Discover Berkshire Botanical Garden!

The Berkshire Botanical Garden welcomes you to tour our 24-acre jewel, conveniently located in the heart of the Berkshires, minutes from many other cultural attractions such as the Norman Rockwell Museum and Tanglewood. Guided public tours are offered daily, June 1 through September, weather permitting. Tours leave from the Visitor Center and are free with Garden admission.

Produced by Sandpail Productions with voice talent provided by Grace Angela Henry, our self-guided audio tour allows visitors to walk at their own pace while listening to narrated commentary located at 21 points of interest throughout the 24-acre Garden. Self-guided tours are available free with Garden admission.  

The gardens serve as a living classroom with plant material well labeled for self-guided tours and are an inspiration for all visitors —gardeners and tourists alike. Seating is available throughout, allowing visitors to find a sunny or shady spot to contemplate the Garden. To enhance the Garden experience, featured outdoor design, sculpture, and architectural exhibits are sited throughout the Garden. Our featured 23 display gardens are designed with beauty and aesthetics in mind, highlighting plants that thrive in the Berkshires.

Some highlights of Berkshire Botanical Garden:

• Historic herb garden, est. 1937, contains over 100 varieties of herbs.

• Enchanting Procter Garden, an old-fashioned mixed border garden.

• Pond and Rock Gardens, home to plants that thrive in specific environments.

• Towering Arboretum, a diverse selection of native and exotic tree species.

• A collection of stunning seasonal displays including fruit and vegetable beds, bulbs, annuals, grasses, vines, perennials, blooming shrubs and trees and ground covers.

•BBG’s topiary collection showcases the horticultural practice of clipping plants into specific shapes. These living sculptures, surrounded by a copper beech hedge, were created from boxwood, yew, and arborvitae and represent animals as well as inanimate objects.

The Garden terrain is generally wheelchair-friendly, though some trails are slightly inclined and heavy rainstorms can temporarily make some paths difficult to traverse. Visitors must provide their own wheelchairs.

Allow enough time to stop by our Visitor Center to learn more about the Garden, our history and the many classes, events and programs that we offer throughout the year. Souvenirs and light snacks are also available.

Private Group Tours

Guided tours focusing on seasonal highlights, and an in-depth look at the riches of the display gardens by our Garden staff and volunteers, are available with advance notice for groups of 10 or more. Our season extends from May 1 through Indigenous People's Day. Groups may choose to bring a picnic lunch or arrange for box lunches from one of several fine local dining establishments. Private group tours are not offered on Tuesdays. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required for tour reservations. 

Self-Guided Tour:

Explore the Garden at your own pace.
Please call or email to schedule your tour, and we CANNOT accomodate groups on Tuesdays.
Group size: 10-30/$15 per person

Guided Garden Tour:

Led by experienced Garden Guides, these walking tours give an in-depth interpretation of the gardens, including seasonal highlights. Tours are 45-60 minutes, and visitors are encouraged to stay after the tour to explore independently. Guided garden tours are scheduled daily, subject to the availability of guides. Our guided garden tours can accommodate up to 40 participants.

Group size: 10 to 40/$15 per person

Additional fee for Garden Guide:

11 to 20 people/one tour guide: $50
21 to 30 people/two tour guides: $100
30 to 40 people/three tour guides: $150

Customized Programs: Designed for groups with specific interests.

Group Lunches: Boxed lunch options are available from The Red Lion Inn. Contact us for menus and details. Picnic tables are available in the Garden and an indoor dining area is available in case of inclement weather.

For more information, contact Jennifer Patton by email (jpatton@berkshirebotanical.org) or call her at 413 298-3926, ext 15.  (Email is BEST)