Presenter Francis Murphy Fran has traveled the world from riding an elephant in Nepal to search for Vanda Orchids to searching for Orchids in Hawaii that have become wildflowers. Fran has a personal collection of over 900 orchids in his Gothic Arch Greenhouse and summer shade of 2000 square feet. Come learn about the taxonomy […]
Pathways to Freedom - Reimagining the Underground Railroad An eight-panel traveling exhibit, available from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites viewers to reimagine the Underground Railroad. Taking a new look at the impact of the landscape, people, myths, and legal regulations on freedom seekers passing through New York. Regular Park Hours – […]
We salute our relationship with Parks & Trails New York by supporting “I Love My Park Day”. Help us on this day by volunteering to help clean up our beautiful treasure in the Finger Lakes. Regular Admission, purchase tickets when you arrive at the park through the Admissions Booth Free to Volunteers that sign up […]
Tell your mom how much you love her as you stroll the nine formal gardens and walk through the historic mansion and greenhouses. Admission - All Mom’s get in for $5.00
Celebrate Dad with classic cars! Food, flowers & fun for the whole family. Sign up online to show off your wheels! (Pre-sale $10.00 for a carload of 4 people or less - Pre-sale for show cars ends at 3 pm Friday 6/16/23. After this time you can still bring your car to "Show Off Your […]
Presenter Dr. Judith Wellman Come and find out why the Underground Railroad was so significant in New York State, why we are now discovering so much about it, and how historic sites in the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State are telling its remarkable story. Hear the voices of some of the courageous men […]
Shop for fine art and craft items hand-made by skilled artisans. Includes music & access to gardens and mansion. Food & drink available for purchase. Tickets available online & at admissions Admission $10.00 | $5.00 (3-15 years old) | Free (Under 3 years old) | Pre-sale Online (online sales through July 20th, after this date […]
Presented by The Rochester Oratorio Society Bringing 15 years of experience in community engagement productions, including "destination events" which reflect the values that characterize life in our region: innovation, inclusion, respect, tolerance, and equality. The Artistic Director of the Rochester Oratorio Society, Eric Townell, worked with Jeannie M. Guerrero to plan a new program that […]
Presenter Thomas Mickey Sonnenberg Gardens nonprofit is excited to host author and philanthropist, Thomas Mickey, as our guest speaker at our 13th annual Garden Symposium. Thomas will be presenting his book, All About Flowers: the story of James Vick’s 19th-century seed company. There will also be a walk with Thomas Mickey through our beautiful historic […]
Stroll through the gardens and encounter witches, goblins, and ghouls! Tickets available online & at admissions Admission $10.00 | $5.00 (3-15 years old) | Free (Under 3 years old) | Pre-sale Online (online sales through October 26th, after this date you can purchase tickets at the Admissions Booth)