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American Public Gardens Association Dinner

Chanticleer is not available for private events, this was a special evening party for a not-for-profit horticultural organiztion.
Chanticleer Terrace

The calm before the storm... Cocktail tables on the Chanticleer terrace await the masses.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Pool Side

Guests dine pool side.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Mary O'Malley

Mary O'Malley plucks her harp providing beautiful music on the terraces.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Bill & Dan

Exectutive Director, Bill Thomas, and gardener, Dan Benarcik, entertain guests on the top of the Chanticleer Hill.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Ballon

Surprise hot air ballon rides for the guests.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Ballon Departure

Guests depart the ballon after taking a new look at the garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Serpentine Refresh

Guests enjoy refreshments at food stations just below the serpentine.

Photo by Lisa Roper
West Lawn

Party guests relax on the West Lawn.

Photo by Lisa Roper
HLTW

Happy Little Train Wreck takes a quick break from playing for a quick photo op.

Photo by Lisa Roper

Greenhouse Construction

Previous Weeks

What's in Bloom - 2010 Season

Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...

Opening Times

Wednesday - Sunday


10am - 5pm

Parking reservations are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.

Friday Evenings


The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.

Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas, except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.

Early Saturdays in 2025


We open at 8:00am on the following Saturdays: May 3, June 7,
July 5, August 2, September 6,
October 4, and November 1.
Regular admission fees apply and Parking reservations are required.

2025 Season Pass


Purchase a 2025 Season Pass, good through November 9, 2025. Buy your pass now.

House and Garden Tours


Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
Learn more and register here.

Garden Highlights Tour


Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
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News & Events

Biodiversity Survey


We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.

Read the Full Report



Garden Design Workshop


July 26-29, 2025
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