Membership

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Membership questions?
Contact us at speaks@dsbg.org
or (704) 825-4490 ext. 103.

Become a Member

Experience the beauty and wonder of nature in every season by becoming a member of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Joining or renewing your membership is worth celebrating. When you register online, you instantly become a member and gain access to all these amazing benefits:

  • Unlimited free daytime admission

  • Half-price admission for up to four guests per visit

  • Free admission or discounted admission on tickets to special Garden events

  • Free or discounted admission to more than 300 reciprocal public gardens throughout North America

  • Discounts in The Trailhead Store,  The Garden Store (15%) and on select Garden workshops and classes

  • Holidays at the Garden Member Preview Night

  • Invitations to exclusive member events

  • Digital membership card you can download to your smartphone

  • Monthly Member e-Newsletter with exclusive horticulture, gardening, and Garden event content

When you purchase a membership online, you instantly become part of our Garden family and can start enjoying unlimited free general daytime admission, discounts, and a variety of exclusive benefits.

Your digital membership card will be delivered to your inbox within 2–5 business days after purchasing. If you’re renewing, your card will automatically update in your wallet within 24–48 hours of renewal.

If you don’t receive your digital membership card, please email speaks@dsbg.org.

Join the Evergreen Society

Ready to make a big difference? DSBG’s Evergreen Society was formed to provide a force of ongoing annual support that builds momentum for today and future initiatives. Evergreen Society patrons receive a membership to the garden as a benefit of their gift, in addition to many opportunities to more deeply engage with the garden through special tours, VIP events, and behind-the-scenes access. For questions or additional information, please contact Brittney Speaks, Membership Manager at speaks@dsbg.org. 

Courtesy Guest Card: Bring a friend every time you visit the Garden (in addition to two member cards)
Receive the same benefits as a Premiere Household Membership PLUS:

  • Four complimentary daytime guest passes
  • Bonus Garden Store coupons
  • Holidays at the Garden Private Reception
  • Two complimentary flex tickets to Holidays at the Garden

Courtesy Guest Card: Bring a friend every time you visit the Garden (in addition to two member cards)
Receive the same benefits as the Evergreen Society Membership PLUS:

  • Bi-annual meeting with insider updates
  • Member cocktail night twice a year
  • Six additional complimentary daytime guest passes (10 total)

Courtesy Guest Card: Bring a friend every time you visit the Garden (in addition to two member cards)
Receive the same benefits as the Azalea Circle Membership PLUS:

  • Four additional complimentary daytime guest passes (14 total)

Courtesy Guest Card: Bring a friend every time you visit the Garden (in addition to two member cards)
Receive the same benefits as the Orchid Circle Membership PLUS:

  • Two additional complimentary daytime guest passes (16 total)

Courtesy Guest Card: Bring a friend every time you visit the Garden (in addition to two member cards)
Receive the same benefits as the Magnolia Circle Membership PLUS:

  • Four additional complimentary daytime guest passes (20 total)

Membership Levels

$60 – One adult receives core benefits and one membership card

$90 – Two adults receive core benefits & two membership cards

$110 – All adults and children living at the same address receive all core benefits and two membership cards

$175 – Extend your household membership with a courtesy guest card. Bring a friend for free every time you visit (membership card holder must be present)

We offer membership benefit programs for companies and their employees. It’s a special kind of corporate perk that promotes health and well-being for your employees and their families. Learn more here. 

When you gift membership at the Garden to someone, you are giving them the gift of free entrance into hundreds of other gardens!

Gift memberships can be purchased online here or in The Garden Store.

Current Members

Claim your membership benefits by either creating your account or signing into an existing account. Members must register for an account; it is not included with membership registration.

Have a question or concern about your membership? Review our Membership FAQs.