Why Our members love garden travel
Garden Travel broadens your horizons
For a few decades now, HPSO members have been roaming the globe together through tours built by our experienced, volunteer tour escorts and produced and offered by professional tour agencies. International destinations have included: New Zealand, Australia, Japan, France, Spain, England, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, South Africa, and Japan – just to name a few. Domestic destinations have included: New England, Brandywine Valley, the Northwest, and California. In short, the breadth of destinations are as varied as the Tour Escorts’ interests and expertise.
All HPSO members are offered exclusive notice and eligibility to sign up for these dream destinations for the gardener. Typically tours are announced 6 to 9 months in advance. Destinations in 2026 and 2027 (so far) include:
- England: Glorious Gardens and Iconic Landmarks, May 18 – 28, 2026
- Denmark: Gardens You Won't Find in Guidebooks, August 13 – 21, 2026
- Portugal: Ancient Moorish Origins and European Splendor, April 1 – 12, 2027 This tour is SOLD OUT, go to "Contact Us" to be added to the waitlist
- France: Art and Nature in Northern France, September 13 – 24, 2027 This tour is SOLD OUT, go to "Contact Us" to be added to the waitlist
- Tuscany and Beyond: Quintessential Gardens, Landscapes, and Towns of Italy’s Heartland, October 4 – 16, 2027
PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHEN MORGAN
HPSO GARDEN TRAVEL
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an HPSO member to sign up for a tour?
Yes, travel with HPSO is a member-exclusive benefit.
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