Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

Sessions from 10am – 1pm and 1 – 4pm each day

Location: The Camellia Greenhouse and Main House

Step into a vibrant winter festival and experience the season’s most enchanting sight: over 200 camellia varieties in full bloom! Long celebrated for their elegance and color, these stunning flowers offer the perfect escape from the winter blues.

This multi-sensory festival spans both the Main House and Camellia Greenhouse, with something for every visitor:

In the Main House
– Typewriter Poets: Watch talented poets craft personalized, one-of-a-kind poems just for you!
– Coe Family Camellia Plate Display: Explore the historic dining room adorned with the family’s rare and exquisite camellia plates, a glimpse into the estate-era elegance.
– Curated Tea Tasting: Savor a selection of specialty teas, thoughtfully paired to complement the festival’s floral atmosphere.
– Creative Workshops & Crafts: Create your own wellness or traditional tea bags, camellia-inspired tissue paper flowers, and watercolor painting.

In the Camellia Greenhouse
– Explore the largest camellia collection under glass in the Northeast.
– Complimentary guided tours with Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone, at 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Tours are welcoming, accessible, and engaging for all ages.
– Meet friendly ladybugs and learn how these beneficial insects support healthy plants and gardens.

Don’t miss this joyful celebration of winter’s most elegant bloom. Come for the flowers, stay for the experience!