TUESDAY | JULY 7

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PRIVATE GARDEN VAN TOUR with GREYSON KELLER of The Garden Group
(Tuesday and Thursday tours visit different gardens, offering two unique experiences.)

Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for an intimate, guided van tour of Nantucket’s most exquisite private gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, guests will visit a carefully curated selection of rarely seen island properties, where Greyson and each garden’s personal gardener share behind-the-scenes insight into design, plantings, and ongoing care. Featuring a new lineup of gardens each year, this exclusive experience offers a refined perspective on Nantucket’s evolving garden culture.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP with ARIELLA CHEZAR at HARVEST GARDEN

Create a breathtaking, garden-inspired centerpiece in an intimate, hands-on workshop led by Ariella Chezar, master floral designer and author of Home in Bloom, Seasonal Flower Arranging, The Flower Workshop, and Flowers for the Table. A highly sought-after teacher and lecturer, Ariella has designed floral arrangements for The Obama White House and is widely recognized as a leader in the “farm-to-flower” movement. She lives in The Berkshires of Massachusetts, where her garden serves as daily inspiration for her naturally abundant, seasonal designs.

During this immersive Festival experience, guests will learn Ariella’s signature approach to seasonal composition, natural movement, and sustainable floristry while creating their own stunning centerpiece. Each attendee will leave with their completed arrangement, a premium vase, floral shears, and a copy of Ariella’s Home in Bloom.

This event will be held at Harvest Garden, generously hosted by Amy Pallenberg.

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PRIVATE GARDEN VAN TOUR with GREYSON KELLER of The Garden Group
(Tuesday and Thursday tours visit different gardens, offering two unique experiences.)

Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for an intimate, guided van tour of Nantucket’s most exquisite private gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, guests will visit a carefully curated selection of rarely seen island properties, where Greyson and each garden’s personal gardener share behind-the-scenes insight into design, plantings, and ongoing care. Featuring a new lineup of gardens each year, this exclusive experience offers a refined perspective on Nantucket’s evolving garden culture.

WEDNESDAY | JULY 8

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

SCONSET GARDEN WALKING TOUR with LINDSAY MOHR of Mohr Gardening

Join Lindsay Mohr for an intimate walking tour through the charming private gardens of Siasconset. Guests will explore a curated selection of hidden cottage gardens and layered seaside landscapes while gaining insight into thoughtful design, plant selection, and coastal garden care. This exclusive, slow-paced experience departs from Larsen Park, next to the Sconset Market, and offers a cozy yet refined way to experience Nantucket’s garden culture.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

KEYNOTE LECTURE & LUNCHEON with NIGEL DUNNETT at STRAIGHT WHARF RESTAURANT

Join us for an elegant keynote luncheon featuring Nigel Dunnett, internationally renowned planting designer, author, and Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture at the University of Sheffield. One of the world’s leading voices in innovative planting design, Nigel is a pioneer of new ecological and sustainable approaches to gardens, landscapes, and public spaces. His works revolves around integrating ecology and horticulture to create low-input, high-impact landscapes that are dynamic, diverse, and resilient.

Known for landmark projects including the Tower of London Superbloom and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Nigel’s work bridges research, teaching, and practice, with global influence across the UK and beyond. A gold-medal winner at the Chelsea Flower Show and recipient of numerous honors—including Honorary Fellow of the Landscape Institute and Royal Designer for Industry—his award-winning book Naturalistic Planting Design: The Essential Guide has become a leading text in the field.

During this intimate luncheon, Nigel will share insights from decades of pioneering work, exploring how naturalistic planting and green infrastructure can foster biodiversity-rich, climate-resilient landscapes that reconnect people to nature.

Limited seating available.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SCONSET GARDEN WALKING TOUR with LINDSAY MOHR of Mohr Gardening

Join Lindsay Mohr for an intimate walking tour through the charming private gardens of Siasconset. Guests will explore a curated selection of hidden cottage gardens and layered seaside landscapes while gaining insight into thoughtful design, plant selection, and coastal garden care. This exclusive, slow-paced experience departs from Larsen Park, next to the Sconset Market, and offers a cozy yet refined way to experience Nantucket’s garden culture.

THURSDAY | JULY 9

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PRIVATE GARDEN VAN TOUR with GREYSON KELLER of The Garden Group
(Tuesday and Thursday tours visit different gardens, offering two unique experiences.)

Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for an intimate, guided van tour of Nantucket’s most exquisite private gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, guests will visit a carefully curated selection of rarely seen island properties, where Greyson and each garden’s personal gardener share behind-the-scenes insight into design, plantings, and ongoing care. Featuring a new lineup of gardens each year, this exclusive experience offers a refined perspective on Nantucket’s evolving garden culture.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S GARDEN TEA PARTY

Step into a storybook afternoon at our Children’s Garden Tea Party, set within a stunning private garden in the heart of town. This beautifully curated event invites adults and children to gather for tea, light refreshments, and a joyful mix of garden-inspired activities in a magical outdoor setting. Children will create their own miniature garden dioramas, offering a hands-on and imaginative experience, while adults enjoy a glass of champagne and take in the beauty of the surroundings. Guests are encouraged to dress in florals, pastels, hats, and a touch of whimsy as we celebrate an experience that is both elegant and playful, and a memorable way for families to enjoy the Nantucket Garden Festival together. Each ticket includes one child and one adult; a parent or guardian must accompany each child.

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

PRIVATE VEGETABLE GARDEN & TASTING TOUR with GREYSON KELLER of The Garden Group

Join Greyson Keller, owner of The Garden Group, for a new and intimate Kitchen Garden & Tasting Experience, offering a guided van tour of Nantucket’s most beautiful and productive private vegetable gardens. Departing from Nantucket Lighthouse School, guests will visit a curated selection of unique island properties, where Greyson and each garden’s personal gardener share behind-the-scenes insight into growing, harvesting, and seasonal care. What makes this experience truly special is the inclusion of curated tastings at every stop, featuring seasonal bites crafted from ingredients grown on-site, creating a memorable and immersive connection between garden and table.