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 & Gardens and discounted digital subscription to Fine Gardening
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
All benefits listed above for one named cardholder
One additional unnamed cardholder (transferrable membership)
One additional unnamed cardholder (transferable membership, perfect for caregivers)
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
All GAC member benefits for two named cardholders
Two additional guest passes
Private tour with Head Curator for up to six people
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.
Tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Botanical Circle Benefits
Botanical Circle Members enjoy all Sustaining Level benefits and NARM/ROAM reciprocal admission, as well as these additional benefits:
- Two free guests during regular Garden hours
- Access to curator plant pop-ups one hour earlier
- 50% off Mother’s Day and Holiday florals
- Botanical Circle 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.
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- Base rental fee and tables & chairs only (coordinator, catering, florals, photography, etc., not included)
- Free Nov-March
- 50% off April-Oct (30% off Fridays and Saturdays)
- Subject to private events calendar availability
All BC member benefits for two cardholders PLUS
Two complimentary tickets to Sculpture Show Opening Night
Two complimentary tickets to Garden of D’Lights
Two complimentary tickets to Gala
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
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 *
Purchasing your Membership through us provides you with access to participating AHS gardens throughout North America – meaning your Ruth Bancroft Garden Membership functions as a passport to a world of public gardens! You’ll also receive exclusive RBG perks such as Nursery discounts every time you shop, discounts on classes and workshops, and more. Our Members allow us to uphold our mission of education, preservation and climate-resilience.
