Trade Secrets is a renowned garden and antiques event that brings together rare plants, exceptional vendors, and design lovers to raise vital funds for Project SAGE, a local domestic violence agency.

 
“There 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

Save the Date May 15-16, 2027

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Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale

2026 Trade Secrets Weekend Details

  • For more details, visit our Garden Tours page.

    Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

    All of our garden tours are sold out.

    🌿 Connecticut Garden Tours

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

    • The Garden of Katie Ridder & Peter Pennoyer – 366 Ludlow Woods Road, Stanfordville, NY

    • Broccoli Hall– 23 Flint Hill, Amenia, NY (10 AM – 4 PM)

    • The Landscape Garden of Joan Feeney and Bruce Phillips - 372 Smithfield Road, Millerton, NY

    🌿 Special Garden Tour

    • Haroldhurst Farm - 3314 NY-66, Chatham Center (Valatie), NY (10 AM - 5 PM)

    🌿 Newly Added - Sunday, May 17th

    • The Garden of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli – 1 Point of Rocks Rd, Falls Village, CT (2 PM - 5 PM)

    Tickets are $25 per person, per garden and must be purchased in advance. You can purchase tickets here starting at midnight on April 1, 2026.

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

    • Waitlist available if tickets sell out.

    • Underwriters receive early access!

  • For more details, visit our Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale page.

    Sunday, May 17th, 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

    You can purchase tickets here starting at midnight on April 1, 2026.

    What to Expect

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

    Book Signings – Meet celebrated authors and get your books signed! Located in the Hospitality Tent from 9 - 10 AM.

    • Elise Howard - Plant This, Not That

    • Margot Shaw - Flowering Outdoors

    • Tim Johnson with Fernando Wong - The Young Man and The Tree

    • Young Huh - A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling

    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.

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