NAPLES GARDEN CLUB ANNOUNCES 2026 HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR “STROLL THROUGH PARADISE”

Naples, Fla. – The Naples Garden Club (NGC) has announced its 2026 House & Garden Tour, “Stroll Through Paradise,” scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This signature event, the Club’s major annual fundraiser, has been a highlight of the Naples social season since 1955.

The tour will feature four private homes with exceptional gardens in Naples’ most prestigious neighborhoods, including Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and Olde Naples. Attendees will also enjoy exquisite floral designs created by Naples Garden Club members. Proceeds from the event support NGC’s scholarship and grant programs, the annual Flower Show, and the Idea Garden, all of which benefit the broader Naples community.

Tickets, which go on sale in October, are time-ticketed with up to 16 departure times throughout the day. Each ticket includes free parking, round-trip bus transportation from the Naples Botanical Gardens Event Plaza, refreshments, a boxed lunch, entrance to the Naples Botanical Gardens for the day, and a 10% discount at the NBG Gift Shop.

Ticket options and sale dates are as follows:

• Patron Tickets: $400 (tax-deductible $340), available starting Oct. 15, 2025

• Group Sales (10+ guests): $300 each (tax-deductible $240), available starting Oct. 30, 2025

• Individual Tickets: $275 (tax-deductible $215), available starting Nov. 15, 2025

More information about the Naples Garden Club, the tour, ticket sales, and sponsorship opportunities is available at naplesgardenclub.org.

About the Naples Garden Club

Founded in 1953 by 33 residents, the Naples Garden Club is one of the first non-profit organizations in Naples to support horticulture and environmental conservation. The Club’s first House & Garden Tour took place in 1955 and has continued annually for over 65 years.

Today, the Club boasts more than 2,000 members and has distributed over $1.7 million to more than 50 civic and non-profit organizations in Naples. Its community initiatives include contributions to the Naples Botanical Garden, public schools, the Naples Zoo, and city landscaping projects. The Idea Garden at the Naples Botanical Garden, launched in partnership with the Club in 2010, offers educational displays and inspiration for home gardeners.

Through teamwork, education, and community involvement, the Naples Garden Club continues the legacy of its founders, providing opportunities for sharing knowledge about horticulture, floral design, and the environment.

Collaborator Credits: Sue Mandry, Naples Garden Club