First Fridays: Camellias and the Coes

First Fridays: Camellias and the Coes
Friday, February 7, 2025
Three Sessions: 10 – 11am, 12 – 1pm, and 2 – 3pm
$20 per person
Beginning at the Camellia House, check in begins 15 minutes prior. 

Explore the beauty of the Camellia blooms in our Camellia House! 

Vincent Simeone, Arboretum Director and expert horticulturist, will guide an exclusive tour of one of Long Island’s best kept secrets! 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 collection of camellias to life! 

Tour-goers will experience first-hand the Coe family’s passion for horticulture as they explore the historic collection of more than 200 blooming camellias. Participants will learn about the English traditions of growing camellias under glass, the design elements and history of the planthouse structure, as well as learn about the modern hardy camellias located in the neighboring landscape and how to grow camellias in their own garden! 

More about First Fridays
This monthly series dives into the various themes that make up Planting Fields, with exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours and workshops led by Planting Fields Foundation and New York State Parks staff, who are experts in their respective fields. From wellness and Olmsted landscape features to the life-stories of Coe family members and their unchallenged spectacular horticultural, historic and personal collections, participants of this series will see this site with a new lens. Each month a new theme is explored with at least one staff expert serving as your guide. This series will take place on the first Friday of each month.

For any additional information and questions, please contact Kayla Cheshire, Communications and Marketing Manager at kcheshire@plantingfields.org

All ticket sales final. Outside tours will continue in the case of light rain. Should weather become inclement, tour participants will be notified and the tour will be rescheduled.

48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future First Friday event.

By registering for this event, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at kcheshire@plantingfields.org