Winterthur’s Yuletide season is a busy time on the estate. It is a time of year when the rooms in the house take center stage and the holiday traditions of the du Pont family and the Brandywine Valley are on display for our guests. Our educational staff arrange workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and concerts throughout December, click here for a detailed calendar.
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Those trees are beautiful, are the flowers fresh or preserved?
Gardengala,
I am not sure, but will find out. I suspect there is a mix of different kinds on the tree.
Chris Strand
Gardengala,
I have heard back from our flower arrangers. The two trees are decorated with artificial flowers. The one in the foreground is the peony tree.
Thanks for the questions.
Chris Strand
Thanks for the quick answer! They look spectacular