Boxwood brochure 2022

in association with Boxwood Tours
Belgian Gardens
Featuring the Plant Fair at Kasteel Hex & Private Gardens of Flanders
Belgian gardens, like Belgian chocolates, are intricateand exclusive. In recent years, garden culture in Belgium has
evolved greatly, largely due to a wave of first-class designers such as Jacques Wirtz, Daniel Ost and Chris Ghyselen.
They have all built on a strong tradition of plantsmanship and horticultural excellence. Structure and design are
important in their gardens, which feature hedges, trellises and tight clipped topiary. On this tour you will admire
fine collections as well as a specialist nursery and the delightful plant fair at Kasteel Hex. The tour is mostly set in
Flanders, the north-western half of Belgium, where Flemish, a dialect of Dutch, is spoken. Sophie Piebenga will be
your guide to this fascinating region.Well known to regular Boxwood travellers, Sophie is renowned for her charm
and professionalism.You will stay for two nights in the heart of historic Antwerp at Hotel ‘t Sandt, and two nights in
beautiful Bruges at Grand Hotel Casselbergh. These two stylish townhouse hotels are both within walking distance of
the major sites in these cities.
Kasteel van Oostkerke
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