PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.
Learn about Cranbrook Gardens--from the iconic Sunken Garden to “hidden” wonders like the Bog Garden--firsthand from the volunteers who care for them. Enjoy a keynote presentation by Richard Thomas, a member of the Oudolf Garden Detroit Grounds Crew. Explore the Butterfly Garden, Herb Garden, Japanese Garden, and more.
This is a gardening experience you don’t want to miss!
Keynote Speaker: Richard Thomas, Oudolf Garden Detroit
Cranbrook House Library
Morning Session: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Morning and afternoon presentations will be the same.
Bog Garden
Richard Thomas, Oudolf Garden Detroit
Vinnie Morganti, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary
John Booth, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Herb Garden
Herb Society of America – Southern Michigan Unit
11:15am – 11:45am & 1:45pm – 2:15pm
Japanese Garden
Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research
12:00pm – 12:30pm & 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Butterfly Garden
Rochester Pollinators
12:45pm – 1:15pm & 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Chat with Garden Volunteers, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary
Reflecting Pool, Shady Walk Garden, Library Terrace, Sundial Garden, Texture Garden, Butterfly Garden, Sunken Garden, and Greenhouse
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Program times are subject to change.
Admission
Registration includes access to your choice of the morning or afternoon keynote lecture, plus any of the other activities you would like to attend. Space is limited.
$40 per person
Location
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Parking is available in our main lot and on the boulevard on Lone Pine Road.
Click here for a map and driving directions.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located at the Welcome Center (the small building immediately to your left when you enter our main entrance/south side of the main parking lot).
Accessibility
Please click here for information on accessibility.
Rain & Refund Policy
The Garden Symposium is a rain or shine event. Guests will receive a full refund if the event is canceled by Cranbrook due to severe inclement weather or other reasons. The event is otherwise nonrefundable.
Pet Policy
Only service animals are permitted inside Cranbrook House and on the grounds during this event.
Additional Information
The keynote presentation will take place indoors in the Cranbrook House Library (please note this room is not air conditioned). Guests will be seated during the talk.
All other activities will include walking outdoors around the grounds and multiple sets of stairs. Guests must be able to walk and stand through most of these topics. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather.
By registering for this event, you agree to the refund and other policies stated above.