Join us for a short tour of Laurel Hill West’s wintry arboretum in celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees. As we examine barks, buds, and berries, we’ll learn about the historical, agricultural, and spiritual origins of Tu B’Shevat and how it is celebrated around the world today.

Afterward, warm up indoors in our Conservatory while enjoying wine and fruits significant to the holiday and often consumed during Tu B’Shevat Seders. This event is presented in partnership with the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

The tour portion of this event requires some walking on hills and grassy-uneven terrain. Please contact programs@laurelhillphl.com with any questions.

tickets

Online registration closes at 9am on the day of the event, but tickets will be available for credit card purchase at the door.

• $25/General Admission (Ages 13 and up)
• $23/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID
• $20/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill
• $12.50/Youth (Ages 6-12)*
• $2/Access Card Holders (can purchase up to 4 tickets) **
• Free/Ages 5 and under*

* Please note – youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.

** Access Card + Valid Photo I.D. must be presented at check-in.

Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged!

what to expect

• We will begin at the CONSERVATORY of Laurel Hill West inside the cemetery (not the first building you see when you enter off Belmont Ave).
• Directions for getting to Laurel Hill West are linked here.
• The Conservatory at Laurel Hill West is located at 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004.
  • When you arrive and enter the cemetery you will pass two sets of gates and see a white dashed line on the road. Follow this line to the Conservatory.
  • NOTE FOR UBER/LYFT RIDERS: Have your driver enter the cemetery following the above directions—otherwise, you will have a 5–10-minute walk to the event location.
• Free parking is available outside the Conservatory.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Please have your tickets ready to scan either printed or on your phone. If you can’t find your ticket email, we can look you up by name.
• If you purchased “Access Card Holder” tickets you must present your Access Card and valid ID at check-in. Without presenting these items you will be charged the full price to attend the tour. 
• Additional tickets will be available to purchase via credit card onsite.
• Restrooms will be available at the Conservatory before and after the tour.
• The event will begin with a walking tour lasting approximately thirty minutes. Afterward, warm up indoors in our Conservatory while enjoying wine and fruits significant to the holiday.

PREPPING FOR THE WEATHER:

• We recommend bundling up in lots of layers to stay safe while outside.
• We will have hot cider and “hot hands” hand warmers ready for you upon check-in to help keep you warm during the tour!

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Accessible parking is available at the Conservatory.
• Due to previous snowfall, this tour will remain on paved roads which have been plowed. Please be aware that the tour may require going up and down hills and that roads may have traces of snow.
• Please email programs@laurelhillphl.com if you have specific accessibility questions or needs.