Group Tour at Garvan Gardens
With spacious garden entrances and turning radiuses specially designed with professional group tours in mind, plus complimentary admission for motorcoach drivers and escorts, Garvan Woodland Gardens is a must for your next tour booking. We are centrally located in the Mid South, just 5 hours from Branson, Missouri; 4 hours from Dallas; 3 hours from Memphis; and 7 hours from Kansas City and St. Louis.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, American Bus Association, and National Tour Association.
For group reservations and information contact:
Robin Steigler
Group Sales
rsteigler@garvangardens.org
800-366-4664 or 501-262-9609
Fax: 501-262-9301
For (K-12) School field trip rates and information contact:
Debbie Buckingham or Carol Lanning
Education
education@garvangardens.org
800-366-4664 or 501-262-9613
Fax: 501-262-9612
Hours of Operation:
- Garvan Woodland Gardens is open 7 days a week
- Regular Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
- Holiday Lights Hours: Mid-November - December 31 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
- The Garden is closed the month of January, as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Group Rates:
- With prior reservation, $6.25 per person for groups of 20 or more non-GWG members via one form of payment. Two weeks notice preferable. There is no "walk in" group rate.
- Guided Tours - A guided walking tour for groups or individuals is available for $38.00 per Docent. Reservations for Docents must be booked two weeks in advance and prepaid. See cancellation policies.
* Note: To receive the group admission price, you must reserve your group with Robin Steigler at 501-262-9609.
The Sunrise Bridge
Time Allotment:
- Allow 2.5-3 hours in the Gardens.
Meal Services:
- Snack Area
- Call for more information
Group Policies:
- Reservations - Advance reservations for groups of 20 or more to receive group rate.
- Guided Tours - A guided garden walking tour for groups or individuals is available for $38.00 per Docent. Reservations for Docents must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
- Payment - With reservations, admissions may be paid upon arrival or prepaid.
Customized catering must be confirmed two weeks in advance by deposit. - Cancellation - A minimum of 72 hours required to cancel a tour or a Docent.
Catering must be canceled one week in advance for reimbursement of deposit. - Comp Policy
- Miscellaneous - Garden is ADA accessible.
- Golf cart rides available on a "first come, first serve" basis at $6.50 per seat in addition to the admission. Individuals may purchase these tickets at the admission counter on day of arrival. Seating is limited.
Motorcoach Accessability:
- Extra-wide turning radiuses and no backing necessary.