Mission & Principles

Mission Statement

Longwood Gardens is dedicated to preserving the spirit and beauty of the early 20th century gardens of Pierre S. du Pont. Longwood is a display garden promoting the art and enjoyment of horticulture for the public, while providing opportunities for research and learning. We are committed to excellence, good management, and fiscal responsibility.

Principles

  • Promote the art of horticulture.
  • Preserve and enhance Longwood's historic character and emphasis on display.
  • Maintain a commitment to excellence.
  • Support the highest standards of health and safety.
  • Make every visit an enjoyable, enriching experience.
  • Provide learning opportunities in horticulture and related fields.
  • Conduct research to support horticultural display.
  • Uphold the highest ethical standards.
  • Value diversity, creativity, open communication, and individual development.
  • Maintain a sound fiscal condition independent of outside financial resources.
  • Demonstrate leadership in natural resource management.
  • Be a supportive, responsible member of the community.
  • Share our knowledge and experience.

Nature's Castles

Now Open!

The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses created by the country’s best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.


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Wisteria in Bloom

Purple wisteria is trained over the facade of the Peirce-du Pont House and in the Wisteria Garden both purple and white varieties grow on arbors and are trained into tree forms. See this beautiful vine while it's in bloom.

Longwood's Garden Pass

Your ticket to beauty, excitement and fun—all year long!

The Garden Pass is a wonderful way to enjoy Longwood and many of its 800 performances, events and horticultural programs—plus the Terrace Restaurant and Gardens Shop—throughout the year.


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Conservatory Tour Podcasts

You can now access audio tours of Longwood's Conservatory to listen to at home, or play on your personal MP3 player while in the Gardens. These audio files will play on any digital music player or computer.


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