Visitors can now explore Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience, a transformation of the most beautiful garden in the United States
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, may hold the title of the most beautiful garden in the U.S., but it continues to strive for even greater heights. On November 22, this iconic destination, known for its stunning gardens, conservatories, and fountains nestled in the scenic hills south of Philadelphia, unveiled a remarkable $250 million expansion designed to captivate visitors for generations to come.
The project features a 32,000-square-foot conservatory that appears to float on water, housing a Mediterranean-inspired garden, along with a 12,000-square-foot bonsai courtyard, a stylish new restaurant with fountain views, a pavilion dedicated to Roberto Burle Marx’s Cascade Garden, and newly planted groves of trees.
New 1906 restaurant at Longwood Gardens
Additional upgrades include revamped courtyards and indoor gardens, along with the opening of a new restaurant, 1906. Located in the Main Conservatory, this dining space offers breathtaking views of the iconic Main Fountain Garden.
The restaurant features an upscale American menu incorporating produce grown in Longwood’s on-site Ornamental Kitchen Garden, ensuring fresh and sustainable culinary offerings. The menu features unique dishes such as Flower Salad made with sunflower sprouts, bee pollen, and honey vinegar; a Chilled Seafood Tower including Maine lobster, scallop ceviche, Oishii shrimp, oysters, Manila clams, and Osetra caviar; and Sunflower Seed “Risotto,” crafted with ancient grains, cranberry, and a poached egg.
Pricing for lunch and dinner ranges from $11 to $150, while a children’s menu is available for $17, offering favorites like macaroni and cheese, cheeseburgers, and chicken tenders.
To delve deeper into the details of Longwood Gardens’ revitalization project, watch the video below:
A Longwood Christmas
Visitors can immerse themselves in the magic of over 500,000 sparkling lights during A Longwood Christmas, a cherished holiday tradition at Longwood Gardens since its debut in 1957. This beloved annual event is a highlight of the season, featuring an array of beautifully adorned Christmas trees both inside and outside the renowned garden center.
A Longwood Christmas (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) will run daily from Friday, November 22, through Sunday, January 12, including Christmas Day. With tickets for the first three days of the opening weekend already more than halfway reserved, securing a spot in advance is highly recommended.
Guests must purchase timed admission tickets, which provide access between 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. each day. Admission not only includes this spectacular holiday experience but also grants visitors entry to the newly unveiled spaces featured in the Longwood Reimagined project.
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