Welcome, October! With the debut of Longwood Reimagined in just a few weeks (have you made your Member preview reservations yet?), there is so much fall fun happening in the Gardens right now. Read on for more information on fall family fun, our new Studios learning spaces, hosting gatherings in the Gardens, and more!
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Our whimsical Garden Railway is now delighting those of all ages, our special Pumpkin Displays throughout the Gardens are adding quite a spectacular festive touch, and our Family Nature Strolls present a fantastic way for the family to explore together. Enjoy these features—and much more—amid our gorgeous vistas and gardens, just waiting to be discovered.
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Longwood Reimagined Update
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This week, our talented horticulturists and facilities team began installing plants into the Cascade Garden, now housed in a beautiful new 3,800 sq. ft. glasshouse. Designed by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994), the Cascade Garden is the only intact garden design in North America by the acclaimed designer. We preserved and reconstructed this garden—stone by stone—and we are honored to have worked with a team of scholars, landscape architects, preservation experts, and the Burle Marx Landscape Design Studio to do so.
Inspired by an equatorial coastal rainforest, the Cascade Garden reflects the beauty of Brazil’s native flora and landscapes. In all, 1,500 plants from 180 taxa, including the bromeliad (Bromeliaceae) and aroid (Araceae) families, will call this garden home. We are working on installing plants on the vertical structures of the garden first, here planting the colorful and eye-catching Aechmea blanchettiana ‘Wally Berg’. We will be busily planting for the next week in preparation for sharing this—and all of Longwood Reimagined—with you during our Member previews beginning November 3.
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Experience New Studios in The Grove |
Specifically designed for Continuing Education workshops, classes, and experiences, our bright and brand-new Studios are now open and ready for you. These new spaces are located in The Grove—a central hub of learning, growth, and discovery opened as part of Longwood Reimagined. Not only do the Studios provide plenty of fresh and fun opportunities to design, relax, engage, explore, and grow—they also help expand Longwood’s reach in delivering our mission to bring joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning.
Explore our upcoming learning opportunities—many of which take place in our new Studios—and create, connect, and explore with us. From hands-on floral design to growing your gardening skills, holiday workshops to mix-and-mingle experiences, your next learning adventure awaits!
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Bulb Plantings for Spring
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Even though it’s autumn here in the Gardens, we’re already getting ready for spring—which means that we’ll soon be planting bulbs in preparation for next year’s spring display. We’ll begin this month in such areas as our Flower Garden Walk and Flower Garden Drive so they can grow roots into winter and bring with them much-welcome color after the winter season.
Learn more about fall bulb planting on our blog>
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Members are invited to join Longwood staff in the Visitor Center Auditorium 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 a fun Gardens activity!
Learn More>
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Book for the Holidays (and Beyond!) |
Elevate your holiday event by having it here in The Fountain Room, soon opening as part of Longwood Reimagined. Nestled in the heart of our Gardens, The Fountain Room is an airy, inviting venue that overlooks our iconic Main Fountain Garden, with every detail designed to delight and astonish.
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Remember Your Member Reservation! |
Timed reservations required for Members when arriving after 3 pm Thursdays–Saturdays through October 27, during Longwood Reimagined Member Previews (November 3–17), and daily throughout A Longwood Christmas. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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