Wednesday, June 17 - Throughout our garden tour, your accommodations will be at the Hyatt Place Warwick, a reputable 3-star hotel conveniently located within walking distance of T.F. Green International Airport, with a pedestrian bridge available if preferred. Shuttle service is also available between the airport and the hotel. Please note that check-in begins at 3 p.m.; plan your arrival accordingly. Tour managers Teresa Watkins and Tony DeSormier will greet participants in the “Gallery Kitchen” for a welcome reception at 5 p.m., followed by the welcoming dinner at the Iron Works at 6 p.m.

(D) Overnight: Hyatt Place Warwick

Thursday, June 18 - It’s “rise and shine” and on the tour coach by 7 a.m. this morning. We need to be at the New Bedford State Pier by 8 a.m. to catch the Seastreak Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Transportation has been arranged to carry you from Oak Bluffs to the Polly Hill Arboretum, a 70-acre public garden containing the accomplishments of America’s first woman arborist, Polly Hill, and her 50 years of horticultural experimentation. At 1 p.m., ride back to Oak Bluffs, where you will have some time on your own for shopping, exploring, and dining. The ferry back to New Bedford is scheduled to leave at 5 p.m. and bring you back to the hotel. If desired, dinner will be on your own.

(B) Overnight: Hyatt Place Warwick

Friday, June 19 - The day begins with a relaxed start—enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast before you board the coach at 9 a.m. for a scenic 90-minute journey to Boston. Highlights include a tour of the distinguished Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, renowned for its diverse artistic collections. Whether you're drawn to culture or art, you'll find something captivating at the Gardner Museum. After an informative guided tour, you'll have about an hour to explore independently. Lunch is available at Café G whenever you're ready. At 2:30 p.m., the group reconvenes for a transfer to the Boston Public Garden, celebrated as the nation's first public botanical garden. Later, enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and dinner on your own in the vibrant setting of Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall.

(B) Overnight: Hyatt Place Warwick

Saturday, June 20 - Start your day with an included breakfast, then board the coach at 8:30 a.m. for a trip to Rosecliff Mansion, the site of the 30th annual Newport Flower Show. Don’t forget to join the group photo before experiencing “Pearls of Newport.” At 11 a.m., meet at the bus to head to Marble House, another famous Newport mansion, where you’ll enjoy an included tea lunch at the romantic Chinese Tea House. There will be time to explore the Marble House grounds on your own before departing at 2 p.m. for Rough Point, a property of the Newport Restoration Foundation. Your visit there starts with a brief guided tour by a docent, followed by free time to wander the grounds. At 4:30 p.m., the bus will take you to Bowen’s Wharf, where you’ll have two and a half hours to explore, shop, and dine wherever you wish.

(B, L) Overnight: Hyatt Place Warwick

Saturday, June 21 - Start your day with a complimentary breakfast, then head to the delightful and whimsical Green Animals Topiary Garden at 9:30 a.m. for a visit that includes time for a group photo. At 11:30 a.m., board the bus to travel to the impressive Blithewold Manor Gardens and Arboretum. Stroll through scenic meadows and trees, including magnificent cypresses and the largest redwoods east of the East Coast. There, you’ll have another chance for a group photo before enjoying afternoon tea, lunch, and a guided tour of both the mansion and its grounds. The day wraps up with a farewell dinner at the historic LaForge Casino Restaurant.

(B, L, D) Overnight: Hyatt Place Warwick

Monday, June 22 - We hope you’ve enjoyed the tour of American garden treasures. Enjoy breakfast before taking the hotel shuttle to T.F. Green International Airport or Providence Amtrak Station for your journey home.

(B) Overnight: Home

Key to Included Meals: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner