AU TU MN. Chrysanthemum Festival Orchid Extravaganza. October 7 November 19 January 24 March 29 29

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1 AU TU MN Chrysanthemum Festival Orchid Extravaganza October 7 November 19 January 24 March 29 29

2 More Spectacle Our show-stopping fountain performances are ready for an encore You ve asked for more and we are ready to dazzle you in October with more fountain performances, more beautiful horticulture, more hours to visit, more music, and more for you, family, and friends to enjoy. And as October gives way to November, our Chrysanthemum Festival is more beautiful than ever as it reaches peak bloom and fills our Conservatory with fall s rich hues. Join us for a jaw-dropping combination of fall, fountains, and fun not to be missed.

3 More Fountains by Day As the leaves begin to turn and the weather becomes cooler, our Main Fountain Garden continues to amaze throughout October. Stroll the beautiful linden tree allées, meander through the inviting and mysterious Grotto, contemplate the beauty of water dancing to new heights, and soak up more of the splendor. Daytime Fountain Performances Now October am, 1 pm, 3 pm, & 5 pm Fountains dance, spin, and twirl daily during 12-minute performances set to music. Our narrated Fountains Then and Now show at 11 am and 3 pm highlights many of the new features and functionality of our revitalized fountains. Our 1 pm and 5 pm shows are set to a variety of musical genres sure to please. The Grotto Discover the Grotto located behind the Loggia of the a mysterious and quiet place to relax, featuring cascading water, natural stone, and plantings. Historic Pumphouse Explore our new Historic Pump Room & Gallery Exhibit located on the west side of the. This display highlights the 18 original pumps and mechanical systems that powered the fountains from 1931 to Fireworks & Fountains Exhibit On View Through October 22 Visit the Music Room for our seasonal exhibit, Water & Wonder: The Spectacular Shows, extended until October 22. Through gorgeous imagery, artifacts from our Archives, and film footage, delve into the history, choreography, and new technologies used in our fountain performances, including our Fireworks & Fountains Shows.

4 More Fountains by Night Enjoy Extended Hours: 9 am 9 pm Friday, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 Saturday, October 14, 21, & 28 Tickets On Sale Now Timed Admission Ticket required Members do not require Member reservations. Purchase tickets: Tickets limited. Sell out likely. Extended hours are rain or shine. Join us for seven special evenings with extended hours as the Main Fountain Garden marvels after the sun sets. Celebrate the beauty of autumn with lanterns aglow in our Conservatory, dine al fresco in the Beer Garden, enjoy live music, and wander in wonder as two fountain performances create a spectacle you have to see to believe. Beer Garden 4 9 pm Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass October 6, 13, & 14 Polkadelphia: Polka Old and New October 20, 21, 27, & 28 Fountain Performance: Fountains Then and Now 6:30 pm Illuminated Fountain Performance 7:30 pm

5 More Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemum Festival On View October 7 November 19 We begin more than a year in advance to grow thousands of chrysanthemums meticulously nurtured and trained into giant orbs, spirals, columns, pagodas, and other unique forms. In late October, the Thousand Bloom Mum takes center stage showcasing our talented team of horticulturists skill in growing one chrysanthemum plant covered in more than 1,500 perfect blooms. More than amazing.

6 More Membersonly Moments New Member Orientation Saturday, October 21 & November 18 Free for Members Registration required Are you a new Member to Longwood Gardens? You are invited to join Longwood staff for an introduction to our Gardens and discover all your Membership has to offer. Learn more about how to visit during A Longwood Christmas, November 23 January 7. Afterward, enjoy our Gardens with a special Scavenger Hunt. Learn More: Member Appreciation Day Members, join us on Member Appreciation Days and receive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café. Sunday, October 15 Friday, November 17 Featuring a Holiday Shopping Opportunity Get a jump start on your holiday shopping list with gifts from our GardenShop, decorated and stocked for A Longwood Christmas! Please note: Lunch reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via opentable.com. Gardens Premium Event: Beyond the Fountains Tuesday, October 17 6:30 9 pm For Gardens Premium Members Ticketed event We invite Gardens Premium Members to join us for a reception hosted by President and CEO Paul B. Redman. Hear from Kenneth Grablewski, our Vice President of Facilities, and Mike Petka, Vice President of Preconstruction, Bancroft Construction, who will share the engineering marvels behind the. Afterward explore the two-story building that lies below this extraordinary fountain garden and tour the underground tunnels that house the mechanics, open exclusively for Gardens Premium Members. The evening concludes with a 12-minute Illuminated Fountain Performance. Garden Chat: An Exclusive Evening for Gardens Premium Members Thursday, November 9 6 7:30 pm Free for Gardens Premium Members Registration required: Explore the challenging art of bonsai growing with a Longwood expert in our Bonsai Display. Learn about our extensive collection and how to best care for your own specimens at home. Please note: Gardens Premium Members may register two individuals per Membership, one of whom must be named a Gardens Premium Member. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Stay Informed with Our s We strive to keep our Members engaged and informed about all that is happening in our Gardens. If you don t receive s from us, or if you would like to update your address, please contact our Membership Team at membership@. Visit the Gardens with Friends All Membership levels receive two Complimentary Guest Tickets for one-time general admission. Complimentary Guest Tickets are virtual and can be issued online or onsite at Central Ticketing. For additional details and blackout dates, please visit / comp-tickets.

7 More Performances Organ Series Jean-Baptiste Robin Saturday, October 14 8 pm From the Palace of Versailles, Jean- Baptiste Robin joins us in our Gardens for an evening of incredible organ music. Known around the world for his interpretations of French organ repertoire, Robin will deliver a performance that is truly unique. Performance: Ballroom $35 Reserved Seating $30 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Longwood Debut A World of Music Series Cristina Pato Quartet Friday, November 17 8 pm Cristina Pato, known for her work with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, brings her new album Latina to our Gardens. With the help of her quartet, Pato explores what it means to be a Latina and a Galician bagpipe player. Audience-goers will delight in Pato s blend of bagpipe, Galician, and Spanish influences. Performance: Ballroom $36 Reserved Seating $31 Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Longwood Debut Free Fall Organ Performances Organ Lecture and Demo: Peter Richard Conte Sunday, October 22 3 pm Enjoy a free organ demonstration and insight into our magnificent 10,010- pipe Aeolian organ with our Principal Organist, Peter Richard Conte. Performance: Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Eric Plutz Sunday, November 5 3 pm Eric Plutz is the University Organist and a Lecturer in Music and Instructor of organ at Princeton University. Performance: Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Sàndor Kàdàr Sunday, November 12 3 pm Sàndor Kàdàr is Principal Organist at First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, PA. Performance: Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Tickets On Sale Now How to Buy Tickets & Select Your Own Seat: View the complete schedule for our Performance Series and purchase tickets online at: /performance-series. Purchasing online is the most efficient way to get performance tickets. Our online ordering system also features an interactive seating chart that allows you to select your own seat. Prefer to Order by Phone? Purchase concert tickets by calling Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply. Buy a Bundle, Save 20% Purchase a bundle of 3, 4, or 5 concerts and save 20%. This discount can be applied when tickets are purchased directly through our bundles on online. Please note: This discount cannot be combined with any other promo code or Member discount. Tickets limited. Sell out likely. *Discount for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members Specific levels of Membership receive up to 15% off regular ticket prices. If you are eligible to receive the discount, your discount code is printed on the back cover of this brochure.

8 October 6 7 Student Exhibition Garden On View Now October 31 Waterlily Display On View Now mid October Pumpkin Playground On View Now October 31 Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 6 9 pm Chrysanthemum Festival On View Now November Garden Story Plant Science: Understanding Plants 6-part class October 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, pm* Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass 6 9 pm Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am 12 pm Live Music in the Beer Garden Marc Silver: Bluegrass Garden Railway On View Now January 7, 2018 Organ Series: Jean-Baptiste Robin 8 pm 1 Autumn Calendar 8 Organ Series: Open Organ Console Day 9:30 am 12:30 pm 3 Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am 12 pm Garden Story pm Member Appreciation Day 9 am 6 pm Birds of Longwood 9 11 am Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am 12 pm Garden and Conservatory Highlights Meet our expert guides and explore the indoor and outdoor garden displays that are in peak bloom. Free with Gardens Admission. Check for Garden Highlights offerings on the day of your visit. s During our s, expert guides share unique stories and perspectives that celebrate the beauty of our displays. Daily at 11 am & 2 pm $4 ticket, $3 Members For tickets and tour descriptions: More fountains, more live music, more to enjoy during extended evening hours in October. Beer Garden 4 9 pm Live Music in the Beer Garden Fountain Performances: 6:30 & 7:30 pm Garden Railway 6 9 pm Birds of Longwood 9 11 am Garden Story Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am Open Air Theatre Garden Story Production Greenhouse Garden Story Garden Story Beyond the Fountains: Exclusive Gardens Premium Event 6:30 9 pm 4

9 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9 11 am Garden Story Photo Op! 6:30 11 am* Live Music in the Beer Garden Polkadelphia 6 9 pm Member Orientation 10 10:30 am** Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am 12 pm Live Music in the Beer Garden Polkadelphia 6 9 pm Meadow Birding Hike 9 11:30 am Garden Story Organ Lecture and Demo: Peter Richard Conte 3 pm Birds of Longwood 9 11 am Forest and Woodland Management Walk am Production Greenhouse Live Music in the Beer Garden Polkadelphia 6 9 pm Beginner Bird Hike 9 10:30 am Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am 12 pm Live Music in the Beer Garden Polkadelphia 6 9 pm Conservatory & Heat Plant November 1 2 Application Deadline Fellows Program*** Continuing Education 2018 Course Registration Opens at 10 am Production Greenhouse Floral Design Certificate Exam 9 am 12 pm* Conservatory & Heat Plant Autumn Photography at Abbondi 1 6 pm* Production Greenhouse Organ Series: Eric Plutz 3 pm Longwood Lecture Series: Modern Horticulture in Historic Landscapes 6:30 8:30 pm* Production Greenhouse Garden Chat 6 7:30 pm 5 Production Greenhouse Birds of Longwood 9 11 am Conservatory & Heat Plant Organ Series: Sándor Kádár 3 pm Birds of Longwood 9 11 am American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9 11 am Member Appreciation Day 9 am 6 pm Featuring a Holiday Shopping Opportunity Get a jump start on your holiday shopping list and fill up your cart with gifts from our GardenShop decorated and stocked for A Longwood Christmas! Production Greenhouse A World of Music Series: Cristina Pato Quartet 8 pm 1 Member Orientation 10 10:30 am** Conservatory & Heat Plant A Longwood Christmas On View Now January 7, 2018 (Calendar continued)

10 Horticulture Education Family Fun Performance Members-only 1 Special ticket required: Special ticket required for Insider Tours: $4 Ticket, $3 Members. 3 Advanced registration required by performingarts@. Timeslots are limited. 4 Fee required. To register, call Free for Gardens Premium Members. Registration required: * Advanced registration & fee required: /enroll, ** Advanced registration required. /memberorientation, *** To apply: / education Buy Before You Arrive Timed Tickets Required Tickets Limited Look for the coffee symbol to enjoy a complimentary coffee reception with the artist after select performances. At Family Story Time, young guests can enjoy nature-based stories in our Lookout Loft Treehouse amid the beauty of the surrounding forest. Storytelling, songs, and puppets encourage children to discover the joys of nature, language, and literature. Story time is designed for children ages 3 5. Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks start at the Peirce-du Pont House porch before heading to our fully accessible Meadow boardwalk introducing you to our beautiful Meadow Garden. From there, you may continue with our wildflower experts on our meadow trails discovering what s in bloom. During our Forest and Woodland Management Walk, spend an hour walking with our Land Steward and discover how Longwood manages its woodlands. Learn more about our stewardship strategies including invasive species management and native forest plant community restoration. Birds of Longwood Walks, Beginner Bird Hikes, American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hikes, and Meadow Birding Hikes require outdoor clothing and shoes/boots. Binoculars are recommended. Is the class you want sold out? help-ce@ or call to be put on our wait list. Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.

11 Highlights from Our Gardens Fall is for the Birds (1) Longwood Gardens manages its hundreds of acres of Natural Lands to support various woodland, meadow, and wetland habitats, the native plant communities that form them, and the native North American bird species that depend upon them throughout the year. All birds require places to rest and feed during migration, build their nests, and feed their young. Our lands are important locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally, as many birds use a variety of habitats throughout their lives. To help our guests understand the importance of these habitats, and to see these beautiful bird species, we offer a variety of bird walks and hikes throughout the year, so that guests may see our avian residents and visitors first-hand. During these walks, a guide points out bird species as well as field markers, behaviors, and bird calls to help guests learn identification methods. Early October through late November sees the appearance of migrating raptors and sparrows across the area, as well as ducks and warblers arriving to spend the winter. Anywhere at Longwood is good for seeing birds, but the best places are where native plants are growing in large communities primarily in our Meadow Garden. Walks follow the paths along the edge of the Meadow Garden highlighting areas such as the Hourglass Lake, the Earth Bridge, and the Hawk Point Pavilion, all of which provide a large view of the sky perfect for birding. Flying above, guests can spot Red-tailed Hawks, American Kestrels, Song Sparrows, Cedar Waxwings, Palm Warblers, and more. With a keen eye, rare Golden Eagles, Fox Sparrow, and Eastern Meadowlarks have been observed. All levels of birding are encouraged with beginner hikes teaching binocular usage tips to monthly in-depth hikes led by experts from the Early Bird Tours, the American Birding Association, and our expert volunteers. Bird walks last between one and three hours and are included with Gardens Admission. See the calendar in this brochure for upcoming walks. Gardener s Guide to Fall (2) Autumn is a time when growth slows outdoors, but it is the perfect time for garden enthusiasts to begin preparation for winter s harsh months and spring s anticipated rejuvenation. As the weather cools, gardeners can uproot and rearrange summer blooming perennials, plan their gardens for spring, plant deciduous trees and shrubs, and after the first frost in mid-october, plant tulips, daffodils, ornamental onions, fritillaries, and crocuses for early spring flowers. Protect your annuals from the freezing temperatures of winter and bring canna roots, dahlia tubers, gladiolus bulbs, and elephant's-ear-plants inside to a cool garage or root cellar. Before the first frost, find a sunny spot for your begonias, tropical plants, and potted geraniums inside your home. 2 1

12 3 5 4 Preserving our Chrysanthemums (3) Our chrysanthemum collection is prized not only for its ability to provide beautiful displays throughout the fall season, but also for its contribution to horticulture beyond our Gardens. Chrysanthemums, native to China and Japan, have become increasingly difficult to import due to their susceptibility to pests and plant disease. In order to preserve and keep our chrysanthemum collection (which includes rare cultivars) disease free,our research department utilizes tissue culture. Tissue culture is a growing technique conducted in a sterile environment with the goal of plant cloning and disease elimination. To begin the tissue culture process, our staff removes the apical meristem, a group of actively dividing cells, from a chrysanthemum shoot and suspends it in a tube filled with a gelatin mixture of salts, sugar, and plant hormones that serves as an optimized plantgrowing material. Growing chrysanthemums from tissue culture allows our staff to grow hundreds of plants in tubes very quickly, reducing the need for growing space. A chrysanthemum that begins in tissue culture will grow for two months in the lab before being transferred to our production facility to be used in our Chrysanthemum Festival pagodas, cascades, spirals, orbs, and our specialty hundred and thousand bloom chrysanthemums. To ensure the continuation of our collection, our research staff maintains more than 1,500 test tubes holding virus-free mum stock. Gets Ready for Winter (4) Just like our other outdoor gardens, our will be getting ready for winter, too. After a successful inaugural season of wowing guests with our fountain performances, our facilities staff will begin in November preparing the garden for the harsh winter temperatures. Tasks include removing and inspecting the robotic fountain nozzles, and covering or capping other nozzles to protect them from the elements. In addition, the stonework will be inspected, cleaned as needed, and in some instances, covered. Behind the scenes, water storage tanks will be cleaned, and all of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be checked and undergo routine maintenance. Our fountain choreographers will also be hard at work on the Syncronorm computer system designing new shows for next season. Guests can continue to enjoy the Main Fountain Garden throughout the year, as the garden s pathways, Grotto, and Historic Pump Room & Gallery will be available. Leaf-peepers Guide to Fall Color (5) Fall is a magical time at Longwood as our landscape transforms into the striking red, orange, and yellow hues of the season. You can see the transformation all around our Gardens, but a few spots make for a perfect fall foliage viewing experience. Along Flower Garden Drive see the rusty oranges of bald-cypress (Taxodium distichum), deciduous conifers that shed their needles. Nearby, appreciate the red and deep maroons of flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) in the Dogwood Plaza near the Open Air Theatre. Wander over to the clearing by the Canopy Cathedral Treehouse and let your eyes gaze upon maroon sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) and the gorgeous yellows and oranges of pignut hickories (Carya glabra). The true star of fall is our Meadow Garden, which bursts with the colors of the season in every direction you turn. More yellow and orange pignut hickories line the northern edge of the Meadow Garden as well as near the Hourglass Lake. Walk to our Webb Farmhouse and view a majestic sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) covered in oranges and reds that is sure to impress. The best time for viewing all these beautiful colors is anticipated to be the third week of October, but temperature and rain fall can affect peak foliage viewing time.

13 More Fun for Families Family Story Time October & 10:45 am At Family Story Time, young guests can enjoy nature-based stories in our Lookout Loft Treehouse amid the beauty of the surrounding forest. Garden Railway October 7, 2017 January 7, 2018 A favorite of all ages, our Garden Railway features G-scale electric trains rumbling across 450 feet of beautiful landscapes, cascading waterfalls, steep bridges, and winding tunnels. Pumpkin Playground September 30 October 31 Visit the Children s Corner for some hands-on pumpkin fun, and capture a festive fall photo with our pumpkins, including the largest pumpkin on display, weighing in at more than 800 pounds! Join Us for Breakfast With Santa November 24, 25, 26 December 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Seating: 9 am Savor a special breakfast buffet at The Terrace, and get the chance to visit with Santa! $34 Ages 12 years & older $23 Ages 2 11 Free for ages under 2 Tickets On Sale October 16 Sale Begins at 9 am Tickets are extremely popular, sell out likely. Purchase Tickets and Select Your Seat: Ticket price includes admission to A Longwood Christmas. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply.

14 More to Learn 2018 Continuing Education Course Catalog Coming Soon! Course Registration Opens November 1 Unleash your creativity in landscape design, botanical-inspired art and jewelry, photography, painting, and floral design course offerings here at our Gardens. Expand your knowledge of orchid care, beekeeping, container gardening, garden-to-table vegetable growing, and many other popular course favorites. Enroll in a Continuing Education course or our Longwood Lecture Series and broaden your world by learning in ours. Our online catalog and list of class offerings will be available on in late October. New Courses Include: Intro to Graphic Communication Design, Create, Construct: Walls Trough Making Creating a Cloche Grow and Know: Peonies Kusudama: Origami Ornaments Sculpted Wire Tree Fabric Dyeing From Garden to Table Magnificent Mantles Mums in Oil Pastels Photographing Fall Color

15 More to Come A Longwood Christmas On View November 23, 2017 January 7, 2018 From fanciful topiary to elegantly adorned trees, there is only one way to describe our French-inspired holiday display: c est magnifique! More than 50 trees in classic Christmas tones of silver, gold, white, and red boast elegant laurel garlands and sparkling crystal ornaments reminiscent of the splendor of Versailles. Outdoors, snuggle with family and friends at one of our firepits, marvel as colorful fountains dance to holiday music, and stroll amidst a wonderland of a half-million lights. Strolling carolers and daily holiday sing-alongs fill the Gardens with a festive air. Non-Peak Days Crowds are lighter! Mondays through Thursdays from November 23 January 7 (excluding December 26 January 1) and every day from Friday, January 5 Sunday, January 7. Non-Peak Day hours: 9 am 10 pm Member s Complimentary Guest Tickets accepted. Peak Days Visit late After 8 pm is great! All Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 23 January 1 and every day from Tuesday, December 26 Monday, January 1. Peak Day hours: 9 am 10 pm Members require free timed reservations if visiting after 2 pm. Member s Complimentary Guest Tickets are not accepted. Check your tickets as restrictions may apply. Visiting as a Member? Free Timed Member Reservations Members may visit anytime, but require free timed Member reservations after 2 pm on Peak Days during A Longwood Christmas. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations. Member reservations are limited, and sell out is likely. With a timed Member reservation, you may enter the Gardens as early as a half hour before or as late as a half hour after your entry time. Later or earlier arrivals cannot be accommodated. You may stay as long as you wish once you enter the Gardens. 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 Guest Tickets are not valid on Peak Days. Check your tickets as restrictions may apply. For prices and to purchase Timed Admission Tickets or to make your free timed Member reservations, visit.

16 Gardens Information Gardens Hours Now November 22 9 am 6 pm Please note: Our Conservatory is closed November for A Longwood Christmas installation. The outdoor gardens are open. 9 am 9 pm October 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 Gardens Admission For Gardens Admission tickets visit: Prices and hours are subject to change. Fall Fountains Now October minute Daytime Shows run at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm Extended Hours: October 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and minute Evening Performance Fountains Then and Now 6:30 pm 30-minute Evening Performance Illuminated Fountain Performance 7:30 pm Italian Water Garden On View: Now October 10 Open Air Theatre Daytime Shows Now November 19 5-minute shows run at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 5:55 pm daily. Please note: Open Air Theatre Shows do not run on days when there are rehearsals or performances. All fountain shows are weather dependent. Become a Member Become a Member and visit as often as you like to experience the dynamic beauty of our Gardens. Learn more: /membership Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers these dining experiences: The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via opentable.com or by calling Beer Garden 4 9 pm (serving until 8:30 pm) October 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 Parking Longwood offers free parking and transportation is provided between remote parking and the Gardens. For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We re happy to offer the following: Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted. Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather. Follow #LongwoodGardens #MumFest Phone: Website: Free WiFi available: Connect to FreeGardenWIFI Our Gardens are smoke-free. Photography credits: Larry Albee, Carlos Alejandro, Harold Davis, Kelly Giarrocco, William Hill, and Daniel Traub Longwood Gardens

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