As September arrives, we welcome the shift to warm days and cool nights. Though the days may be getting shorter, our Gardens remain filled with a bounty of beauty to enjoy. Join us to experience the premiere of our new documentary, Longwood Reimagined; indulge in thoughtfully curated culinary experiences; and discover a world of moments to savor this season.
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Remember, timed reservations are required for Members Friday–Sunday from 3 pm to close through October 26. Reservations are not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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| RELIVE LONGWOOD REIMAGINED
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Longwood Reimagined Documentary Screenings
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Orchard Lawn next to the Meadow Garden
September 19, 20, and 21 at 7 pm
September 20: Join us at 6:30 pm in the Orchard Lawn for a special talk featuring Longwood Gardens President and Chief Executive Officer Paul B. Redman and Documentary Director Glenn Holsten as they discuss the making of the documentary, with the screening immediately following.
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Experience Longwood Reimagined, a cinematic journey tracing the creation of our extraordinary 17-acre revitalization. From the first shovel in the ground to the public opening 44 months later, meet the minds behind the vision and the talented team who brought it to life. Learn how our 100-year legacy of gardening under glass and commitment to world-class sustainability practices culminated in a transformation that is as innovative as it is beautiful.
Featuring narration by Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and directed by award-winning documentary storyteller Glenn Holsten, we invite you to experience the documentary during these showings, free with Gardens Admission.
Guests may set up their own chairs or blankets in the Orchard Lawn on these evenings beginning at 5:30 pm. Concessions will be available.
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A CULINARY EXPERIENCE AT GRANOGUE
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Two Seatings Available:
October 3, 6–9 pm
October 4, 6–9 pm
$499 per person
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Join us for an extraordinary evening at Field & Flame, where the art of open-fire cooking meets the timeless beauty of Longwood at Granogue. Set atop the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, this one-of-a-kind experience invites you to be one of the first to dine beneath the stars at Granogue, surrounded by sweeping views and enveloped in the warm glow of firelight. .
Your open-air Field & Flame experience includes valet parking, an open bar, live music, and a multi-course meal, with each dish artfully prepared by open-fire artisans Around the Fire of East Hampton, NY, featuring Chef Adam Kelinson, and served family-style with open seating.
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$100 of each Field & Flame ticket is tax deductible and supports the ongoing conservation and preservation of Longwood at Granogue.
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EXPLORE THE GREAT GREEN WALL INITIATIVE
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One Billion Trees for Africa: Restoring Land, Restoring Hope
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Across Africa’s Sahel region, land once fertile has turned to desert, driving hunger, migration, and conflict; yet, though bold vision and grassroots leadership, the Great Green Wall initiative is transforming degraded land into thriving ecosystems. Join us for a fascinating talk as the Ambassador of the Great Green Wall and founder of One Billion Trees for Africa Tabi Joda shares how environmental stewardship, inspirational leadership, women’s empowerment, and youth innovation are reshaping Africa’s future and why the lessons from this movement matter for the world.
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INDULGE IN A GARDEN TO TABLE EXPERIENCE
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1906 Gardener & Chef Experience
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September 17 & 24 and October 1: Begins at 11 am
$150 per person; 8 spots available per experience
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Step into the garden—with a chef and gardener as your guides—and savor the story, and bounty, of the season.
This immersive, intimate garden and culinary experience begins with a guided walk through Longwood’s vibrant Ornamental Kitchen Garden, where you’ll explore seasonal selections and how they inspire today’s menu. Then, gather for a communal-style dining experience at our 1906 Seasonal Table and enjoy a thoughtfully curated, five-course chef’s tasting menu featuring ingredients harvested just steps away—and a few surprises.
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Be sure to catch our special one-day double discount events! Receive 20% off purchases at The Garden Shop (both online and onsite) and on dining.
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| September 20, 10:30 am
October 7, 12 pm (virtual)
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Members and Innovators are invited to 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!
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Fireworks and Fountains Shows |
The Gardens, indoors and out, will close at 6 pm on September 13 and September 27, to everyone but Fireworks & Fountains Show ticketholders. Last entry for Members, Innovators, and ticket buyers without Fireworks & Fountains Show tickets is 2:30 pm. Limited tickets are still available for our September 13 Evening Masquerade Fireworks & Fountains Show.
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