5 Charleston Festival of House & Gardens Events to Book Now
Beloved by locals and visitors alike the house and garden tours, concerts, lectures and luncheons of this annual celebration of low-country living are always a sellout. So act fast and book The Now Edit’s picks of the 2022 festival - and don’t miss out on your chance to peek behind the gates of Charleston’s most beautiful homes and gardens.
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Rosé and Roses in the Garden
They say rosé is a state of mind. Add spring flowers in the stunning garden of the Nathaniel Russell House, and you have a rosy celebration indeed! A talented violin/viola duo from Palmetto Strings will serenade guests during this relaxed gathering. Light bites and wine (white and rosé) as well as a stroll through the museum house are included.
Date: March 19 Tickets: $55 per adult
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Architectural Splendor: Tour of Showcase House
Magnificent architectural treasures and their incredible decorative arts and furnishings collections will be interpreted by leading local experts during this once-in-a-lifetime tour. Guests will gather in small intimate groups to visit four select properties south of Broad Street in the Old & Historic District.
Date: March 24 Tickets: $250 per person
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Garden Splendor: Tour of Showcase Gardens
Passionate gardeners and horticulture devotees will savor four spectacular gardens in the historic district. Enthusiasts will gather in small, intimate groups to learn the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of designing and maintaining a select group of Charleston’s most celebrated gardens.
Date: March 31 Tickets: $250 per person
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
How the Best Biscuits You Ever Had Came to Be
Learn the story behind Callie’s Charleston Biscuits from the source, Carrie Morey, Founder and Owner of Callie’s Charleston Biscuits and Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit. Morey has grown her little hand-made biscuit business, using her mother’s recipe, into an iconic Southern brand with national exposure and a cult following.
Date: March 21 Tickets: $55 per person
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Gullah Spirituals Concert
The Plantation Singers, one of the Southeast’s most acclaimed a cappella groups, perform Gullah spirituals and celebrate the sacred music of the Sea Islands. In addition to the music, learn more about the rich Gullah culture through lively tales told by the performers. The Circular Congregational Church, c. 1892, provides an inspirational setting. The concert takes place inside the sanctuary.
Date: March 24 Tickets: $40 per person
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
TOUR Tradd Street
Said to be named after the first child of European descent born in Charles Town, this street and neighborhood contais a fascinating collection of homes that represent the greatest concentration of early 18th century houses in the Holy City..
Date: March 20 $75 per person
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
TNE Essentials
The 2022 Festival of Houses and Gardens will be held from March 16 to April 9, 2022. There are so many wonderful offerings during the 2022 Festival but many events are limited in size so plan and book now.
Date: March 16 – April 9, 2022
Where: In and Around the Old & Historic District of Charleston, SC
For more information and booking: Guide to the 2022 Festival.