a sweeping Mediterranean estate surrounded by majestic views of the Bay Area, a secluded historic retreat once the country home of the Ghirardelli family, a bridal bouquet of a garden blooming in Spring’s most elegant palette, a fanciful Victorian wonderland of gardens and cottages, and a brilliant midsummer night’s dream of a garden set in a grand Tudor estate. Preview Gardens.

Stroll leisurely through the beautiful gardens on your self-guided tour with comfortable shuttles waiting at each garden, or tour on your own bicycle. However you choose to visit, you will discover a relaxing day of unhurried visual splendor. For more details about the Garden Tour, please visit our FAQ page.

A gourmet Alfresco Picnic Lunch is available from 11am-2:30pm. ( Price $15. Please purchase lunch tickets in advance to guarantee availablity. )

For Mother’s Day gift-giving, don’t miss our MarketPlace where selected artisans and shops offer one-of-a-kind treasures.

This year’s Grand Prize Raffle offers a chance to win one of many fabulous prizes. (Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20 can be purchased at the Marin Art and Garden Center on the day of the event).

The Ross Garden Tour is a fund-raising event put on by the Ross School’s PTA to benefit the Fine Arts Program of Ross School.