Nantucket Garden Festival

The Nantucket Garden Festival returns for its 11th year! Running July 16th-18th, this mid week celebration of all things floral is not to be missed. Enjoy garden tours, creative workshops for adults and children, and of course- the evening Garden Soiree! The soiree features light bites from Island Kitchen, garden inspired cocktails, and an art show. All against the backdrop of the historic Middle Brick’s garden! Mingle amongst the greenery and listen to this year’s keynote speaker, organic farmer Eliot Coleman.

The Nantucket Garden Festival was founded by Connie Q. Umberger as a fundraiser for the Nantucket Lighthouse School. All proceeds of the festival will benefit the school!

Selected Workshops

Tuesday July 16th and Thursday July 18th both feature an afternoon tea party for children and a caregiver. Participants will learn to craft playful floral crowns before embarking on a scavenger hunt! Tickets- $100 per person. Register for Tuesday here.

On Wednesday, July 17th, enjoy a two hour session with designer Jill Landry as you learn the tips and tricks of floral design. Just bring yourself- you’ll be provided with all the flowers and tools you could need! Tickets- $350. Register here.

Learn directly from renowned organic farmer Eliot Coleman at our very own Pumpkin Pond Farm. Learn time-saving farming methods, his widely successful soil blocking technique, and how to navigate the growing season. At the end of this Wednesday workshop, you’ll get the chance to participate in an autographed tool auction! Tickets- $150. Register here.

Thursday July 18th features a floral & tablescape design course by Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral. This course focuses on the art of linens and place settings, with an emphasis on using found objects from around the home and in nature. Tickets- $95. Register here.

Lisa Genthner: Born and raised on Nantucket, Lisa recently graduated from Dartmouth College, where she majored in neuroscience and minored in economics. She feels most at home on the water and loves the endless beauty and entertainment it provides. When she’s not assisting with marketing here at Fisher, you can find her working in the pottery studio or catching a sunset from the beach!