Exclusive Garden Pass Member Events

Members Only Grand Preview Event of Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

Friday, April 9, 2010; 6:00–9:00 pm
TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND SAY, “AAAAH."
Be the first to experience the fragrant world right under your nose as Longwood Gardens debuts a new exhibition, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance . This multi-sensory exhibition takes you inside the art, science, history and mystery of fragrance—from the perfumeries of Paris to the farthest reaches of the rainforest. Discover how scent
influences thoughts and feelings. Learn the intricate science of perfume design and fashion a fragrance of your very own. Sample Always In Bloom , Longwood’s new signature fragrance, created by 2009 International Fragrance Prize winner Olivier Polge.

This exclusive preview is FREE for Garden Pass Members. Member guests $25. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 610-388-5200 or register online.

Light appetizers served and cocktails available for purchase.
The café and 1906 will be open this evening. 1906 will be taking reservations by OpenTable. A complimentary cocktail will be available for members who make a reservation online and dine in 1906 with the purchase of an entrée.

2010 Garden Pass Lectures: The Selected Series

Great Gardens of America Lecture and book signing, with Tim Richardson and Andrea Jones
Thursday, March 18, 2010; 6:30  pm
Free for Garden Pass Member; $15 for Member guests. Registration opens February 15.  Limited Capacity. Register online or by calling 610-388-5200.

"What Makes American Gardens American?"
Garden historian and author of Great Gardens of America Tim Richardson takes us on a whistlestop tour across the centuries to some of the country's most historic horticultural extravaganzas and reveals what it is about them that makes them quintessentially American.

"Chasing the Light"
Andrea Jones, photographer for the book Great Gardens of America,  reveals some of the adventures and challenges she encountered while documenting the 25 gardens across the USA and Canada. Her illustrated talk will show photography of the gardens themselves and explain to the photo enthusiasts in the audience how some of the results were achieved.

What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life with Avery N. Gilbert
Sunday, March 21, 2010; 2:00 pm
Free for Garden Pass Members; $25.00 for Member guests
Limited capacity. SOLD OUT.

Fragrant Gardens, Fragrant Scents: The Culture of Perfume with Richard Stamelman
Sunday, April 25, 2010; 2:00 pm
Free for Garden Pass Members; $25.00 for members guests
Limited capacity. Reserve your spot by calling the Continuing Education office at 610-388-5454.

Scents around the World—An Olfactory and Visual Experience with Dr. Roman Kaiser
Thursday, May 13, 2010; 7:00 pm
Free for Garden Pass Members; $25.00 for members guests
Limited capacity. Reserve your spot by calling the Continuing Education office at 610-388-5454.

We are pleased to announce our 2009-2010 performing arts season! Tickets on sale now.

Garden Pass Members receive discounts on all performances. See the full calendar.







The following events are free for Garden Passholders:

Seating is first come, first served unless noted otherwise.

  • The Curtis Institute of Music Student Recitals on Sundays at 1:00 pm, March 7, 14 & 21, April 11,18 & 25
  • Piano concert featuring Ran Dank , Saturday, April 10,
    1:00 pm
  • John Breslin and the Philly Waterfront Dixieland Jazz Band , Tuesday, April 20,
    2:00 pm
  • Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Haochen Zhang , Saturday,
    May 8, 1:00 pm
  • Memorial Day Concert with The Blawenburg Band, Saturday, May 29, 7:30 pm
  • Rose Arbor Classical Concert with Ranaan Meyers Band, Thursday, June 3, 7:30 pm
  • Brandywine Ballet celebrating Samuel Barber, Friday,
    June 4, 7:30 pm
  • The Rock School of Dance Education, Saturday, June 5, 7:30 pm
  • Folk concert featuring John Gorka, Saturday, June 19,
    7:30 pm
  • The Summer Carillon Series occurring on the following Sundays at 3:00 pm: June 20, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 8 and August 22
  • Bluegrass concert featuring Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, Friday, July 9, 7:30 pm
  • People's Light & Theater presents The Emperor's New Clothes, Wednesday, July 14, (registration and more details coming in April!)
  • Members-Only nights during Longwood's renowned Christmas Display (check back for more information
    in the fall)