Gardens & Grounds
A Storied Landscape
More than a century old, Reynolda’s Gardens and grounds were part of the original 1917 footprint for the Reynolda estate, which included a 16-acre, man-made lake, golf course, formal gardens, greenhouses, and woods. Although the landscape has changed over the years, many of its original structures and plans remain intact. Now, Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University serves as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. Revive your senses as you connect with nature and immerse yourself in this peaceful landscape complete with lush, colorful gardens, scenic walking trails, and a waterfall.
Estate Design
Louis L. Miller and Horatio R. Buckenham, who were partners in the landscape engineering firm, Buckenham and Miller, created a landscape plan for the estate and designed several important features between 1911 and 1913. Beginning in 1915, Thomas W. Sears made changes to the Buckenham and Miller plans and designed additional plantings.
Gardens Events
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Apr 17, 2026, 11:15am — 12:30pm
Step into the pages of The Tale of Peter Rabbitand join us for a playful day in Mr. McGregor’s Garden!!! Families are invited to follow Peter’s mischievous adventure through a guided StoryWalk® i…
Apr 17, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Bring a container from home (20” max. width & depth) and join horticulturist Michelle Hawks in this interactive workshop. Soil and a selection of Michelle’s favorites will be available to choo…
Apr 25, 2026, 8:00am — 2:00pm
Shop specialty and hard-to-find annuals, perennials, tropicals, and other staff favorites at this annual sale.
Apr 25, 2026, 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Minnie Evans: Draw or Die is a visually rich documentary exploring the life and work of Minnie Evans (1892–1987), a self-taught African American artist whose intricate, dream-infused art emerged fro…
Apr 28, 2026, 12:30pm — 1:30pm
Bobby Ward, author of Chlorophyll in His Veins, J. C. Raulston Horticultural Ambassador, shares his insight into the life of a man who shaped the lives and careers of so many in the horticulture and g…
Apr 29, 2026, 10:00am — 11:00am
Join us in the Gardens to learn more about the natural world around us. Each session will engage a young naturalist in hands-on learning as we closely study a topic while enjoying the Gardens and Grou…