For our next trip on Tuesday, October 15th to the New York Botanical Gardens..... see: The chrysanthemum, known as kiku (菊) in Japanese, is the symbol of autumn in Japan. Discover the exquisite beauty of Kiku —meticulously cultivated chrysanthemums, a traditional Japanese art. These techniques have been developed over 1,500 years. The New York Botanical Garden has a Kiku Master from Japan who works solely on Kiku full time. Some of his works this year include a single chrysanthemum with 518 flowers, 12 foot Spider Mums, and a 22 foot tall tower of white chrysanthemums. We will enjoy a special tour led by a New York Botanical Garden CURATOR, of the Kiku exhibit & Conservatory. Lunch on own at the Botanical Garden café. Free time to explore the rest of the grounds including a TRAM RIDE (weather permitting). Four Seasons is an installation of four sculptures—each standing more than 15 feet high - by contemporary American artist Philip Haas. Encompassing Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, the works are inspired by the 16th-century creations of Italian Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo. On the way home we stop at Blue Jay Orchards for shopping and a gift for everyone. DEPARTS: 7:00 am, from The Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr., West Hartford with a pick-up @ 7:30 am, @ the Park & Ride Lot, 500 Main St. (next to the State Police Union bldg), East Hartford *NOTE-The East Hartford pick up is in a NEW location. RETURNS: 6:00 pm, East Hartford / 6:30 pm, West Hartford Payment due with reservation please. COST: $88. pp members $90. pp non members based on 40-52 passengers No refunds on daytrips. Please provide a substitute. Please make checks payable to CHS & mail to: Friendship Tours, 533 Cottage Grove Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002 Call 860-243-1630 for information & availability.... CHS – Tues., October 15, 2013 KIKU at the New York Botanical Garden
Posted on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:59:16 +0000