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.

General Admission – $15
Olbrich Members – $13
Child (Ages 6-12 ) – $6
Ages 5 & under – FREE

Presale ticket sales starting June 15 in Olbrich’s Lobby

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

Member Level Ticket Allowances at the discounted price

Garden Friend – 1 ticket

Garden Friend Plus One – 2

Garden Family – 2

Garden Family & Guests – 4

Garden Contributor – 4

Garden Patron – 6

Garden Benefactor – 6

Garden Angel – 8

Circle (Lifetime) Member – 8

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