30th ANNIVERSARY SECRET GARDEN TOUR SET FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 29
Kickoff Party to be held at Sunnyside Nursery on Thursday, May 8
Nine of Saratoga Springs’ fabulous private gardens plus a new public garden will be featured on the 30th Anniversary Secret Gardens Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 29, 2025 – the last Sunday in June 2025.
Visitors will enjoy a mix of first-time gardens and popular past favorites with spectacular new twists. It’s a great way to get landscaping ideas as the summer unfolds.
This event supports Saratoga Soroptimists’ efforts to empower, and improve the lives of, women and girls through a series of special programs, scholarships, and more. To receive alerts when tickets go on sale this spring, email soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com.
You’re also invited to join us as we kick off the approach to our 30th Anniversary Secret Garden Tour at Sunnyside Gardens from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 8th — the Thursday before Mother’s Day.
In addition to enjoying complimentary wine and soft drinks, nibbles, and music, you’ll have the chance to win gift baskets curated by members of Saratoga Soroptimists. All raffle ticket sales and a portion of all purchases made during the party (including plants, flowers, gardening supplies, and gift cards) will support Saratoga Soroptimists.
Saratoga Soroptimists is pleased to report that approximately $40,000 was raised through the 2024 Secret Gardens Tour, including ticket sales, sponsorships, Honorary Committee memberships, the Sunnyside event and other donations. As always, special thanks are due the generous garden owners for their willingness to benefit the Soroptimist mission by sharing their private oases with hundreds of people over the course of the day
The funds raised from the 2024 tour are reaching many people in our community.
Saratoga Soroptimists sponsors a joint program with Wellspring to help victims of domestic violence obtain their financial and legal independence. We offer a program for high school girls facing obstacles to their future success, offering resources and skills to help them pursue their dreams. We help provide shelter for women in need of temporary housing. We give scholarships to women heads of household to further their education and thus improve their financial stability. We award grants to high school students who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism, along with funding for the non-profit organizations they serve.
Saratoga Soroptimists, formed in 1979, is the local branch of an international nonprofit public service organization devoted to empowering women and girls, locally and globally.
Did you know the Secret Gardens Tour was featured on This Old House?
Click here to enjoy. The segment is about a minute in.
Photo on left by Brian Hoffman.