One of my favorite places to visit in December is Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Each year they create an elaborate Christmas fantasyland in the Conservatory and on the grounds of the gardens. I thought I’d share some of my photos of the Longwood Christmas 2010 display with you today – on Christmas Day. It seems like the perfect day to share the beauty of their incredible Christmas displays.
Tree in the East Conservatory – a 25 foot Douglas Fir tree decorated with 200 red begonias
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
One of the trees in the Organ room. The day I visited Rudolph Lucente was playing the wonderful Longwood organ.
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
The Exhibition Hall tree is a 25 foot Douglas Fir decorated with preserved hydrangeas and surrounded by White Star poinsettias
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
The Mediterranean Garden tree is surrounded by lavender and decorated with lavender scented ornaments.
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
At the Dupont House, the tree was decorated with pastel ornaments in shades of pink and blue. The decorations on the tree were amazing.
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
The Wildlife Tree is always one of my favorites. The tree is designed to provide an all you can eat buffet for the local wildlife. From what I could tell – the squirrels really liked the ornaments this year. Fortunately, the Longwood staff keeps the tree well-supplied with ornaments.
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
I hope you’ve enjoyed my photos from this year’s Longwood Gardens Christmas display. If you celebrate Christmas – I’d like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!
