Journal of Adolph G. Rosengarten, Jr.

The following are entries from a journal that Chanticleer founder, Adolph G. Rosengarten, Jr. kept from the years 1933-1985. He made daily notes about the property known as Minder House, now the site of the Ruin Garden. These journal entries include the accounts of plantings, building maintenance, and family events. We will share select entries on a regular basis to provide a glimpse into Chanticleer's history.

Closed for the Season

Opening April 1, 2026

Opening Day is April 1, 2026, and the garden will be open Wednesday to Sunday, through November 8, 2026.

Sneak Peeks

February 7, 11, 14 from 11am to 4pm Parking reservations required from 11am to 2:30pm.

2026 Season Pass Membership

Purchase a Season Pass Membership, good for the 2026 Season.

House and Garden Tours

Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
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Garden Highlights Tour

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

Living with Craft Exhibit

An exhibit feature Chanticleer artwork On through January 24 .

Living with Craft Lecture:
A Trio of Craft

A panel presentation with Nakashima Woodworkers, Chanticleer, and The TileWorks of Bucks County January 24, 1pm at the Wayne Art Center.
Learn more.

In the Footsteps of Giants

A panel discussion and reception February 15, 2pm at the Scott Arboretum
Register here.

Chanticleer In the News

High praise from The London Times.

Lenny Wilson's ‘‘Fashioned by Nature’’ featured on 6abc and at Chanticleer this autumn.

Timothy Erdmann joins Summer Rayne Oakes on her channel
‘‘Plant One On Me’’.

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.

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