{"product_id":"an-afternoon-at-perch-hill-and-evening-at-sissinghurst","title":"An Afternoon at Perch Hill and Evening at Sissinghurst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe day starts with lunch (2 courses) in the new greenhouse at Perch Hill, Sarah and \u003cbr\u003eAdam's home. Then listen to Sarah talk about her and Adam's 32 years creating the \u003cbr\u003egarden and restoring the farm and what's interesting and particularly lovely in the \u003cbr\u003egarden. There is then plenty of time for private wanderings, the Perch Hill shop will \u003cbr\u003ealso be open. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen we will travel (everyone in their own cars) to Sissinghurst, approx 45 minutes \u003cbr\u003edrive away, meeting at 5.45pm (as the garden shuts to the public) at the garden \u003cbr\u003eentrance to be checked in. Not only is the evening light the best light in which to see a \u003cbr\u003egarden, but you'll have the added pleasure of being somewhere that you know is often \u003cbr\u003every busy when it isn’t. That combination means that Sissinghurst becomes magical \u003cbr\u003eon these evenings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the weather is fine the Perch Hill team will serve you canapés and fizz on the \u003cbr\u003eentrance lawn and then there will be a couple of talks (starting with Adam - who was \u003cbr\u003ebrought up there), followed by Sarah. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah and Adam lived at Sissinghurst for eight years, raising their children there. So, \u003cbr\u003efirst, hear about Sissinghurst and its history from Adam and then Sarah will talk \u003cbr\u003ebriefly about the making of the garden, Vita Sackville West’s garden style and what \u003cbr\u003ehas happened there since she died in 1962. After talks, you then have a good hour for \u003cbr\u003eprivate wandering - so you can see the rose and white garden at their absolute best. \u003cbr\u003eSarah and Adam will be around for this part of the evening to help with questions on \u003cbr\u003eSissinghurst, the garden and life there. Sarah will be there to help with plant names \u003cbr\u003eand queries. It’s a good idea to take a photo on your phone of any plants you want \u003cbr\u003eidentifying to show Sarah. The Tower will be open through this time so you can climb \u003cbr\u003eup for a panoramic view. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWet Weather Plan: Checking in by a Perch Hill member of staff and fizz, canapés and \u003cbr\u003etalks (with slides) in the top of the Oast. We will then go into the garden and the \u003cbr\u003eevening will proceed as above. Please bring umbrellas and realistic coats and shoes – \u003cbr\u003ejust in case of showers\/rain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Raven","offers":[{"title":"Thursday 10th June","offer_id":58485711503743,"sku":"600305-10\/06\/2027","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 11th June","offer_id":58564428759423,"sku":"600305-11\/06\/2027","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday 18th June","offer_id":58564428792191,"sku":"600305-18\/06\/2027","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Saturday 19th June","offer_id":58564428824959,"sku":"600305-19\/06\/2027","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/4619\/4815\/files\/070613_015.jpg?v=1790670343","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahraven.com\/products\/an-afternoon-at-perch-hill-and-evening-at-sissinghurst","provider":"Sarah Raven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}