🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Philadelphia, PA

Gardens, Vines & Pastoral Bliss

Escape the city for a rejuvenating weekend wandering blooming gardens and sipping wine among rolling vineyards.

Day 1 — Sayen House and GardensDay 2 — Laurita Winery

Day 1 — Sayen House and Gardens

🚗 1 hr 59 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Philadelphia, PA → Sayen House and Gardens

1 hr

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Sayen House and Gardens

★ Reviews →

Wander through 30 acres of meticulously curated gardens and historic architecture in quiet Hamilton, New Jersey, where every season brings new floral beauty and peaceful contemplation.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

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tacoria - Princeton

A Princeton-area taqueria with high-quality tortillas and a menu of Mexican street food done with real attention to regional detail. Better than the name suggests.

★ Reviews →Mexican Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Sayen House and Gardens → Laurita winery

25 min

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Laurita winery

★ Reviews →

Stroll through award-winning gardens and taste Bordeaux-style blends at this sprawling New Jersey estate winery — the largest in the state — with a welcoming tasting room and live music on weekends.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Laurita winery → Tommy's Tavern + Tap

34 min

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Tommy's Tavern + Tap

★ Reviews →

Unwind at this casual neighborhood gem in Skippack, Pennsylvania, known for its laid-back atmosphere, craft beer selection, and comfort food that hits the spot without pretense.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

A full-service Marriott in Princeton's Forrestal Village research corridor — large conference center, reliable rooms, and convenient access to Princeton University, Sayen Gardens, and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park trail. The practical upscale choice in the Princeton area.

Day 2 — Laurita winery

🚗 1 hr 35 min driving📍 2 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Sayen House and Gardens → Laurita winery

25 min

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Lunch

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Grounds For Sculpture

★ Reviews →

Explore this remarkable 42-acre sculpture park in Hamilton, NJ, where world-class contemporary sculptures are set among manicured gardens, ponds, and woodland paths — a serene outdoor museum just minutes from the winery.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Grounds For Sculpture → Sayen House and Gardens

10 min

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Sayen House and Gardens

★ Reviews →

Spend a final quiet hour among the 30 acres of meticulously curated gardens before heading home — the perfect unhurried close to a pastoral weekend.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location