The Secret Garden Tour of Coconut Grove 2024
March 10, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Will Call Ticket Booth & Parking at the FIU International Center for Tropical Botany, directly next to the Kampong: 3959 Douglas Rd Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Get Directions
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Get ready to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon with us strolling through six of Coconut Grove's lush private gardens. This year's tour is centered in South Coconut Grove only, so it is totally walkable!
The Secret Garden Tour is an annual fundraiser for Friends of the Commodore Trail, a community non-profit committed to improving the historic five-mile pedestrian/bike trail that runs through the heart of Coconut Grove. We invite you to support this initiative by joining us for this very exclusive self-guided tour of some of the most beautiful private gardens in Coconut Grove.
This year's gardens are all located within walking distance of one another in the South Grove. Parking at the gardens is VERY limited so we encourage you to walk, bike or scooter.
We do provide a small number of Car/Golf Cart tickets for people who have limited mobility. Please only use those tickets if you cannot walk, bike or scooter the tour. Note: Two of this year's gardens are located in the Ye Little Woods community which is located just across the street from the Ticket will-call booth. No vehicles will be allowed to drive into Ye Little Woods.
Join Friends for the Secret Garden Tour Pre-Party Fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 hosted by Doug & Alison O'Keefe. Enjoy drinks and appetizers. Socialize with Trail supporters and garden lovers, and pick-up your Tour tickets! (Your tour tickets must be purchased separately in advance.)
Tour Tickets Must Be Purchased In Advance.
Important TOUR Information:
HOURS & ROUTE
- This is a self-guided tour of 6 private gardens in the SOUTH GROVE that open at 1:00 and close at 5:00 sharp.
- The longest span between gardens is 0.6 miles which is a 13 min walk.
- Two of this year's gardens are located in the Ye Little Woods community which is located just across the street from the Ticket will-call booth. No motorized vehicles will be allowed to drive into Ye Little Woods.
- WRISTBAND & MAP PICK-UP | EVENT PARKING
- You MUST check in first at the FIU Center for Tropical Botany campus parking lot, 3959 Douglas Rd.
to get your wristband and tour map. - The ticket booth opens at 12:30. It closes at 3:00 sharp.
- Free parking is available at the ticket booth location: FIU Center for Tropical Botany campus parking lot, 3959 Douglas Rd.
BIKES/SCOOTERS - We encourage you to bike or scooter but you may not lock your
bike to a tree or homeowner's fence. Bikes are not permitted on homeowners'
property unless otherwise noted.
CARS & GOLF CARTS
Please purchase these tickets ONLY if you cannot walk, bike or scooter the tour route.
- The "Drive" ticket is for the two-hour window you selected with a 1:00 PM start time or 3:00 PM start time and times may not be switched.
- Drivers must start the tour promptly at their scheduled time 1:00 PM or 3:00 PM, so please arrive early to get your ticket.
- 6 passengers max per vehicle. Only one ticket per vehicle is required.
- Two of this year's gardens are located in the Ye Little Woods community which is located just across the street from the Ticket will-call booth. No vehicles will be allowed to drive into Ye Little Woods.
SORRY - Because these are private homes with uneven garden terrains, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs, or walker assistive devices.
- Out of respect to the garden properties, NO dogs (including service dogs), or children under 10 are allowed.
- All tickets are non-refundable.
BIKE RENTALS - Bike rental in Coconut Grove is available at SunCycling Cycle & Fitness Shop, 27th Ave and Bird Rd (Reserve at 786-409-2663)
