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French drawing room at Hillwood

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Great Homes and Gardens Lecture Series 2025

Escape February’s dreariness and immerse yourself in the stories of extraordinary homes, lush gardens, and the people who brought them to life in this four-part lecture series.

This year's speakers will be:

Timothy Corrigan, author of At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country

Hilton Carter, author of The Propagation Handbook and Living Wild 

Josh Young, author of Artful Home

Nicole Juday, author of Private Gardens of Philadelphia

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Upcoming Events

Join interior designer Timothy Corrigan for this lecture about his new book, At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country, infectiously inspiring us to bring French chic into our own lives.

Tuesday 4 February - 5:30 to 8:00pm

Join plant stylist Hilton Carter for a talk exploring his plant styling process, his favorite plants, and tips and tricks about plant propagation to grow your own plant collection!

Tuesday 11 February - 5:30 to 8:00pm

Join artist, author, and designer Josh Young in this talk where he explores his approach to design as well as images of artwork, homes, and studios all featured in his book Artful Home

Thursday 20 February - 5:30 to 8:00pm

Join garden historian Nicole Juday for a talk exploring how the contemporary landscapes in her book, Private Gardens of Philadelphia, speak to the social, economic, political, and religious influences that have contributed to the incredible horticultural richness of the Philadelphia region.

Thursday 27 February - 5:30 to 8:00pm