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South Africa
The Western Cape
Exceptional Gardens and Private Reserves
NOVEMBER 5 – 17, 2018
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street – 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1495
215.988.8800
PHSonline.org
WAIVER
FORM
I/we, the undersigned member(s)/guests(s) of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Dear PHS Members and Friends:
Society, do desire and intend to participate in one or more trips and/or events
as the Pennsylvania
I hope you will join Horticultural Society
me as we explore may, from gardens,
exceptional time to time,
floraarrange
and for
members and/or guests.
wildlife in the Little Karoo and the mountainous coastline of South Africa.
This hereby
I/we tour willauthorize
blend thethebest of the “Garden
Pennsylvania Route”Society,
Horticultural with superb gardens
and such officers,
in Cape Town and an introduction to one of the smallest and diverse
employees and agents thereof as my be appropriate, (a) to enter into and floral
kingdoms known as fynbos*.
execute such arrangements, applications and contacts for the charter of
buses, vans, automobiles, boats and other means of transportation as may,
Our base to discover the private gardens of the Cape is Stellenbosch, a
in their opinion, be required in connection with such trips and/or events, and
university town with charming Cape Dutch architecture. In the remote
(b) to make such arrangements or decisions as may be required to deemed
Karoo hinterland, we’ll stay at the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve which boasts
appropriate by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society or any of them in
143,000 acres of wide-open Karoo plains, sculpted Cape Fold Mountains,
connection with such charters and such trips and/or events.
indigenous plants and animals and rare examples of San rock art dating
back
In 3,500 years.
consideration of We’ll
my/ourend our Capeto
agreement tour at Grootbos
participate Nature
in such trips Reserve, a
and/or events
property
and surrounded
undertaking by arrangements
of such a milkwood forest
on myand rich coastal
behalf, landscape.
I/we hereby release
and discharge the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and each of its directors,
Sincerely,
officers, employees and agents from all suits, causes, claims of any kind that
might arise as a result of or in the course of or in connection with any such trip
and/or events, such as charters or arrangements. I/we understand, of course,
that this agreement will in no way affect any liability that may arise on the part
of any third party.
Suzanne
This W. and
release Betts
discharge shall remain in effect until revoked by me/us
Membership
in writing. Director
Please sign and date this Waiver and Reservation Form and return with
$1,000 deposit per person.
*Fynbos (/ˈfeɪnbɒs/; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfɛi ̯nbos] meaning fine-leaved plants) is a small belt
of natural shrubland or heathland vegetation located on the Western Cape of South Africa.
Most of the fynbos is extremely rare and in danger of dying out completely (1,700 fynbos
Signature__________________________________________
plants are threatened with extinction), which is why fynbos is a UNESCO Date ______________
World Heritage
Site, and nature reserves protect it. Fynbos includes proteas, ericas, restios, as well as
Name (print)___________________________________________________________
geophytes, daisies, legumes and vygies. The most popular fynbos includes buchu and rooibos
(used for tea), and restios (used for thatch), as well as the wild flowers harvested for sale in
supermarkets and export overseas.
Signature__________________________________________ Date ______________
Name (print)___________________________________________________________
PAGE EIGHTEEN PAGE
PAGE THREE
NINETEEN
DAY
RESPONSIBILITY
Monday, RESERVATION
1 November 5, 2018
CLAUSE FORM
The Pennsylvania
Departure Flight.Horticultural Society and Susan Worner Tours act only as South Africa – The Western Cape • November 5 – 17, 2018
agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotels, and all
matters of reservations and tour operation. We and our agents accept no Name as it appears on passport _________________________________________
responsibility for loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity, expense,
DAY Tuesday,
or liability caused by the defect of any vehicle or negligence or default of any
Passport # ____________________________________________________________
Passport issue date (DD/MM/YYYY) _________________________________________
2
independent contractors, their employees, agents, or representatives. Nor do
November 6, 2018
we accept responsibility for losses or delays arising from sickness, pilferage,
labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, war,
Expiration date (DD/MM/YYYY) _____________________________________________
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) ______________________________________________
acts of terrorism, weather conditions, or acts of God. All such losses or expenses
Morning arrivalbyatthe
shall be borne Cape
tourTown Airportasand
participant, tourshort
ratestransfer
providedtoforHotel Oude
arrangements Name for name badge _________________________________________________
Werf
only forin the center of Stellenbosch. For lunch, we
time stated and as described in this brochure. will walk to the University Address ______________________________________________________________
Botanic Gardens and enjoy a guided introduction to the Cape Flora. Review City __________________________________________________________________
Wethe
of reserve
tour the right to
itinerary substitute
in the gardenservices,
before features,
enjoyingand hotels
dinner of similar quality
together.
without notice. We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure in State ______________________________________ Zip _______________________
(L,
whichD) case
Hotel:
theHotel
entireOude Werf,
payment willStellenbosch (6 nights)
be refunded without further obligation on Phone (home/cell) ______________________________________________________
www.oudewerf.co.za/
our part. We likewise reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any tour Email _________________________________________________________________
participant at any time without being under any obligation to assign any reason
therefore. In the event of the exercise of this right, we shall be under no liability Emergency contact name _______________________________________________
DAY
to such person(s) except to refund such amount as our absolute discretion
Wednesday,
deems reasonable to attribute to the uncompleted portion of the tour. No
Phone ________________________________________________________________
Relationship ___________________________________________________________
3
refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are
November 7, 2018
made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s
risk entirely.
Room type
Double Room—one large bed
We will spend most of the day in the Elgin district where many fruit orchards Double—two beds
It is understood that air, ship, or train tickets when issued shall constitute the
are found. Our first visit is the private garden of a plant collectors and Single—willing to share
sole contract between the passenger and carrier concerned. The airlines and
propagators. Their woodland garden is a profusion of climbing roses.
all other transportation companies involved in this tour are not to be held Single—sole occupancy ($3,000 supplement applies)
After lunch we will visit a beautiful, privately owned garden with views to
responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time that the passengers
the Kogelberg Mountains. We’ll return through the mountains and the Roommate’s name _____________________________________________________
are not on board their planes or conveyances. All services are subject to the laws
Franschoek
of the country Valley for an
in which evening
they at leisure.
are rendered. Special Medical or Dietary Needs/Requests ______________________________
(B, L) Payment Information
The tour participant agrees, on behalf of himself, his dependents, heirs,
executors, administrators, and assigns, to abide by the above conditions and AmEx, Visa and MasterCard accepted. If paying by check, please make
to release and hold harmless the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Susan payable to PHS. Send check to: Suzanne W. Betts, PHS, 100 N. 20th St,
Worner Tours, and any of their representatives from all liability for any delays, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
damage, loss, injury, or death occurring in relation to this tour. Any payment Amount ___________________________________ Check # ___________________
constitutes agreement by the individual tour participant with the terms and
conditions contained in this brochure. Credit Card # ______________________________ Exp Date ___________________
Amount to be charged _________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________
PAGE FOUR
SIXTEEN PAGE SEVENTEEN
PAGE FIVE
DAY
TERMS &
Thursday, TERMS &
4 November
CONDITIONS (continued)
8, 2018 CONDITIONS (continued)
We’ll enjoy a morning
Reservation visit to a Rustenberg wine estate renovated by
and Payment Physical Capabilities
Rozanne Barlow who later shares with us her own delightful manor house
A deposit
garden of $1,000 perInperson
at Schoonzicht. is required
the afternoon, weatwill
time
visitofthe
booking. Written
terraced gardens This tour is designed for reasonably active people. Please advise PHS
at Old Nectar in the Jonkershoek Valley created by the late Unaof
confirmation will be provided upon receipt of deposit. Balance payment
van der of any restrictions regarding diet, mobility issues or disabilities so we may
will be due 120 days before departure or on
Spuy, a renowned rose grower. Evening is at leisure.or before July 17, 2018. plan accordingly, when possible. Tours can involve quite a lot of walking.
Payment of your trip deposit will constitute your acknowledgement that you Terrain may include steep inclines, stairs, cobblestones, grass, dirt paths,
(B,
have L) read and agree to our full Payment Terms and Conditions. uneven surfaces. Each participant must be able to navigate themselves in
and out of tour vehicle. It is strongly suggested that all tour participants
Number of Guests be in good health.
DAY
A maximum number of 16 guests can be accommodated. A minimum of
Friday,
12 guests are required to operate the tour at the quoted price. Purchase Luggage
5
of non-refundable services outside of tour itinerary (such as airline tickets)
November 9, 2018
before minimum number of guests have registered is at the sole risk and
expense of the guest.
Luggage, per participant, is limited to one standard size case, maximum
measurement 30x18x10, plus a day pack/purse/camera bag for the
daily touring day. Any suitcase more than 40 lbs/18kg may be refused in
Kirstenbosch, at the foot of Table Mountain, is a magical garden with accordance with local safety regulations.
Cancellations
exclusively indigenous flora except for the avenue of Camphor trees. We
Tripguided
cancellation insurance is areas
required andgarden.
may beAfter
purchased through Travel
Passport
are through the main of the lunch we will meet
Safe orOverstone
Sandy another carrier. Please
and visit note that to garden,
her outstanding ensure coverage dueDavid
Stellenberg. to anyHicks
pre- It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure he or she has a valid passport.
existing
was medical
involved condition,
in some of the you much
design andpurchase insurance
the recent within
restoration 15 days
along the of Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond travel date to
your initial
stream deposit.We return to the hotel and enjoy dinner together at a
is inspiring. be accepted.
nearby restaurant.
All cancellations must be made in writing. As noted, final payment is due US Citizens (with stays up to 90 days) do not require visas in advance.
(B,
JulyL,17,
D) 2018 and is non-refundable. If you must cancel, your deposit is Visitor visas will be issued at the port of entry in South Africa.
refundable (minus a $100 processing fee) up to 120 days prior to departure. South Africa requires travelers to have two completely blank visa pages
Cancellations must be received in writing by July 16, 2018. After this date, in their passports upon arrival in South Africa. Passengers will be denied
no refund will be made unless a substitute participant is obtained. No
DAY Saturday,
refund for cancellations made less than 120 days prior to departure. There
entry and forced to return to their point of origin if two blank pages are
not present.
6
is no refund for any unused portion of the trip.
Hotels November 10, 2018
The hotels shown on your itinerary are luxurious with all modern
The exceptional gardens at the Babylonstoren wine estate in the
FLIGHT
conveniences, private bathroom, stylish furnishings and a comfortable bed.
Drakenstein Valley have been recently created by Patrice Taravella, creator
PHS reserves the right to change any hotel through any circumstance – the
ARRANGEMENTS
of the gardens at Prieuré Notre-Dame d’Orsan in the Loire Valley. Liesl van
substitute will be of equal or higher quality.
der Welt, head gardener/curator will guide us before we enjoy lunch at
Flights have not been posted at the printing of this itinerary. Contact
Scheduled
Babel Activities
restaurant, offering farm-to-table cuisine from the potager garden.
Kathy Reed at Travel Answers for flight information and arrangements.
Later we’ll visit the private garden of a wine estate. Evening is at leisure.
Every effort will be made to provide such services as listed, but where Do not purchase airline tickets until you receive official confirmation that
(B, L)
unavoidable circumstances necessitate changes, the best substitute will be the minimum number of guests has been reached.
made at the discretion of PHS, or the ground operator without financial
compensation to tour members. kathy@TravelAnswersPA.com
PAGE
PAGE SIX
FOURTEEN 610-525-2801 PAGE
PAGEFIFTEEN
SEVEN
DAY Sunday,
Saturday, TERMS &
7
13 11, 2018
November 17, CONDITIONS
Cape
We Pointinand
depart thethe Cape of
morning Good
(with Hope to
luggage) arevisit
in aHarold
vast natural
Porterpark and fully
Botanic This trip has been organized by Susan Worner Tours exclusively for
protected.
Gardens andAccompanied by a
the indigenous local ecologist,
penguins Uschibefore
on the coast Pond, heading
we’ll enjoy
to athe
walk Members and friends of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS).
to discover
airport the extensive
for return fynbos
overnight flights.and wildlife…and possibly see Rock hyrax, Please read this information carefully. Contact Suzanne Betts at
zebra, ostrich, bontebok and a multitude of seabirds. On our final evening 215-988-8819 if you have questions.
(B, L)
in Stellenbosch we’ll enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Trip Fees
(B, L, D)
The price has been determined in accordance with currency calculations as
of September, 2017. Price per person based on double occupancy.
$6,800 PHS Member/$7,100 non-Member
DAY Monday,
Single occupancy of room requires additional payment of $3,000.
8 November 12, 2018
Tour Price includes:
• Hotel accommodations in high quality hotel/lodges based on two people
sharing a room with private bath, hotel service charges, tips and gratuities,
Depart Stellenbosch (with luggage) across the mountains to the Worcester taxes and porterage per itinerary.
Desert Botanic Gardens to discover Karoo vegetation. After a picnic lunch, • All land transportation
we’ll continue to Sanbona where we will transfer to Land Cruiser vehicles to • Meals per itinerary
drive to our lodge. We’ll take in a late afternoon game drive on the reserve
to experience the rich variety of game and wilderness. We’ll return to the • Entrance fees and local guides
lodge for dinner. • Gratuities for driver and guides
(B, L, D) Hotel: Sanbona Wildlife Conservation Reserve – Gondwana Lodge • $300 tax-deductible donation to PHS
(3 nights)
www.sanbona.com Tour Price does not include:
• Airfare
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, internet/
DAY Tuesday,
business center expenses and room service
• Trip cancellation/interruption, baggage delay/loss and supplemental
9 November 13, 2018 medical expense insurance (REQUIRED)
• Passport/visa processing costs
By setting out before breakfast, we increase our chance to see a wide • Immunizations and prescription medications required for travel
variety of wildlife – elephants, lions, giraffe, springbok, kudo and the • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, meals, tours and entrance fees not
white rhino – reintroduced to this vast conservation reserve. We’ll return specifically mentioned in the itinerary
for breakfast and have time to relax before setting off in late afternoon to
discover the Little Karoo fynbos. Dinner in the lodge.
(B, L, D)
PAGEEIGHT
PAGE TWELVE PAGE
PAGE NINE
THIRTEEN
DAY Wednesday,
10 November 14, 2018
On a morning walk, we’ll discover fynbos plants endemic to the Little Karoo
and view the ancient rock art of the San people indigenous to the Karoo.
We return for lunch and have time to relax. Afternoon game drive before
enjoying dinner together.
(B, L, D)
DAY Thursday,
11 November 15, 2018
Depart by Land Cruiser and transfer to our minibus. We traverse the
spectacular Tradouws Pass in the Langeberg Mountains and on through
vast cereal farmland. In the afternoon we arrive at Grootbos Reserve above
Gansbaai on the coast. We meet our specialist guide for an introductory
walk in the fynbos. Drinks on the terrace overlooking Walker Bay before
enjoying dinner together.
(B, L, D) Hotel: Grootbos Nature Reserve – Forest Lodge (2 nights)
www.grootbos.com
DAY Friday,
12 November 16, 2018
After breakfast, we drive in the hills with our guide to discover the profuse
coastal fynbos and perhaps some springbok and baboons. After lunch we’ll
travel down to the coast to hopefully spot the Southern Right whales just off
the cliffs. Time to relax or walk in the milkwood forest before dinner.
(B, L, D)
PAGE TEN PAGE ELEVEN
DAY Sunday,
Saturday, TERMS &
7
13 November 11,
17, 2018
2018 CONDITIONS
Cape Point in
We depart andthethe Cape of
morning Good
(with Hope are
luggage) in a Harold
to visit vast natural
Porterpark and fully
Botanic This trip has been organized by Susan Worner Tours exclusively for
protected.
Gardens and the indigenous penguins on the coast before heading toathe
Accompanied by a local ecologist, Uschi Pond, we’ll enjoy walk Members and friends of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS).
to discover the extensive fynbos and
airport for return overnight flights. wildlife…and possibly see Rock hyrax, Please read this information carefully. Contact Suzanne Betts at
zebra, ostrich, bontebok and a multitude of seabirds. On our final evening 215-988-8819 if you have questions.
(B, L)
in Stellenbosch we’ll enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Trip Fees
(B, L, D)
The price has been determined in accordance with currency calculations as
of September, 2017. Price per person based on double occupancy.
$6,800 PHS Member/$7,100 non-Member
DAY Monday,
Single occupancy of room requires additional payment of $3,000.
8 November 12, 2018
Tour Price includes:
• Hotel accommodations in high quality hotel/lodges based on two people
sharing a room with private bath, hotel service charges, tips and gratuities,
Depart Stellenbosch (with luggage) across the mountains to the Worcester taxes and porterage per itinerary.
Desert Botanic Gardens to discover Karoo vegetation. After a picnic lunch, • All land transportation
we’ll continue to Sanbona where we will transfer to Land Cruiser vehicles to • Meals per itinerary
drive to our lodge. We’ll take in a late afternoon game drive on the reserve
to experience the rich variety of game and wilderness. We’ll return to the • Entrance fees and local guides
lodge for dinner. • Gratuities for driver and guides
(B, L, D) Hotel: Sanbona Wildlife Conservation Reserve – Gondwana Lodge • $300 tax-deductible donation to PHS
(3 nights)
www.sanbona.com Tour Price does not include:
• Airfare
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, internet/
DAY Tuesday,
business center expenses and room service
• Trip cancellation/interruption, baggage delay/loss and supplemental
9 November 13, 2018 medical expense insurance (REQUIRED)
• Passport/visa processing costs
By setting out before breakfast, we increase our chance to see a wide • Immunizations and prescription medications required for travel
variety of wildlife – elephants, lions, giraffe, springbok, kudo and the • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, meals, tours and entrance fees not
white rhino – reintroduced to this vast conservation reserve. We’ll return specifically mentioned in the itinerary
for breakfast and have time to relax before setting off in late afternoon to
discover the Little Karoo fynbos. Dinner in the lodge.
(B, L, D)
PAGEEIGHT
PAGE TWELVE PAGE
PAGE NINE
THIRTEEN
DAY Thursday,
TERMS & TERMS &
4 November
CONDITIONS (continued)
8, 2018 CONDITIONS (continued)
We’ll enjoy a morning
Reservation visit to a Rustenberg wine estate renovated by
and Payment Physical Capabilities
Rozanne Barlow who later shares with us her own delightful manor house
Agarden
depositatof $1,000 per In
Schoonzicht. person is requiredwe
the afternoon, atwill
time of the
visit booking. Written
terraced gardens This tour is designed for reasonably active people. Please advise PHS
confirmation
at Old Nectar in the Jonkershoek Valley created by the late Unaofvan
will be provided upon receipt of deposit. Balance payment
der of any restrictions regarding diet, mobility issues or disabilities so we may
will be adue
Spuy, 120 days
renowned before
rose departure
grower. Evening orison
at or before July 17, 2018.
leisure. plan accordingly, when possible. Tours can involve quite a lot of walking.
Payment of your trip deposit will constitute your acknowledgement that you Terrain may include steep inclines, stairs, cobblestones, grass, dirt paths,
(B, L)read and agree to our full Payment Terms and Conditions.
have uneven surfaces. Each participant must be able to navigate themselves in
and out of tour vehicle. It is strongly suggested that all tour participants
Number of Guests be in good health.
DAY
A maximum number of 16 guests can be accommodated. A minimum of
Friday,
12 guests are required to operate the tour at the quoted price. Purchase Luggage
5
of non-refundable services outside of tour itinerary (such as airline tickets)
November 9, 2018
before minimum number of guests have registered is at the sole risk and
expense of the guest.
Luggage, per participant, is limited to one standard size case, maximum
measurement 30x18x10, plus a day pack/purse/camera bag for the
daily touring day. Any suitcase more than 40 lbs/18kg may be refused in
Kirstenbosch, at the foot of Table Mountain, is a magical garden with accordance with local safety regulations.
Cancellations
exclusively indigenous flora except for the avenue of Camphor trees. We
Trip
Passport
are cancellation
guided through insurance
the mainis required
areas of and may be purchased
the garden. After lunchthrough Travel
we will meet
Safe
Sandyor Overstone
another carrier. Please
and visit hernote that to ensure
outstanding garden,coverage due to
Stellenberg. any Hicks
David pre- It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure he or she has a valid passport.
existing medical
was involved condition,
in some of theyou muchand
design purchase insurance
the recent withinalong
restoration 15 days
the of Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond travel date to
your initial
stream deposit. We return to the hotel and enjoy dinner together at a
is inspiring. be accepted.
nearby restaurant.
All cancellations must be made in writing. As noted, final payment is due US Citizens (with stays up to 90 days) do not require visas in advance.
(B, L,
July 17,D)2018 and is non-refundable. If you must cancel, your deposit is Visitor visas will be issued at the port of entry in South Africa.
refundable (minus a $100 processing fee) up to 120 days prior to departure. South Africa requires travelers to have two completely blank visa pages
Cancellations must be received in writing by July 16, 2018. After this date, in their passports upon arrival in South Africa. Passengers will be denied
no refund will be made unless a substitute participant is obtained. No
DAY Saturday,
refund for cancellations made less than 120 days prior to departure. There
entry and forced to return to their point of origin if two blank pages are
not present.
6
is no refund for any unused portion of the trip.
Hotels November 10, 2018
The hotels shown on your itinerary are luxurious with all modern
The exceptional gardens at the Babylonstoren wine estate in the
FLIGHT
conveniences, private bathroom, stylish furnishings and a comfortable bed.
Drakenstein Valley have been recently created by Patrice Taravella, creator
PHS reserves the right to change any hotel through any circumstance – the
ARRANGEMENTS
of the gardens at Prieuré Notre-Dame d’Orsan in the Loire Valley. Liesl van
substitute will be of equal or higher quality.
der Welt, head gardener/curator will guide us before we enjoy lunch at
Flights have not been posted at the printing of this itinerary. Contact
Scheduled Activities
Babel restaurant, offering farm-to-table cuisine from the potager garden.
Kathy Reed at Travel Answers for flight information and arrangements.
Later we’ll visit the private garden of a wine estate. Evening is at leisure.
Every effort will be made to provide such services as listed, but where Do not purchase airline tickets until you receive official confirmation that
(B, L)
unavoidable circumstances necessitate changes, the best substitute will be the minimum number of guests has been reached.
made at the discretion of PHS, or the ground operator without financial
compensation to tour members. kathy@TravelAnswersPA.com
PAGEFOURTEEN
PAGE SIX 610-525-2801 FIFTEEN
PAGE SEVEN
DAY Monday,
RESPONSIBILITY RESERVATION
1 November 5, 2018
CLAUSE FORM
The Pennsylvania
Departure Flight.Horticultural Society and Susan Worner Tours act only as South Africa – The Western Cape • November 5 – 17, 2018
agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotels, and all
matters of reservations and tour operation. We and our agents accept no Name as it appears on passport _________________________________________
responsibility for loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or irregularity, expense,
DAY Tuesday,
or liability caused by the defect of any vehicle or negligence or default of any
independent contractors, their employees, agents, or representatives. Nor do
Passport # ____________________________________________________________
Passport issue date (DD/MM/YYYY) _________________________________________
2 November 6, 2018
we accept responsibility for losses or delays arising from sickness, pilferage,
labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, war,
Expiration date (DD/MM/YYYY) _____________________________________________
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) ______________________________________________
acts of terrorism, weather conditions, or acts of God. All such losses or expenses
Morning
shall arrival
be borne byat Cape
the tour Town Airport
participant, asand
tourshort
rates transfer
providedtoforHotel Oude
arrangements Name for name badge _________________________________________________
Werffor
only inthe
thetime
center of Stellenbosch.
stated and as describedFor in
lunch, we will walk to the University
this brochure. Address ______________________________________________________________
Botanic Gardens and enjoy a guided introduction to the Cape Flora. Review City __________________________________________________________________
We reserve
of the tourthe right to
itinerary insubstitute
the garden services,
beforefeatures,
enjoyingand hotels
dinner of similar quality
together.
without notice. We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure in State ______________________________________ Zip _______________________
(L, D)case
which Hotel:
theHotel
entireOude Werf,
payment willStellenbosch (6 nights)
be refunded without further obligation on Phone (home/cell) ______________________________________________________
www.oudewerf.co.za/
our part. We likewise reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any tour
Email _________________________________________________________________
participant at any time without being under any obligation to assign any reason
therefore. In the event of the exercise of this right, we shall be under no liability Emergency contact name _______________________________________________
DAY
to such person(s) except to refund such amount as our absolute discretion
Wednesday,
deems reasonable to attribute to the uncompleted portion of the tour. No
Phone ________________________________________________________________
Relationship ___________________________________________________________
3
refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are
November 7, 2018
made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s
risk entirely.
Room type
Double Room—one large bed
We will spend most of the day in the Elgin district where many fruit orchards
It is understood that air, ship, or train tickets when issued shall constitute the Double—two beds
are found.
sole contractOur first visit
between theispassenger
the private
andgarden
carrier of a plant collectors
concerned. and
The airlines and Single—willing to share
propagators. Their woodland garden is a profusion of climbing
all other transportation companies involved in this tour are not to be held roses.
After lunchfor
weany
willact,
visitomission,
a beautiful, privately owned garden withpassengers
views to Single—sole occupancy ($3,000 supplement applies)
responsible or event during the time that the
are not on board their planes or conveyances. All services are subject tothe
the Kogelberg Mountains. We’ll return through the mountains and the laws Roommate’s name _____________________________________________________
Franschoek
of the countryValley for they
in which an evening at leisure.
are rendered. Special Medical or Dietary Needs/Requests ______________________________
(B, L) Payment Information
The tour participant agrees, on behalf of himself, his dependents, heirs,
executors, administrators, and assigns, to abide by the above conditions and AmEx, Visa and MasterCard accepted. If paying by check, please make
to release and hold harmless the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Susan payable to PHS. Send check to: Suzanne W. Betts, PHS, 100 N. 20th St,
Worner Tours, and any of their representatives from all liability for any delays, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
damage, loss, injury, or death occurring in relation to this tour. Any payment
Amount ___________________________________ Check # ___________________
constitutes agreement by the individual tour participant with the terms and
conditions contained in this brochure. Credit Card # ______________________________ Exp Date ___________________
Amount to be charged _________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________
PAGE
PAGE SIXTEEN
FOUR PAGE FIVE
PAGE SEVENTEEN
WAIVER
FORM
I/we, the undersigned member(s)/guests(s) of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Dear PHS Members and Friends:
Society, do desire and intend to participate in one or more trips and/or events
as the Pennsylvania
I hope you will join Horticultural Society
me as we explore may, from time
exceptional to time,
gardens, floraarrange
and for
members and/or guests.
wildlife in the Little Karoo and the mountainous coastline of South Africa.
This hereby
I/we tour willauthorize
blend thethebest of the “Garden
Pennsylvania Route”Society,
Horticultural with superb gardens
and such officers,
in Cape Town and an introduction to one of the smallest and diverse
employees and agents thereof as my be appropriate, (a) to enter into and floral
kingdoms known as fynbos*.
execute such arrangements, applications and contacts for the charter of
buses, vans, automobiles, boats and other means of transportation as may,
Our base to discover the private gardens of the Cape is Stellenbosch, a
in their opinion, be required in connection with such trips and/or events, and
university town with charming Cape Dutch architecture. In the remote
(b) to make such arrangements or decisions as may be required to deemed
Karoo hinterland, we’ll stay at the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve which boasts
appropriate by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society or any of them in
143,000 acres of wide-open Karoo plains, sculpted Cape Fold Mountains,
connection with such charters and such trips and/or events.
indigenous plants and animals and rare examples of San rock art dating
back
In 3,500 years.
consideration of We’ll
my/ourend our Capeto
agreement tour at Grootbos
participate Nature
in such trips Reserve, a
and/or events
property
and surrounded
undertaking byarrangements
of such a milkwood forest
on myand rich coastal
behalf, landscape.
I/we hereby release
and discharge the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and each of its directors,
Sincerely,
officers, employees and agents from all suits, causes, claims of any kind that
might arise as a result of or in the course of or in connection with any such trip
and/or events, such as charters or arrangements. I/we understand, of course,
that this agreement will in no way affect any liability that may arise on the part
of any third party.
Suzanne
This W.and
release Betts
discharge shall remain in effect until revoked by me/us
Membership
in writing. Director
Please sign and date this Waiver and Reservation Form and return with
$1,000 deposit per person.
*Fynbos (/ˈfeɪnbɒs/; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfɛi ̯nbos] meaning fine-leaved plants) is a small belt
of natural shrubland or heathland vegetation located on the Western Cape of South Africa.
Most of the fynbos is extremely rare and in danger of dying out completely (1,700 fynbos
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plants are threatened with extinction), which is why fynbos is a UNESCO Date ______________
World Heritage
Site, and nature reserves protect it. Fynbos includes proteas, ericas, restios, as well as
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geophytes, daisies, legumes and vygies. The most popular fynbos includes buchu and rooibos
(used for tea), and restios (used for thatch), as well as the wild flowers harvested for sale in
supermarkets and export overseas.
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