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.
Group Discounts: nogsgardentourtickets@gmail.com
Email to arrange groups purchase pricing for 20 or more.
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 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 14 & 15, 2023
Chair: Ena Shelly
Co-Chair: Lee Green
Gardens Open to Tour:10:00-4:00 pm
Southern Tea Times: Tea times will be scheduled every 30 minutes from 12:30-3:00PM.
Premium Trolley Tours: 9:30AM and 11:00AM Friday and Saturday
Our 2023 Theme: Garden as Art + Art in the Garden
Sharing the Art of Southern Hospitality with our guests for nearly 50 years.
Online … beginning November 15, 2022
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.
NOTE: Ticket prices are the same as last year.
Group Discounts: nogsgardentourtickets@gmail.com
Email to arrange groups purchase pricing for 20 or more.
Group Discounts: Discounts are available for 20 guests or more. Contact the NOGS Chair directly by emailing Ena Shelley via nogsgardentour@gmail.com. A discount code will be provided to your group members using a discounted ticket link. Groups will save $5 on regular Tea and Tour Tickets and $10 off the Premium Trolley Tour.
Premium Trolley, Garden Tour and Southern Tea $95 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. 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).
Garden Tour and Southern Tea $65 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 $40 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 have sold out.
NOTE: Trolley Ticket Holders may pick up tickets and arrive 15 minutes ahead of scheduled tour time. Times will be announced when tickets go on sale November 15.
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 considered non-refundable donations.
Premium Trolley Tours, include Garden Walk and Southern Tea
Times: 9:30AM and 11:00 AM on Friday and Saturday
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.
Boarding: The Green-Meldrim House parking lot located 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.
What is the 2023 theme? Garden as Art + Art in the Garden
When is the Tour?
The tour is traditionally held the third weekend in April. In 2023 it will be held the weekend after Easter on April 14 and 15, a Friday and Saturday.
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 Partnerships 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 considered non-refundable donations applied to grants made available from tour proceeds.
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
NOGS means North of Gaston Street which means downtown Savannah