The Nantucket Garden Festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island. Nantucket Garden Festival celebrates gardening through creative lectures and workshops, exquisite garden tours, and children’s activities.
Schedule of Events:
9:30am - 12:00pm - Private Garden Tour with Greyson Keller of The Garden Group
Location: Nantucket Lighthouse School 1 Rugged Road Nantucket MA
$190 per person
Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for a guided tour of Nantucket’s stunning gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, participants will travel by van to visit a thoughtfully curated selection of private gardens across the island. Each year, the van tours feature new locations, offering a fresh perspective on the diverse beauty of Nantucket’s landscapes. Once on-site, guests will have plenty of time to explore, take in the scenery, and ask questions.
Please note that we will feature the same properties during the a.m. and p.m., but different properties will be featured each day of Nantucket Garden Festival.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Floral Design Workshop with Chris Burleson of Sea Holly Studio
$350
Have you ever wanted a stunning dining room centerpiece that you can make on your own? This is a great opportunity to learn how!
Chris Burleson of Sea Holly Studio will guide an intimate hands-on workshop filled with insider tips on how to set up a stunning seasonal table through floral design.
Chris Burleson is the floral designer and owner of Sea Holly Studio. As a year round member of the Nantucket community, Chris gathers inspiration from the island’s natural beauty. Her love of nature is seen in her passion for foraging, as well as growing and sourcing local flowers in her designs. With a design style that leans whimsical, natural, and ethereal, she highlights the beauty of Nantucket’s flowers with an artistic approach. This is often seen in her unique and eye-catching pieces.
In this workshop, you will create your own garden-inspired centerpiece using local, Nantucket-grown flowers. Chris will guide attendees in sustainable floristry techniques and mechanics, as well as share her botanical artistry and table styling tips.
Attendees will take home their choice of premium ceramic vase (2 options), metal flower frog, floral sheers, printed care sheet and tips, Sea Holly swag, and a floral centerpiece.
Location: Harvest Garden 163 Hummock Pond Road Nantucket, MA, 02554
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Private Garden Tour with Greyson Keller of The Garden Group
$190 per person
Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for a guided tour of Nantucket’s stunning gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, participants will travel by van to visit a thoughtfully curated selection of private gardens across the island. Each year, the van tours feature new locations, offering a fresh perspective on the diverse beauty of Nantucket’s landscapes. Once on-site, guests will have plenty of time to explore, take in the scenery, and ask questions.
Please note that we will feature the same properties during the a.m. and p.m., but different properties will be featured each day of Nantucket Garden Festival.
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