The symposium begins with a coffee reception and check-in in the Belle Voir Conference Center at Pen Ryn Mansion, located next door to Andalusia, and ends in a lavish tea tent at Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum, with book signings by the speakers and an opportunity to explore the gardens. The symposium agenda for Thursday, May 4, 2023 is as follows:
8:00 am –8:45 am Registration and Coffee Reception at Belle Voir, Pen Ryn Estate
8:45 am –9:00 am Welcome, Opening Remarks
9:00 am –10:00 am First Speaker, Xa Tollemache
10:00 am –10:15 am Break
10:15 am-11:15 am Second Speaker, Frances Palmer
11:15 am -11:30 am Break
11:30 am -12:30 pm Third Speaker, Annie Novak
12:30 pm-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Fourth Speaker, Fergus Garrett
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Closing remarks, adjourn to Andalusia
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tea, book signings by authors and Q & A, self-guided garden tours
Individual tickets are available with discounts given to Friends of Andalusia and members of the Garden Club of America.
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Buy a table! Tables seat 10. Those who purchase tables will be listed as a patron of the event and will receive a premium location in the conference room.
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As always, a HUGE thank you to our very generous sponsors:
The Haverford Trust Company
June & Hank Smith
Wendy & Wade Mc Devitt
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All ticketing prices will change on February 15, 2023