Garden Tours

Since 1995, I have been creating and leading garden tours ever couple of years to the magical gardens of Ireland and the enchanting gardens of Scotland and Wales. Sometimes co leading or custom designing for small groups who want to have that really unique experience that I can help them discover. My tours are exclusive, personal and fun - where you meet many of the owners and head gardeners and we have a good romp of an adventure in between, capturing the ancient sites, culinary delights and the stories oh the stories. Myfwish is that you experience the land I grew up in and there is nothing more satisfying that knowing I can help you have and extraordinary and memorable trip. I have used the same land agent who handles all my details since 1995. Please contact me directly if you are invested in a small group tour that can be coordinated by me. Or if you would like me to lead you on a tour. Next June I am leading a tour to Scotland and Ireland- see details below

Coming in June 2019 - SOLD OUT-

PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT MY UPCOMING TOURS TO Ireland Scotland AND WALES-

In June 2019 I am leading thee garden tours to Ireland, N. Ireland and Scotland respectively - with Colston Burrell and the Minnesota Horticultural Society. I am really excited about this dynamic itinerary - please contact me directly if you are interested in learning about the tour and availability.

ENCHANTING GARDENS OF IRELAND JUNE 3-11 2019

tour full - please contact me for my next tour to ireland and N. ireland

An exclusive Jaunt with myself- garden designer and sculptor with Colston Burrell and the Minnesota State horticultural society for an exclusive behind the scenes tour though the gardens of the Emerald Isle. Come along on an enchanting and distinctive journey meeting many owners and head gardeners who will their stories with us of their own passion- one we all share-

SCOTLAND’S GLORIOUS GARDENS - A MYTHICAL JOURNEY WITH KARIN STANLEY JUNE 10-16 2019

TOUR FULL- PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT MY NEXT TOUR TO SCOTLAND

 Scotland the land of romance mystery and drama, Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce, from the stories of Outlander where we see another breadth of the landscape and beauty. From the highlands to the ocean.  I have been enchanted for many years with this land across the sea from Ireland where I grew up.Experience an abundance of unexploited and un-trampled luxuriant gardens where a profusion of plants grow with unparalleled exuberance amongst old castles, walled gardens, a modern sculptural landscape and a garden of allegories weaving the heathers and poetry into the landscape.I designed this tour to share one of my favorite  journeys through this ancient and dramatic land. Enjoy the unfolding of this extraordinary combination of garden delights. We will visit many of my favourite personal gardens and meet the owners and head gardeners  while experiencing the delights of the Scottish hospitality and the plethora of contrasts we see in the gardens of this Celtic Land. Please contact me for further details and my 2020 tour.