(16-Adult) Getaway to Charlottesville to view private gardens in their spring glory. Our first stop is writer Cole Burrell’s woodland garden. Next, we stop Gina’s Garden where we will enjoy a boxed lunch. Our final destination is the beautiful Waterperry Farm gardens featuring a 60-acre private pleasure garden of mixed perennials and woody plants. Talk with the garden owners and find some inspiration for your own garden spaces. Trip departs Green Spring Gardens at 7:15 a.m. and returns at 7:15 p.m. Includes motor coach, lunch and admission. Trip cancelation deadline: April 10.

(16-Adult) Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens. Get away to this formal DuPont landscape in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Immerse yourself in the splendor as the gardens continue indoors of the grand conservatory. Dining is available at the café of the Terrace Restaurant near the conservatory or at the fine dining restaurant, 1906. If you choose the 1906. Longwood strongly suggests you make reservations via OpenTable. Bus departs at 7:00 a.m. and returns at 7:00 p.m. Price includes motor coach and entrance fee. Cancellation deadline, May 9, 2024. 

(16-Adult) Stop and smell the wildflowers. You’ll be awed by acres of these natural beauties at Thompson Wildlife Management Area near Markham, Virginia. A naturalist will guide you through this relatively easy hike along the area fire road. After the hike, we’ll stop at Fox Meadow Winery to enjoy the views while eating our picnic lunches. Optional wine tasting is $15.00 paid to the winery. Bus departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Trip includes motorcoach and guided tour. Bring a bag lunch and wear appropriate attire for hiking outdoors. Cancellation deadline, April 16, 2024.