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The Botanic Musicale piano concert will feature internationally acclaimed musical artist Liza Stepanova and include a champagne ‘meet and greet’ reception. This is the 18th year for Botanic Musicale, a concert performed in memory of Neva Langley Fickling. Mrs. Fickling was an accomplished concert pianist, former Miss America, and served as a member of the board of advisors for the...

Join us for a chocolate tasting and demonstration by Peter Dale of Condor Chocolates. While sipping chocolate, learn about the cacao bean and some of the unique orchids in the garden’s collection from Jason Young, director of horticulture and grounds. Guests can also enjoy drinks and appetizers. 

A local artist will lead the painting of a beautiful orchid while you enjoy drinks and appetizers with your significant other or make it a special night out with friends. Supplies are provided for each guest. 

Native Orchid Conservation Efforts at Longwood Gardens featuring Dr. Peter Zale Over the last ten years, scientists from Longwood Gardens have been researching native orchid species to support conservation objectives. Lady’s slipper orchids, in the genus Cypripedium, are perhaps the most recognizable native orchids in the U.S. and a flagship genus for temperate orchid conservation...

Horticulture staff will lead a hands-on orchid repotting class. Basic supplies of orchid repotting media included. Choose one of six 20-minute sessions. Please only bring one orchid and a pot for repotting. Orchid repotting kit also offered for additional $25 and includes extra media for future repotting and a small pot.