The 32nd Villagers’ Garden Tour, “Spring Blooms,” will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 8 and will showcase exceptional private gardens. Located in the Pinecrest and Ponce/Davis area, each property offers garden-lovers a glimpse into homeowners’ personal tropical paradise. Villagers and garden experts will be on hand to explain the special features and plant varieties at each location.

Tickets are available Jan. 25. They are $50 and may be purchased from Villagers' members or through the Eventbrite. The day of the tour, tickets will be available the day of the tour for $55 at the gift boutique/check-in site: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11295 SW 57th Ave. in Pinecrest.

The boutique will feature unique artisans, vintage jewelry, hand-crafted items, baked goods, garden-related gift items, and plants. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., an hour after the tour ends. A Rita Tennyson pop-up café will also be on-site, offering food for purchase. 

Need to Know:

  • This is a no-smoking event
  • Venues cannot accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers.
  • Commercial photography is not allowed.
  • Carpooling and comfortable, flat walking shoes are encouraged. Ticket holders drive their own vehicles between the properties and will receive a map to guide them as well as detailed information about landscaping highlights.
  • There are no refunds and no rain dates.

Proceeds support The Villagers’ historic preservation projects and university scholarships to advance historic preservation.

About The Villagers:

Since 1966, The Villagers have awarded more than 260 grants to over 80 organizations and 200+ university scholarships to advance historic preservation. Through educating, advocating, fundraising, restoration, and documentation The Villagers work to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of local historic sites and neighborhoods. For more details about the Garden Tour, projects funded, scholarships, membership opportunities, and the full scope of The Villagers’ legacy, visit www.thevillagersinc.org.