Albemarle County
Tour Info
Date
Sunday April 27, 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Host
Albemarle, Charlottesville and Rivanna Garden Clubs
Price
Advance ticket, $50 pp; Day-of ticket, $60 pp
Questions?
This driving tour winds through the backroads of western Albemarle County from Mint Springs to Bundoran in North Garden, showcasing a diversity of forests, pastures, and rolling hills. Visitors will enjoy a variety of gardens from beautiful formal spaces to curious gardener’s gardens with a variety of themes. Miller School, established in 1878, offers spectacular mountain vistas and an Arboretum which anchors the 1,600-acre property and frames the historic buildings of the school, several of which are included on the tour. The students at Miller School will demonstrate sustainable agriculture, farming practices, and land management at their campus vegetable garden and greenhouse. The nearby village of Crozet offers visitors a delightful respite with its mix of shopping, restaurants, and nearby wineries and breweries.