Gardens of the Gilded Age by Jana Milbocker | Lecture & Lunch

Join us for an enchanting exploration of the Gardens of the Gilded Age! During this engaging lecture, we will journey through the opulent estates built by America's wealthiest industrialists, such as the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers, from 1870 to 1920. 🌳✨

Discover a stunning selection of these grand gardens along the East Coast, delving into their fascinating histories, distinctive features, and the remarkable plants that thrived within their lush landscapes. 📚 Each garden profile is rich with captivating details about the estate's owners, architectural marvels, and the evolution of the gardens over the years.

You’ll also enjoy breathtaking color photographs showcasing the gardens and mansions, alongside historic images revealing their original splendor. 📷 Immerse yourself in the intriguing garden history of the Gilded Age and learn about the international movements and trends that shaped this era.

Meet Jana Milbocker: An accomplished gardener, designer, speaker, and author, Jana brings her passion for horticulture and travel to her lessons, inspiring both novice and experienced gardeners alike. 🌸 With a wealth of knowledge from her travels and her own landscape design firm in the Boston area, her presentations are not to be missed!

🎟️ Event Details:

• Lecture & Lunch: $50
• Book: Gardens of the Gilded Age — Pre-order for $39.95 at enchantedgardensdesign.com
• 🎟️ Purchase tickets at GildedAgeGardensLecture.eventbrite.com

📍 Location: 1555 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117-2804, United States

Don’t miss this opportunity to savor lunch while immersed in the elegance of historic gardens! 🌷