2026 Garden Touring Season Information
Below, you’ll find key details about the 2026 garden touring seasons, including tour schedules, seasonal highlights, and important reminders. Additional information on seasonal displays and plant identification will be available soon.
2026 Garden Tour Seasons
- Spring Season: March 31-June 14, 2026
- Fall Season: September 1-November 15, 2026
Garden tours will be offered Tuesday through Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. during the spring and fall seasons.
This year, we are continuing to pilot a third garden tour, Fridays through Sunday:
- April, September, October & November: 2:30 p.m. garden tour, Friday-Sunday
- May & June: 1:30 p.m. garden tour, Friday-Sunday
Seasonal Display Design Overview & Plant Identification
Information on seasonal displays for 2026 will be added here as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience!
Important Reminders
- Responding to an Incident: Review emergency procedures and best practices
- Who is authorized to remove plants at Hillwood?
Continuing Educational Resources
- Comprehensive Garden Notes | This document, created by Hillwood staff, provides in-depth information about the gardens. It is organized by garden room and follows the interpretive framework used by docents when leading tours.
- Plant Resource Guide: Plants Highlighted on Docent-led Tours | This guide serves as a valuable reference for identifying and learning about key plants along the tour route. Written and updated by Hillwood staff, it highlights significant species that shape the beauty and history of Hillwood’s gardens.
- 2024 Garden Docent Training Materials | The 2024 Garden Docent Training Program introduced new educational content, including staff lectures and curated readings designed to deepen knowledge and enhance tours. These resources remain available as continuing education for all volunteers and staff.