Copper Beech Garden Tours: comments
Copper Beech Garden Tours emphasizing design, history and horticulture
in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Holland, Italy and Europe.

Comments by participants

2008 Hampton Court Flower Show with an In-depth Look at the Gardens of Gertrude Jekyll
Linda McHam, host
This tour is closed.

2009 Gardens of France with The Courson Flower Show & The Chaumont Flower Show
Linda McHam, host
TBD

IB, Atlanta, Georgia
"Jim and I can't begin to express our appreciation enough for the marvelous garden tour you planned and executed. From before the trip to the end, every detail was perfect. We loved the ambience of the hotel. Being able to meet and learn from the garden owners was a special treat which made each garden unique. You also gave us so many helpful hints as we visited each garden. We will be looking forward to hearing plans of future trips to explore more gardens. Thanks again for 10 days of lifetime memories!"

LC, Torrington, Connecticut
"I'm still recovering from our spectacular journey. It's so difficult to share what a great time we had. Pure Eye Candy. Thank you for all of the effort you put in to making it just right. It was nice to get to visit each night at our "hot-tub" experience. Again, I appreciate your hard work."

PB, Spartanburg, South Carolina
"I want to thank you for planning such a marvelous trip. It surpassed my expectations in every aspect. The gardens you selected were magnificent. I can't even begin to name a favorite! The Chelsea Flower Show was unbelievable. The pace was perfect, busy but not rushed. There was ample free time. Thanks for all your hard work, Linda. Besides the minute planning, you did everything you could to insure that things ran smoothly and everyone was happy. That was a tough assignment and you handled it with grace and dignity."

SR, McKinney, Texas
"Overall, this is one of the two or three best vacations I have ever taken. Every day was a new experience with something lovely to see. In today's stressful world, 10 days in a row of beauty is a blessing. I also thoroughly enjoyed the companionship. I thought the group was particularly compatible and although we came from many backgrounds and interests, it felt like an extended family in just a short time."

BG, Savannah, Georgia
"It was a fabulous trip — thanks to your organizing down to the last detail. I would love to go with you again, so please keep me on the mailing list. Best wishes." (2 tours with Copper Beech)

VB, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
"Thanks for a tour appropriate for our family, including our learning-disabled daughter. This was a well-planned trip. I thought there was an excellent mix of gardens and other things of interest. Our attitude toward gardening is changed and refreshed by our trip, and we found we missed the group when we got home. Your next tour sounds delightful."

EA, Seattle, Washington
"I enjoyed the tour more than I expected — both seeing the excellent gardens and travelling as a group. And, not insignificantly, is my overall impression of the tour — I truly enjoyed meeting and travelling with our fellow gardeners."

JT, Charleston, West Virginia
"Your notebook describing the gardens was excellent, as was the selection of gardens. Plant material and garden designs were inspirational."

AW, Charleston, South Carolina
"I have been on about six other 'fun' tours (Hawaii, Black Sea, etc.). This was definitely the most fun!"(2 tours with Copper Beech)

AS, Gainesville, Florida
"You created a great atmosphere and cleverly brought strangers together; I liked everyone on the coach and the places we visited..."

LS, West Columbia, South Carolina
"Thanks so much for making our trip such a memorable experience. Your professionalism and attention to detail really made everything go like clockwork (or if it didn't, we never knew about it!). One enjoyable part was meeting other interesting people — the group could not have been more compatible."(4 tours with Copper Beech)

MP, Prattville, Alabama
"The trip was good! Some really wonderful people. I am glad I went. There is so much beauty in our world. Thanks for helping us see some of it."

DD, Spartanburg, South Carolina
"I have always avoided 'tours', preferring to set my own pace, but this was a combination composed of good company with fellow garden enthusiasts, as well as opportunities to see and 'do' each garden on my own terms, all without the hassle of driving and arranging accomodations."

AA & DG, Savannah, Georgia
"The tour hosts were excellent, very congenial. They provided great leadership and were caring as well as professional.... they showed great sensitivity to the needs of a diverse group and had a great knowledge of gardens which they shared."

EM, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
"The information was outstanding. The coach and driver were great! I enjoyed the whole trip - it was so nice to have all friendly, outgoing people to travel with."

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