A
wonderful opportunity
to see what undoubtedly
is the very best
that the horticultural
world can offer
staying at the centrally
located Cavendish
Hotel St James's
The Chelsea Flower
Show is renowned
the world over and
can always guarantee
to delight and inspire
garden enthusiasts.
An illustrated evening
lecture by Kim Wilkie,
whose work as one
of the most sought
after landscape
architects is now
a byword - his recent
projects have included
the V&A Museum,
Heveningham Hall,
Great Fosters and
Villa la Pietra
in Florence. Garden
visits to the Chelsea
Physic Garden, London's
oldest Botanic Garden
and home to a unique
collection of medicinal
and rare plants
from around the
world and the award-winning
private garden at
Eccleston Square
with its many specialist
collections of shrubs
and plants.
Wednesday 21
May: You may
check into the hotel
from 1400. Welcome
drink and illustrated
talk by Kim Wilkie
followed by dinner
for those who have
chosen this option.
Thursday 22 May:
Early departure
by coach for Chelsea
Flower Show for
0830 entry. Experience
has shown us that
this early entry
provides an ideal
opportunity to view
the show gardens
without the crowds
- there is plenty
of time thereafter
to enjoy the Flower
Marquees and other
numerous horticultural
delights that can
be seen. Andrew
McIndoe, designer
of the Hillier's
Garden, the largest
exhibit in the main
marquee and an broken
run of gold medals
since 1945 will
be available on
the stand in the
morning to talk
to you about what
it is like to create
and design a show
garden. The day
is yours to enjoy
for as long as you
wish before making
your way independently
back to the hotel.
Friday 23 May:
Departure by coach
to Eccleston Square
This three acre
oasis in central
London is an extraordinary
example of what
can be achieved
with imagination,
community involvement
and an understanding
of horticulture
led by resident
Roger Philips well
known author of
numerous garden
books. He has very
kindly agreed to
open the garden
for you to visit.
Then continuing
to the Chelsea Physic
Garden. Hidden by
high walls next
to the Thames is
one of the world's
most important botanic
gardens founded
in 1673 to train
apothecaries' apprentices
in 'physic' or the
healing arts. There
will be a guided
tour and an opportunity
to find lunch in
the café
before returning
to the hotel for
departure.
Price per person
£395 (excludes dinner)
£425(includes dinner)
We will assume
you want dinner
unless you let us
know to the contrary.
Single Supplement
£120: Non refundable
deposit £100:
Includes:
• 2 nights
accommodation and
breakfast
• 1 dinner
in the hotel (if
you choose this
option)
• Welcome reception
and Evening Lecture
• Full day
Chelsea Flower Show
tickets.
• Garden Entries
and tour
• Professional
guide and executive
coaching
