Brandywine Valley Splendor
AHS ADVENTURES
BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPLENDOR
With AHS Host Matt Mattus
May 23 – May 27, 2027
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The Experience
Join AHS for a special journey through the Brandywine Valley, one of America’s most celebrated garden regions. Immerse yourself in the artistry of world-renowned estates, innovative contemporary gardens, and living horticultural history. Hosted by Matt Mattus, Senior Director of Horticulture for AHS, this delightful program combines immersive garden visits, expert-led tours, and inspiring conversations with some of the region’s most acclaimed garden creators. Comfortable accommodations at the charming Mendenhall Inn make this an ideal home base for an unforgettable horticultural adventure.
Trip Highlights
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Explore Longwood Gardens’ dazzling conservatories and fountains.
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Enjoy a special visit with acclaimed gardener and author (and your local guide) David Culp in his renowned layered garden, Brandywine Cottage.
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Tour Winterthur Museum & Gardens, Henry Francis du Pont’s 60-acre naturalistic gardens and remarkable decorative arts collection.
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Discover Mt. Cuba Center and learn about its sustainable gardening practices and native plant conservation.
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Stroll the gardens of Stoneleigh, a Gilded Age estate with an ecologically focused landscape of native plants.
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Experience Chanticleer, one of the country’s most innovative pleasure gardens, and discover its bold, imaginative plantings.
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Visit Bartram’s Garden, America’s oldest surviving botanical garden and a living legacy of plant exploration.
- Discover Calder Gardens, an art institution dedicated to the work of acclaimed sculptor Alexander Calder, set within a landscape conceived by Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudulf.
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Stay at the charming Mendenhall Inn in historic Chadds Ford, perfectly located for garden explorations.
Contact
Travel Department
703.768.8801
travel@ahsgardening.org
AHS Adventures offer a fun and casual travel experience while upholding AHS’s commitment to quality and depth of exploration. AHS Adventures feature comfortable hotels and immersive cultural and horticultural activities.
