Jason Goodwin and Simon Tiffin set up G&T Garden Tours to share our enthusiasm for the
gardens and landscapes of Dorset and Somerset.
Sue Gilkes perhaps best describes our approach in an article she wrote for House & Garden.
Dedicated to introducing guests to the stunning landscapes, fabulous food and produce of this historic and beautiful region of England, we are offering two unique English garden tours in 2024 and 2025.
In May and June, with groups limited to 12 people, we will escort our guests on unforgettable visits to the grounds of grand houses, and some of the most spectacular private gardens in England’s West Country.
G&T provides exclusive access to gardens that are not usually open the public. G&T also hosts incredible guest speakers, such as photographer Howard Sooley, on how to get the most from your garden photography, and cider enthusiast, James Crowden, on orchards.
Based in a historic manor house on the Jurassic Coast, guests will enjoy splendid accommodation, excellent food – and an unforgettable horticultural experience.
Earthly Paradise 2024 : May 14th-21st
Summer Glow 2024 : June 21st-28th
Earthly Paradise 2025: May 24th-30th
Summer Glow 2025: June 20th-26th 2025
Please fill in our enquiry form if you’d like to be kept informed about our English garden tours, email us your details, or ring Simon on (+44) 7739 087056.
The lure of the garden is dreamlike, primarily about things just beyond our grasp.
No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden.
Chilcombe is one of my favourite places and I truly love the garden.
The real point of a garden is to increase the value of our lives.
Whenever I arrive in my garden, I Make The Tour. Is this a personal idiosyncrasy, or do all good gardeners do it?