Visit the Gardens

Visiting Hours

Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Welcome to Wing Haven!
Enjoy, Observe and Listen.

Wing Haven's three public gardens are a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and people. As you enjoy the garden paths and learning environments, please keep the noise level down so that all may enjoy the peace of the gardens. Thank you!

• Wing Haven is open to the public for self-guided tours and visiting:
  Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Please note: the early morning Wellness Wednesday garden hours have ended; however, our Wellness Programs will continue twice a month on select Wednesday mornings.

• Admission allows access to Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden and The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden, including the historic homes (Entrance into Elizabeth Lawrence’s House is subject to host availability. Call for more information).

• All professional photography sessions must be scheduled in advance with our Education & Rentals Associate. Visit our Photography page to learn more.

• Welcoming host will provide an overview of the gardens, a self-guided tour map, and invitation to enjoy a short video. Guests may purchase their tickets online in advance below or at the door.

Garden Admission:

• Free admission for members

• $10 admission for adults and children over 10 years old

• Ages 10 and under are free

Free Admission Programs

Museums for All:
Present your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or WIC card/voucher to the admissions team upon check in to receive free general admission for a party of up to four people with children 10 and under free to Wing Haven’s gardens.
Note: only applies for general admission, not valid for special events.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP or WIC benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Browse the full list of participating museums.

Blue Star Museums:
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Through the Blue Star Museums program, Wing Haven offers free general admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day weekend through Labor Day.

American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program
Wing Haven is part of the American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Admission Program. A current membership card from AHS or from a garden* also participating in the Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) entitles you to free admission to Wing Haven as well as special admission privileges and/or discounts at 345+ gardens throughout North America.

*Wing Haven enforces the 90-mile exclusion rule. From the American Horticultural Society’s website:

• Make special note if a garden enforces the 90-mile exclusion. The 90-mile exclusion allows gardens to exclude members of other gardens within 90 miles of them from receiving their reciprocal benefit(s) unless the gardens mutually agree to lift the exclusion. For AHS members, the exclusion is based on their home address. Please contact the garden you belong to or the garden you plan to visit for further details.

• Present your current membership card at the admissions counter or gift shop to receive the RAP benefit(s) listed for that garden. Each card will only admit the individual(s) whose name is listed on the card. In the case of a family, couple, or household membership card that does not list individual names, the garden must extend the benefit(s) to at least two of the members. In this case, it is at the garden’s discretion to extend benefits to more than two individuals. Some gardens may require a photo ID

Advanced tickets sales are currently disabled while we are going through preservation work on the historic house. Please check in with our admission staff at the Nursery gate.

Adult Tours for Groups

Discover the beauty of Wing Haven's historic properties with a private, guided tour by one of our docents.  You'll start with Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, the home and garden of Eddie and Elizabeth Clarkson.  The Clarkson home was built in 1927 and is preserved with its original design and décor.  You'll tour the garden while hearing about the Clarksons and how their horticultural prowess and love of songbirds and wildlife grew this beautiful peaceful refuge of just over three acres.  A peek into our SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden is incorporated into the garden stroll, if you so choose.

Next, you'll go just nine houses down the street to tour the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden.  You'll see the "small city lot" (just over one-third acre) garden of the internationally celebrated garden writer, noted horticulturist and landscape architect, and learn about how Elizabeth Lawrence's vast knowledge and love of plants created this unique "living laboratory" that offers something blooming in every season.

Details

• A minimum of five (5) adults required for a guided tour.

• Tours are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Date/time will be confirmed once inquiry or payment made; subject to change based on availability.

• Please reserve at least two (2) weeks in advance.

• Tours are 2-3 hours in duration with the last tour beginning at 2:30 p.m. We can alter the tour to meet your needs.

• Cost is $15/person, ages 11 and up. Please enter the total number of people in "quantity" below.

• Questions? Please contact our Director of Education & Community Engagement.

Please schedule your tour below, by completing the online form. A staff member will confirm the date and time with you. Payment can then be taken over the phone, mailed in to the office, or through online payment (below).

Children's Tours for Groups

Discover the treasures of Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary with an overview of the garden as a bird habitat, the history of the Clarksons, and a private garden stroll! Each child will leave their visit to the gardens with a special certificate, granting them the wonderful opportunity to return to the gardens accompanied by two adults. Most groups will also have the opportunity to explore the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden. Consult with the Education Coordinator when booking your tour.

Details

• Offered to school groups, homeschoolers, Scout groups, faith-based groups, camps, etc.

• A minimum of five (5) children required for a guided tour.

• A maximum of fifty (50) children per group per day

• Offered to children in preschool through 12th grade

• Tours are available Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Date/time will be confirmed once inquiry or payment made; subject to change based on availability.

• Please reserve at least two (2) weeks in advance. Please note that the spring tour schedule fills up quickly.

• Tours are 60 minutes in duration with the last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. We can often alter the tour to meet your needs.

• The cost is $8/child; adult chaperones are free (12:1 ratio); additional adult chaperones are $10/adult.

• Please enter the total number of children only in "quantity" below.

• Questions? Please contact our Education Coordinator.

Please schedule your tour below by completing the online form. Our Education Coordinator will confirm the date and time with you. Payment can then be taken over the phone, mailed into the office, or through online payment (below).