Ben and Chef at Kelly Way Gardens
Kelly Way Gardens

Garden Tours, Tastings & Events

Discover the fun, engaging, and magical side of gardens with tours and events led by our team of gardeners! 
Open May - October

Meet the Master Gardener

Garden Tours

Self-guided Tours
We encourage guests to come by and peruse the produce, flowers, and garden pathways at their own leisure. Ask the gardeners questions and join us in our restaurants to taste what we grow!

Garden Displays
Throughout the season our garden displays show off the most artful side of gardening! Enjoy walking through the unique Sunflower House and strolling beneath the Gourdwalk. Learn more about these Garden Displays here. 

Green Thumb Garden Tour
Tuesdays - 3:00-3:30pm June 18-September 17
Take a stroll through the garden while you learn about the different practices used to grow our vegetables, fruit, and flowers! A great educational experience for all ages with the opportunity to taste our seasonal organic produce.

Can You Dig It? An Agriculture Pun Tour
Wednesdays - 10:00-10:30am June 19-September 18
Bee our guest for a tour of our organic 3 acre market garden. Learn about The gardens and our operations while enjoying our gardeners unbeetable puns!

Taste of The Season Tours
Thursdays - 3:00-3:30pm June 20-September 19
Join us in the garden for a complimentary tour focused on taste. We will dive into the seasons fresh organic produce that will be served in one of our resort restaurants that very day! Delicious carrots, peas, cucumbers, and a crowd favorite, tomatoes are just a few of our 145 varieties grown this season.

Family Fun Tour
Fridays - 3:00-3:30pm June 21-September 20
Bring the whole family and enjoy a sensory tour around the garden as we touch leaves, smell flowers, hear the birds chirping, and taste the fresh produce grown at Kelly Way Gardens.

Kelly Way Bouquet
Saturdays - 10:00-10:30am June 22-September 21
Join one of our master florists and learn about the different varieties of florals available in our garden. During this tour, you will create a seasonal flower arrangement that you can take home with you!

 

Explore the Gardens

Garden Tastings & Events

Thursday Red Barn Dinner Series
4-course meals with accompanying wines, special guests include local farmers and purveyors. Select Thursdays June-September, reservations required. Learn More

Sunday Suppers at the Red Barns
Locally sourced 3-course dinner served family-style with wine pairings. Select Sundays June-September, reservations required. Learn More

Home Garden Pickling & Canning Class
August 10 - 1:00-3:00pm
This hands-on class will provide you with the knowledge you need to pickle and preserve proficiently at home! Reservations required.
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Why Waltz When You Can Salsa?
August 15 - 1:00-3:00pm
Using freshly harvested tomatoes, herbs, and accompanying veggies, this class will show you how simple making salsa can be. Reservations required.
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Flower Arranging Class
September 7 - 1:00-2:00pm
In this class you will learn the fundamentals and different techniques for arranging a bouquet, while creating a take home piece with beautiful seasonal blooms freshly harvested from Kelly Way Gardens. Reservations required.
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9th Annual Great Tomato Tasting

August 17 - 12:00-1:00pm

We’ll start off with a set tasting plate of several of our favorites as we walk you through the amazing world of heirloom tomatoes and then let your palate loose on all our 51 varieties for you to vote on your favorites. Reservations TBA.
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Under the Gourdwalk at Kelly Way Gardens
Vermont Sunflower House
Tomato Tastings
Aerial of Gardens
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