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EROrchid Extravaganza January 25–March 30

You don’t have to travel a world away to escape the cold of winter…all you have to do is step through our doors.

Living plants become works of art inside our lush, 4-acre Conservatory. Nearly 5,000 colorful orchids hang from baskets, create inspiring arrangements, and adorn unique forms throughout Orchid Extravaganza.

In March you’ll also discover a special “something blue” in our Gardens. It’s the one time of year you can see our rare blue-poppies in an inspiring display of sky blue blooms.

Orchid ExtravaganzaOn view January 25–March 30

OrKID Days January 20, February 17, & March 22, 11 am–2 pm Free with Gardens Admission

OrKID Days are filled with fun and wonder for our youngest guests. Children can learn about orchids firsthand at discovery stations, go on a Winter Wonders Scavenger Hunt, and experience intriguing stories at storytelling stations throughout our orchid-filled Conservatory.

Community ReadRead. Think. Engage.

Join our inaugural Community Read. Community Reads are designed to inspire people to pick up a good book, encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment, and to start a conversation on a specific topic.

We invite you to read with us Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac —together with local libraries and community partners, we will explore the book’s ideas about environmental conservation, land stewardship, and community engagement.

When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”—Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, first published in 1949

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Share Your Thoughts with Our Community

Community Read Book Chats* March 24, 9–10:30 am April 2, 6:30–8 pm April 8, 4–5:30 pm

Register to join our Land Stewards Tom Brightman and Bill Haldeman for one of our Community Read Book Chats to discuss land, legacy, and community, as well as how A Sand County Almanac has influenced our work and practices at Longwood.

$21 Guests / $19 Members Advanced registration and fee required:ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5454

*By registering for a Book Chat, you will receive a copy of A Sand County Almanac in the mail with your confirmation. You will receive a copy of Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work by Curt Meine during the event.

Lecture: Conservation in Our CommunityApril 12, 7–9 pm

Meet Curt Meine, author of Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work, who has spent most of his career studying Leopold’s lifelong approach to conservation. Learn about current and future conservation efforts in our region and beyond during an engaging panel discussion featuring local thought leaders. A complimentary dessert reception follows the event.

Free with Gardens Admission / Free for Members Advanced registration required:ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org 610.388.5454

Partner Events

Visit longwoodgardens.org for a complete list of events offered by our Community Read partners and local libraries.

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Can’t join us in person? We’ll be talking about the book on our website blog, Facebook, and Twitter! Be sure to follow us to join in the conversation.

Get your copy of A Sand County Almanac and start reading today! Available for purchase:The GardenShop and longwoodgardens.org

Available as an eBook:Kindle, Nook, & iBook Available for borrowing:Most New Castle County, DE and Chester County, PA public libraries

structures, Display Designer Jim Sutton stressed that he wanted the artistry of the metal leaves to shine. “We work with our metal artisans on every display for every season, and we couldn’t do what we do without them. They build us the structures to bring our awe-inspiring displays to life. And in most cases their craftsmanship is hidden,” says Sutton. Each of the six sculptures took an estimated 40 hours to make, with each metal leaf formed by hand. You can see these works of art in the Main Conservatory.

Meet the King of Our Conservatory

(3) Amid all of the beautiful and unusual plants displayed in our Gardens, there is one that stands out: Encephalartos woodii, our king of the Conservatory. The Encephalartos woodii is special because this plant is extinct in nature. In 1895, one specimen was found growing in its native habitat of South Africa by an explorer named J. Medley Wood. When Wood realized how rare the plant was, he returned to the site to collect two main stems of the cycad and a few pups (smaller plants that grow off the base of the mother plant). They were taken to Durban Botanic Gardens to preserve this rare species. All subsequent attempts to preserve the cycad were unsuccessful, and by the early 1900s, Encephalartos woodii was believed to be extinct in nature and surviving only in gardens and private collections. In 1969 Durban Botanic Gardens’ Curator Ernest Thorp offered us an Encephalartos woodii because he didn’t recall seeing any cycads during his visit to the Gardens. In October of 1969, one rooted Encephalartos woodii was shipped via boat from Durban, South Africa. You can see this same plant in our East Conservatory today.

Highlights fromOur GardensHow Our Orchid Tradition Began

(1) The tradition of orchids at Longwood Gardens began with a gift. In 1922, 12 Cattleya orchids were included in a gift of greenhouse plants from Mrs. Dimmick of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to our founder Pierre S. du Pont’s wife, Alice B. du Pont. These first orchids did not fare well, due to the grower’s limited knowledge of their cultural requirements. But Alice B. du Pont’s interest in orchids grew. She and Mr. du Pont were among 100 charter members of the American Orchid Society, whose mission is “to promote and support the passion for orchids through education, conservation, and research.” Orchids have flourished in our Gardens due to the dedicated staff with a passion to learn—they have studied, observed, and recorded knowledge and passed it along to others. In 1924, Alice B. du Pont asked Longwood rose-grower Louis Jacoby if he would like to tend the orchids. Mr. du Pont presented his gardener with books on the subject—a gift that laid the foundation for Mr. Jacoby’s many years of study, observation, and note-taking. Under his care, the orchids thrived, the collection grew, and his legacy has passed from one orchid grower to another.

Metal Artistry Meets Horticulture

(2) One of the new and exciting design elements of this year’s Orchid Extravaganza display is our hand-crafted, metal bladed leaves that surround an extravagant arrangement of 20 Miltoniopsis orchids. These 5–7 feet tall works of art were inspired by leaves of cattail plants, and our Horticulture and Metal Shop teams collaborated to bring them to life. Throughout the creation of these

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Bi-lateral Staff Exchange Takes Us to China

In the fall of 2012, Longwood Gardens began a Bilateral Staff Exchange Program that provides employees the opportunity to work in partner gardens in Singapore, China, and Scotland. The goal is for both exchange gardens to share expertise, skills and innovation, and to enhance the personal and professional development of staff. The program was launched when Longwood Gardens welcomed two staff exchangees from Singapore in 2012. This May, our own Senior Gardener Pandora Young will spend three months at Chenshan Botanical Garden in China working in a rotation through all areas of outdoor and indoor display. While in China Pandora plans to learn how horticulturists display and maintain a collection of North American plants. She also aims to gain a greater familiarity with the many Chinese plant species that are closely related to North American natives, but are not often grown in U.S. Gardens.

Orchid Extravaganza SalePurchase orchids displayed in Orchid Extravaganza at discounted prices while supplies last.

Wednesday–Saturday, April 2–5 9 am–6 pmLocation: The GardenShop & Visitor Center

A Sand County Almanac—A Timeless Book on Stewardship

Start reading Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac now to join the conversations and events surrounding our inaugural Community Read. Together we will explore the book’s ideas about environmental conservation, land stewardship, and community engagement throughout this winter and spring. With more than two million copies sold, A Sand County Almanac is one of the most respected books published about the environment, and Aldo Leopold is regarded by many as the most influential conservationist of the twentieth century. This book speaks to any person who has a relationship with land—which makes it a strong fit not just for Longwood Gardens, but for everyone in our community. Leopold outlines an argument for why land and the natural community should be treated ethically and with respect, rather than as purely property or a resource to be exploited. Our Soil to Sky management plan at Longwood Gardens uses the concept of Land Ethics as one piece of the framework for the land-management decisions we make for our formal gardens and natural areas. Our natural areas surround the formal gardens and make up just over 700 acres, 491 acres of which are managed open land, while the remaining acres have agricultural and other uses. A Sand County Almanac is also relevant to the work of other gardens and conservation groups in the Brandywine region, and is especially timely this year as we prepare to re-open our Meadow Garden in Summer 2014.

Senior Gardener Pandora Young (center).

Registration is open for 2014 Continuing Education courses. Whether your interest is in gardening, floral design, or visual arts, we have a class for you.

ContinuingEducation Spotlight

Get Ready; Get Set!—Vegetable Gardening for Beginners—Online!6-week online course: Mondays, February 10–March 31

Get ready for the upcoming growing season! Learn the process of preparing and creating a vegetable garden in the comfort of your own home. This 6-week online course has hands-on projects and rich, open discussions in a fully online environment. Work at your own pace with weekly modules on site selection, soil basics, plant nutrients, watering strategies, selecting crops, pest management, and ornamental companions.

Up Against the WallWednesday, February 191–4 pm

Challenge yourself by designing an arrangement for display on a wall. You will create a permanent structure from a variety of natural materials and then complement its design with fresh and/or dried materials. This class will explore ideas from both Western and Asian culture and combine the two approaches to create a floral display to hang in your home.

Photography After Hours4-week class: Thursdays, March 6–276–9 pm

Do you dream of an opportunity to shoot in the Gardens without the buzz of activity during the day? This is that opportunity! In four, three-hour sessions, you will be given a series of challenging but fun assignments. Class time is devoted to photography, so we will use online support for lively discussions and critiques. Participation in the online discussions is expected of all participants.

Advanced registration and fee required for Continuing Education courses: ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454. Space is limited. Sell out likely.

For a complete listing of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online and see our Winter Calendar. Members save 10%.

Winter CalendarInsider Tours Get an exclusive look at these amazing spaces: our Production Greenhouse or Conservatory Heat Plant.

Thursday–Sunday at 11:30 am & 2 pmMembers $3, Guests $4

Visit longwoodgardens.org or inquire in the Visitor Center to find out which tour takes place on the date of your visit.Tours are not offered on OrKID Days.

Conservatory Highlights WalksJoin our expert Guides to learn more about our Conservatory, Orchid Collection, and our Orchid Extravaganza display.

Thursday–Sunday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission

Tour begins at the Conservatory Information Desk.

January Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm

Conservatory Closed All Day for A Longwood Christmas Removal Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm

Sharpen Your Shovel, Deadhead Your Dahlias 6-part class January 18, March 15, May 3, July 12, September 13, & November 8 9–11 am*

OrKID Day 11 am–2 pm

Orchid Extravaganza On View January 25–March 30

Field and Feather Series: Get Nesting 9–11 am*

Comprehensive Wedding Design

Application Deadline** Teen Volunteer Program

Floral Fun: Tim Farrell 10 am–12 pm*

February Jazz Performance: Marcus Roberts Trio

Application Deadline** College and University Internship Program February 1

Beekeeping Basics 9 am–12 pm* or 1–4 pm*

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2 Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org 215.893.1999

* Advanced registration & fee required: ce-registration.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454 For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online. Members save 10%.

** To apply: longwoodgardens.org

Prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner reservations available, $42. Make reservations at opentable.com.

Enjoy a complimentary coffee reception at the conclusion of this performance.

Branching Out Lecture Series. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000, Members: Free, Guests: $25

To sign up to play The Longwood Organ, email [email protected] or call 610.388.5457.

Dining

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Horticulture

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Spring Dining Events Member Pre-sale: February 3–6, Sale begins 10 am

Purchase tickets to our Spring Dining Events before the general public: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet, & Mother’s Day Buffet

Plant Science: Soils 6–part class February 4, 11, 18, & 25 March 4 & 11 6:30 pm*

Spring Dining Events Public Sale Sale begins at 10 am

Purchase tickets to our Spring Dining Events: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Easter Buffet, & Mother’s Day Buffet

Today’s Horticulture Symposium 8 am–4 pm*

Landscape Design I 8–part class February 7, 14, 21, & 28 March 7, 14, 21, & 28 9 am–12 pm* or 1–4 pm*

Ideas for Impact 9 am–4 pm*, or 9 am–12 pm*, or 1–4 pm*

Branching Out Lecture Series: Bringing Nature Home 2:30 pm Lectures are 1–1½ hours

Fearless Watercolor

Get Ready; Get Set: Vegetable Gardening for Beginners 6–week online class Starts February 10*

Landscapes for Life 5–part class February 13, 20, & 27 March 6 & 13 6:30–8:30 pm*

Piano Concert: André Watts 8 pm2

Plants for Pollinators 9 am–12 pm*

Make Room for Mushrooms

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Valentine’s Day Dinner 7–11 pm1 Enjoy champagne, dinner, and chocolates in our Conservatory

Piano Music: 7–9 pm Heath Allen and Philly Musette Band: 9–11 pm


Meadow-Inspired Design 4–part class February 18 & 25 March 4 & 11 6:30–8:30 pm*

Basic Floral Design I

Up Against the Wall 1–4 pm*

Classical Concert: Venice Baroque Orchestra 8 pm2

Floral Fun: Armas Koehler 10–12 pm*

Hungry for Vegetable Gardening? 6–part class February 22, March 15 April 26, May 17 August 2, & September 27 9–11 am*

Mason Bees 9 am–12 pm*

Organ Concert: Isabelle Demers 8 pm2

Organ Concert: Jeremy Flood 1 pm

Gertrude Jekyll: Her Art Restored at Upton Grey 7–9 pm*

Photographing Orchids 7 am–1 pm*

World Concert: Cherish the Ladies

MarchBlue Poppies expected to be on display in March

Designing with Water 9 am–12 pm*

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2014 Philadelphia Flamenco Festival 1 & 4 pm

Curtis Student Recital:Daniel Lee, viola 1 pm

Introduction to Botanical Illustration 9–part course March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 April 7, 14, 21, & 28 6:30–9 pm* Morning session is sold out

Botanical Illustration Studio

People, Plants & Landscape Design 4–part class March 5, 12, 19, & 26 6:30–8:30 pm*

Photography After Hours 4–part class March 6, 13, 20, & 27 6–9 pm*

Small Flowering Trees 6–part class March 6, 13, 20, & 27 April 3 & 10 6:30–8:30 pm*

World Concert: Max Raabe & Palast Orchester 8 pm2

Performance Pruning: Small Flowering Trees

Gardening in the EGGstreme 9 am–12 pm*

Glamorous Bridal Bouquets 9 am–4 pm*

Branching Out Lecture Series: Native Plants for Sustainable Landscapes 11 am & 2:30 pm Lectures are 1–1½ hours

Organ Concert: Brian Jones 1 pm

Summer Performance Series Member Pre-sale: March 10–13 Sale begins 10 am

Purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series before the general public

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Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Our Pest Friends Walk 11 am

Summer Performance Series Public Sale Sale begins 10 am

Clivia Show 12–6 pm

Clivia Show 9 am–6 pm

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Piano Concert: Vadym Kholodenko 8 pm2

Deer Resistant Bulbs 3–part class March 19 & 26 April 2 6:30–8:30 pm*

Lasting Im’press’ions 2–part class March 19 & April 2 6:30–8:30 pm*

Floral Fun: George Franz 10 am–12 pm*

Sketching for Designers 5–part class March 22 & 29 April 5, 12, & 26 8:30–11:30 am*

Orchids for Beginners 9 am–12 pm*


Organ Concert: Andrew Senn 1 pm

Community Read Book Chat 9–10:30 am*

Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Professional Gardener Student Spring Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm

Professional Gardener Student Spring Plant Sale 9 am–6 pm

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Birds of Longwood Tours require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended.

Our Pest Friends Walks are led by our Integrated Pest Management staff and offer a glimpse into the world of insects and our pest management strategies.

Is the class you want sold out? E-mail [email protected] or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list.

Is the Member event you want sold out? Make sure we have your e-mail address at [email protected] to receive notifications when registration opens.

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

That’s a Cool Birdhouse 9–11 am*

Kokedama: Hanging String Gardens

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

World Concert: Assad Family 7:30 pm2

April Native Spring Wildflowers 6-part class April 1, 8, 15, & 22 May 6 & 13 6:30–8:30 pm*

Orchid Extravaganza Plant Sale: 9 am–6 pm While supplies last

Art Deco Drama 6–9 pm*

Community Read Book Chat 6:30–8 pm*


Planting Design 7-part class April 3, 10, 17, & 24 May 1, 8, & 15 6–9 pm*

Vocal Ensemble: Anonymous 4 8 pm2

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Spring Blooms On View April 5–May 23


Stand Up Straight! 9 am–12 pm*

Arborist Kids’ Climb 11 am–3 pm

Children 12 years and under can “gear up” with our Arborists for tree climbing activities

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Members-only Moments Register for Branching Out Lecture Series

Registration is now open for 2014 winter Branching Out Lectures.

Bringing Nature Home—presented by Dr. Douglas W. TallamySunday, February 92:30 pm

Native Plants for Sustainable Landscapes—presented by Dr. Donald Leopold Sunday, March 911 am & 2:30 pm

Please note: Lectures are 1–1½ hours. Space is limited. Free for Members, Member guests are $25. Advanced registration required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.1000.

A book signing will take place in The GardenShop after each lecture. Books are available for purchase in The GardenShop.

Spring Dining Event Member Pre-sale Member Pre-sale: February 3–6,sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: February 7,sale begins at 10 am Tickets: longwoodgardens.org

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny April 19

Savor a gourmet breakfast buffet in our Ballroom and meet the Easter Bunny.

$42 ages 12 & over $34 Members ages 12 & over $23 ages 5–11$19 Members ages 5–11$5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants Easter Buffet April 19 & 20

Enjoy a seasonal and savory brunch in our Ballroom.

$60 ages 12 & over $49 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11$26 Members ages 5–11$5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants Mother’s Day Buffet May 10 & 11

Treat Mom to a delicious brunch in our Ballroom.

$60 ages 12 & over $49 Members ages 12 & over $32 ages 5–11$26 Members ages 5–11$5 ages 1–4 / Free for infants

Save the Date: Next Member Appreciation Day is April 14

Members enjoy 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café

Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com.

Upgrade Your Membership Today

Upgrade your Membership to enjoy our Orchid Extravaganza with friends and family. Our Individual Plus, Garden Plus, Rose Arbor, and Chimes Tower Memberships offer the flexibility to share the Gardens with friends. Learn more at longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.1000.

It’s Alive: What’s Living in the Garden? July 14–18, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 Search the Gardens for live creatures large and small from tadpoles, fish, insects, birds, cats, and, of course, plants! Participate in Citizen Science projects like Birdsleuth and Project Budburst while exploring hidden spots in our Gardens.

*Full-day option available.

Summer CampsRegistration now open, space limited

Check out our Summer Camp Programs in photography, art, theatre, writing, science, and horticulture. Explore the Gardens, learn, and have fun during these week-long camps!

Famous Artists June 23–27, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 Explore art history through the works of the Great Masters that used nature as inspiration. Create unique Longwood-inspired replicas using the techniques of Van Gogh, Monet, Seurat, Kandinsky, and Picasso. Supplies provided.

Zooming in on Nature: Digital PhotographyJuly 7–11, 9 am–12 pm For youth entering grades 7–9 Learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificence of our Gardens. Develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one-week camp. Cameras provided.

Take the Stage: Theatre in the Garden July 14–25Mondays–Fridays, 9 am–3 pmFor youth entering grades 7–12

Step into the world of theatre! Learn improvisation, vocal projection, character development, script analysis, and how to audition effectively. This two-week camp will culminate in a performance for family and friends.

Art–Sketch It: A Sketchbook Journey through the Gardens July 14–18, 1 pm–4 pm For youth 6–12

Create sketches of inspirational settings around the Gardens using pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolors, and paper collages. Campers will create a scrapbook using multi-media collage techniques. Supplies provided.


Meet Me in the Treehouse July 14–18, 9 am–12 pm For youth entering grades 2–3 Join us for an adventure inspired by Nature’s Castles, our magnificent tree houses. Explore reading and writing in various garden settings.


Register for this camp via West Chester University: 610.436.3089

Photojournalism:Longwood Up Close Session I: July 21–25, 9 am–2 pm For youth entering grades 5–6

Session II: July 28–August 1,9 am–2 pmFor youth entering grades 7–9 Explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while journaling the wonders of nature through digital photography. Our experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens while campers capture amazing images and create digital stories using Movie Maker. Cameras provided.

Writing Adventures: Discovering the Mysteries and Treasures of Longwood GardensJuly 21–25, 9 am–12 pm For youth entering grades 4–5

Come join us on a treasure hunt designed especially for you as we explore unique spaces and places in the Gardens that are sure to inspire us as readers and writers.

Register for this camp via West Chester University: 610.436.3089

Gardens & Green ThumbsAugust 4–8, 9 am–12 pm For youth 6–12 Discover the secrets of growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, and more! Go behind the scenes in our production greenhouses and see what it takes to create our horticulture displays.


Art—Longwood’s Landscapes & Still Lifes August 4–8, 1 pm–4 pm For youth 6–12

Create a variety of studio pieces for your own portfolio including 2-D and 3-D landscapes and still-lifes inspired by our Gardens. Media will include: painting with water colors and tempera, drawing with oil pastels, and a variety of 3-D sculptures. Supplies provided.


Register Today!Advanced registration and fee required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5400. Space is limited.

*About Full-Day OptionsCampers participating in both morning and afternoon camps at Longwood are invited to pack a lunch to enjoy with our educators.

Advanced registration required:610.388.5400

Performances that Inspire

Save The Date:

Member Pre-sale for Summer Performance Series—Including the Wine & Jazz FestivalPre-sale: March 10–13, sale begins at 10 amPublic sale: March 14, sale begins at 10 am

Members can purchase tickets to our Summer Performance Series, including our Wine & Jazz Festival on June 7, before the general public. Check back with us soon for summer concert announcements and schedule:longwoodgardens.org

Classical Series

André WattsThursday, February 13, 8 pmSince André Watts burst upon the music scene at age 16, he has remained one of the world’s most celebrated pianists and in 2011 received the National Medal of Arts. His program will include Beethoven’s Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3 and works by Mozart, Liszt, Chopin, Debussy and Scarlatti.

Performance: Exhibition Hall$45 Reserved seating$38 Members

Classical Series

Venice Baroque OrchestraThursday, February 20, 8 pmFounded in 1997 by Baroque scholar and harpsichordist Andrea Marcon, Venice Baroque Orchestra is one of the premier ensembles devoted to period instrument performance. The program will include Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.


Organ Series

Isabelle DemersSaturday, February 22, 8 pmIsabelle Demers is Organ Professor and Head of the Organ Program at Baylor University in Texas. A native of Québec, she is rapidly becoming recognized as one of North America’s most virtuosic organists. Her concert at the 2010 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists was received with great acclaim.

Performance: The Ballroom$35 Reserved seating$30 Members

A World of Music Series

Max Raabe & Palast OrchesterThursday, March 6, 8 pmSlick and nostalgic, yet unmistakably modern, Germany’s Max Raabe & Palast Orchester debut at Longwood Gardens. The ever-elegant, debonair Raabe and his 12-piece orchestra embody the halcyon days of 1920s and 30s Weimar Berlin in all its high style and musical glory. It’s all there—dance hall songs, couplets, Cuban rumbas, happy foxtrots, and stylish tangos, as Raabe in his perfect tux captures the essence of the cabaret singer, the bel canto hero, the falsetto of ragtime, and the timbre of early pre-war jazz.


A World of Music Series

Assad FamilySunday, March 30, 7:30 pmLegendary classical guitarists Sérgio and Odair Assad—known as the Assad Brothers—are joined by their sisters and are performing as a quintet. The band presents a concert that blends classical music with their Brazilian heritage.


Tickets Tickets to these performances are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: ticketphiladelphia.org / 215.893.1999

Wine & DineMake a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner, in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $42. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Sign Up to Play The Longwood OrganMarch 29, 9:30 am–12:30 pmJoin us for Open Organ Console Day to have your 5 minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ.

Free with Gardens Admission.

Pre-registration required:[email protected]

Spring BloomsOn viewApril 5–May 23

The outdoors come alive during Spring Blooms as daffodils, flowering trees, and more than 240,000 tulips burst into bloom.

From our Flower Garden Walk and Peirce’s Woods, to our Idea Garden and beyond…no matter where you wander you’ll be sure to discover a symphony of color.

Looking Ahead Meadow Garden Opens Summer 2014

This summer we debut our Meadow Garden—an expanded experience that will grow our existing Meadow from 40 to 86 acres and add colorful, native wildflower plantings, trails, and engaging interpretation and programs throughout the seasons. New discoveries will include native flowers and grasses, wetlands with moisture loving plants and animals, a birding overlook high on the hill, and the historic Webb Farmhouse.

Gardens Hours

January 13–March 309 am–6 pm

AdmissionAdults: $18Seniors ages 62+: $15Students with student ID: $8Children 4 & under: FreeMembers: Free

Dining at The TerraceThe Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers two dining experiences, open daily:

The CaféEnjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.

Please note: Due to annual maintanence, The Café will offer a limited menu in the Terra Cotta Room from January 21–31.

1906Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Please note: 1906 will be closed January 13–31. 1906 will re-open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays only, 11:30 am–3:30 pm from February 1–March 18. 1906 will be available 11:30 am–3:30 pm, daily, from March 19–May 23.

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.

– Rentals are free for Members, but Member guests will be charged a fee.

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

Become a MemberMake our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits.

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Phone: 610.388.1000Website: longwoodgardens.org

Photography credits: Hank Davis, William Hill, Longwood Gardens, and Daniel Traub

Illustration by: Rebecca Clarke

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