"Blue to Green and All the Colors in Between"
Thank you to our 2026 attendees!
This is a garden walk on a mission:
Celebrating the stewardship and preservation of one of our most important environmental assets: our beautiful blue water!
Hosted by the Elk Rapids Garden Club, this biennial fundraiser supports the group’s mission to protect the environment and beautify the Village of Elk Rapids for residents and visitors.
Become a sponsor
Thank you to this year's sponsors!
• A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
• Alden State Bank
• All Smiles Dentistry
• Amy Kate Designs/Golden Hill Farms
• Barker Creek Nursery
• Blue Owl Antiques
• Catherine Walle (Garden Club member)
• Cellar 152 Pub & Provisions
• Cynthia Casillas (Garden Club member)
• Dennis Irelan from Lakeside Properties
• Don Fedrigon from RE/MAX Elk Rapids
• Elk Rapids Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
• Elk Rapids Nursery
• Elk Rapids Primary Care
• Erin Flatley in memory of Sonja Ferries (former Garden Club Member)
• Fitzpatrick Insurance
• Gmoser Septic
• Kellie Sergent from Century 21
• Mike & Jeannie Fadden
• Mischel’s Greenhouses, Ltd
• Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery
• Myrtle and Maude’s will be offering a FREE Mini Orchard Breezers for Garden Walk attendees! Just show them your digital or paper ticket.
• Paul & Nancy Taylor
• Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen / Magnum Hospitality
• Pine Hill Nursery
• Sharon Bacon (Garden Club member)
• Short’s Pull Barn
• The Denny Irelan Team from Real Estate One Elk Rapids
• The Robin Nest
• Toni Morrison from Real Estate One
• Village Market
Your sponsorship helps to keep Elk Rapids blooming
$100 or Custom Levels
Sponsorship include:
✔️ Public recognition from the Elk Rapids Garden Club
✔️ Two tickets to attend the Garden Walk with sponsorships of $100 or more
✔️ The opportunity to be part of a long-standing tradition that brings our community together
Thank you for your commitment to growing our community!
Elk Rapids Garden Club
PO Box 534
Elk Rapids, MI
49629
Ticket sales have ended for this year's walk
Buy your tickets today and join us on July 14th to visit seven delightful gardens on a mission: preserving northern Michigan’s beauty through water and land conservation.
In-person ticket purchases via cash payment can be made at the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce at 305 US-31 in Elk Rapids during their regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm) until Monday, July 13.
Tips for Garden Walk Attendees
The Elk Rapids Garden Walk is happening on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
🎟️ Want to bring a friend who doesn’t have a ticket yet? Tickets can be purchased at any Garden Walk location today, either digitally via Ticket Tailor or printed tickets for cash payments.
Go greener and show us your digital ticket(s) on your smartphone. No printing required!
Garden Location Addresses
🗺️ Find the Garden Walk Google Map here. You’ll find the inspiring descriptions of all the beautiful gardens within their map locations!
📍Ames Street Gardens: 734 Ames St. Units A, B, C, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
📍Blue Star Memorial Garden / Paddle Antrim at Rotary Park: 305 US 31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
📍Crandall’s Cove: 10434 Lakeshore Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
📍Marcy’s Meadow & “Yarden”: 11587 Clearview Dr, Williamsburg, MI 49690
📍Skoogies on the Bay: 9855 Kay Ray Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Tips for Attendees
☀️ The weather is forecasted to be hot and sunny today. The National Weather Service advises to drink plenty of water, use sunscreen, wear light-weight and loose-fitting clothing, use umbrellas and hats for shade while outside, and take extra breaks in cool areas between outdoor activities.
🍒 Head to Myrtle & Maude’s for a FREE refreshing Mini Orchard Breezer! Stop by their beautiful farm + market in Williamsburg during your Garden Walk adventures and fuel your stroll with fresh, delicious sandwiches, snacks, treats, cold drinks, and more.
🚽 Restrooms will be available at Rotary Park at 305 US-31 in Elk Rapids.
🌼 The gardens close at 4:00 pm. Online ticketing closes at 3:00 pm.
Please be prepared for uneven terrain.
🚫 No pets or strollers, please.
This Year’s Collaborators
Club gardeners will partner with local environmentalists at each garden to provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to learn from the experts in a ‘live’ format where landscape design, plant ideas, and preservation efforts come together in one harmonious space.
Look for the local artists capturing the beauty of each garden through plein air painting.
Our Sponsors
Our warmest, sunniest thanks to our sponsors! Please find the most up-to-date list of this year’s generous sponsors here.
Your Impact
You’re garden-walking for a great cause!
Garden Walk ticket proceeds support nine magnificent village gardens, fund educational grants that foster environmental stewardship with students at Elk Rapids Schools, and help provide gardening and environmental programs for club members and the community.
Your support makes a beautiful impact and helps keep Elk Rapids blooming!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Connect with the Club
Address
P.O. Box 534
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Drop us a line
info@elkrapidsgardenclub.com
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