“Gardens Aglow” 12/10/23

Gardens Aglow

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
“Gardens Aglow”
and a visit to Sweetz & More
Sunday, December 10th, 2023
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour

Includes: “Gardens Aglow” ticket, r/t motorcoach from Biddeford, Portland or Yarmouth, stop on the way at Sweetz & More.

Returning for its ninth season, the annual celebration will feature new walking routes and paths to explore, as well as some new vistas and old friends (hello, Wade the Moose!). With more than 750,000 LED lights woven through 14 acres of central gardens, the Gardens is amplifying the brightest light display in Maine with new designs and sustainability initiatives. The newly renovated cafe will be open with hot and cold light fare, snacks and beverages, cafeteria style.

Your VIP trip will begin with a visit to Sweetz & More, New England’s largest sweets shop (in Wisscasset), then to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden for 2 hour touring which will include time for optional visit to the Cafe and/or restrooms.

Biddeford exit 32 park and ride – 1pm
Portland exit 7 Marginal way – 1:30 pm
Yarmouth exit 15 park and ride – 1:45 pm
3 pm – 3:30 pm  visit Sweetz
4 pm – 5:30 pm visit Gardens

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“Gardens Aglow” 12/10/23

Boothbay Harbor On The Bistro Bus: Culinary Delights & Holiday Lights 12/28

Boothbay Harbor On The Bistro Bus: Culinary Delights & Holiday Lights
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Luxury Roundtrip ride to Boothbay to enjoy “Gardens A Glow” and an afternoon foodie tour
Capacity this luxury tour accommodates a max of 14 people.

Includes: Round trip luxury transportation aboard a Mercedes Sprinter from Portland/Yarmouth, your talented local tour guide, all food and beverages on the tour, admission to Gardens A Glow at the Botanical Gardens, and tips to your wait staff, driver and tour guide gratuities.

VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company is proud to team up with Maine Foodie Tours and “Gardens A Glow” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to offer a day of activities, sights, foods and lights with round trip luxury transportation from Portland or Yarmouth to Boothbay and it’s harbor.

You’ll enjoy the deliciously talented culinary scene of Boothbay Harbor. This tour introduces a mix of some of the areas oldest and newest locally-owned establishments while showcasing the culinary creativity that is alive and well! Bring your appetite for food, stories, and facts about the vibrantly local food economy.

Schedule
12:00pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot (Across from World Gym)
12:15pm Yarmouth Exit 15 Park and Ride Lot
1:15pm Arrival to Boothbay Harbor, 1 hour of free time
2:15pm Our friendly, local tour guides will introduce you to 4 locally-owned businesses to explore and taste their delectable, native-to-Maine foods
4:45pm Visit Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s “Gardens Aglow”
8:00pm Arrival back to Portland

These Trip Details are a MUST READ.

Boothbay Harbor On The Bistro Bus: Culinary Delights & Holiday Lights

Boothbay Harbor On The Bistro Bus: Culinary Delights & Holiday Lights
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Luxury Roundtrip ride to Boothbay to enjoy “Gardens A Glow” and an afternoon foodie tour
Capacity this luxury tour accommodates a max of 14 people.

Includes: Round trip luxury transportation aboard a Mercedes Sprinter from Portland/Yarmouth, your talented local tour guide, all food and beverages on the tour, admission to Gardens A Glow at the Botanical Gardens, and tips to your wait staff, driver and tour guide gratuities.

VIP Tour and Charter Bus Company is proud to team up with Maine Foodie Tours and “Gardens A Glow” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to offer a day of activities, sights, foods and lights with round trip luxury transportation from Portland or Yarmouth to Boothbay and it’s harbor.

You’ll enjoy the deliciously talented culinary scene of Boothbay Harbor. This tour introduces a mix of some of the areas oldest and newest locally-owned establishments while showcasing the culinary creativity that is alive and well! Bring your appetite for food, stories, and facts about the vibrantly local food economy.

Schedule
12:00pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot (Across from World Gym)
12:15pm Yarmouth Exit 15 Park and Ride Lot
1:15pm Arrival to Boothbay Harbor, 1 hour of free time
2:15pm Our friendly, local tour guides will introduce you to 4 locally-owned businesses to explore and taste their delectable, native-to-Maine foods
4:45pm Visit Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s “Gardens Aglow”
8:00pm Arrival back to Portland

These Trip Details are a MUST READ.

“Gardens Aglow” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Thursday, December 27th, 2018
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

There will be hot cocoa stands both inside and outside. The old Visitor Center will have a marketplace where guests can purchase beverages and snack/comfort food. There will be tables set up in the old Visitor Center, inside the Education Center where the model trains will be located, as well as benches throughout the Gardens.

2:00pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
2:30pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

“Gardens Aglow” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

There will be hot cocoa stands both inside and outside. The old Visitor Center will have a marketplace where guests can purchase beverages and snack/comfort food. There will be tables set up in the old Visitor Center, inside the Education Center where the model trains will be located, as well as benches throughout the Gardens.

2:00pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
2:30pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:00pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

“Gardens Aglow” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Thursday, December 28th, 2017
Boothbay, ME

Includes: Motorcoach Transportation & admission to Gardens Aglow
Gardens Aglow is a signature events during the Boothbay Festival of Lights. Join us again for the largest light show in Maine! See hundreds of thousands of lights, strung through the upper gardens in a beautiful display. From the lights, to the s’mores pit, popcorn stand and special art exhibits, Gardens Aglow has something for the whole family.

2:30pm Biddeford Exit 32 Park & Ride Lot
3:00pm Portland Marginal Way Park & Ride Lot
4:30pm Gardens Aglow Tour, leisurely on your own
6:00pm Depart for home

*Snow Date: 12/29/17 In the event we must cancel due to a winter storm, we will make the trip the follow day*