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Professional Development
University of Washington Botanic Gardens - Chile
January 15-30, 2011
 

University of Washington Botanic Gardens

Savor Private Estate Gardens, National Botanical Gardens, National Parks, and Ornamental Nurseries. Marvel at Torres del Paine’s mountains, lakes, & glaciers. Be charmed by Pacific coastal villages, beautiful hotels, and natural eco-lodges, all while enjoying fabulous wines, delicious food, specialist guides, and your wonderful tour leaders on this amazing tour.

  • Spend two days with Juan Grimm, Chile’s leading landscape architect while he guides you through several of his most impressive works at magnificent private estates, as well as his own award-winning garden and home
  • Learn about ornamental plant production from the owners of Viveros Hijuelas
  • Enjoy the elegantly romantic seaside resort of Zapallar
  • Eat, drink, and be merry! Enjoy some of the best of Chilean wineries – fabulous colonial estates with spectacular gardens and delicious food and wine
  • Spend several glorious days in the Chilean Lake District, including Lake Villarica and Villarica National Park, as well as a catamaran trip on Cruces River and hiking through a beautiful native Nature Sanctuary, and the charming Puerto Varas!
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and hike in Lahuen Nadi Private Park, known for the preservation of the Alerce Forests of the Central Valley
  • Be amazed by the unbelievable and famous Torres del Paine National Park – Sparkling turquoise lake, Magallanes forests, majestic mountains of snow, ice, and glaciers
From the leaders:

Led by Dr. Sarah Reichard, Head of Conservation at UWBG & Daniel J. Hinkley, Plantsman: Author, Plant Collector, Lecturer

Dan Hinkley and Dr. Sarah Reichard look forward to sharing with you their delight in the Chilean plants that have captivated them for years, including Winter’s bark, Chilean fire tree, and the beautiful national flower, Chilean bellflower. We will revel in the many unusual plants in both private gardens (accompanied to some by renowned landscape architect Juan Grimm) and wild forests, enjoying both natural and cultural history.

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