Trade Secrets is a renowned garden and antiques event that brings together rare plants, exceptional vendors, and design lovers to raise vital funds for Project SAGE, a local domestic violence agency.
βThere are a few events that go on my calendar each year that I consider sacrosanct: my familyβs birthdays, my summer vacation in Maine, my Christmas party, my Easter egg hunt and Trade Secrets.β
Save the Date May 15-16, 2027
Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale
2026 Trade Secrets Weekend Details
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For more details, visit our Garden Tours page.
Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)
All of our garden tours are sold out.
πΏ Connecticut Garden Tours
The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli β 1 Point of Rocks Rd, Falls Village, CT
The Garden of Michael Trapp β 7 River Rd, West Cornwall, CT (10 AM β 4 PM)
πΏ New York Garden Tours
Clove Brook Farm β 857 North Clove Rd, Millbrook, NY
The Garden of Katie Ridder & Peter Pennoyer β 366 Ludlow Woods Road, Stanfordville, NY
Broccoli Hallβ 23 Flint Hill, Amenia, NY (10 AM β 4 PM)
The Landscape Garden of Joan Feeney and Bruce Phillips - 372 Smithfield Road, Millerton, NY
πΏ Special Garden Tour
Haroldhurst Farm - 3314 NY-66, Chatham Center (Valatie), NY (10 AM - 5 PM)
πΏ Newly Added - Sunday, May 17th
The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli β 1 Point of Rocks Rd, Falls Village, CT (2 PM - 5 PM)
Tickets are $25 per person, per garden and must be purchased in advance. You can purchase tickets here starting at midnight on April 1, 2026.
Limited availability β Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waitlist available if tickets sell out.
Underwriters receive early access!
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For more details, visit our Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale page.
Sunday, May 17th, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Lime Rock Park β 60 White Hollow Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
Pricing varies
Underwriter Ticket Entry: 7:30 AM β 2:00 PM
Early Buyer Ticket Entry: 9:00 AM β 2:00 PM
General Admission Ticket Entry: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Late Bloomer Ticket Entry: 12:00 PM β 2:00 PMYou can purchase tickets here starting at midnight on April 1, 2026.
What to Expect
Vendors & Offerings β Rare plants, garden antiques, dΓ©cor, books, and more! View the full vendor list here.
Book Signings β Meet celebrated authors and get your books signed! Located in the Hospitality Tent from 9 - 10 AM.
Elise Howard - Plant This, Not That
Margot Shaw - Flowering Outdoors
Tim Johnson with Fernando Wong - The Young Man and The Tree
Young Huh - A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling
Food & Refreshments β Food and coffee will be available for purchase.
Helpful Tips
Parking is free and handicap-accessible parking is available.
Bring Cash & Cards β Vendors accept both cash and credit cards.
Rain or Shine β The event takes place regardless of the weather.