Creative Spirits: The Story of the Camellia House

Creative Spirits: The Story of the Camellia House 
Tuesday, Feb. 17
1 – 3pm
$35 per person
Location: The Camellia House and the Great Hall of the Main House
Check-In: The south entrance (facing the Main Greenhouse) of the Camellia House
All tickets final sale. Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult.
Please note: The Camellia House will only be open to attendees of this program between 1 and 1:30pm.

This special daytime edition of Creative Spirits invites you to experience one of the most spectacular sights of the season: the breathtaking winter display of hundreds of camellias in full bloom inside the historic Camellia House at Planting Fields. During a private half-hour reserved exclusively for this program, guests may wander through a dazzling array of colors, forms, and varieties at their own pace.

Following their self-guided greenhouse stroll, attendees will gather in the Main House’s Great Hall for an engaging presentation by internationally renowned horticulturist and Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone. Camellias, celebrated worldwide for their elegance and enduring charm, were a favorite of W. R. Coe, and the collection here at Planting Fields is the largest under glass in the Northeast. Guests can enjoy a tea-based signature drink while learning from Vincent’s deep expertise on the history, cultivation, and artistry of camellias.

Part of our Creative Spirits series, this unique daytime program offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a world-class collection while hearing directly from one of the region’s foremost experts.

Event Schedule
1-1:30pm: Self-guided exploration of the Camellia House
1:30-2pm: Explore the Main House’s first floor and enjoy a signature tea-based beverage
2-3pm: Presentation from Vincent Simeone, followed by Q & A

More about Creative Spirits: A Lecture & Libations Series
Unlock a world of boundless creativity with our exclusive new series, where art, design, history, horticulture, and architecture collide! You’ll engage with industry visionaries and pioneers in these dynamic fields and immerse yourself in captivating lectures and innovative ideas, all while sipping on a signature themed cocktail designed to elevate each experience.

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

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. By registering for this program, you are also agreeing to receive email communications from Planting Fields Foundation. If you have any concerns, please contact us at kcheshire@plantingfields.org

Thank you to our generous in-kind sponsor: