Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided tours are the most common method of enjoying the gardens. Upon your arrival at the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, check in at the Brown Welcome Center where the Self-Guided Tour booklet is available. The booklet includes a map and checkpoints serving as a guide for one’s leisurely walk through the gardens. Many major areas within the grounds are highlighted with brief explanations. In some cases, important species, specimens or varieties of plants are labeled near the plant itself, as well.
The Self-Guided Tour booklet is merely a guide, however. Guests are invited to re-trace their steps, take their time, and seek out plants and areas they find interesting that may not be directly noted in the tour booklet itself. Please review and observe the rules of garden etiquette.
Guided Tours
Guided walking tours of the grounds are by appointment only (an additional fee applies). Golf carts available and can accommodate up 20. Fees are based on numbers of guests. Tours are led by volunteer docents who are knowledgable both of the plant life in the gardens and the history of the Schedel’s. Tours take approximately 60-90 minutes. Please contact us for details and to make arrangements.
Manor House Experience
Tours of the Manor House Summer Cottage may be arranged for groups of 6 or more for a fee of $15 per person including admission to the gardens ($7.50 per person for members). One week advance notice is required and tours are always subject to docent availability. Contact the office at (419) 862-3182.
Self-guided tours are the most common method of enjoying the gardens. Upon your arrival at the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, check in at the Brown Welcome Center where the Self-Guided Tour booklet is available. The booklet includes a map and checkpoints serving as a guide for one’s leisurely walk through the gardens. Many major areas within the grounds are highlighted with brief explanations. In some cases, important species, specimens or varieties of plants are labeled near the plant itself, as well.
The Self-Guided Tour booklet is merely a guide, however. Guests are invited to re-trace their steps, take their time, and seek out plants and areas they find interesting that may not be directly noted in the tour booklet itself. Please review and observe the rules of garden etiquette.
Guided Tours
Guided walking tours of the grounds are by appointment only (an additional fee applies). Golf carts available and can accommodate up 20. Fees are based on numbers of guests. Tours are led by volunteer docents who are knowledgable both of the plant life in the gardens and the history of the Schedel’s. Tours take approximately 60-90 minutes. Please contact us for details and to make arrangements.
Manor House Experience
Tours of the Manor House Summer Cottage may be arranged for groups of 6 or more for a fee of $15 per person including admission to the gardens ($7.50 per person for members). One week advance notice is required and tours are always subject to docent availability. Contact the office at (419) 862-3182.