Chelsea Flower Show and Gardens of the Cotswolds and Wales

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1 Chelsea Flower Show and Gardens of the Cotswolds and Wales May 22 June 1, 2016 Hidden Treasures Tours 2101 W Broadway Ste Columbia, MO kari@hiddentreasurestours.com Powell Gardens 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50 Kingsville, MO info@powellgardens.org Please join the Friends of Powell Gardens as we visit awe inspiring gardens of the Cotswolds and Wales, including the world renowned Chelsea Flower Show on members only day. In addition, many private gardens are included while touring the Cotswolds and Wales. Saturday, May 21, 2016 Depart for your international flight into London. You will need to book your flights to arrive into London Heathrow, but depart Manchester at the end of the journey. Hidden Treasures Tours will gladly book flights for you and charge accordingly. We book airfare in partnership with Adelman Travel. If you prefer to return back to the states at the end of the trip through Heathrow, we can arrange alternate transportation back to Heathrow upon request but additional expenses will apply. Sunday May 22, 2016 *** Note: Departure from USA is Saturday, May 21. On arrival into London, please make your own way to our comfortable hotel near Hampton Court. Hidden Treasures Tours will gladly make arrangements for transportation to the hotel and will charge you accordingly to whatever mode of transportation you prefer. For those wanting to tour today, you have the option of arriving within a pre-determined time and upon arrival in London the group will be transferred to historic Kew Gardens. After touring Kew Gardens, you will then transfer to The Carlton Mitre Hotel across from Hampton Court Palace. Dinner is included tonight. Monday, May 23, 2016 Today you will visit Wisley Garden, an amazing showcase garden for the Royal Horticulture Society, including a guided tour and plenty of time to explore on your own.

2 Tuesday, May 24, 2016 One of the highlights of this trip will be the RHS Chelsea Flower Show which is acclaimed to be the most famous flower show in the world. A one year membership to the Royal Horticultural Society is included and allows entry on members only day. In the afternoon you will have the option of touring Hampton Court Palace, or staying on in central London and returning to the hotel on your own. Some of you may prefer to depart Chelsea Flower Show mid-morning as the crowds start to arrive, and you can easily secure taxi transportation or underground back to the hotel or for more exploring. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 After checking out of the hotel, you will travel to the first garden of the day, Iford Manor Estate. Iford Manor is mediaeval in origin and the Italianate garden at the Manor is famous for its tranquil beauty and was designed by the architect and landscape gardener Harold Ainsworth Peto who lived here from 1899 to Included is a private tour. After lunch, you will have a guided tour at the famous garden Stourhead, owned by The National Trust. After, you continue to Cirencester and check into the Four Pillars Cotswold Waterpark Hotel. Dinner is included this evening. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Two exceptional private gardens are scheduled for today. The Laskett Gardens are the largest private formal gardens to be created in England since Over almost four decades the historian, Sir Roy Strong, and his late wife, the designer Dr Julia Trevelyan Oman, transformed a four acre field into a series of stunning garden rooms, vistas, ascents and descents. In the afternoon you will travel to Througham Court, Christine Facer Hoffman s own garden hidden away in a beautiful, remote and unspoilt Cotswold Hills valley. It is used as a personal laboratory to experiment with new ideas, materials and planting combinations. Friday, May 27, 2016 This morning the plan is to visit Highgrove House, the family residence of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The confirmation of this visit is dependent upon the Prince of Wale s schedule, to be advised. A suitable replacement visit will be provided if unavailable. In the afternoon is another private garden, Rodmarton Manor, an 8 acre Cotswold garden in glorious Gloucestershire. Saturday May 28, 2016 Today you start the day visiting a lovely Cotswold garden, Upton Wold, a hidden private garden. Following this you will spend some leisurely time in the Cotswolds village of Broadway. After, you then continue to Sudeley Castle and Gardens. The castle contains many fascinating treasures from ancient Roman times to the present day. Outside, the castle is surrounded by award-winning gardens and a breathtaking 1,200 acre estate.

3 Sunday, May 29, 2016 Today s agenda includes two world renowned gardens, starting with Kiftsgate Court Gardens created by three generations of women gardeners: Heather Muir, Diany Binny and Anne Chambers. The second garden today will be Hidcote Manor. There will be an introductory talk prior to our tour, followed by a Buffet Supper in the restaurant. Monday, May 30, 2016 This morning, after checking out of the hotel, the first visit is at Powis Castle. The world-famous garden is laid out under the influence of Italian and French style. High on a rock above the terraces, the castle, originally built circa 1200, began life as a medieval fortress. Remodelled and embellished over more than 400 years, it reflects the changing needs and ambitions of the Herbert family - each generation adding to the magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture, furniture and tapestries. In the afternoon you will enjoy a private visit to Glansevern Hall which is romantically positioned on the banks of the River Severn in Mid Wales. You then travel to Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, your hotel for the final two nights. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 As the tour winds down, you will visit one garden today, Bodnant Garden, which houses plants from all over the world grown from seed and cuttings collected over a century ago on plant-hunting expeditions. Created by five generations of one family, this 32-hectare (80-acre) garden is superbly located, with spectacular views across Snowdonia. The afternoon will be free to enjoy the gardens and spa facilities at Bodysgallen Hall before the farewell dinner. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Check out of hotel and transfer to Manchester Airport for departure. General Information: This tour has been arranged for the Friends of Powell Gardens by Mary Kroening of Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours in conjunction with Brightwater Scotland. Please note that changes in the itinerary may be necessary due to equipment, weather or other factors beyond our control. Please do not arrange airfare until you know this trip is fully viable with the minimum number of fifteen participants.

4 Documents: A valid passport is required to enter and exit the UK. Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport and submit at the time of registration. If you are applying for a passport, you can forward a copy once you receive it. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the final date of this tour. Please leave a photocopy with a family member at home as well. Tour Price: Per person land only tour price is per double occupancy** $4,599 Per person land only tour price per single occupancy $5,475 (We cannot guarantee a roommate, therefore single occupancy price will be required if you do not have a roommate) Terms and Conditions: A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to hold a spot on this tour. The deadline for registration is February 1, Your deposit is refundable until February 1, 2016 minus a $250 processing fee. Final payment for this tour will be due on February 20, Once final payment is made, there will be no refund. Cancellation after February 1, 2016 will result in loss of 100% of the deposit. Cancellation after February 20, 2016 will result in loss of 100% of tour price. The tour price is subject to increase or decrease due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. Tour price is also subject to increase should the number of tour participants fall below fifteen participants. Please do not make flight arrangements until this trip has been confirmed with enough participants to ensure the trip will not be cancelled. Included in the price: 4 star Hotel accommodation with Breakfast included for 10 nights Dinners included: First & final night Dinners, one hotel dinner in the Cotswolds, dinner included at Hidcote Manor as part of Special Event (4 dinners total included) Deluxe coach travel with professional driver with pick-up from Heathrow Airport on first morning of Tour through to Manchester airport drop-off on last day of tour Visit to first Members-only day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show All garden visits, Flower Show tickets, guided tours & special events included in the Itinerary One year RHS Membership for all group members Guided Tours of the gardens where stated with a chance to meet Garden owners, head gardeners and volunteers all with a passion for the gardens they tend Services of a Brightwater Holidays Tour Manager in the UK Tour escorted by Eric Tschanz, President and Director of Powell Gardens $200 donation to Friends of Powell Gardens

5 Not included (per person): Travel Insurance Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours can easily arrange this for you at additional cost. We book travel insurance through Allianz Travel Insurance Flights Gratuities Deposit to Confirm: $1,000 per person Make checks payable to Hidden Treasures Tours Mail Registration Form and Deposit to: Hidden Treasures Tours 2101 W Broadway Ste Columbia, MO 65203