Garden Memberships
Be a part of something beautiful!
While it receives some support from 91app, the Garden must raise annual operating funds and all funds for new plantings, gardens, exhibits, programs and buildings. Your membership, while offering you benefits such as free or reduced admission at nearly 400 gardens nationwide, puts new plants in the ground, educates learners of all ages, and grows a Garden we can be proud to pass on to future generations.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for One to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Two to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events.
- Invitation for Two to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events
- Children’s T-Shirt (S/M/L – One per Child)
With a Garden Club level membership, each Garden Club is entitled to one (1) on site-meeting* and one Botanic Garden prepared program or tour. Additional facility use beyond this is billed at the Additional programs are billed at $40 each.
Call to schedule. Use of the Pavilion or Bland Cottage is limited to three hours (including set-up & clean-up time) during the day of the meeting and only during standard weekday garden hours.
*This policy applies without exception. Garden Club meetings/gatherings over 3 hours are subject to the standard rental rates and policies, including fees for additional hours.
Magnolia Circle Memberships
At the Magnolia Circle Level, dues go beyond the cost of membership and contribute to Garden programs and progress.
Magnolia circle members also receive additional benefits, including invitations to the Spring Magnolia Circle Cocktail Party.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Two to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
- Invitation for Two to the Spring Magnolia Circle Members Cocktail Party*
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Two to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
- Invitation for Two to the Spring Magnolia Circle Members Cocktail Party*
- Complimentary Photography Location Pass***
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. ***Complimentary Photography Location Pass must be scheduled in advance. Contact the Garden.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Four to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
- Invitation for Four to the Spring Magnolia Circle Members Cocktail Party*
- Complimentary Photography Location Pass***
- Happy Hour with the Director (Biannual)
- Plant Sale Voucher
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. ***Complimentary Photography Location Pass must be scheduled in advance. Contact the Garden.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Four to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
- Invitation for Four to the Spring Magnolia Circle Members Cocktail Party*
- Complimentary Photography Location Pass***
- Happy Hour with the Director (Biannual)
- Plant Sale Voucher
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. ***Complimentary Photography Location Pass must be scheduled in advance. Contact the Garden.
- Garden News and Invitations to Garden Events*
- Reduced Price for Select Garden Events
- Discounts at Local Businesses
- to nearly 400 Gardens & Arboreta Nationwide
- Complimentary Guest Passes**
- Early Plant Sale Shopping
- Invitation for Six to the Fall Members-Only Plant Sale Opening Night*
- Invitation for Six to the Spring Magnolia Circle Members Cocktail Party*
- Complimentary Photography Location Pass***
- Happy Hour with the Director (Biannual)
- Plant Sale Voucher
*Invitations do not guarantee reservations. **Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. ***Complimentary Photography Location Pass must be scheduled in advance. Contact the Garden.
Corporate Memberships
Grow with us!
Local businesses can now partner with the Garden. Our Corporate Membership program supports everything from education and conservation to maintaining our growing botanical spaces. Your business gains valuable benefits like guest passes, gift memberships, client appreciation opportunities, community visibility, and more.
With levels ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, there’s a partnership that’s right for you. Sponsorships also available.
Contact Todd Beasley for details.
tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
- Garden News
- Guided Group Tour (Up to 20 People)
- Team Volunteer Day (1 Facilitated Project)
- Complimentary Guest Passes* (10/Year)
- Gift Memberships (Five Individual-level Memberships/Year)
- Invitations to Private Members-only Events** (Two Invitations to Exclusive Garden Parties)
- Use of the Garden for Meetings (One Cottage Rental. Seats 12)
- Private Event Rental Discount (10% Discount on One Weekday Rental/Year)
- Standard Recognition Package (Company Name on Website with Link. Featured in Two Newsletters, Annually)
*Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. **Invitations do not guarantee reservations.
Contact Todd Beasley for details
(912)478-1149
tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
- Garden News
- Guided Group Tour (Up to 20 People)
- Team Volunteer Day (1 Facilitated Project)
- Complimentary Guest Passes* (15/Year)
- Gift Memberships (10 Individual-level Memberships/Year)
- Invitations to Private Members-only Events** (Four Invitations to Exclusive Garden Parties)
- Use of the Garden for Meetings (One Cottage Rental. Seats 12)
- Private Event Rental Discount (15% Discount on One Weekday Rental/Year)
- Enhanced Recognition Package (Company Name on Website with Link. Featured in Four Newsletters, Annually)
*Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. **Invitations do not guarantee reservations.
Contact Todd Beasley for details
(912)478-1149
tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
- Garden News
- Guided Group Tour (Up to 20 People)
- Team Volunteer Day (2 Facilitated Projects)
- Complimentary Guest Passes* (20/Year)
- Gift Memberships (15 Individual-level Memberships/Year)
- Invitations to Private Members-only Events** (Eight Invitations to Exclusive Garden Parties)
- Use of the Garden for Meetings (Two Cottage Rentals. Seats 12)
- One Complimentary Weekday Rental/Year
- Premium Recognition Package (Company Name on Website with Link. Featured in 12 Newsletters, Annually. Social Media Spotlight (2/year). Recognition at Garden Events.)
*Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. **Invitations do not guarantee reservations.
Contact Todd Beasley for details
(912)478-1149
tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
- Garden News
- Guided Group Tour (Up to 20 People)
- Team Volunteer Day (2 Facilitated Projects)
- Complimentary Guest Passes* (40/Year)
- Gift Memberships (20 Individual-level Memberships/Year)
- Invitations to Private Members-only Events** (16 Invitations to Exclusive Garden Parties)
- Use of the Garden for Meetings (Four Cottage Rentals. Seats 12)
- One Complimentary Weekday Rental/Year
- Premium+ Recognition Package (Company Name on Website with Link. Featured in 12 Newsletters, Annually. Social Media Spotlight (2/year). Recognition at Garden Events. 1-page Feature in Newsletter.)
*Guest Passes are single-use admission tickets. Not valid for special events. **Invitations do not guarantee reservations.
Contact Todd Beasley for details
(912)478-1149
tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
Honoring Opportunities
Contact Todd Beasley, Director, tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu for additional honoring opportunities.
Gift Membership
Share the garden experience with friends and family.
Gift Memberships at any level can be made in the name of your loved one for a birthday, anniversary or just because. A card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the designated individual(s) or family you provide.
Memorial Gifts
Honor or remember someone special while supporting the garden – $35 or more per gift
Gifts can be made in memory of a loved one at any time. A card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the designated individual(s) or family you provide.
Commemorative Bricks
Leave a lasting mark in our heritage walkway – $125 per brick
Bricks are inscribed and installed on the terrace of the Whelchel Camellia Garden in front of Bland Cottage. A card acknowledging your gift will be sent to the designated individual(s) or family you provide. Please provide three lines with 14 letter spaces (include spaces) per line for brick inscription.
Benches & Swings
Benches and swings provide lovely resting opportunities for visitors while an oversized container adds a different element of art as a lasting tribute to loved ones. A commemorative plaque featuring your working will be installed. For more information contact Todd Beasley, Director, tmbeasley@georgiasouthern.edu
Adopt a Plant
Honor or remember a loved one or a special occasion by supporting the living garden. We will send a card to your honoree or your designated recipient, notifying them of your thoughtful gift.
Your symbolic plant adoption helps sustain the Garden’s collection and furthers our mission to promote knowledge of Southeastern Coastal Plain plants, connect visitors with our region’s natural landscapes, and inspire environmental stewardship.
Plants to Adopt:
- Japanese Maple – $500
- Camellia – $250
- Azalea – $100
- Hydrangea – $50
- Hibiscus – $30