Ready for a refreshing day in our Gardens? Spectacular fountains, brilliant blooms, strolls down shady paths, and more await … come explore with us. In this issue, read on for more information on how to reserve your Longwood Reimagined Member previews, free upcoming events like our Science Series and Organ Academy performance, and more!
Timed reservations required for Members when arriving after 3 pm Thursdays–Saturdays through October 27. Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators.
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| Longwood Reimagined Member Previews |
Members are invited to experience the excitement of all of Longwood Reimagined—first—with our Members previews beginning November 3. Enjoy exclusive access to our wondrous new spaces before their public opening on November 22, 2024.
Explore the new West Conservatory, a Mediterranean garden under glass with islands of plants set amid bridges, canals, fountains, and water features. Rediscover the Cascade Garden, preserved and relocated to its own new, custom glasshouse. Enjoy the serenity of our new Bonsai Courtyard, an outdoor gallery space artfully showcasing our acclaimed bonsai collection … and see it all, first.
Reservations not required for Gardens Premium Members and Innovators. Please note, your Membership must be active on the day you plan to visit. If your expiration date is before the previews, please renew first, then make your free Member reservation.
Want to learn more about this project? Join us for our Longwood Reimagined Member Talk on August 22 at 7 pm.
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RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION AT WORK
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Gardens Can (and Will) Save the World |
Join us for our latest Science Series talk as Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D. explores how gardens like Longwood are in a unique position to conserve plants—and change the world. With the expertise, facilities, collections, and opportunities to support a more verdant world, learn how Longwood is contributing to this global, future-focused movement to ensure that plants bring beauty, inspiration and joy for generations to come. This engaging talk will be held on July 19 at 6 pm in our Visitor Center Auditorium.
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A FUN-FILLED EVENING AWAITS
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Summer Members-only Hours
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Join us in the Gardens on Wednesday, August 7 for an Members-only evening designed specifically for families with young children. Five-time Grammy-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players perform the Orchard stage at 6 pm followed by an entertaining Illuminated Fountain Performance in the Main Fountain Garden at 7:30 pm.
Please note: the Illuminated Fountain Performance begins with white lights and slowly transitions to full-color over the course of the show.
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TAKE IN THE SOUNDS OF THE ORGAN
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Longwood Organ Academy Performance |
Join us in our Gardens for the culminating performance by students from the Longwood Organ Academy on July 27 at 1:30 pm in the Ballroom.
The Longwood Organ Academy is a week-long, residential summer intensive program providing participants the opportunity to study organ transcriptions on one of the world’s largest symphonic organs, the Longwood Organ. Throughout the week, students participate in private master classes and lessons with esteemed instructors Peter Richard Conte and Alan Morrison—and during this free performance, share their talents with us.
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Join us for our Member Appreciation Days! Take advantage of one-day-only double discounts (20% off!) in The Garden Shop–both online and on-site–and on dining.
Member reservations required if visiting after 3 pm (except for Gardens Premium Members).
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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!
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The Gardens will close at 6 pm on July 20 and August 10 to everyone but ticket holders for our Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Last entry for those without Fireworks & Fountains Show tickets on those days is 2:30 pm.
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