Tours
Explore the Beauty of Maine Native Plants
The four-acre NGBH Garden features over 200 plant species, all native to Maine. With a series of distinct garden spaces and a woodland trail network, visitors can experience plants from a wide range of Maine habitats, including shorelines, mountaintops, forests, wetlands, pond edges, woodland borders, and more.
As you explore both thoughtfully curated gardens and minimally managed natural areas, you’ll find inspiration for bringing native plants into your own landscape.
For location, hours, and visitor guidelines, go to our Visit page.
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Nikolai Fox
Private Group Tours
Tours are available year-round and offer an opportunity to experience the evolving beauty of the gardens through every season. Each guided walk highlights diverse plant communities and the ecological gardening practices that support these habitats. Tours last approximately 60 minutes.
Tour requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance using the form below. Submitting a request does not guarantee a reservation. A staff member will follow up to confirm scheduling and provide payment instructions. For questions, email gardens@ngbh.org.
Group Size
Private tours are designed for groups of 6–15 people. Larger groups can be accommodated by dividing into multiple tour groups.
Tour Accessibility
Tours cover approximately ½ mile and comprise mostly flat terrain, such as:
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Compact gravel (all-terrain wheel friendly)
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Wooden boardwalk (all-terrain wheel friendly)
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Bog bridges
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Woodchip footpaths
Tours can be designed to be 100% all-terrain wheel accessible upon request.
Photograph by Nikolai Fox
Cost
$20 per person (children 12 and under free)
Discounted educational rates are available for school and youth groups.
A deposit equal to the tour fee is required to reserve your date. An invoice will be emailed and can be paid online by credit card.
To book a tour, click here.
Enhance your Visit
Add a 20-minute native plant Q&A session or garden demonstration for an additional $50 per group.
Weather & Cancellation Policy
Tours are held rain or shine, and we encourage visitors to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for outdoor conditions.
In the event of severe or unsafe weather (such as thunderstorms, high winds, extreme heat, or hazardous trail conditions), NGBH staff may cancel or reschedule a tour. If we need to cancel due to weather, your group may choose to:
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Reschedule for a future date, or
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Receive a full refund of your deposit
If your group needs to cancel:
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Cancellations made more than 7 days in advance of your tour will receive a full refund
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Cancellations made within 7 days of the tour are non-refundable, but we will make every effort to reschedule when possible
If your group arrives late, the tour may be shortened to fit within the scheduled time.