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Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Road Alexandria, Virginia 22312 703-642-5173 Green Spring Getaways Join us on visits to some of the best gardens and historic sites in the mid-Atlantic region. Tours feature gardens, behind-the-scene tours and unique historic sites. For information and reservations, contact Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. A Pleasurable Pennsylvania Afternoon Wednesday, September 2, 7:15am-7pm Spend the day in the gardens in Pennsylvania Main Line country. Begin with a tour of Chanticleer Gardens, one of the most interesting and edgy public gardens in America. A box lunch provided. After lunch it’s off to Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, a little known horticultural gem, for a tour and time for garden exploration. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. $92 (includes garden entrance fees, lunch, bus transportation, and driver tip) Private Gardens in Annapolis Wednesday, September 23, 9am-5pm Spend the day in the spectacular gardens of landscape designer, Nancy Lowry Moitrier. Nancy leads us on an exclusive tour of her private garden and the inspirational gardens of some of her clients. Space is limited to 32 attendees. $85 (includes bus transportation, lunch, and driver tip) Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens GardenFest of Lights Tuesday, December 15, 2pm-10:30pm Get into the holiday spirit at Lewis Ginter. The Garden Fest of Lights features beautiful botanic displays and more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the Garden, including an orchid and model train display. The evening is sure to dazzle you. $75 (includes GardenFest of Lights entrance, bus transportation and driver tip) $89 (includes the above plus semi-private, buffet dinner )