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Regional & International Tours Each year, Olbrich invites Botanical Society members and the public to travel to places close to home and far away. Past trips have offered the opportunity to tour other public botanical gardens or private display gardens, travel to foreign countries such as Thailand and France, try new foods, and shop at some of the best stores and plant nurseries. 2010
Gardens Galore Bus Trip August 26 - 29
Photo at right: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Annual Garden Saturday, delight in a guided tour at the historic Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and outdoor gardens in Como Park. Next we travel to the Walker Art Center, where visitors will marvel at the sights of the outdoor sculpture garden, one ofMinnesota's crown jewels. The garden’s centerpiece, the Spoonbridge and Cherry, has become a Minnesota icon!
The tour will conclude on Sunday with fantastic five course brunch at the Nicollet Island Inn, named the “Best Brunch” by national publications. And last, but certainly not least, Olbrich has arranged for an exclusive home garden tour where a couple known as the local go-to experts have been cultivating their garden for over 40 years! The Gardens Galore tour includes: transportation; three nights at the Hotel Minneapolis, where you'll be greeted with warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in; select meals; and tour fees. Call for information about single room supplement. Reserve a spot today! Call 608-246-4550 to register. $700 Olbrich member / $750 public Reservation Deadline: August 16
UPCOMING Events Quilts in Bloom: Fall Quilt & Flower Show |
This fabulous summer adventure begins with a guided tour of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s most popular gardens and plant collections, including the Japanese and home demonstration gardens. After working up an appetite, lunch is served in reusable recyclable flower pot tour patrons can take home! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon riding along on the Trumpet Creeper Tram, while getting the inside scoop on the thousands of acres of trees, shrubs and theme gardens. 
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Madison Parks Division in partnership with the non-profit Olbrich Botanical Society. |