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
- 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
- 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
PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHEN MORGAN
Upcoming Trips
Workshop: Woodland Wreaths
Create a living woodland artwork with Françoise Weeks—hands-on design at Elk Rock.
HPSO Members-Only Open Gardens
Join HPSO today to be a part of the experience. Season typically runs from April to October.
HPSO Members-Only After Hours
Join HPSO today for member-exclusive events at our region's independent nurseries. Season typically runs March through November.
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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