Events

Immerse yourself in the tropics on this adult-friendly field trip to the William H. Williamson Conservatory at Daniel Stowe! Wander beneath lush canopies, get up close with extraordinary tropical plants and uncover the clever adaptations that make rain forest life possible! Designed as fun continuing education for grown-ups, this guided experience blends curiosity, conversation and

Step inside the William H. Williamson Conservatory for a guided tour of this tropical greenhouse led by a member of Stowe's Horticulture team! This in-depth experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservatory’s past, present, and future: from our evolving plant collections to the care, research and planning that shape this special space. Learn how

See our Conservatory in a whole new light during An Evening in the Tropics. This Friday evening experience offers guests exclusive access to the Conservatory after hours, with market lighting adding warmth to the atmosphere as it gets dark. Explore at your own pace or join an informal Q&A with a member of our Horticulture

Step inside the William H. Williamson Conservatory for a guided tour of this tropical greenhouse led by a member of Stowe's Horticulture team! This in-depth experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservatory’s past, present, and future: from our evolving plant collections to the care, research and planning that shape this special space. Learn how

Have you ever wanted to show off your green thumb, meet fellow plant-lovers and be a real part of Stowe? Put your favorite plant in the spotlight at Best In Grow! This indoor plant show is a community-centered celebration of indoor plants held in the Great Hall as part of Trip to the Tropics! Guests are

There is no flower that cannot bloom with the right knowledge and resources, even the fickle orchid! We invite you to enroll in an introductory lesson with a member of our Horticulture team to learn what makes orchids tick! Orchids may have a reputation as daunting plants to care for, but with the tips and

Step inside the William H. Williamson Conservatory for a guided tour of this tropical greenhouse led by a member of Stowe's Horticulture team! This in-depth experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Conservatory’s past, present, and future: from our evolving plant collections to the care, research and planning that shape this special space. Learn how

Join ANFT Certified Guide Angie Stegall for this soothing 2-hour exploration into our Orchid Conservatory. Experience a unique setting and discover a quiet path to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world around you through this vibrant pocket of tropical bliss. Forest Bathing (also known as the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) invites

Immerse yourself in the tropics on this adult-friendly field trip to the William H. Williamson Conservatory at Daniel Stowe! Wander beneath lush canopies, get up close with extraordinary tropical plants and uncover the clever adaptations that make rain forest life possible! Designed as fun continuing education for grown-ups, this guided experience blends curiosity, conversation and

Have you ever heard that putting a plant in a larger pot will make it grow faster? Or assumed that wilting always means a plant needs more water? Many common beliefs about houseplants sound convincing, but they aren't always true, and the proposed remedies from old wives' tales can sometimes do more harm than good.