

7 Organ Series Jackson Borges 3 pm

8 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

A Second Look at Fall: Plants to Extend the Season 3-part class October 8, 15, 22 6–8 pm*

9 Family Story Time 10 &10:45 am

11 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Poor Man’s Gambit 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Sounds of Motown 8:15 pm

12 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: In the Mood 8:15 pm

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Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: A Night at the Movies 8:15 pm

21 Scout Programs 9:30 am**

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm

22 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

23 Forest Ecology Walk 10:30–11:30 am

Chrysanthemum Festival On View Now–November 18

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Over the Rainbow 8:15 pm

26 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Selections from Carmina Burana 8:15 pm

Ikebana and Bonsai Exhibit 9 am–9 pm

Beginner Bird Hike 9–10:30 am

Floral Design Certificate Exam 9 am–12 pm*

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm

Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 5–8 pm

Illuminated Fountain Performance: Solid Gold ‘70s 8:15 pm

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Ikebana and Bonsai Exhibit 9 am–6 pm

Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am

November Co-Op Program

Application Deadline****

Black-and-White Photography 2-part class November 1, 8 9 am–1 pm*

2 Organ Series Peter Richard Conte, Organ and Jeremy Filsell, Piano 8 pm2

3 Scout Programs 9:30 am**

4 Scout Programs 9:30 am**

5 Plant Science: Understanding Plants Online Course*

International Organ Competition Application Deadline*****

Continuing Education 2019 Course Registration Opens at 9 am

10 A World of Music Series: Silk Road Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei 8 pm2

11 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Scout Programs 9:30 am**

Organ Series John Walthausen 3 pm

12 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

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At Family Story Time, young guests can enjoy nature-based stories in our Lookout Loft Treehouse amid the beauty of the surrounding forest. Storytelling, songs, and puppets encourage children to discover the joys of nature, language, and literature. Story time is designed for children ages 3–5.

Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks start at the Meadow Garden entrance near the Peirce-du Pont House before heading to our fully accessible Meadow boardwalk introducing you to our beautiful Meadow Garden. From there, you may continue with our wildflower experts on our meadow trails discovering what’s in bloom.

During our Forest Ecology Walk, spend an hour walking with our Land Stewardship Manager and discover how Longwood stewards its woodlands using short- and long-term planning strategies. Learn more about our adaptive management strategies including invasive species management and native forest plant and wildlife community restoration techniques.

Birds of Longwood Walks, Beginner Bird Hikes, American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hikes, and Meadow Birding Hikes require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended.

Is the class you want sold out? E-mail help-ce@longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list.

Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.

Member Appreciation Day 9 am–6 pm Featuring a Holiday Shopping Opportunity Get a jump start on your holiday shopping list with gifts from our GardenShop, decorated and stocked for A Longwood Christmas.

Classical Series: Silk Road The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 8 pm2

17 Member Orientation 9:30 & 11 am***

A Longwood Christmas On View Now–January 6, 2019

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Education

Family Fun

Performance

1 Advanced registration required by email: performingarts@longwoodgardens.org Time slots are limited.

2 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000.

* Advanced registration & fee required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll, 610.388.5454.

** Advanced registration & fee required at least 3 weeks in advance: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5377.

*** Advanced registration required. longwoodgardens.org/member-orientation, 610.388.1000.

**** To apply: longwoodgardens.org/education

***** To apply: longwoodgardens.org/organcompetition

Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artists after select performances.

Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited

Members-only

Illuminated Fountain Performance

Members-only MomentsJoin Us for New Member OrientationSaturday, October 20 Saturday, November 17 9:30 & 11 am Free for Members Registration required: longwoodgardens.org

Are you a new Member to Longwood Gardens? Join Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about your Member benefits, visiting tips, and the history of Longwood. Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with a special guided tour.

Member Appreciation DayFriday, November 16 9 am–6 pmFeaturing a holiday shopping opportunity

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping list with gifts from The GardenShop, decorated and stocked for A Longwood Christmas. Members receive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café. Please note: Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via longwoodgardens.org/dine.

Make the Most of Your Membership We strive to keep our valued Members informed about our latest Garden updates, special offers, Members-only content, and events. If your email address is not currently on file or if you would like to update your email address, please visit longwoodgardens.org/email.

Visit the Gardens with Friends All Membership levels receive two Complimentary Guest Tickets for one-time general admission. Complimentary Guest Tickets are virtual and can be issued online or onsite at Central Ticketing.

For additional details and blackout dates, please visit: longwoodgardens.org/comp-tickets.

Performances That Amaze

Organ Series Peter Richard Conte, Organ and Jeremy Filsell, Piano Friday, November 2 8 pm Peter Richard Conte, Longwood Gardens Principal Organist and the long-time organist at the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ at Macy’s in Philadelphia, presents a program featuring Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for piano and orchestra. Conte has arranged the colorful orchestral score for organ, with Jeremy Filsell at the piano.

Performance: Ballroom $35 Reserved Seating $30 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members

A World of Music Series Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei Saturday, November 10 8 pm An entirely unique banjo-guzheng duo bonded by their bicultural sisterhood, Grammy Award-winning artist Abigail Washburn and zither master Wu Fei sing and perform original compositions inspired by weaving together Appalachian and Chinese folk songs.

Performance: Exhibition Hall $38 Reserved Seating $32 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members

Longwood Debut

Classical Series The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Friday, November 16 8 pm Small ensembles of musicians from The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia spotlight music and composers influenced by and originating from musical traditions along the Silk Road.

Performance: Exhibition Hall $40 Reserved Seating $34 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members

Longwood Debut

Free Fall Organ Performances

Jackson Borges Sunday, October 7 3 pm Jackson Borges is Organist and Director of Music for The Episcopal Parish of All Saints’ Church and St. George’s Chapel in Rehoboth Beach and Harbeson, Delaware. Prior to his appointment in 2014, Borges held positions in New Jersey with Morristown United Methodist Church, The Princeton Girlchoir, and The American Boychoir.

Performance: Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission

John Walthausen Sunday, November 11 3 pm John Walthausen is Organist and Choirmaster at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Prior to his current position, he served as Organist in Residence at Sapporo Concert Hall in Hokkaido, Japan and later as Assistant Director of Music at the Choir School of Delaware.

Performance: Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission

Longwood Debut

Tickets On Sale Now View the complete schedule for our 2018–2019 Performance Series and purchase tickets online at: longwoodgardens.org/performance-series. Purchasing online is the most efficient way to get performance tickets.

Prefer to Order by Phone? Purchase performance tickets by calling 610.388.1000. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply.

Buy a Bundle, Save 20% Purchase a bundle of 3, 4, or 5 concerts and save 20%. This discount can be applied when tickets are purchased directly through our Pick 3, Pick 4, or Pick 5 bundles at longwoodgardens.org/performance-series. Please note: This discount cannot be combined with any other promo code or Member discount. All tickets are limited. Sell out likely.

Discount for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Specific levels of Membership receive up to 15% off regular ticket prices. If you are eligible to receive the discount, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure.

Coffee Reception Enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artists after select performances.

Dig Deeper2019 Continuing Education Course Catalog Coming Soon! Course Registration Opens November 7 at 9 am longwoodgardens.org

Enhance your creative inspiration with our spirit of innovation. Designed for enthusiasts of all levels, our more than 150 courses enable you to study floral design with world-renowned experts, enrich your plant identification skills, learn how to calculate just the right amount of compost for your garden, and much more.

New this year, we delve into the world of seeds with courses focused on not only their horticultural role, but also their artistic appeal. New courses include Macro Photography: Seeds, Math for the Garden and Landscape, and The Traveling Tomato and Other Versatile Veggies, among many others.

Our world of learning awaits.Our online catalog and list of class offerings will be available on longwoodgardens.org in late October.

Learn something new at these upcoming Continuing Education courses.

Sculpted Wire Tree Saturday, October 20 8 am–12 pm $119

Design a unique desktop wire tree by twisting and shaping aluminum wire into a one-of-a-kind sculpture. Students must bring their own wire cutters, needle-nose pliers, and gloves. No experience necessary.

Initial Impression Friday, November 30 9 am–2 pm $59

Create a whimsical decorated initial as a unique gift. Embellish the initial you choose with flowers, vines, leaves, or your own design in watercolor and go home with a completed, frame-ready art piece. All materials provided. No watercolor experience necessary.

Register at longwoodgardens.org/education.

Fall is for Family

Pumpkin Playground September 29–October 31

Visit the Children’s Corner for interactive play and the perfect opportunity for a festive fall photo with our pumpkins, including the largest pumpkin on display, weighing in at more than 700 pounds!

Family Story Time October 2 & 9 10 & 10:45 am

Enjoy nature-based stories in our Lookout Loft Treehouse amid the beauty of the surrounding forest.

Join Us for Breakfast With Santa Visit with Santa and enjoy a special breakfast buffet at The Terrace. Parents, don’t forget to bring your cameras!

November 23, 24, 25, 30 December 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 Seating: 9 am

$34 ages 12 and over $23 ages 2–11 Free for children under age 2 Ticketing fees apply.

Tickets On Sale October 15 Sale Begins at 9 am Tickets are extremely popular, sell out likely.

Purchase Tickets and Select Your Seat: longwoodgardens.org

Ticket price includes admission to A Longwood Christmas.

Please note: The maximum number of tickets per transaction is 8. Seating is limited for tables of 8. Larger parties will need to split between tables and/or rooms. For details, visit longwoodgardens.org.

Phone orders incur convenience fee.

Garden Railway October 4, 2018– January 6, 2019

Make memories with your little one at our Garden Railway display. Our miniature model trains rumble through a beautifully landscaped seasonal display. The Garden Railway operates during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting, and is located near The Terrace.

A Longwood ChristmasOn View November 22, 2018–January 6, 2019

This holiday season we pay homage to the Christmas tree with an imaginative display of traditional favorites and inspiring new twists, with festive firs suspended from above to towering tannenbaums created from books, stained glass, and other unexpected materials.

Outdoors, gloriously illuminated trees lead you on an enchanting holiday journey through our Gardens. Sip cocoa and warm up by our welcoming firepits, listen to carolers sharing the melodic sounds of the season, and relish in the beauty and wonder of A Longwood Christmas.

Non-Peak Days Crowds are lighter!

Mondays through Thursdays from November 22–January 6 (excluding December 26–31 and January 1) and every day January 4–6.

Non-Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Member’s Complimentary Guest Tickets accepted.

Peak Days Visit late—After 8 pm is great!

All Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 23–December 23, and every day December 26, 2018– January 1, 2019.

Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Member’s Complimentary Guest Tickets are not accepted. Check your tickets as restrictions may apply.

Visiting as a Member? NEW: Member Reservations Required Every Day After 2 pm New this year, Members may visit anytime, but require free timed Member reservations every day during A Longwood Christmas if visiting after 2 pm. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations. Member reservations are limited, and sell out is likely. With a timed Member reservation, you may enter the Gardens as early as a half- hour before or as late as a half-hour after your entry time. Later or earlier arrivals cannot be accommodated. You may stay as long as you wish once you enter the Gardens.

Member Guests & General Admission Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited Admission to A Longwood Christmas is by Timed Admission Ticket only with tickets issued for a specific date and time. Guests not included in a Membership require a Timed Admission Ticket. We cannot accommodate a Member’s request for tickets if we are sold out. Purchase in advance as tickets sell out.

Using Complimentary Guest Tickets? Many complimentary admission tickets are not valid on Peak Days. Check your tickets as restrictions may apply.

For prices and to purchase Timed Admission Tickets or to make your free timed Member reservations, visit longwoodgardens.org.

Gardens HoursOctober 4–October 27 Sundays–Wednesdays 9 am–6 pm

Thursdays–Saturdays Extended hours until 9 pm with Illuminated Fountain Performances

October 28–November 18 Daily from 9 am–6 pm

Gardens Admission Adults: $23Seniors (62+) and College Students with student ID: $20Youth (5–18): $12Children 4 & under: FreeMembers: Free

Members require free timed reservations if arriving after 3 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October 27. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations.

Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change.

Dining at The TerraceThe Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers these dining experiences:

The CaféEnjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.

1906Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations can be made via longwoodgardens.org/dine or by calling 610.388.1000.

Beer Garden Through October 27, dine under the stars with family and friends while enjoying Victory Brewing Company selections.

ParkingLongwood offers free parking and transportation is provided between remote parking and the Gardens.

For Your ConvenienceLongwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following:

– Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a first- come basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted.

– Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather.

See Even More … Apply a portion of your already-paid admission to a Membership and enjoy the Gardens year-round.

Learn more: longwoodgardens.org/members-see-more

Follow Us @LongwoodGardens #LongwoodGardens#AutumnsColors

Phone: 610.388.1000 Website: longwoodgardens.org

Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI

Our Gardens are smoke-free.

Photography credits: Bancroft Construction Company, Carlos Alejandro, Hank Davis, Carol DeGuiseppi, Kelly Giarrocco, Joe Hare, Bill Hill, Len Levasseur, and Daniel Traub

© 2018 Longwood Gardens

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