Society of Fellows
The Society of Fellows are a group of committed garden enthusiasts who support our mission to preserve, share, and celebrate gardens at a higher level.
Fellows enjoy all general membership benefits, plus exclusive access to garden-study tours and special events showcasing exceptional landscapes in the U.S. and abroad. These experiences offer unique opportunities to learn from renowned horticulturists, designers, and historians, with the added pleasure of gracious hosting in private homes and prestigious public institutions.
Society of Fellows Garden-Study Tours
Members of the Society of Fellows are eligible to travel with us to explore extraordinary gardens and historic landscapes. In recognition of their annual support, we invite Fellows to several customized garden-study tours each year. The tours showcase remarkable gardens characteristic of the region.
Along the way, Fellows meet renowned horticulturists, designers, and historians. They explore local architecture, private art collections, and other cultural highlights; enjoy first-class hotels and gracious hosting in private homes; and experience behind-the-scenes tours of public museums, arboretums, and botanical gardens.
Since our first tour to Portland, OR, in 1992, we have crisscrossed the nation and traveled abroad, designing over 70 tours taking us to 31 states and twelve international destinations.
2025 Garden-Study Tour of Japan
March 25 - April 5
If you would like more information on these programs or the registration process, please contact Nora Gurvich at ngurvich@gardenconservancy.org or Lorraine Mahon at lmahon@gardenconservancy.org or call 845.424.6500 (NY).
Our domestic garden-study tours are available to all members of the Garden Conservancy Society of Fellows. Our international garden-study tours are open to Fellows at the Patron level and above. For information about joining the Society of Fellows, contact Bridget Connors at bconnors@gardenconservancy.org or call 845.424.6500 (NY).
Society of Fellows - Sponsor
$1500
Membership benefits include:
- Eligibility to participate in Fellows garden-study tours in the United States
- Invitations to day trips, lectures, luncheons and dinners, annual holiday celebrations, and other private events
- Unlimited complimentary admission to Open Days gardens and virtual talks
- Recognition in Garden Conservancy annual report
- Subscription to the Garden Conservancy News and special Fellows communications
Society of Fellows - Patron
$2500
Everything in the Sponsor level PLUS:
- Eligibility to participate in international Fellows garden-study tours
- Complimentary Garden Conservancy family membership for a friend
Society of Fellows - President's Circle
$5000
Everything in the Patron level.
Society of Fellows - Chairman's Circle
$10000
Everything in the Patron level.
Society of Fellows - Founder's Circle
$20000
Everything in the Chairman's Circle level.
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