The Garden Club of Savannah will celebrate the Annual NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens in 2023. This special Tour unlocks the garden gates of selected private gardens and historic gardens for self-guided exploration. Ticket holders will enjoy springtime gardens located in Savannah’s Landmark Historic District, which is the largest in the United States. All the gardens are located in the area North of Gaston Street (NOGS) to the Savannah River. As part of the Tour, guests are invited to a Southern Tea at the Green-Meldrim House, a National Historic Landmark and one of the South’s finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Proceeds from the Tour are donated to organizations throughout the Savannah area thanks to your generous support. Sharing the Art of Southern Hospitality with our guests for nearly 50 years.
Walking-Tour-Only Tickets will be available for purchase after the premium Trolley Tour and Regular Tea and Tour tickets are sold out.
NOGS Tour 2023 will be held again on April 14&15, 2023
Premium Tickets will go on sale in November 2022, followed by Tea Tickets in December. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @GardenClubSAV to be the first to know. Ena Shelley is the 2023 Chair and Lee Green is the 2024 Chair Elect. Please direct all inquires to our email at: nogsgardentour@gmail.com
47th Annual NOGS TOUR OF HIDDEN GARDENS*
Friday and Saturday, April 15 & 15, 2023
Garden Tour Times: 10:00-4:00 pm
Southern Tea Times: 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30pm
Premium Trolley Tours: 9:30 am (Tea at 2pm); 10:00 (Tea at 1:30);11:00 (Tea at 3PM) on either Friday or Saturday.
Sharing the Art of Southern Hospitality with our guests for nearly 50 years.
Online … beginning November 15, 2023
Purchase Tickets HERE.
Tickets may be picked up April 13, 14 or 15 at the Ticket Table in front of the Green-Meldrim House located on Madison Square.
Premium Trolley, Garden Tour and Southern Tea $TBD each
Tickets include a 50-minute trolley tour of the NOGS Garden Tour area, a walking tour ticket, and a Southern Tea. Your trolley guide will provide an engaging botanical history of Savannah based on historic records. A swag bag will be included. It’s educational, eye-opening and entertaining! Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour until the trolley returns to the Green-Meldrim parking lot. (This trolley does not make stops).
- 9:30 Trolley + 2PM Tea (pre-packaged times)
- 10:00 Trolley + 1PM Tea (Friday only for Group Tour)
- 11:00 Trolley + 3PM Tea (pre-packaged times)
Garden Tour and Southern Tea $TBD each
Tickets include a self-guided walking garden tour and a Southern Tea at the historic Green-Meldrim House on Madison Square at Bull and W. Macon St.
Walking Tour Only $TBD each
Tickets for walking tour only are recommended for those who have attended the tea in past years or who are visiting Savannah and didn’t hear about the tour until they arrived. These tickets are only available after the premium and regular tickets are sold out. Check back after March 1.
NOTE: Trolley Ticket Holders may pick up tickets and arrive 15 minutes ahead of scheduled tour time.
Location of Ticket Purchase and Pick-up for online orders
Green-Meldrim House
14 West Macon Street
Madison Square & Bull Street
Ticket Description
Bring your e-ticket receipt and collect your wristband and a map. The wristband will be your admission ticket. The color denotes your tea-time. The brochure contains a map with a key showing the locations of each garden. Your wristband is good for both days. You may visit each garden and the Southern Tea once at your appointed time and day. If you purchased trolley tickets, the tour is valid for the day and time selected at time of purchase.
NO REFUNDS
All tickets are non-refundable donations.
Premium Trolley Tours, include Garden Walk and Southern Tea
And, you are invited to attend this uniquely southern Savannah experience! Your charming adventure begins with…
Private 50-minute Trolley Tour entertaining you with:
- Tales of Savannah’s Botanical Roots
- Insights into the Historic aspects of the hidden gardens
- Begins and ends at the Green-Meldrim Mansion (no stops)
- Self-Guided Garden Tour where one can enjoy firsthand the delight of a hidden urban oasis
- Traditional and sumptuous Southern Tea experience at the Historic Green Meldrim Mansion, a national landmark.
- A complementary SWAG bag
Board the Trolley at the Green-Meldrim House parking lot at the corner of West Harris and Whitaker Street. Plan to arrive at the departure location 15 minutes before tour begins. Tickets may be picked up at the ticket table as early as Thursday afternoon prior to the event. There is limited availability for our Premium Trolley, Tour and Tea tickets.
Note: There is no onsite parking in the Green-Meldrim parking lot. See FAQ for parking options.
Why is it called the NOGS Tour?
In 1975, the club introduced a Spring Tour of Gardens limited to the area North of Gaston Street, thus the “NOGS” (North of Gaston Street). In 2012 the garden tour was expanded to North of Gwinnett Street.
Sharing the Art of Southern Hospitality with our guests for nearly 50 years.
COVID-19 Be assured that we will be adhering to current safety standards and recommending that participants follow these recommendations. Masks will be mandated according to city ordinances, social distancing is necessary and hand sanitizer will be available and each garden.
Note: Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises. Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business 18 Safety Act OCGA 51-16-1
When is the Tour?
The tour is held annually, the weekend following Easter. In 2023 it will be held on April 14 and 15, a Friday and Saturday. Note: In 2020 and 2021 the tour was cancelled due to COVID restrictions.
Why do I have to pick up tickets? Purchasing online provides you with a ticket receipt and instructions. The actual ticket is a wristband and a map of the Garden Tour which is top secret and will be revealed until the day before the tour begins.
Does the trolley makes stops? No, the trolley runs a loop and provides an entertaining 50-minute presentation. You will begin at the Green-Meldrim parking lot and return to that same location which is central to the Garden Tour. It’s close to the restrooms and the Tea.
Where does the tour start?
Once you have picked up your ticket and map at the Green-Meldrim House. It is located on Madison Square. You may visit the gardens in any order you wish. They will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.
Where should I park?
On-Street parking is available along the tour route as well as in parking garages for a fee. Parking meters are enforced on Saturdays; see Savannah parking information HERE. There is an app that allows you to pay for parking via your smart phone. Click HERE for information on the City Parking App. Some meters located in our tour area are cash-only, so bring some quarters. Also, please note allowed parking times; these can vary. The Green-Meldrim House parking lot is private so no parking is available for visitors.
Is transportation available?
This is a self-guided walking tour. All the gardens are within walking distance of the Green-Meldrim House. For those needing some assistance, Savannah Pedicabs are available for hire 912-232-7900. Also the City of Savannah offers a free trolley service in the Landmark Historic District for more information: www.catchacat.org/shuttle
Can I take photographs?
Take all the pictures you want of the gardens. The Green-Meldrim House does not allow photographs inside during the tea. Exceptions include: pictures of your friends and the floral arrangements.
Where are restrooms located?
The Royal Restrooms will be available in the parking lot of the Green-Meldrim House at the corner of West Charlton and Whitaker Streets. There is NO restroom inside the Green-Meldrim House for guests.There are also restrooms at the Massie Heritage Center.
Where to should I stay:
Go to visitsavannah.com for a listing of hotels, motels and B&B available in Historic Downtown Savannah.
Can you recommend dining and shopping?
Please check our sponsor page for a listing of local restaurants and shops supporting our tour. You will be given a list of restaurants and shops when you pick up your ticket.
Are refunds available? Thank you for your tax deductible donation, all tickets are non-refundable.
How should I tag the tour in social media?
Please post to our facebook page, www.facebook.com/TheGardenClubOfSavannah or on Instagram @GardenClubSav and copy & paste these tags: #nogstour #visitsavannah #exploresavannah #Historicsavannah #gardentours
