Join the Tour & Rally Committee for an unforgettable drive ending at the Ladew Topiary Gardens. A destination noted as one of “Ten incredible topiary gardens around the world” by Architectural Digest and “The most outstanding topiary garden in America” by the Garden Club of America.  All this in our own backyard so to speak!! 

The history of the gardens is described on their website: History — LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS

We will start in Phoenix, MD (location to be provided) for an approximate 54 mile drive through scenic parts of Baltimore and Harford counties.   You can bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy at the gardens.  We will begin to arrive at Ladew Topiary Gardens by 10:15am, which will provide ample time to have lunch (in the garden cafe or a picnic lunch you bring), enjoy the manor tour, and tour the incredible gardens. 

A few details about admission and lunch at the gardens -

• The admission for the gardens is $22 for each adult (seniors $18), children are discounted.
• Admission tickets can be purchased online in advance at a discount or at the door.
• The manor tours ($7) are 10:30-3pm on the half hour and are available on a first come first served basis (available for purchase at the door only).
• The Ladew Café (open from 9am – 5pm) is only available for guests with admission tickets.

WHEN and WHERE

When: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 8:00am  

Where: The Phoenix MD, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by 6pm, June 26, 2026

Participant’s Meeting: 8:15 am

Departure: First cars off at 8:30 am

Destination: Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111

Distance: 54 miles

ETA: Approximately 90 minutes

PARTICIPATION

By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper (color only). Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.

REGISTRATION

 Registration is open now and will end on June 24 at 1:00 pm.

• $5 registration fee per adult; maximum fee $10 per car.
• No registration fee for minors (17 and younger).
• MotorsportReg charges a $2 service fee per registration (not for every person).
• PCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event.
• Drivers must be adult (18 and older) PCA members with a valid driver’s license.
• Route instructions, and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via email by 6:00 pm on June 26.
• All PCA members and their family are welcome. 
• Parking at the gardens is on grass (easily accessible). Limited parking on their gravel lot.
• You will be responsible for the cost of your own admission tickets to the gardens and lunch. The Ladew Café is only available for guests with admission tickets.
• Garden Admission tickets are $22 per adult (seniors $18), children are reduced rates. Manor tour is $7 (first come, first served basis).
• Admission tickets can be purchased online at a reduced rate: $20 per adult (seniors $14) 
• Guests are not allowed to bring animals to Ladew Topiary Gardens.
• To obtain a refund of the driving tour cost, cancellations must be made before the closing of registration. 
• Speed waiver: https://pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/jqvfq
• If you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration, refer to this link for detailed instructions.

QUESTIONS: Please send questions to the Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.

To preview and register for upcoming Tours, visit the Tour and Rally page on PCACHS.org: https://pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/