Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Member Mornings in the Garden
2026-05-14 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Denver) | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
These special events take place monthly from March through September and are offered exclusively for Garden members as way to thank you for your continued support. Member Mornings are a great membership benefit, giving you the opportunity to connect with our expert staff and fellow garden enthusiasts before we open to the public. Enjoy the peaceful early morning with coffee and pastries. While this event is FREE and open to MEMBERS ONLY, we encourage you to bring 1 not-yet member friend you think will enjoy the Garden! Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly for refreshments.
Date and Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026
8:00 – 9:00am

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden – 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Members only: Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to register. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Please contact Mikaela Guggino, Membership and Annual Fund Associate, at membership@VisitSFBG.org or 505.471.9103, ext. 110 if you need assistance.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!

Public Garden Tour
2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: March – May at 11AM on Friday and Saturday
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

CANCELED - Summer Mocktails Workshop
2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required.
Join us in crafting delicious syrups from foraged plants to add a touch of nature to your summer mocktails and cocktails. Discover which plants to use, how to prepare them, and create mixes that bring a new meaning to reFRESHing. We’ll provide all the materials. (Alcohol will not be provided or allowed on site, sorry! Vials will be provided for taking home syrups. Everyone will receive recipe cards for demonstrated drinks.)
Date and Time:

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 – 11:30am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Member: $40
Not-Yet-Member: $50

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Rooted Reflections: Mindful Nature Journaling
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration recommended
Join us for a mindful nature journaling workshop in the beautiful Santa Fe Botanical Garden! During this 90 minute program, we will explore the practice of journaling. We will introduce some techniques, ideas, and examples of nature journaling then give you a chance to dive into the experience yourself. Whether you focus on a single leaf, the landscape and sky or even just the sounds you hear around you, journaling and sketching is a chance to explore your creativity and connect with your surroundings. Come give it a try with us and bring your creative curiosity!
Each participant will receive their own watercolor sketchbook to take home. (Watercolor pencils and water brushes will be provided.)
Date and Time:

Sunday, May 17, 2026
11:00am – 12:30pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe 87505
Pricing:

Members: $20
Not-yet-members: $25

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6
must register for each individual class

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

SOLD OUT - A Book Talk in the Garden with Priyanka Kumar
2026-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | The Hendricksen Pavilion, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
SOLD OUT
In collaboration with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, join us for an exclusive experience at Santa Fe Botanical Garden (SFBG) with nationally acclaimed author and naturalist Priyanka Kumar. We will bring together literature, nature, and conversation in one of Santa Fe’s most beautiful settings.
Coffee and light bites will be available as guests arrive, followed by an engaging presentation with Priyanka that concludes with a Q&A session. She will speak about the practice of being a naturalist and the inspiration behind her celebrated nature books including Conversations with Birds and The Light Between, Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, and her forthcoming book The Grassland Queen. Afterward, discover the Garden’s seasonal beauty on a special tour and enjoy all-day access to continue exploring at your leisure.
Tickets include coffee and light bites, talk and Q&A session with Priyanka Kumar, a special tour, and all-day Garden admission.
The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit can be purchased with your ticket for collection at the event and for signing by the author.
Limited to 50 guests—reserve your spot today.
Member Presale: January 20; Public Sale: January 26
Photo credit: Molly Wagoner
More about Priyanka Kumar
Priyanka Kumar is the award-winning author of Conversations with Birds and The Light Between Apple Trees, and the forthcoming book, The Grassland Queen. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra. An internationally acclaimed naturalist and filmmaker, she has taught at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and the University of Southern California and serves on the Advisory Council of the Leopold Writing Program. Her honors include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award and a New Mexico/New Visions Governor’s Award.
Date and Time

Monday, May 18, 2026
10:00am – 12:30pm

Location
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, The Hendricksen Pavilion, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing

Adult: $50
Adult with Book: $82

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to take advantage of the presale. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Native Elements: Live + Silent Auction & Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
The Opening Celebration for the Inaugural Native Elements Art Festival + Market will be held at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. The evening will include a Live + Silent Auction and Distinguished Achievement Award Ceremony for this year’s winner Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouria Tribe). Food and drinks will be offered as well as live entertainment.
To learn more, visit us at native-elements.org
Member Pre-Sale Date (March 15), Public Sale Date (April 1)
Date and Time:

Thursday, May 21
5:30 – 7:30pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing:

Members: $80.00
Not-Yet-Members: $100.00
Youth Under-17 – Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to take advantage of the presale. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Springtime Nature Sketching in collaboration with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
2026-05-22 09:00 - 12:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Join the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for a relaxing session of nature sketching at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden!
This class will take place at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s outdoor classroom, where GOKM teaching artist Sudeshna Sengupta will begin with an interactive demonstration of how to capture trees, dry twigs, leaves, seedpods, flowers, and buds using nature-sketching tools like watercolor pencils, graphite pencils, sketch pens, and more. After receiving guidance in a variety of styles and techniques, participants will create their own observational nature sketches inspired by their surroundings with plenty of opportunity for more individual guidance from the instructor. All supplies included.
Drinking water will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own snacks.
Presented in collaboration with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. You must register through Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

This class is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. Children are welcome to participate alongside their adults.

Space is limited, reservations required. Please email contact@gokm.org or call 505.946.1000 for assistance with event registration.
Weather permitting. Registrants will be notified 24 hours in advance if the lesson is to be canceled.

Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Outdoor Classroom in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing: All supplies are included: GOK Members $40 | Non-members $50 (you must register through Georgia O’Keeffe Museum)

About the Instructor:

Sudeshna Sengupta’s career as a teaching artist spans multiple decades, continents, and cultures that inform her pedagogy for decolonizing studio art. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in 1985 from Visva-Bharati University, founded by the first non-European Nobel Laureate (1913) and humanist poet Rabindranath Tagore.
After teaching art and design at the college level in New Delhi, Seattle, and California, she taught at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, where she established its first intaglio printmaking studio in 1995. Besides the O’Keeffe Museum, Sengupta teaches credit courses with the School of Art & Design of the Santa Fe Community College.
Her etchings and lithographs from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi have been featured in a landmark exhibition on Women Printmakers of India at the NGMA-New Delhi in India. Her work is in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi; Association Musée d’Art Contemporain, France; Kala Institute, Berkeley, and more.
Sengupta also conducts workshops, short courses, lectures, and community-based art events focusing on multicultural and intercultural experiences that emphasize human, cultural, and environmental connectedness through creativity.
To learn more, please visit notes-and-doodles.com and visit her Instagram @santafe_online_art_studio

Native Elements: "Meet the Artists Reception" + Night Market
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Join the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and get your early access shopping done at the Friday Night Market! Enjoy getting to “Meet the Artists” in style with refreshments and food while exploring the incredible artistry being shown at the Market.
To learn more, visit us at native-elements.org
Member Pre-Sale Date (March 15), Public Sale Date (April 1)
Date and Time:

Friday, May 22
5:00 – 8:30pm

Location:
Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Pricing:

Members: $52.00
Not-Yet-Members: $65.00
Youth Under-17 – Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

CANCELLED - Garden Bird Walk
2026-05-23 07:30 - 09:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration required
Join us for a morning bird walk to observe who is visiting the Garden. We’ll be watching for resident birds as well as migratory birds resting in the Garden. No need to be a birding expert, we’ll even provide binoculars if you need them.
Date and Time:

Saturday, May 23, 2026
7:30 – 9:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, 87505. Program participants will be met at the entrance gate to the Garden, just outside of the visitor center.
Pricing:

Members: $10
Not-Yet-Members: $12

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Native Elements: Saturday Art Market + Special Programming
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
The Art Market and Festival will continue this weekend with over 160 vendors showcasing some of the incredible artistry of the region. Saturday’s ticket will also include a panel discussion with the Featured Artists of the 2026 Market.
To learn more, visit us at: native-elements.org
Member Pre-Sale Date (March 15), Public Sale Date (April 1)
Date and Time:

Saturday, May 23
9:00am – 5:00pm
Panel Discussion Time: TBD

Location:
Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Pricing:

Members: $8.00
Not-Yet-Members: $10.00
Youth Under-17: Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Solar Viewing
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
A member of the Santa Fe Stargazers will be in the Garden offering a unique opportunity to safely observe the Sun through a specialized solar telescope.
Visitors will be able to view remarkable solar features that are normally invisible to the naked eye, including sunspots and glowing activity on the Sun’s surface. 🌞🔭
Date and Time:

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Free with admission
Walk-up activity

SOLD OUT - Forest Bathing and Cacao Ceremony
2026-05-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Recommended
Dr. Marcy will lead you on a mindfulness journey at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. You will experience gratitude and increased awareness. Dr. Marcy uses her acupuncture, holistic coaching, and other backgrounds to create a relaxing experience. The cacao ceremony, at the end, adds a delicious, mindful sensory experience.
About the instructor:
Dr. Marcy B. Newman, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM), has certifications in iRest Yoga Nidra, Caritas Coach, Nurse Coach, and was a VA nurse for over 10 years (mainly doing employee well-being and health promotion). She is so grateful to be back in her “spirit” home of Santa Fe!
Date and Time:

Sunday May 24, 2026
9:00 – 10:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$35

Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Native Elements: Sunday Art Market + Special Programming
2026-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
The Art Market and Festival will continue this weekend with over 160 vendors showcasing some of the incredible artistry of the region. Sunday’s ticket will also include an artist demonstration with one of the Featured Artists of the 2026 Market.
To learn more visit: native-elements.org
Members Pre-Sale Date (March 15), Public Sale Date (April 1)
Date and Time:

Sunday, May 24
10:00am – 4:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Pricing:

Members: $8.00
Not-Yet-Members: $10.00
Youth Under-17 – Free

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 25, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6
must register for each individual class

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

Patterns in the Garden Tour
2026-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Please wait in Welcome Ramada prior to the beginning of the tour.
Join Docent Tour Leader, Ivars Petersen for a walk through the Garden as Ivars incorporates Mathematics to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the many patterns found in a botanical garden.
About your Guide: Ivars Petersen has been a Volunteer Docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for 3 years. Ivars is a freelance writer and editor. He was Director of Publications at the Mathematical Association of America from 2007 to 2014. As an award-winning mathematics writer, he previously worked at Science News for more than 25 years and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids. His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.
Date and Time:

Monday, May 25, 2026
11:00am – 12:00pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing: Free with Admission, no registration required.

Garden Conservancy Open Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | NM
Garden Conservancy Open Day in Santa Fe!
The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program provides an exclusive opportunity to explore private gardens that highlight the artistry, passion, and ingenuity of gardeners across the country. In Santa Fe, two exceptional gardens offer a glimpse into the unique adaptations and creative expressions that define this region’s horticulture.
Santa Fe – A Distinctive Garden Destination
Santa Fe’s unique arid climate, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainable gardening make it a fitting host city for Open Days. With its blend of historic adobe homes, dramatic mountain vistas, and innovative landscapes, Santa Fe showcases the diverse ways in which plants can thrive in arid conditions. From crevice gardens to food-producing landscapes, each garden tells a story of adaptation, experimentation, and a deep connection to place.
Date and Time

Saturday, May 30
Time ticketed sessions: 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm & 2pm-4pm

Open Day Gardens (location details provided with ticket purchase)
David/Peese Garden- tickets on sale now here!
Garden owner – “Our garden in Santa Fe began by working between three home remodeling projects about ten years ago. Over this period of time, the garden evolved from wildflower plantings to more perennials, shrubs, and trees. The climate at 7,000 feet was not like anything I’d experienced in my sixty years of gardening. It was a new world of plants and landscape design opportunities. All the plants that I often killed in Austin, I could grow, and I tried almost anything. I could grow lilac, peonies, cold-hardy roses, lilies, and New Mexico native plants. The garden wraps around the home at various levels, with the front garden leading you in with fastigiate Rocky Mountain junipers, Stanley plum, and sour cherry trees. The trees are interspersed with perennials and shrubs. As you move around the home, you enter a kitchen garden of herbs and vegetables, with two raised beds for tomatoes. Some of the seeds were collected in Italy, and are only grown on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. As you continue to move around the house, you descend to the lower garden by a koi pond and a rectangular lawn. Wrapping around the lawn is a greenhouse, woodland garden, and a series of rock gardens containing plants from the steppe and alpine areas of the world. Bearded iris beds flank the walkway to the front driveway and parking area. The driveway rock garden, implemented and designed by Kenton Seth, climbs a small hill that is the main entrance to the house. Planted in the rock garden are conifers, perennials, and annuals on one side of the driveway, and a row of piñon pines on the opposite bank. This garden’s estimated size is 1/2 acre.”
The Succulent Garden – tickets on sale now here!
Garden owner – “My original passion was growing food— vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Late in life, I became a market gardener selling at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market and to friends and family. Now, I’m a dedicated rock gardener and a grower of native cactus, penstemons, and Eriogonums. I love propagation from seeds and cuttings. The diversity and beauty of plants of all kinds is an endless source of joy and inspiration. I still grow lots of vegetables, fruits, and cut flowers for the grandkids, but it’s the uncommon and challenging-to-grow plants that get me up in the morning.”
Pricing

$5 Garden Conservancy Members,
$10 for the public

Public Garden Tour
2026-05-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Cost: Free with admission
Day and Time: March – May at 11AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

Journaling through Watercolor with Antonio Darden 4-Day Workshop
2026-05-31 09:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-01 09:30 - 15:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Step into the Santa Fe landscape with a sketchbook in one hand and a thoughtfully limited watercolor palette in the other. In this beginner-friendly plein air journaling class, participants will learn to capture manageable Southwest scenes, from adobe walls and entryways to ristras and garden gates, while recording color mixes, light, and perspective notes that can later blossom into finished studio pieces. Guided by award-winning artist Antonio Darden, this course weaves color theory, value study, and one- and two-point perspective into a creative practice that’s equal parts travel diary and work of art. 🎨🌵
This class will cover, color theory, value study and one-point and two-point perspective. This class is for beginners to intermediate, even if you haven’t painted before you will really enjoy this class. Click here for material list.
About the Artist:
Antonio Darden is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Western Federation Watercolor Society, Watercolor Society of Alabama and New Mexico Watercolor Society. Antonio is an avid plein air and Studio painter, building on the foundations of composition, value and local color and continuing to experiment and hone his personal style. Daily life drawing and plein air painting and studying from many renowned artists have elevated his technique in watercolor.
He works and teaches in his private art studio in Santa Fe NM. Antonio, a local, national and international award winning artist, has his art in private collections in Germany, London, Canada, Italy, Mexico and throughout the USA. www.dardenfineart.com

Date and Time:

Sunday May 31st- Wednesday June 3rd
9:30am – 3:30pm (1 hour break for lunch)

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Hendricksen Pavilion, Santa Fe 87505
Pricing:

$400
pricing covers all four days of workshop

Refund policy: Cancelations more than one week prior to event are subject to a 25% cancelation fee. Cancelations with less than one week notice are non-refundable. If you need to cancel please call 505-471-9103 ext 105.
Cancelation Policy: Santa Fe Botanical Garden reserves the right to cancel programs at its discretion. Programs will run as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless participants are contacted directly by Garden Staff either by phone or email.

Public Garden Tour
2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Explore the Beauty of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on a Guided Tour!
Step into nature and discover the wonders of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden with our engaging Public Garden Tours! Perfect for all ages, these guided walks offer a fascinating introduction to the diverse plants, landscapes, and stories that make our Garden so special.
Each tour lasts 45–55 minutes, covering scenic pathways while highlighting seasonal themes and insights from our expert guides. No two tours are exactly alike—our guides bring their unique perspectives, drawing from our mission to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region.
🌿 No registration required—just show up and enjoy!
🌿 Tours are included with Garden admission.
Pricing:

Free with admission

Day and Time:

Daily, May 31-August 30, 2026

Want to bring a group? We’re happy to accommodate private tours for groups of 10 or more with at least two weeks’ notice. Plus, be sure to check back for seasonal specialty tours featuring unique topics and experiences throughout the year.
For details and to plan your visit, click here. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Become a SFBG Member today and enjoy free admission all year long. Join/Renew here!

Full Moon Walk
2026-05-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance registration recommended
Join us on a walk along moonlit trails through the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Learn moon facts and lore, how animals and plants are adapted for nighttime, and hopefully see or hear some wildlife darting through the darkness.

Date and Time:

Sunday, May 31, 2026
8:00 – 9:30 pm

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Garden Entrance, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

Member: $20
Not-Yet-Member: $25

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at the top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.
Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.

SOLD OUT - Beginner Course in T'ai Chi Chih
2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
Advance Registration Required
Join instructor Greg Berg every Monday in May and June for a beginner course of T’ai Chi Chih in the garden and reinforce your connection to the natural world!
T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) originated in Albuquerque in 1974. It includes 19 gentle flowing movements and a pose. TCC is not a martial art and is completely non-violent. It is easy to learn and a full practice takes about 40 minutes. It is great for stress reduction, mindfulness, and balance.
About the Instructor:
Greg Berg is an accredited teacher of TCC and is also a poet, book artist, and fine arts photographer.
Date and Time:

Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00 – 11:00am

Location:
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 87505
Pricing:

$6
must register for each individual class

The fee includes admission to the garden as well as the class.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. If you must cancel, please consider the program fee a donation to the Garden.
We reserve the right to cancel programs at our discretion. Participants will be contacted via email as early as possible in the event of a program cancellation.
