Longwood Gardens
Sarah Masterton is a seasoned professional in engagement and learning, currently serving as the Vice President of Engagement & Learning at Longwood Gardens since June 2017. In addition to this role, Sarah holds the position of Vice Chair on the Board of the Greater Brandywine YMCA and acts as a member of Chief and a Board Trustee for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Sarah also mentors students for Chester County Futures and co-chairs the Seed Your Future Advisory Council, while being involved in the Seed Your Future National Leadership Council. With a rich background in horticulture, Sarah's previous roles include Trustee positions at Streetscape Social Enterprise Ltd. and The Chartered Institute of Horticulture, and senior educational roles at the Royal Horticultural Society, where responsibilities included managing family and adult learning initiatives.
Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to bring joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Longwood Gardens offers a breadth of mission programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by top artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and cultural and community engagement.