Learn the secrets of the ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN with Sarah Raven
Have dinner and afternoon tea with the popular garden designer, writer and broadcaster, as well as private tours of Sissinghurst and other beautiful gardens in Kent and Sussex
Few things in life can compare with the joy of strolling through an English country garden at the height of summer, when roses, sweet peas and clouds of azaleas are all spectacularly on show. This four-day trip, exclusively for Country Living readers, has been repeated due to popular demand and features private visits to world-class gardens in Kent and Sussex, plus two special events hosted by the inspirational Sarah Raven.
Garden enthusiasts will delight in the itinerary. Highlights include the shrubs and perennials of Great Comp Garden; Scotney Castle and the magnificent Lullingstone Castle; the roses and lavender of Pashley Manor; another classic English garden at Great Dixter (pictured above); the superb nursery at Marchants Hardy
Plants (seen on the BBC’S Flying Gardener series); and the outstanding plant collection of Nymans in an inspirational setting.
What’s more, you will have the chance to join Sarah for exclusive private events at her own garden and at Sissinghurst. The latter will be the venue for an unforgettable dinner, where you can sip a glass of sparkling English wine on the Tower lawn and listen to a talk about the estate’s colourful family history, before Sarah relates the fascinating story of the famous gardens. The following day features a visit to her own garden, Perch Hill, with a flower-arranging masterclass, vegetable and salad tasting, and tour. During afternoon tea, she will tell the story of Perch Hill’s 25-year transformation from a dairy farm into 90 acres dedicated to flowers and vibrant gardens.