Update Regarding Hurricane Helene
Thank you to everyone who has reached out concerning Arborcrest in the wake of this catastrophic hurricane. Sadly, the storm caused structural damage to the garden, and we regret to announce we will be unable to welcome visitors for the remainder of the year.
We lost several trees, but we're actively clearing the areas and pathways. We're also repairing the deer fence in multiple spots. The vegetable garden and greenhouse suffered significant damage, but we're working on cleanup and restoration.
While these setbacks are difficult in their own right, the broader destruction in the High Country and Western North Carolina have devastated our community. If it is within your ability, we appreciate any donations to restore Arborcrest and please consider supporting Watauga and surrounding counties by making a donation to support our community through one of the organizations listed here. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference.
Our 501 (c) (3) non-profit botanical garden offers free admission but is supported by donations. We suggest a donation of $25 per person for riding tours and $10 for walking tours. Your generosity ensures we can continue to provide a beautiful and accessible garden for all.
Visitor Information:
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Advanced reservations required due to limited parking; please carpool.
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Only valid service animals, as protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are allowed.
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Children under 14 must be supervised.
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Stay on trails.
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Paths are paved, but electric wheelchairs are required and must be accompanied by an attendant.
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Restrooms available on-site.
For Individuals and Families
We open our 26-acre botanical garden for tours on Fridays, March through November.
Schedule a guided electric shuttle tour or a self-guided walking tour of the paved trails.
Guided Riding Tours of the garden are led by a professional guide and last 1.5 hours.
Self-Guided Walking Tours feature 2.5 miles of scenic trails through the garden.
For Groups
On Thursdays, we accept booking requests for guided riding tours for groups of 12 or 18-24 people. See the Groups page for details.
Reserve online here
Address: Arborcrest Gardens, 174 Evergreen Lane, Boone, NC.
Directions via Google Maps can be found here.
For additional questions, contact us:
Phone: 828-263-3358
Email: arborcrestgardens@gmail.com