This May, join Vincent Simeone, NYSP Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist, on an exclusive tour of the Rhododendron Collection at Planting Fields. An experienced lecturer, instructor, horticultural consultant, nationwide speaker, and guest on several garden shows including Martha Stewart Living and HGTV, Vincent will bring this magnificent and colorful collection to life! Tour-goers will experience first-hand the Coe family’s passion for horticulture as they explore this prized, historic, and spectacular collection of hundreds of plants, including some that were hybridized and named for the Coes!
Reservations are based on availability and space is limited. All ticket sales are final. Please contact Lara Solomon at lsolomon@plantingfields.org with any questions.
Tours are available on May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 16, from 12pm–1pm each day. To select the date of the tour you'd like to register for, please click "other dates" above.
Accessibility
Some of the paths on the grounds are inaccessible to wheelchairs, as well as to those who may have difficulty walking in narrow or rocky conditions. We will do our best to modify the tour to accommodate individual needs; please let us know beforehand of any special requests.