This begins a series of posts with details of the English Garden Tour
"Oh, to be in England now that spring is here"
Spring in South East, England
Counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey
May 7-15, 2012
Join Lady Elaine Coleman on an adventure to South East England to view the most celebrated and interesting gardens of the country. These counties are known as The Garden of England. The wealthiest region since the Romans invaded. Stately homes, world famous gardens and magnificent royal castles add to the impression of power and royal beauty.
Counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey
May 7-15, 2012
Join Lady Elaine Coleman on an adventure to South East England to view the most celebrated and interesting gardens of the country. These counties are known as The Garden of England. The wealthiest region since the Romans invaded. Stately homes, world famous gardens and magnificent royal castles add to the impression of power and royal beauty.
Experience them all next May.
Quote for the day: There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even the oldest scholar to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder.
Alfred Austin, English poet, (1835-1913)
Quote for the day: There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even the oldest scholar to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder.
Alfred Austin, English poet, (1835-1913)
Monday, May 7, 2012
Morning departure from Kansas City on Delta Airlines to London/Gatwick UK.
Morning departure from Kansas City on Delta Airlines to London/Gatwick UK.
Tuesday May, 8, 2012
Upon arrival, travel by private motor coach to Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. We will be staying at The Spa Hotel for the length of our trip.
The Spa Hotel was built in 1766 as a country mansion situated on 14 acres of beautiful
landscaped gardens and grounds, just a short walk from Royal Tunbridge Wells town center.
Guests can enjoy full use of Spa Health which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, two gymnasiums complete with high quality fitness and exercise equipment, floodlit tennis court and half mile jogging trail.
The Spa Hotel was built in 1766 as a country mansion situated on 14 acres of beautiful
landscaped gardens and grounds, just a short walk from Royal Tunbridge Wells town center.
Guests can enjoy full use of Spa Health which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, two gymnasiums complete with high quality fitness and exercise equipment, floodlit tennis court and half mile jogging trail.
After time to relax and unpack, we will be traveling a short distance to Sissinghurst Castle.Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the world’s most celebrated gardens, created in the 1930’s by the poet Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. Time for lunch on your
own at the garden. Lady Elaine will then give you a guided tour.
Return to The Spa Hotel for your included gourmet, dinner. The remainder of the evening is free with time to explore the town with its great choice of English pubs.
All details are posted on TRAVELS WITH TASTE web-site.
or call Mariann Vandenberg, 913-648-0858
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