Trips and Tours

Since 1998, HPSO members have traveled together to international garden destinations throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, and, closer to home, to gardens in the Puget Sound area and the Mid-Atlantic states.

Trips vary in duration, but they are filled with activities and represent an excellent value for the money. Tour prices typically include double accommodations, motor coach and guide, tour gratuities, many meals, and admission to all gardens and other sites along the way. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the tour's start and finish points, including airfare.

Tours are conceived and led by HPSO members with experience in the relevant countries. HPSO works through excellent international tour companies such as STITA/Pathfinder Tours or Brightwater Tours. These tour companies are responsible for booking arrangements overseas. Tours are open exclusively to HPSO members.

Current Tour Schedule

Stately Gardens & Houses of Northern England, June 23-July 6, 2012
Bruce Wakefield leads members on a 14-day/13-night tour to the finest gardens and houses in Northern England, including the Scottish Borders region, Northumberland, the Lake District, Yorkshire, the High Peaks area, and the Midlands. The tour ends with a visit to the Hampton Court flower show - an event not to be missed! This tour is now full.

Outstanding & Inspirational Gardens of England, July 4-July 12, 2012
Join us on a 9-day/8-night tour to the great gardens in Kent, Sussex, Essex, and Norfolk, including a visit to the famous Hampton Court flower show. This tour is now full.

Future tours will be announced to members through email, our member newsletter, and on this web page.