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Camellias & the Coes Walking Tour
January 30 @ 11:00 am - February 27 @ 12:00 pm
Camellias & the Coes Walking Tour
Tuesday, January 30 – 11am – 12pm
Tuesday, February 20 – 11am – 12pm
Tuesday, February 27 – 11am – 12pm
$20 per person
Registration is required. All tours rain or shine.
Explore the beauty of the Camellia blooms in our Camellia House!
Vincent Simeone, Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist, will guide an exclusive tour of one of Long Island’s best kept secrets! An experienced lecturer, instructor, horticultural consultant, nation wide speaker and guest on several garden shows including Martha Stewart Living and HGTV, Vincent will bring this magnificent collection of Camellias to life! Tour-goers will experience first-hand the Coe family’s passion for horticulture as they explore the historic collection of more than 200 blooming Camellias. Participants will learn about the English traditions of growing Camellias under glass, the design elements and history of the planthouse structure, as well as learn about the modern hardy camellias located in the neighboring landscape and how to grow Camellias in their own garden!
Reservations are based on availability and are limited capacity. All ticket sales are final.
Accessibility
The Camellia Greenhouse is ADA accessible. Some of the paths on the grounds are inaccessible to wheelchairs, as well as to those who may have difficulty walking in narrow or rocky conditions. We will do our best to modify the tour to accommodate individual needs; please let us know beforehand of any special requests.
