named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Guided Tours
Historical and horticultural tours offered during the Tree Peony Festival and summer months for individuals and groups by reservation.
Open Garden Days
Seasonal public access days from June to October allowing visitors to explore the gardens, host photoshoots, or reflect in a natural setting.
Shake at Linwood
Annual free summer performance event featuring a touring Shakespeare production by Shake on the Lake, open to the public with picnicking encouraged.
Summer Workshops and Retreats
Hosts workshops such as the "Garden of the Heart" women’s retreat, providing creative and wellness programming in a garden setting.
Tree Peony Festival of Flowers
Annual public event celebrating the blooming of the historic tree peony collection, featuring guided tours, educational opportunities, and cultural activities.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Garden Tours and Events 2 activities
- Hosting annual Tree Peony Festival and public open garden daysHosts an annual Tree Peony Festival and scheduled Open Garden Days from June through October, offering public access to Linwood Gardens for visitation, photography, reflection, and viewing of blooming tree peonies, including from vehicles during the festival.
- Providing guided tours and group visitation programsOffers guided tours during Open Garden Days and the Tree Peony Festival, including special weekday tours for groups of 10–30 guests, to enhance public engagement with the gardens and tree peony collection.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Operating a rare plants nursery and horticultural research programManages the Rare Plants Nursery established in 1933, focusing on raising trees from seed, developing cold-hardy boxwood varieties, trialing Japanese tree peony seeds, and registering selected cultivars with the American Peony Society.
- Preservation and maintenance of historic gardens and tree peony collectionPreserves and maintains the historic Linwood Gardens, including a collection of over 600 tree peony plants representing approximately 150 cultivars and seedlings, established between the 1930s and 1980s, for public enjoyment and horticultural significance.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Hosting cultural and arts events at Linwood GardensHosts public cultural events including an annual free summer Shakespeare play adaptation in collaboration with Shake on the Lake and provides a venue for workshops and retreats, such as a women's retreat event in June 2026.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizing volunteer programs for garden maintenanceOrganizes regular volunteer work sessions from March through November on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and recruits volunteers for garden preparation and maintenance, particularly in support of the Tree Peony Festival and summer garden care.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Co-leading historical tree peony hybridization programCo-led a tree peony hybridization program from the 1940s to the 1980s in collaboration with horticulturist Dr. Arthur P. Saunders, resulting in internationally recognized cultivars and new hybrid varieties.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$52K87%
Program service revenue$2K3%
Investment income$4K6%
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expenses
Total expenses$22K
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balance sheet
Total assets$287K
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Net assets$287K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- HOLLY C WATSON — DIRECTOR
- MARY MARGARET GUTHRIE — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD HEYE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Peony Society Network — Registered nine tree peony cultivars with the American Peony Society.
- Dr. Arthur P. Saunders Partner — Horticulturist who influenced and collaborated with Bill Gratwick in developing the Rare Plants Nursery.
- Nassos Daphnis Partner — Collaborated on a tree peony hybridization program from the 1940s to the 1980s.
- Shake on the Lake Partner — Collaborates with Linwood Gardens to present an annual Shakespeare performance.
- Shakti Yoga Partner — Partner organization co-hosting the Garden of the Heart women's retreat at Linwood Gardens.
- Sweet Arts Bakery Partner — Catering partner during the Tree Peony Festival.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive Environmental Educationmethodology: immersive environmental educationBy integrating nature, art, and creative practice in a cultivated garden setting, the organization fosters personal growth and environmental stewardship because immersive, multisensory experiences deepen emotional and educational impact.
- Landscape Stewardship as Cultural Preservationmethodology: cultural-preservationBy preserving historic gardens and rare plant lineages, the organization sustains cultural and ecological heritage because curated landscapes serve as living educational resources that connect communities to history and biodiversity.