Olbrich’s 2023 Home Garden Tour features Six Garden Sanctuaries in Shorewood Hills

Olbrich Botanical Gardens presents six garden sanctuaries in the wooded Village of Shorewood Hills. Rooted in a long history of sustainable practices, the Village and its residents value green initiatives, prioritizing the future well-being of their neighborhood, Lake Mendota, and the greater City of Madison & beyond. Many gardens incorporate hardy native plants, focus on pollinator friendly flowers, and offer bird habitats.

Tickets are $13 for Olbrich members and $15 for the general public, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.  

Advance tickets available for purchase at Olbrich’s lobby thru July 6.

Tour day ticket sales July 7 & 8 @ UW Credit Union, 3500 University Ave (west side of parking lot off Highbury Road)

Know Before You Go

• Featured gardens can be viewed in any order; tour-goers do not need to start at #1
• Tour-goers must carry their ticket to each garden site for check-in
• Be sure to utilize the Home Garden Tour App (scan the QR code on ticket) to learn more about the garden stories, native plant highlights, and Shorewood Hills’ sustainability efforts
• Tour-goers are strongly encouraged to park once and walk or bike the tour to avoid parking congestion on the narrow neighborhood streets of Shorewood Hills
• Check for road construction updates for University Ave before attending the tour

Visit www.olbrich.org for more information.