Garden Tour Information

Saturday, May 15 from 10 am - 4 pm

Tickets are on sale NOW -- in person only at MWCA -- and are available through April 30 for an early bird discount of $25 Early bird purchasers will be entered in drawings for great prizes - see below!

An up-close and intimate look at some of the prettiest gardens in our community ...
Ten gardens on tour: Seven lovely home gardens in downtown Monroe and "greater Monroe" plus three unique specialty public gardens.

Plein air painters or gardening experts will be in many gardens to demonstrate or answer questions on gardening topics for an artistic, fun, educational and immersive garden experience!

From May 1 - 15 ticket price will be $30

Only a limited number are available; ticket sales will end when we sell out!

Your ticket will be a special GARDEN TOUR silicone bracelet which will be given to you when you make your purchase. Bracelets are required to enter each garden on the tour; do not lose your bracelet - it will not be replaced.

When you pick up your bracelet, you will also be provided a map to the Tour with a suggested starting point to begin your Tour, to avoid crowding.

We will email you a Garden Tour "booklet" in a PDF form (that you can print out or refer to on your phone) with more information about each garden around May 1.

be a garden greeter

Volunteers needed!
You can help by being a Garden Greeter!
USE THIS LINK for more information and to sign up for a three-hour slot as a Garden Greeter. As our thank you, you will receive a free ticket to view the gardens on your off hours.

early bird prizes!!

Why should you buy your Tour Tickets in April?
1 -- You get the Early Bird discount price of $25. Starting May 1, the price per ticket is $30.

2 -- We will have Early Bird Prize drawings from the April ticket buyers!
Prizes include:

An original Bobbie Austin abstract floral oil painting
A deluxe garden tool set including a mini cart
A hand painted canvas tote by JoeAnn Nehmer
Japanese style wrap apron by Nancy Moate
Garden flag stand/set
A gift certificate from Growers Outlet for $200
A gift certificate from Growers Outlet for $50

special drawing ...

Visit All Ten Gardens
We have a special prize drawing for those who visit ALL TEN gardens --- $100 in Downtown Dollars.

The winner of this prize of $100 in Downtown Dollars can spend these checks in any downtown merchant or restaurant.

Have your Map hole-punched at each garden to verify you visited all TEN and then turn your Map in to us by May 29 to be entered into this special prize drawing.

guidelines

Please read these guidelines before making your purchase:

Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such injury results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming the risk by entering these premises.
Purchase of the ticket is an agreement to assume full responsibility for any personal injury and that both MWCA and the property owner are not liable for any injuries or accidents which may be incurred during the tour.
We recommend walking shoes and comfortable clothing. This is an outdoor experience. Gardens may have pebble, mulch or uneven walkways and steep inclines. Be mindful of these. We will do our best to rate each garden for accessibility.
Purchase of tickets is limited to adults and children over 10. Everyone who enters must have a ticket. Please do not lose your ticket! It will not be replaced.
No Pets, No Food & Drink, No Strollers
No restrooms at any of the gardens -you are welcome to use the facilities at MWCA.
We will do our best to monitor the number of guests at each garden to allow for social distancing, please refrain from gathering in crowds.
Please leave the gardens as you found them; do not pick the flowers
PARKING: Be mindful of traffic on narrow streets so that no driveways are blocked and emergency vehicles have room to pass. Do not park on the grass unless approved by the homeowner. If possible park in one of the nearby public parking lots and walk to the garden on the sidewalk.
Please follow instructions given by the Volunteers
NO REFUNDS except for governmental mandated shut down.
This is a "rain or shine" event. Information about cancellation and/or rescheduling due to *severe weather* (sprinkles don't count!) or government mandated shut down may be found on the MWCA website, MWCA Facebook page or by a recorded voice mail message at 770-207-8937. Severe weather reschedule date is Sunday, May 16 from 12 - 6 pm.

BIG thanks to these sponsors

thanks also to ...

These Walton County Chamber of Commerce member businesses have partnered with us to provide Garden Greeter volunteers:

Get It Together Cleaning Services

And more thanks to ...

Barbara Barth Studio
Elaine Dillard, graphic artist
Jena Kent, beekeeper | Blonde Rooster Honey
Walton County Master Gardeners