seven garden hosts invite you to come to Thomasville, Davidson county, nc to appreciate and learn from their special gardens.

(See video below of all the gardens)

Davidson County Master Gardener Volunteers will direct you down garden paths, under archways and through garden gates to secret gardens, 100-year-old gardens, a bee’s paradise, by bubbling streams, to places of quiet relaxation and others for play and celebration--all this and more await your exploration. Seven garden hosts invite you to come to Thomasville, Davidson County, NC to appreciate and learn from their special gardens.

For your information, the tour is the major fundraiser for our 501c3 organization. We also consider it a public educational opportunity for all gardeners to receive inspiration and practical ideas for their own landscapes. The proceeds from the tour go to our many educational, beautification and service projects, some of which are:

·         Landscaping at the Cancer Center, Senior Centers, post offices, Habitat houses, Children’s Home, libraries and schools, other non-profit organizations and public properties

·         Demonstration Garden and Vegetable Garden at the Ag Center

·         Annual Gardeners’ Conference

·         Education programs at the Farmers Markets of Lexington and Thomasville

·         Various education programs and speakers for area schools and organizations

·         Scholarships and more

important information & policies to enhance your visit

1.  The Garden Tour is held rain or shine.

2.  No refunds.

3.  Wristbands must be shown at each garden.

4.  Public Restrooms are available at Thomasville Visitor Center, 44 W Main St. and Thomasville Aquatics Center, 20 Stadium Dr.

5.  Well-behaved and chaperoned children are welcome.

a.  Entrance is free for children through High School.

b.  Strollers are not allowed since gardens do not have paved paths or even ground.

6.  Please watch your step. Pathway surfaces may be uneven and there will be tree roots, rocks, etc.

7.  No wheelchair access.

8.  NO PETS allowed on grounds.

9.  Carpooling is encouraged.

10.      Follow parking signs and instructions by parking attendant volunteers.

Ticketholder releases, forever discharges and agrees to hold harmless the Davidson County Extension Volunteer Association, all members, officers, homeowners and any volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands for personal injury, sickness, death, as well as property damages and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the ticketholder while participating in any way in the Garden Tour.  Ticketholder assumes all risks of injury and property damage as a result of participating in the Garden Tour.

watch the video below for a preview of all 7 gardens

Garden Tour Tickets:
$20 for both days 

Children through high school are free.

Saturday, June 7
10am-4pm

Sunday, June 8
1pm-5pm

tour day ticket sales

On tour days, ticket sales and online ticket pick-up will be at Thomasville Visitors Center, 44 W. Main Street, Thomasville, NC

advance ticket sales

Ticket pre-sales begin the week of May 1 and end June 5th. You can purchase from Master Gardener Volunteers or at the following locations (cash or check only):

• The Backyard Retreat (106 Main St. Lexington)

• Thomasville Tourism & Visitors Center, 44 W Main, Thomasville, NC 27360

• BL Maker’s Market, 12 E. Guilford Street, Thomasville

online ticket sales

Tickets can also be purchased online at Eventbrite from April 15th through June 5th. Admittance wristbands and totes can be picked up at Thomasville Tourism & Visitors Center, 44 W Main, Thomasville, NC 27360 on tour days. Online tickets through Eventbrite will carry an extra $3.18 convenience charge. Click below to purchase.

SEVEN PRIVATE GARDENS IN

THOMASVILLE, NC

Andrew & Lydia Arnett, 100 Blythe Drive

 Little by little they have built their dream home from acres of dense woods to fern and flower-lined paths leading to their daughter’s wedding venue and beds of profusely blooming flowers and edibles. Family and friends helped build their home. You can feel the love in this garden.

David Williams, 705 Salem Street

The Williams’ 10-acre woodland garden began as a dream in 1969 for a family home with plenty of room for expansion as their family grew. Play areas, gardens, entertainment areas and outside restrooms make it the perfect place for gatherings of all kinds. It’s easy to imagine all the fun and laughter that happened here.

Dean Freeman & Jim Sauhamel, 117 Salem Street

This beautiful home was built in 1887 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Under a yard smothered with ivy, the owners discovered hidden patios, paths and gardens; then they created new ones of their own. Come explore the harmony of the new and old.

John Hunnicutt, 1014 Pine Needle Lane

This house was built in 1986. The landscape is semi-formal with touches of annual and perennial color. Mother Nature added her special touch with a running stream. Stroll through the lush lawn and mature landscape and absorb the Southern charm.

 Karrie Stansfield, 6 Paddock Lane

The surroundings are so peaceful and calm that it’s like a forgotten area in Thomasville. This is a bee’s paradise! Water features and pollinator plants were planned to help her 2 bee hives thrive while also providing her with a place to decompress from the stresses of the world. You can see the plan worked!

 Shane & Susan Johnson, 1343 Cedar Drive

They call it their “Secret Haven.” While working in Maryland they began completely overhauling this house and garden on weekends in 2010. The landscape now includes 9 beds, 38 Japanese maples and hundreds of perennials, with several ‘secret’ garden areas and beautiful water features.

Steve & Terrie Martin, 202 Lake Drive East

Starting in 2000 with a yard that had not been maintained in over 30 years, the Martins gradually began making changes, some by design and some by necessity. The result is a charming mixture of old and new plantings with paths, rock gardens, beautiful old camellias and azaleas and more. This is a place where good neighbors thrive with no fences.