May 17-18, 2025 | Lime Rock Park, CT

 
 
β€œThere are a few events that go on my calendar each year that I consider sacrosanct: my family’s birthdays, my summer vacation in Maine, my Christmas party, my Easter egg hunt and Trade Secrets.”
— Martha Stewart
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Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sales Details

  • Saturday, May 17th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

    🌿 Connecticut Garden Tours

    • The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli – 1 Point of Rocks Rd, Falls Village, CT

    • Twin Maples – 101 Selleck Hill Rd, Salisbury, CT

    • The Garden of Michael Trapp – 7 River Rd, West Cornwall, CT (10 AM – 4 PM)

    🌿 New York Garden Tours

    • Clove Brook Farm – 857 North Clove Rd, Millbrook, NY

    • Innisfree Garden – 362 Tyrrel Rd, Millbrook, NY (10 AM – 5 PM)

    Tickets are $20 per person, per garden and must be purchased in advance.

    Limited availability – Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • Waitlist available if tickets sell out.

    • Underwriters receive early access!

  • Sunday, May 18th, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM

    Lime Rock Park – 60 White Hollow Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039

    Pricing varies
    Underwriter Ticket Entry: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Early Buyer Ticket Entry: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    General Admission Ticket Entry: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    Late Bloomer Ticket Entry: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    What to Expect

    Vendors & Offerings – Rare plants, garden antiques, dΓ©cor, books, and more! View the full vendor list here.

    Book Signings – Meet celebrated authors and get your books signed! (Times TBA)

    • Bunny Williams – Life in the Garden & On Garden Style

    • Martha Stewart - Gardening Handbook

    • Frances Palmer – Life in Flowers & Life in the Studio

    • Mieke ten Have – Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have

    • Rosie Daykin – The Side Gardener

    Food & Refreshments – Food and coffee will be available for purchase.

    Helpful Tips

    Parking is free and handicap-accessible parking is available.

    Bring Cash & Cards – Vendors accept both cash and credit cards.

    Rain or Shine – The event takes place regardless of the weather.

 
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF TRADE SECRETS!

The success of Trade Secrets translates into increased client support, program expansion, and so much more:

The vital funds raised from Trade Secrets translates into increased client support, program expansion, and so much more. In the past year:

  • Project SAGE provided support services and crisis response to 800 adult and youth clients.

  • Project SAGE responded to 1,884 hotline crisis calls and crisis situations.

  • Project SAGE provided emergency shelter to 28 individuals – for a total of 1,400 nights of shelter.

  • Project SAGE provided support and advocacy for 558 victims of family violence in Criminal and Civil Court.

  • Project SAGE’s Prevention Education Program provided nearly 317 workshops educating children and teens on topics ranging from bullying and cyber safety to teen dating violence and sexual harassment.

Thank you for being such an important part of our story as we work to create happier and safer futures. We will see you next spring!


Thank You to our 2025 Trade Secrets Sponsors!


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