Chanticleer Gardens Lotus Blossoms and House/Garden Tour


Details
2-3 hours, 4-6 miles, lotus blossoms and house/garden tour
We will walk the grounds for about one hour before the tour which starts at 11am and lasts about 45 minutes. We may continue walking the grounds afterwards for maybe an hour to see other parts of the arboretum.
The house/garden tour costs an additional $10 and starts at 11am. There are only 12 spots available. You must make a reservation online.
I was just informed that we do not need parking reservations for July 17 . (I have 10 parking reservations for this date at 10am.)
regular write-up follows
Chanticleer is my favorite garden/arboretum in the area. No other arboretum has such a great variety of fauna presented is such a natural way, not formal like Longwood or Winterthur. I walk through this area with my mouth wide open because I'm awed by what I see. Besides trails, there are several houses/structures with gardens, pools, fountains, hanging plants, furniture and sculptures.
From Google Reviews "Within 30 minutes of Philadelphia, Chanticleer is one of the great gardens of the region. Once the Rosengarten estate, today's Chanticleer is a colorful, contemporary garden within an historic setting. Come discover why London's Financial Times calls us "planted to perfection" and Garden Design magazine says we are "America's most inspiring garden."
Admission $8-$12 admission, a bargain special. A yearly pass is also available.
CARPOOLING
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 40 minutes before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me (215 2474459) 3-4 days in advance.
GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2025), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (215 247-4459) or at mrbasketball.net/HIKEpay.html . Thanks. Yearly donation goes down to $15 July-Aug; $10 Sept-Nov; Dec new year.

Chanticleer Gardens Lotus Blossoms and House/Garden Tour