Garden Guide and hydrangea enthusiast Rich Waiton leads tours of the Garden's collections of these favorite summer shrubs. Tours are timed throughout peak successive bloom time, so take more than one! Come dressed for the weather and walking in the Garden.
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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with this specialized garden tour featuring seasonal aspects of the collection. Come dressed for the weather and touring the Garden.
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Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructors Jacqueline Gooding and Iffet Aranti-Davis, who alternate teaching classes, to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. This is a gentle yoga class with a therapeutic approach. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water […]
Find Out MoreWith the recent onset of Covid, and being gifted with time and fabric, Lucy Kilpatrick began to explore creating pictures with bits of quilt scrap fabrics— to get rid of them. Many trips later to fabric stores and sending for more scraps, as well as gifts of scraps, it went from a hobby to a […]
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Experience Flowers After 5 in a new light! We're celebrating LGBTQ Pride all month long! On June 1, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will illuminate the Conservatory dome in Pride colors to celebrate Pride Month. Join VA Pride and our community partners for this historic event! The dome will be lit nightly through June 30.
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Take a journey of self-discovery and connection with others and the natural world through a guided tour of Incanto! Explore the monumental sculptures of the premiere exhibition of New York City-based sculptor Kate Raudenbush. We'll discuss how each piece is designed to be in dialogue with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's landscape. Learn details about the […]
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Heard the news? For those who choose to muse, there are clues in the hues of your booze! Rosé has finally earned the recognition it deserves… not as a passing trend, but as a timeless category unto its own. Virginia wineries produce nearly 150 different rosés across the Commonwealth. We’ll explore varying styles, techniques, and […]
Find Out MoreNative plants are a wonderful addition to the landscape for their adaptability, ornamental value and pollinator support. First meet in the classroom for the talk and then tour the Garden with an experienced Guide to see what native plants are growing at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and what native plants might work for you in […]
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It doesn't matter where you live--in a city, the country, or a suburb--there is always something beautiful that surrounds you. You just have to begin to notice it! Nature journaling helps you slow down, let go of the never-ending tasks on your to-do list, focus on the natural beauty of the world, and find a […]
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PLF is a collective of multi-talented artists, performers, and community builders based in Richmond, VA and along the central east coast. For nearly a decade, PLF has been a staple in local music and performance arts spaces. Their mission of nurturing community growth is pursued by hosting events and workshops, as well as offering grant […]
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