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Be a Part of the Garden’s Growth

Benefits for All Members

  • Free admission for cardholder(s) during regular hours
  • Free admission for two accompanying children under 18
  • Two single-use guest passes ($30 value)
  • Weekly e-newsletter
  • 15% off retail nursery and guests’ Garden admission
  • Access to 10+ exclusive and free member events annually, including Garden Strolls, Member Coffees, and Visitor & Education Center Talks
  • Member pricing on events, exhibits, classes, and workshops
  • Discounted admission to our winter light show, Garden of D’Lights
  • 10% off purchases at Bay Area garden and botanical vendors including:
    • Dry Garden Nursery
    • Terrain by Anthropologie (Walnut Creek & Palo Alto)
    • Oaktown Native Plant Nursery
    • East Bay Nature
    • Countrywood Florist
    • East Bay Nursery
  • Free reciprocal admission to 380+ public gardens across North America through the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program
  • Free subscription to Better Homes and Gardens

Sustaining Level Membership

Sustaining Level Members keep the Garden alive by providing support year after year, serving as a vital part of our community.

100% Tax Deductible

Individual

$60

One named cardholder

All benefits listed above

JOIN OR RENEW

Individual Plus

$120

One additional unnamed cardholder (transferrable membership)

JOIN OR RENEW

Dual / Family

$90

Two named cardholders

Free admission for two additional children under 18

JOIN OR RENEW

Dual / Family Plus

$150

One additional unnamed cardholder (transferrable membership, perfect for caregivers)

JOIN OR RENEW

Garden, Arts, and Culture

$175

Two named cardholders

Free admission for two additional children under 18

Free admission to 1,950+ cultural institutions across North and South America through the NARM and ROAM reciprocal programs

JOIN OR RENEW

Landscape Professional

$175

Three named cardholders

Four additional guest passes

Additional retail nursery discount (25%)

JOIN OR RENEW

Agave

$500

All GAC member benefits for two named cardholders

Two additional guest passes

Private tour with Head Curator for up to six people

JOIN OR RENEW

Botanical Circle Membership

Botanical Circle Members elevate the Garden by going above and beyond to preserve Ruth’s vision. Be a part of something truly special by joining the Circle and protecting the future of this one-of-a-kind space.

Manzanita

$1,000

All BC member benefits for two cardholders PLUS

Two complimentary tickets to Sculpture Show Opening Night

Two complimentary tickets to Garden of D’Lights

($780 tax-deductible)

JOIN OR RENEW

Yucca

$5,000

All BC member benefits for four cardholders PLUS

Four complimentary tickets to Sculpture Show Opening Night

Four complimentary tickets to Garden of D’Lights

Two complimentary tickets to Gala

($4,250 tax-deductible)

JOIN OR RENEW

Valley Oak

$10,000

All BC member benefits for four cardholders PLUS

Four complimentary tickets to Sculpture Show Opening Night

Four complimentary tickets to Garden of D’Lights

Four complimentary tickets to Gala

One free/discounted private event at the Garden *

($8,900 tax-deductible)

JOIN OR RENEW

Botanical Circle Benefits

Botanical Circle Members enjoy all Sustaining Level benefits and NARM reciprocal admission, as well as these additional benefits:

  • Two free guests during regular Garden hours
  • Access to curator plant pop-ups 1 hour earlier
  • 50% off Mother’s Day and Holiday florals
  • Botanical Circle enamel pin
  • Signed copy of Designing the Lush, Dry Garden (forthcoming)
  • Private tour with the Executive Director for up to ten people
  • Access to a private Garden of D’Lights buy-out event, subject to availability

* Valley Oak level members have access to one free or discounted private event annually.

  • Base rental fee and tables only (no catering, furniture, floral design, photography, etc., included)
  • Free Nov-March
  • 50% off April-Oct (30% off Fridays and Saturdays)
  • Subject to private events calendar availability