Autumn 2015: For Members

AU TU MN Autumn’s Colors September 12–November 22

Autumn’s Colors On view September 12–November 22 When crisp, cool mornings awake us, golden hues paint our landscape, and children’s laughter abounds in our Garden Railway, we know that Autumn’s Colors has arrived. It’s the perfect time of year to take a nature walk in our Meadow Garden, where you’ll be enveloped by colorful goldenrod, native asters, and meadow grasses.

Starting in mid-October, explore our Conservatory to see our most horticulturally intense display, Chrysanthemum Festival, which features our Thousand Bloom Mum, the largest mum in North America. When the sun sets, our Gardens remain aglow as the nighttime spectacle of Nightscape continues, and our popular Night of 1,000 Lights event returns.

Cover: Our Webb Farmhouse, located in the Meadow Garden, was restored in 2014 to reflect its appearance at the end of the eighteenth century. The Webb Farmhouse recently won the 2015 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award presented by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Photo by Carlos Alejandro.

Plan Now To See Nightscape...

Before It’s Gone Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective Wednesday through Saturday evenings Closing October 31 Nightscape proved to be very popular this summer‌and now just a few weeks remain to experience our indescribably different nighttime exhibit! From our spectacular, 10-minute Large Lake display where trees, plants, fish, and fireflies leap and soar above the water, to the fun musical symphony that performs in our Topiary Garden, Nightscape features nine memorable installations.

Member Reservations & Tickets On Sale Now A free Member reservation or special ticket is required to view Nightscape.

Make Member reservations and purchase tickets in advance as sell out is likely.

Check our website (longwoodgardens.org/nightscape) for real-time updates for Member reservation and ticket availability. Chimes Tower Members and those included in their Membership Level do not require reservations to see Nightscape. All-day Gardens admission is included. Darkness is required to view Nightscape. Optimal viewing start times vary (August: 9:00 pm, September: 8:30 pm, October: 7:30 pm).

Nightscape at Longwood App Now Available!

Download our free Nightscape app before you arrive for a dynamic map of the exhibit, photos, videos, and much more! This app is a must-download to enhance your visiting experience. Available now in the App Store and on Google Play.

Join Us for Special Nightscape Programs Free with Nightscape tickets & Member reservations

Live Music in the Beer Garden Every Thursday during Nightscape, 7–10 pm Dani Mari: Acoustic Experimental Pop September 3, October 1

Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator September 17, October 22

Marc Silver: Bluegrass September 10, October 8, October 15

Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz September 24, October 29

Artist & Friends A Nightscape Speaker Series September 11 & October 9 Panel discussions: 7 & 9 pm Join the creator of Nightscape, Ricardo Rivera, and an engaging panel of urban technologists and artists for a lively discussion about the technology, art, and design of Nightscape.

Alternative Storytelling September 11 Yelena Rachitsky Creative Producer, Future of Storytelling @yelenart Kamal Sinclair Co-Director, New Frontier Story Lab at Sundance Institute @KamalSinclair

The Effects of Technology on the Art of Storytelling October 9 Navid Khonsari Executive Producer, Ink Stories @iNKStories Torfi Frans Olafsson Creative Director, EVE Universe IP @torfiFrans

Gardens on Tap September 16 & October 21 7–9 pm Garner a deeper appreciation for the art, chemistry, and horticulture behind botanically inspired cocktails and brews during these fun, interactive evenings!

September 16 Gardens On Tap: Mixology Night Hear from our experts about their favorite botanically inspired drinks. From mint to elderberry, lemon grass to grapefruit, enliven your palate with these not so signature cocktails made right from our Gardens. Guests are invited to see, smell, and even taste the ingredients!

October 21 Gardens On Tap: Meet the Brewer Learn about the brewing process and discover what ingredients were grown in our Gardens to craft our two Longwood signature brews. Featuring experts from Longwood Gardens and Victory Brewing Company.

Please note: Samples are limited. First-come, first-served.

Chrysanthemum Festival October 24–November 22

Experience our most intensively cultivated display during Chrysanthemum Festival, featuring more than 16,000 chrysanthemums nurtured and trained by our horticulture experts to resemble clouds, balls, spirals, columns, pagodas, and even a fountain of cascading fall blooms.

Our gardeners work daily throughout the seasons, grooming and training the plants using the traditional growing techniques from Japan and China where chrysanthemum displays are a highly-respected artform.

Chrysanthemum Festival is the largest display of exhibition mums in the United States, and showcases the largest Thousand Bloom chrysanthemum grown outside of Asia. Our Thousand Bloom Mum boasts more than 1,500 perfectly arranged owers on one plant.

A History of Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums were first grown and displayed in our Gardens when our founder, Pierre S. du Pont opened the Conservatory in 1921. Since then, Longwood has built one of the largest collections of chrysanthemum cultivars in North America.

Night of 1,000 Lights Two dates available: Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, 6–9 pm

Celebrate the beauty of Chrysanthemum Festival after hours and see more than 1,000 floating lights aglow in our Conservatory during our lantern celebration. Meet our gardeners who grow the artful Chrysanthemum forms, make your own lantern, enjoy Asian-inspired performances, and watch illuminated fountains dance in our Open Air Theatre. Visit our Café or make a reservation in 1906 where you can savor featured menu items that have an Asian flair.

Tickets On Sale Soon!

Member Pre-sale: October 5–8, sale begins at 10 am Members get the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public!

Public sale: October 9, sale begins at 10 am $30 Ages 16 & over / $10 Members ages 16 & over $15 Ages 15 & under / $5 Members ages 15 & under Learn more at longwoodgardens.org Tickets limited. Sell out likely. Event is rain or shine.

Members-only Moments Upcoming Member Pre-sale: Holiday Dining Events & Cookie Time with Santa Member Pre-sale: October 5–8, sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: October 9, sale begins at 10 am Tickets: longwoodgardens.org Our Night of 1,000 Lights event is also included in the Member Pre-sale, October 5–8. Please see all details for Night of 1,000 Lights on previous page.

Thanksgiving Buffet November 26 Seatings are every half hour from 11:30 am–7:30 pm

Enjoy a seasonal holiday feast in our elegant ballroom. $62 Ages 12 years & older $50 Members ages 12 years & older $32 Ages 5–11 $26 Members Ages 5–11 $23 Ages 1–4 $18 Members Ages 1–4 Free for infants This event includes admission to A Longwood Christmas.

Breakfast with Santa December 6, 12, 13, 19, & 20 Seatings: 8:30 & 10 am

Savor a special breakfast buffet at The Terrace, and get the chance to have a visit with Santa! $42 Ages 12 years & older $34 Members ages 12 years & older $29 Ages 5–11 $23 Members Ages 5–11 $19 Ages 1–4 $15 Members Ages 1–4 Free for infants This event includes admission to A Longwood Christmas.

NEW! Cookie Time with Santa December 9 & 16 Seatings are every half hour from 12–5 pm $19 Guests ages 1 & up $15 Members ages 1 & up Free for infants

Before or after you experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas, savor a cup of hot cocoa and cookies with Santa in our heated Terrace Tent! Be sure to pack your camera, all children will have the opportunity to have a special visit with Santa.

This event does not include admission to A Longwood Christmas.

Reach New Heights With Us An Exclusive Evening for Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Members October 4, 6–8 pm Location: Conservatory

Join us for a cocktail reception and presentation featuring the conservation and restoration of our Main Fountain Garden Revitalization Project.

Advanced registration is required Chimes Tower & Rose Arbor Members: Free Register Today: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 Please note: Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Membership must be active through event date to attend. Only named cardholders and their children (or up to 4 grandchildren) ages 18 and under are invited to attend this event. This event is by invitation only.

Just For Our Members Member Appreciation Days October 14–Consider making a reservation to join us for Nightscape November 20–Featuring a holiday shopping opportunity!

Members receive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café on these special dates! Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com. Visit us on November 20 to get a jump start on your holiday shopping list…our GardenShop will be decorated and stocked for A Longwood Christmas!

Upcoming Revitalization Talks Sundays, September 13, October 11, and November 8, 11 am & 1 pm Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project by learning more from a Longwood expert. This short talk will highlight many aspects of the project including innovative

technologies, exciting features, and enhanced horticulture of the future Main Fountain Garden.

Free with Gardens Admission.

Space is limited.

Merry Member Days During A Longwood Christmas Save the Dates: Select Tuesdays & Wednesdays, December 1, 2, 8, & 9 With Members-only hours: 6–10 pm These dates are extra merry for our Members! Take advantage of 10% discounts all day at The Café, 1906, and The GardenShop, and enjoy exclusive Members-only hours from 6–10 pm.

The sounds of the season are alive in our Gardens on these evenings with holiday carolers strolling throughout the Gardens. Complimentary Guest Tickets can be used, and timed tickets for Member guests can be purchased on-site.

Autumn Calendar Insider Tours Autumn Insider Tours feature the best of our outdoor and indoor gardens. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our Production Greenhouses, experience the heritage of our Performing Arts spaces within the Conservatory Story tour, and delight in a tour that highlights our historic fountain features—the Italian Water Garden or Open Air Theatre.

Thursday–Sunday at 11:30 & 2 pm Members $3, Guests $4 Garden Highlights Walks Meet our expert guides and learn about our outdoor and indoor displays that are in peak bloom.

Thursday–Sunday at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission

September

13 Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show 9 am–6 pm

Revitalization Talks 11 am & 1 pm

14 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

A Second Look at Fall: Plants to Extend the Season 3-part class September 14, 21, 28 6:30–8:30 pm* Evening in the Water Garden Botanical Illustration Studio Introduction to Botanical Illustration View from the Water Lily Ponds

ightscape: A Light and Sound N Experience on View Now–October 31, Wednesday–Saturday evenings

Trial Garden on View Now–late September

Waterlily Display on View Now–mid October

12 Autumn’s Colors on View Now–November 22

Garden Railway On View Now–January 10, 2016 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am

eadow Wildflower Hike M 11 am–12 pm

Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show 1–6 pm Advanced Floral Design I Lost in the Meadow 6 pm1

15 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Basic Floral Design I Trees, Shrubs, Conifers: Identification and Use Online Course*

16 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am

eed Identification W 9 am–12 pm*

Wonders of the Waterlilies Talk 10:30–11 am Tips for Turf Diagnosis: Insect and Disease Management 1–4 pm* Lost in the Meadow 6 pm1

Gardens on Tap: Mixology Night 7–9 pm

17 Plant Disease Identification

26 Open Organ Console Day

Lost in the Meadow 6 pm1

Beginner Bird Hike 9:30–10:30 am

Live Music in the Beer Garden Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator 7–10 pm

Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30 –11 am

9 am–12 pm*

18 Water, Water Everywhere

9:30 am–12:30 pm**

eadow Wildflower Hike M 11 am–12 pm

27 Meadow Birding Hike 9 –11 am

Lost in the Meadow 6 pm1

28 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

19 Meadow Day 10 am–1 pm

‘ Exploring America’ A Standard Flower Show National Garden Clubs, Inc. 1–6 pm Lost in the Meadow 6 pm1

20 ‘ Exploring America’

A Standard Flower Show National Garden Clubs, Inc. 9 am–6 pm

22 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Plant Science: Plant Physiology and Anatomy 6-part class September 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 4–6 pm*

23 Wonders of the Waterlilies Talk 10:30–11 am

24 Pest Identification 9 am–12 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz 7–10 pm

25 Pumpkin Playground on View Now–late October

A Challenge in Black and White Romantic Radials 9 am–12 pm*

European Elegance for Home Décor Demonstration and Reception 4 –6 pm*

29 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

European Spiral Bouquets European Inspired Vegetative Design 1– 4 pm*

30 High Style European Design 9 am– 4 pm*

Wonders of the Waterlilies Talk 10:30–11 am

October 1 Sustainable Landscape and Design Theory 5-part class October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:30–6:30 pm*

Live Music in the Beer Garden Dani Mari: Acoustic Experimental Pop 7–10 pm

2 Tree Assessment and Inventory

9 Holiday Dining Events & Night of 1,000 Lights Public Sale Sale begins: 10 am Purchase tickets for these upcoming events: Thanksgiving Buffet, Breakfast with Santa, Cookie Time with Santa, and Night of 1,000 Lights

9 am–12 pm*

3 Beginning Bonsai From Nuisance to Resource: Hügelkultur!

9 am–12 pm* Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am

eadow Wildflower Hike M 11 am–12 pm

4 Beginning Bonsai Reach New Heights with Us 6–8 pm An exclusive evening for Chimes Tower and Rose Arbor Members***

5 Holiday Dining Events & Night of 1,000 Lights Member Pre-sale: October 5–8 Sale begins: 10 am Purchase tickets in advance for these upcoming events: Thanksgiving Buffet, Breakfast with Santa, Cookie Time with Santa, and Night of 1,000 Lights

Nooks and Crannies: Photographing the Main Conservatory Tunnels and Boiler Room

Artist and Friends: The Effects of Technology on the Art of Storytelling 7 & 9 pm Digital Garden Photography Basic 2 Online Course*

10 Boy Scout Event 10 am–1 pm

Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30–11 am

eadow Wildflower Hike M 11 am–12 pm

11 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

6 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Revitalization Talks 11 am & 1 pm Fearless Watercolor

7 Advanced Floral Design II 6-part class October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 1–4 pm*

8 Champion Tree Tour

12 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Green Roof Plants 3-part class October 12, 19, 26 5–7 pm*

Bountiful Bulbs Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 7–10 pm

13 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am

Our Pest Friends Walk 11–11:30 am

14 Member Appreciation Day 9 am–6 pm

15 Mixed Up Moss

29 Live Music in the Beer Garden

Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 7–10 pm

30 Floral Fun: Halloween

6:30–8:30 pm*

Jon Dichter: Gypsy Jazz 7–10 pm

1–3 pm*

16 Perennial Plant Conference 9 am– 4:45 pm*

17 Meadow Day 10 am–1 pm Flowers for Worship

18 A World of Music Series:

Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Isles

21 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am

Gardens on Tap: Meet the Brewer 7–9 pm

22 Live Music in the Beer Garden Angela Sheik: Soulful Music Innovator 7–10 pm

24 Chrysanthemum Festival on View Now–November 22

Orchids for Beginners

31 Philadelphia Chapter of Ikebana International / Ameriseki Group of the N.A. Viewing Stone Society / Brandwine Bonsai Society Exhibit 9 am–6 pm

November 1 Philadelphia Chapter of Ikebana International / Ameriseki Group of the N.A. Viewing Stone Society / Brandwine Bonsai Society Exhibit 9 am–6 pm

Longwood Lecture Series 5

Infrastructure Insight: The Brains Behind the Beauty with Larry Gutterman, Beyer Blinder Belle 6:30–8 pm1

Introduction to Ikebana 6 Night of 1,000 Lights 6–9 pm1

Night of 1,000 Lights 7 1 6–9 pm

Enchanted Pumpkins Beginner Bird Hike 9:30 –10:30 am Meadow Highlights Walk 10:30 –11 am

eadow Wildflower Hike M 11 am–12 pm

8 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

Revitalization Talks 11 am & 1 pm

9 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

25 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11 am

Organ Series: John Richardson 1 pm

26 Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am

10 Continuing Education 2016 Course Registration Opens 10 am Today*

13 Jazz Series: Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis: Friends 8 pm2

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Floral Design Certificate Exam 14

Birds of Longwood Walks and Beginner Bird Walks require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended.

18 American Birding Association

Family Story Time is where children ages 3–5 and their caretakers can enjoy fun stories surrounded by the beauty of our Conservatory. Storytelling, songs, and puppets encourage children to discover the joys of nature and literature.

9 am–12 pm*

Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am

In Your “Vase” 1– 4 pm*

20 Member Appreciation Day

Get up close to the waterlilies during Wonders of the Waterlilies Talks.

Floral Fun: Thanksgiving

The class you want sold out? Email help-ce@longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list.

9 am–6 pm

A World of Music Series: Le Vent du Nord 8 pm2

21 Organ Series:

Peter Richard Conte 8 pm2

22 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11 am

23 Conservatory Closed

in Preparation for A Longwood Christmas Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm

Our Pest Friends Walks are led by our Integrated Pest Management Staff and offer an overview of our Pest Management strategies.

Please note: All ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.

Dining

Performance

Education

Members-only

Horticulture

Family Fun

Nightscape Events & Programs.

A special ticket or Member reservation is required to attend Nightscape & all Nightscape events & programs: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000

Birds of Longwood Walk 9–11 am 1 Special ticket required: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000

Conservatory Closed 24

2 Special ticket required: ticketphiladelphia.org 215.893.1999

Lights! Camera! Christmas!

* Advanced registration & fee required: enroll.longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454 For a complete list of our Continuing Education opportunities visit us online.

Members save 10%

in Preparation for A Longwood Christmas Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm

** Advanced registration required: performingarts@longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5457

Conservatory Closed 25

in Preparation for A Longwood Christmas Outdoor Gardens are open 9 am–6 pm

A Longwood Christmas 26 on View Now– January 10, 2016

*** Event is by invitation only.

Advanced registration is required: longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.1000 Look for the dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner in our fine dining restaurant, 1906.

Three gourmet courses, $46. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000 Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited Visit longwoodgardens.org for complete details Scout Program. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org

Highlights from Our Gardens Chrysanthemums as a Core Collection (1) Chrysanthemums are the centerpiece of our annual Chrysanthemum Festival. To create this unique exhibition, we maintain an inventory of more than 200 different cultivars that are not reliably available from commercial sources anywhere in the US. At the collection’s core are 45 cultivars of Chrysanthemum × morifolium bred for use with several Asian, mostly Japanese, growing techniques. The most iconic technique our growers employ is the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum resulting in a single plant, over 12 feet in diameter, with as many as 1,500 perfectly arranged flowers. Only two cultivars in the world are suitable for this technique, ‘Susono-no-Hikari’ and C. ‘Susono-no-suki’, both originating from Japan. Other key cultivars in our core collection include the Cascade Mums, also bred in Japan, for use in the cascade growing technique.

These cultivars include ‘Megumi’, ‘Kurume’, ‘Tsuribito,’ and many others which we use to make our famous hanging orb-shaped baskets, column skirts, and spiral forms. Other cultivars rounding out the collection are ‘Hatsune’, ‘Kotoi No Kaori’, and ‘Tsubaki Hime’ which are used for making Chrysanthemum bonsai.

The Chrysanthemum collection is one of 17 Longwood core collections.

The core collections are special groups of plants within the overall plant collection that deserve the highest level of attention because of their display, legacy, research, education, preservation, and environmental values. The core collections each have an assigned collection curator, a Longwood staff member, who develops and oversees the management plan for the collection.

A Fountain of Mums (2) Our horticulture experts spend more than a year growing and training our chrysanthemums into amazing shapes for Chrysanthemum Festival.

A new form not to be missed this year is our Mum Fountain. Inspired by our Fountain Revitalization Project, the new form stands 12 feet tall and is formed from 17 mum plants grown in four containers featuring more than 2,000 blooms. Our craftsmen created the custom stainless steel framework to which our horticulture experts trained and grew cascade-style chrysanthemums. To do this, our horticulture experts wrapped the fountain-shaped frame in chicken wire to support the plant as it grew. The branches of the mums are tied to the chicken wire with green wire, about 2” to 3” long. We use cascade-style chrysanthemums for our forms because of their long, trailing growth habit and very small flowers. The mums used for this particular display were started from cuttings from December 2014. Every two weeks throughout the summer, our gardeners pinched the tips out of every branch and tied the branches to the fountainshaped metal frame. This forces the plant to grow more branches and ensures that at display time there will be a solid carpet of flowers overflowing from the fountain form.

Staff Exchange: Longwood In Scotland (3) One of the ways we bring new ideas and plants to our Gardens is through our International Staff Exchange Program. With opportunities in Scotland, England, Singapore, and China, Longwood staff members can apply for the program and work in a garden abroad for a few months. This past June and July our

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Fall Family Fun Our Garden Railway Returns!

Opens September 12 Bring your little ones to play, imagine, and get up close to our Garden Railway! Four locomotives rumble through the G-scale model train display which features a new bridge, more tracks, and a beautifully landscaped display. The Garden Railway operates during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting, through January 10, 2016.

Kids Play in our Pumpkin Playground Opens September 25 Visit our Children’s Corner to see, touch, and say cheese for a festive fall photo with our pumpkins! Be sure not to miss our largest pumpkin on display, weighing in at more than 800 pounds in our Vegetable Garden.

Senior Gardener, Kat McCullough, was at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Throughout August, Kat worked at the Logan Botanic Garden and Benmore Botanic Garden. She returns to Longwood in September.

Kat is working to find new plant varieties that could be used at Longwood, especially for the Conservatory and seasonal displays.

We have been following her travels through her blog, and we invite you to do the same. In her blog, Kat talks about her work in the Gardens and also about her experiences in a new country with a new culture. Read all about her experiences here: kamccullough.wordpress.com.

throughout the seasons. Some of the plants in areas such as our Flower Garden Walk and Silver Garden will need to be switched out due to growth rates and natural plant cycles. The back drop of our Large Lake display, which is mostly deciduous trees, will shift as the trees change color and lose their leaves. The mix of horticulture and technology is especially prominent as Longwood works with Klip Collective to keep the Nightscape displays looking phenomenal throughout these fall months.

Explore New Heights (5) Visit our new online exhibit, newheights.longwoodgardens.org, to explore the project featuring our Main Fountain Garden. ‘New Heights’ honors the history of the Main Fountain Garden and allows visitors to learn more about the Revitalization project through original blueprints and conceptual diagrams, 3D renderings, illustrations of fountain mechanics, and more! Using full-screen video, ambient sound, and large archival imagery, the website transports and immerses its visitors into the world of the Fountain Garden.

Nightscape Changing with the Seasons (4) As our plants change this fall, so does our Nightscape display.

Nightscape’s creator, Ricardo Rivera of Klip Collective, a Philadelphia-based visual art shop whose award-winning work in projection content couples technology with storytelling, planned ahead and worked with our horticulture team to identify which components of the canvas will change the most

Meadow Days September 19 & October 17, 10 am –1 pm Free with Gardens Admission Join us for upcoming Meadow Days where you can explore all our Meadow Garden has to offer along three miles of walking and hiking trails. Our staff, along with Natural Lands Trust experts, will be on hand to help guests learn about the many creatures and plants of our meadow habitat. Families can enjoy an ecology seek-and-find activity, hear stories read during Meadow Story Time in our Lookout Loft Treehouse, and join scheduled hikes exploring the highlights and wildflowers of the Meadow Garden.

2016 Continuing Education Course Catalog Coming Soon!

Course Registration Opens November 10 at 10 am longwoodgardens.org, 610.388.5454

Discover our extraordinary Continuing Education courses in 2016. Whether you want to make a stronger connection between the garden and your kitchen, or ďŹ nd unique ways to express your creative side through botanical art, photography, and oral design, or are hoping to learn more about vines, deciduous trees, and bulbs, there are many exciting new and familiar offerings.

New Courses Include: Aquaponics Breathtaking Baskets Deer Detours Fern Wreath Flower Fountain Inside the Hive Living Bouquets Natural Plant Dying Pastels in Plein Air Range of Light Photography Serpentine Centerpiece The World of Mushrooms Our online catalog and list of class offerings will be available on longwoodgardens.org in late-October.

Longwood Lecture Series Returns!

Get engaged in the Fountain Revitalization Project. Hear from the visionaries, experts, and artisans who are restoring and renovating our beloved Main Fountain Garden during our popular Longwood Lecture Series.

2016 Dates Announced: February 23, May 17, November 1 General Admission: $29 Members: Free, registration required Registration opens with our 2016 Continuing Education Course Registration: November 10 at 10 am

Performances That Inspire

Jazz Series

A World of Music Series

Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis: Friends

Le Vent du Nord Friday, November 20, 8 pm

Friday, November 13, 8 pm

Since 2002, Quebec folk artist Le Vent du Nord, has been moving audiences around the world. Nicolas Boulerice, Simon Beaudry, Olivier Demers, and RĂŠjean Brunet comprise the group as vocalists, multi-instrumentalists, and good friends. Le Vent du Nord performs a mix of traditional folk repertoire and original compositions, which have earned them several prestigious awards, including a Juno.

Trumpeter and South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela performs with veteran pianist and collaborator Larry Willis. After 50 years of performing together, Hugh and Larry become storytellers as they unfold the classics of jazz history.

Performance: The Ballroom $40 Reserved Seating $34 Members

Tickets Tickets to all performances except Lost in the Meadow are sold via Ticket Philadelphia: ticketphiladelphia.org 215.893.1999

Member Discount Members save up to 15% off regular ticket prices and receive reduced ticketing fees on Ticket Philadelphia purchases. Members, your discount code is on the back cover of this brochure.

3 Pick 3, Save 10%

Performance: Exhibition Hall $35 Reserved Seating $30 Members

transaction. Discount applies to performances sold through Ticket Philadelphia only.

Wine and Dine Look for the dining symbol to make a reservation for a prix-fixe, pre-performance dinner in our fine dining restaurant, 1906. Three gourmet courses, $46. Reservations can be made via opentable.com or by calling 610.388.1000.

Meet the Artist

Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy Build your own concert series and a complimentary coffee reception save 10%. This discount can be applied with the artist after select performances. when tickets to three separate performances are purchased in one

Philadelphia and is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, where he teaches Organ Improvisation.

Performance: The Ballroom $35 Reserved Seating $30 Members

Organ Series

Peter Richard Conte Saturday, November 21, 8 pm Peter Richard Conte is the Principal Organist at Longwood Gardens, and is a long-time organist at the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ at Macy’s, Philadelphia. This performance will include Charlie Chaplin’s silent film “The Kid” with improvised organ accompaniment based on Chaplin’s original score, along with other organ works and transcriptions. Since 1991, Conte has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church,

Limited Tickets Remain for Lost in the Meadow Presented by Longwood Gardens in Partnership with People’s Light September 9–12 and 16–19, 6 pm Join us for the first theater performance presented in our Meadow Garden.

Created by the award-winning PearlDamour and Mimi Lien, Lost in the Meadow follows an eclectic group of pilgrims as they make their way through the Meadow Garden. Headphones allow the audience to hear the travelers’ conversations though they are hundreds of feet away. Filled with humor, spectacle, and music, this production explores the quest of the tiny human being to understand life’s big picture.

Tickets: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 $45 General Admission $38 Members All-day Gardens Admission and admission to Nightscape are included with ticket purchase.

A Longwood Christmas

November 26, 2015–January 10, 2016

The spirit of the holiday season overows during A Longwood Christmas with our fountain-inspired display. Explore our warm 4-acre Conservatory and be mesmerized by thousands of blue and white twinkling lights, 14 whirling fountain features, and more than 50 trees adorned with icicles and other frosty glass ornaments.

Outside, get swept away in a magical world of a half-million lights. From our Italian Water Garden illuminated with a 20-foot tree form, to a maple tree lit with its roots aglow near our Meadow Boardwalk, to the colorful fountains of our Open Air Theatre dancing to the sounds of the season, there is holiday magic everywhere!

As A Member, Be In The Know Member Reservations Members may visit anytime, but require free reservations after 2 pm on Peak Days. Chimes Tower Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations. Reservations are limited, and sell out is likely.

Member Guests & General Admission Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Tickets Required • Tickets Limited Admission to A Longwood Christmas is by timed admission ticket only, with tickets issued for a specific date and time. Guests not included in a Membership require a timed admission ticket. We cannot accommodate a Member’s request for tickets if we are sold out. Purchase in advance as tickets sell out.

Using Complimentary Guest Tickets?

Many complimentary admission tickets are not valid on Peak Days.

Check your tickets as restrictions may apply.

Non-Peak Days Mondays through Fridays from November 26–January 10, Excluding December 26–January 1 Non-Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Members: Come and go as you wish. No reservations are required.

Crowds are lighter!

Peak Days All Saturdays and Sundays from November 26–January 10 and December 26–January 1 Peak Day hours: 9 am–10 pm Members: Members require free reservations after 2 pm.

Visit late—After 8 pm is great!

For prices and to purchase timed admission tickets or to make your free Member Reservations visit longwoodgardens.org or call 610.388.1000.

Gardens Information Gardens Hours Now–October 31 9 am–6 pm

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

* Extended hours until 11 pm Wednesdays–Saturdays with Nightscape ticket purchase or Member reservation.

Learn more: longwoodgardens.org/nightscape.

Beer Garden Featuring Victory Brewing Company, Open Through October 31 Guests require a Nightscape ticket or Member reservation to experience the Beer Garden.

November 1–November 22 9 am–6 pm

Beer Garden Hours: Wednesday through Saturday evenings, 6–11 pm (serving until 10:30 pm), Now–October 31

Please Note: Our Conservatory is closed November 23–25 and January 11–12 for A Longwood Christmas installation and removal.

The outdoor Gardens are open.

Hours are subject to change.

Gardens Admission Adults: $20 Seniors ages 62+: $17 Students with student ID: $10 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free Nightscape is a separate ticket. * Tickets purchased for any performance via Ticket Philadelphia include all-day Gardens Admission.

For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens except to the Webb Farmhouse in our Meadow Garden.

We’re happy to offer the following: – Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers.

Limited supply available.

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

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

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

Become a Member Make our world yours—become a Member today. Membership pays for itself in two visits, and means year-round access to our Gardens, exclusive discounts, Members-only events, and much more.

The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients.

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Photography credits: Larry Albee, Carlos Alejandro, Hank Davis, Bill Hill, Klip Collective, Cathy Matos, and Daniel Traub Illustration credits: Rebecca Clark, Longwood Gardens Library & Archives, and Trilbey Smith

Phone: 610.388.1000 Website: longwoodgardens.org Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI Our Gardens are now smoke-free.

Deliver to:

West Chester, PA Permit No. 474

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Non-Profit Organization US Postage

Use this Member code when ordering 2015–2016 Performance Series tickets via Ticket Philadelphia to receive your discount: LONGWOOD16

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Longwood Gardens PO Box 501 Kennett Square, PA 19348