Join the Shipley School for their annual one-day, self-guided tour through breathtaking private gardens. This year’s Secret Gardens’ lunch stop will be at Appleford Estate and will feature a selection of vendors, including blooms and crafts for sale created by our talented Shipley Sprouts and art students.

This event is great for all ages. Whether attending alone or with a group, you’re sure to enjoy a memorable experience, regardless of your level of horticultural knowledge!

A map and tickets for the tour will be mailed to guests beginning in late-April. While the map will provide a suggested route, the tour is self-guided and guests may visit gardens in any order throughout the day.  All group tickets will be sent to the ticket purchaser and extra maps will be available for pickup at Shipley before the tour, or at the tour stops. An electronic map will be shared with all registrants in early May.

Limited tickets are available for both the 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. lunch, and the 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. lunch. Both lunches are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and will offer gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

Tour Ticket Price: $50
Tour + Seated Luncheon Ticket Price: $100

This is a rain or shine event!

Tickets purchased after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8 will not be sent via mail. Instead, they will be available for pickup at the front desk on Shipley’s Upper Campus (814 Yarrow Street) between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.