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Events Description
Daytime SummerTide Experience: Relax and unwind under the towering conifers! Encounter roaming musicians while you explore the garden and marvel at the bold swaths of brilliant perennials that provide sweeps of inspiring colour and texture. Grab a refreshing drink along the way from the garden bar or the Peller Wine Cart.
Food and drink available for purchase to enjoy in the gardens
Evening SummerTide Experience: As the sun goes down, stroll through the winding garden paths illuminated brilliant lights. Take in the view from the upper level of the garden where you can enjoy live music, light installations, and firepits. Food and drink available for purchase. 19+ Event
Food and drink available for purchase to enjoy in the gardens
Friday July 29
6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Music in the Garden (lower garden area)
6:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Music in the Garden (upper garden area)
Additional programming available for VIP ticketholders
Saturday July 30
6 p.m. Guided Garden Tour (space is limited; purchase admission tickets online for first access)
7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Music in the Garden (45 min sets)
Sunday July 31
6 p.m. Guided Garden Tour (space is limited; purchase admission tickets online for first access)
7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Music in the Garden (45 min sets)
Canapes in the Courtyard: VIP Experience (Pre-registration required): Friday, July 29
Join us for opening night of SummerTide and indulge in a VIP Experience with a guided small group, private tour highlighting the mid summer garden blooms and discovering the oversized SummerTide art installations.
Indulge post tour with access to our Courtyard and Secret Garden to discover a VIP canape reception, live music and a dedicated cashless wine bar. Sit around the fire with a glass of wine or hang out and make new friends on the elegant communal tables. It’s surely the right way to kickoff SummerTide.
Inspired Picnics in the Garden: Saturday July 30
Bring friends and make yourself comfortable in your very own insta-worthy picnic! We’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for that memorable thing to do with friends, join us for one of our Inspired Picnics at Rock Garden.
Your reservation includes admission for you and up to three friends, gourmet picnic platters (there’s simply too much to try and fit into a basket – yum!) and a elegant Inspired Picnic set up! Short tables, comfortable cushions, a dedicated Cashless Wine bar and roaming artists makes for the perfect long weekend experience.
Gourmet Brunch Picnic & Tour: Sunday July 31
Spend a relaxing Sunday with a gourmet picnic brunch in the gardens! Enjoy a gourmet picnic brunch (served buffet style), a guided tour of Rock Garden, live music, and a welcome glass of sparking wine.
Bring Friends or come ready to make friends over croissants and a gorgeous brunch spread. We’re having a Brunch Picnic to start the long weekend vibes going! Dine on long Inspired Picnic tables, listen to live music, soak up the sun or hide under one of the super cute umbrellas and feel free to visit the dedicated Cashless wine bar…. We’re sure there will be plenty of mimosas available for you and your friends.
Finally, walk off some of brunch on your guided small group, private tour highlighting the mid summer garden blooms and discovering the oversized SummerTide art installations
Gourmet Charcuterie Picnic & Tour: Sunday July 31
Cap off your the long weekend with a curated charcuterie picnic in a beautiful garden setting. Enjoy a gourmet charcuterie picnic (served buffet style), a guided tour of Rock Garden, and a welcome glass of sparking wine.
Start off with guided small group, private tour highlighting the mid summer garden blooms and discovering the oversized SummerTide art installations, then reward yourself by sitting down at our oversized picnic set ups. Make friends while you enjoy the gourmet charcuterie spread, live music and visit our dedicated cashless wine bar. The experience ends just as the garden begins to transform with our SummerTide Lighting installations, so plan to go back into the garden after your picnic.
Music & Wine in the Garden
Music included in your Garden Admission or Membership. Wine available for purchase.
Saturday, July 30
Stroll the garden and enjoy live music from Dan Walton and saxophonist Alex Pedherney. Refresh with a glass of wine, available for purchase from the garden bar.
Alex Pedherney: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. (45 min sets, lower garden)
Dan Walton: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. (60 min sets, upper garden)
Wine: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 31
Stroll the garden and enjoy live music from McFunk. Refresh with a glass of wine, available for purchase from the garden bar.
Music: 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (90 minute sets)
Wine: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday August 1
Stroll the garden and enjoy live music from Karen Thornton. Refresh with a glass of wine, available for purchase from the garden bar.
Music: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. (45 min sets)
Wine: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Daytime SummerTide Experience: Included in Garden Admission or Membership
Evening SummerTide Experience:
Event Admission (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) $15
Member Admission (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) $10
Canapes in the Courtyard: VIP Experience: (Friday only) Pre-registration required. $101.70
Daytime Picnic Experiences (Saturday & Sunday): Varies
Inspired Picnics in the Garden: Place your order before Monday July 25; Gourmet Picnic (for 2 to 4 people) $350 (+HST & Service Fee)
Additional Attendee $75 (+HST & Service Fee)
Gourmet Brunch Picnic & Tour: Place your order before Monday July 25; Picnic Brunch $95 (+HST & Service Fee)
Gourmet Charcuterie Picnic & Tour: Place your order before Monday July 25; Picnic Brunch $95 (+HST & Service Fee)
Music & Wine in the Garden: Included with General Admission, Included with Membership
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
July 30 – August 1, 2022
Daytime experience | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM(Final entry: 5 p.m.); Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Final entry: 7 p.m.)
Evening experience | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Final entry: 9 p.m.)
Canapes in the Courtyard: VIP Experience | Friday, July 29 | 5:30 PM – 11 PM
Inspired Picnics in the Garden | Saturday July 30 | Timed slots 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Gourmet Brunch Picnic & Tour | Sunday July 31 | 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Gourmet Charcuterie Picnic & Tour | Sunday July 31 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue:
Royal Botanical Gardens – Rock Garden, 1185 York Boulevard, Waterdown
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