The 蜜桃传媒app is pleased to partner with Classical Excursions to present this exclusive tour of Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is renowned for its outstanding country houses and the dramatic landscapes of the Peak District. The region offers an exceptional concentration of historic estates, from the Elizabethan splendor of Hardwick Hall to the medieval beauty of Haddon Hall and the grandeur of Chatsworth.
Based at The Cavendish Hotel on the Chatsworth Estate, the program includes private access, expert commentary, and special events such as a lecture by architectural historian Oliver Gerrish, a private reception and dinner at Haddon Hall, and a reception at Chatsworth with the Duke of Devonshire.
Traveling by private coach, participants will visit St. Paul鈥檚 Walden Bury, Renishaw Hall, Kedleston Hall, Catton Hall, Hardwick Hall, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth, Melbourne Hall, Casterne Hall, Locko Park, and Eyam Hall, representing architectural traditions from the medieval through the Georgian periods.
This tour is arranged by Classical Excursions. Please note, that you must contact Classical Excursions鈥� Director, Lani Summerville to formally register for this program. Upon completing a registration form, submitting a deposit to Classical Excursions, and receiving a confirmation from Classical Excursions you will be considered registered for this program. The $600 donation to the 蜜桃传媒app should be made only after your registration has been confirmed. Please make sure you have received confirmation before making your donation. Payment of the $600 donation to the 蜜桃传媒app prior to registration does not guarantee placement on the trip. Again, to inquire about registration for this program, please contact Lani Summerville at [email protected] or 413-446-8728.
A fully tax-deductible donation of $600 per person is required to participate in this travel program. This donation should be made only after your registration has been confirmed. Please note that this donation is non-refundable except in the case that this travel program is cancelled by the organization. All travel program participants have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Individual level membership for one year to the 蜜桃传媒app.
St. Paul鈥檚 Walden Bury
A private tour of St. Paul鈥檚 Walden Bury, a Grade II listed house with a Grade I listed garden. A historic home of the Bowes-Lyon family, it is closely associated with Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The gardens, featuring one of the finest surviving examples of an 18th-century formal wilderness, include three all茅es radiating in a patte d鈥檕ie formation, clipped beech hedges, garden buildings, and the rescued James Wyatt temple from Copped Hall.
Chatsworth
The seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, renowned for magnificent state rooms, important collections, and glorious gardens shaped by 鈥淐apability鈥� Brown and Paxton. Guests will be welcomed by the Duke of Devonshire and gain access to private areas of the house.
Haddon Hall
A remarkably preserved medieval and Tudor house overlooking the River Wye. Hosted by Lord and Lady Edward Manners, the visit includes a garden tour with designer Arne Maynard, followed by a reception and dinner.
Hardwick Hall
Built by the formidable Bess of Hardwick, this Elizabethan masterpiece is famous for its expansive windows, remarkable tapestries, and the celebrated High Great Chamber and Long Gallery.
Renishaw Hall
Home to the Sitwell family since the 17th century, Renishaw offers richly varied interiors, from Jacobean to Adamesque to Regency, and gardens considered among the most enchanting in England.
Kedleston Hall
Robert Adam鈥檚 neoclassical triumph, designed for the Curzon family with grand ceremonial interiors inspired by ancient Rome.
Catton Hall
An elegant Georgian house whose modest exterior conceals ornate rococo and classical interiors. The visit includes a private tour and refreshments.
Melbourne Hall
Formerly a 17th-century ecclesiastical residence, Melbourne is famed for its early 18th-century formal gardens, sculpted hedges, water features, and vistas.
Casterne Hall
An intimate family home set in dramatic landscape, with a Georgian fa莽ade and interiors layered with centuries of family heritage.
Locko Park
A country house combining 18th- and 19th-century architectural styles, surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds.
Eyam Hall
A charming 17th-century manor at the center of Eyam, a village known for its extraordinary response to the plague of the 1660s. The house retains Jacobean character and historic furnishings.
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Chatsworth House
Haddon Hall (Wikimedia Commons)
Hardwick Hall (Wikimedia Commons)
Kedleston Hall (Wikimedia Commons)
Reinshaw Hall (Wikimedia Commons)
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Yes, a donation of $600 to the 蜜桃传媒app is required for each travel program you register for. The donation is required for each person attending a tour.
You can make your $600 donation to the 蜜桃传媒app online, or you can download, complete, and mail this form to the 蜜桃传媒app. You can alternatively fax a copy to 212-730-9649. You may also call 212-730-9646 x102 or email [email protected] to make a donation. Donations must be made separately from the registration fee.
The $600 donation should be made only after your registration has been confirmed by Classical Excursions. Please contact Classical Excursions first to complete your registration, and once they confirm your place on the trip, you may then submit the required $600 donation.
No, membership is not required to attend an 蜜桃传媒app travel program. However, complimentary Individual membership to the 蜜桃传媒app is included with your $500 required donation.
For full itinerary and more information, contact [email protected], 860-926-4895. Due to the exclusive nature of our tours, some private locations or visits may be omitted from the 蜜桃传媒app's website.
Over the past several years, the 蜜桃传媒app has travelled to destinations including Paris; Andalusia; Atlanta; Barbados; South Africa; Chicago; the Netherlands and Belgium; Scotland; the French Riviera; Morocco; the Italian Lake Region; Charlottesville; Naples; and New Delhi, among many other locations. The 蜜桃传媒app is always looking to diversify its travel offerings. If you have a suggestion or location you would like to see added, please email [email protected].