For the safety and enjoyment of our guests:

• Outside food or picnics are not allowed to be brought into the Garden except for pre-registered school groups. Learn more about food service at the Garden.
• We are unable to accommodate group meetings in the Garden Café.  To rent a meeting space, please contact facilityevents@lewisginter.org or call (804) 262-9887, x224 or x345.
• Pets are permitted only on specially advertised Fido’s Nights.  Service animals are permitted at all times. Please read our rules and guidelines for visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with dogs.
• Please refrain from the following activities:
  • Stepping in the planting beds
  • Collecting live plants, seeds, flowers, fruits or vegetables
  • Feeding the geese and other wildlife
  • Smoking indoors, in designated fresh air intake areas, or in the Children’s Garden
• The use of drones is not allowed in the Garden and drones may not fly over Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s property.

Please keep the following items at home:

• Tricycles, bicycles, skateboards, and hoverboards (we have bike racks outside the Visitor Center)
• Footballs, frisbees, kites, and other sporting items
• Fireworks, firearms, alcohol, and glass containers

For artists and photographers:

• Professional portraits require a reservation and fee through the Facility Rental Office.
• Please do not leave your equipment unattended, as the Garden is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Certain venues may be unavailable due to previously scheduled events or routine maintenance.
• Please do not block main paths, set up within garden beds, or disturb the plant collections.
• If you choose to work in the Conservatory, please use a drop cloth.