The overnight trip begins bright and early Saturday morning June 21 with pick ups in Waldoboro, Damariscotta and Wiscasset and ends June 22.
Each stop of the tour promises grand vistas of water, trees, and flora. Stroll stone walking trails at the Asticou Azalea Garden where rhododendrons and azaleas splash the landscape with color. Discover a botanical library and period rooms in the old summer house at the center of Thula Garden. Learn to identify plants native to Maine while visiting the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Enjoy the many shades of green at the Fernwood Nursery & Gardens. Diantha Robinson, a gardener and landscape designer, leads this lovely and serene weekend excursion as spring blooms into summer.
Register soon as only a few spots are still available. Book now and the cost is only $135.00 per person double occupancy. This price includes bus ride (luxury coach), guide, accommodations at Bar Harbor Regency Hotel, full buffet breakfast on Sunday, and entrance fees. Single occupancy rates are $200. The trip is a collaborative event between MSAD 40 Adult Education and Union 74 Adult Education.
For more information or to register for the Bar Harbor Garden Tour, call MSAD 40Adult Education at 832-5205 or email at Susan_Taylor@sad40.k12.me.us. Registration forms are available for printing from the website and can be mailed along with a check to secure your place; we also take VISA and MasterCard payments over the phone. The estimated return time is between 6:00 and 7:00 pm Sunday, June 22. An itinerary will be mailed to all registered participants prior to the trip.
Please feel free to call us with questions or more information at 832-5205.