Rochester Garden Walk
A garden stroll in the early summer is a delight – it’s even better when joined by friends and family, and with gardens staffed with knowledgeable gardeners. This event showcases gorgeous, private and public gardens in the greater Rochester area. Tour at your own pace. Museum and private gardens will be open 10 am to 5 pm on June 18, 2026.
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and Rochester Garden Club partner in providing the Rochester Garden Walk. The profits are returned to the community for scholarships, gardens, beautification projects and more. We appreciate your support and are especially grateful to our homeowners for allowing so many to experience all the wonderful gardens in this very special community!
Information on tickets:
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $16 and are $20 on the day of the event. The walk is held rain or shine. No refunds are given. Children 14 and under do not need tickets.
Advance tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite 2026 Rochester Garden Walk Tickets, Thursday, June 18 • 10 AM – 5 PM | Eventbrite or at select locations in the Rochester area. Check back for locations.
Garden locations are not shared in advance, so advance tickets can be exchanged for a Garden Guide a few days ahead of the event. This guide will direct you to the lovely gardens on the tour and will offer discounts to some favorite local businesses. The exchange takes place at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Rd on June 15 – 17 from 1 to 4 pm and on the day of the event, June 18 from 10am to 2pm.
Day of event tickets can be purchased at the museum grounds on June 18 from 10 am to 2 pm. You will receive the Garden Guide at this time.
Information on the Native Plant Sale:
A sale of native plants from East Michigan Native Plants is held in conjunction with the garden walk. Plants will be on sale from 9:30 am to 3 pm on the Van Hoosen Farm grounds. You do NOT have to purchase a garden walk ticket to take advantage of this opportunity.
You can pre-order your native plants so you can be assured of getting the variety and quantity you want. Use this link to access the plant catalog and order form. Pre-orders can be picked up the day of the Garden Walk.
We are happy to hold your purchase of native plants until 4 pm on the day of the walk.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
Are restrooms available?
- There are public restrooms at the Museum. Please do not ask to use restrooms at our private gardens.
What shoes should I wear? How much walking is involved?
- Closed toe sneakers are encouraged. This is a popular event, and at times parking may be a distance from individual gardens. Gardens may have uneven ground, artistic staircases, and even mud depending on the weather, so watch your step. Dress for the weather.
Are dogs allowed?
- Dogs are not allowed in any private garden.
Will beverages and refreshments be available?
- There is a Cookie Room at the Museum during the walk hours, where cookies and lemonade will be available. Yummy cookies are supplied by the members of the Rochester Garden Club.
Will there be vendors at The Museum this year?
- The Rochester Garden Club holds its popular “Fleatique” sale with gently used garden and home items for sale at excellent prices.
Will there be an educational program in the Calf Barn at the Museum?
- Yes! Check back soon for official speaker announcement!
Who do I contact about the possibility of sharing my garden, or a friend’s garden on a future Rochester Garden Walk?
- Signup sheets will be available at each garden or contact us via our website, RochesterGardenClub.org. Please include address as well as name and phone number, if possible.
For more details: www.rochesterhills.org/museum or call 248-656-4663
Native Plant Sale
The annual Native Plant Sale is run in conjunction with the Rochester Garden Walk. You do NOT have to purchase a ticket to the garden walk to purchase our native plants. We offer an exciting selection of grasses and flowers that will help your garden support biodiversity in our community. Native plants evolved with our beneficial insects and birds and are the foundation of a healthy environment. Mark your calendars for the next sale, on June 18, 2026, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Plants can be held for pickup until 4 pm on the museum grounds.
We are now accepting pre-orders for our native plants. Click here to see the order form.
Gifts and Greens Market
Our 79th Gifts and Greens Market is a wrap for 2025. Thank you to all our loyal customers and hard working club members for making this so successful. Our profits will help fund scholarships, educational programs, and support environmental organizations. Everyone wins!
Mark your calendars for our 80th year, on December 3, 4 and 5. It promises to be even better.
