Celebrating Our 85th year as a Garden Club
Monday, August 25, 2025
Tour Deb Graham's Backyard Orchard
Backyard Orchard Tour – Visit GCI member Deb Graham’s garden with 50+ fruit tree varieties, elderberry patch, and more. . See the trees from her presentation firsthand, her elderberry patch, and all the rest of her botanical endeavors. See another local garden in full bloom.
📅 10:00 AM, 615 South St., Barrington | �
Monday, September 22, 2025
Aquascape, St. Charles, IL
Aquascape Tour – Explore Aqualand’s outdoor gardens, ponds, waterfalls, and this year's highlight new tropical aquatic water lilies. Enjoy a presentation by VP Brian with Q&A.
📅 Meet 10:00 AM at North Park to carpool | Tour 11:00 AM |
📍 901 Aqualand Way, St. Charles, IL | 🍽 Lunch after
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
Vivid Creatures, a new outdoor art exhibition, is an invitation to be inspired by the many connections of the natural world. Amid towering trees and sweeping green vistas, we will view five giant, colorful animal sculptures. Stay for lunch onsite at the Ginkgo Restaurant.
📅 Meet 9:00 AM at North Park to carpool
Thursday November 13, 2025
The Little Traveler, Geneva, IL
JULIETS?? Just us Ladies Into Eating Together and Shopping. Sounds like GCI to me!! Please join us at 11:00 am for the “Traveler Treatment” featuring a welcome goody bag, shopping time (10% of our purchases will be donated to a not-for-profit organization).
📅 Meet 11:00 AM
📍404 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Holiday Luncheon "Enchanted Forest"
You and your guests are invited to our annual Holiday Luncheon at Medinah Country Club on Thursday, December 4th. Enjoy a program by a favorite designer Janet Gallagher. Our only annual fundraiser supports programs, service, and scholarships. Please be ready to reserve full tables of 10 at the Sept. general meeting.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Tentative date)
High Tea
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with friends and spend a delightful afternoon enjoying an authentic and complete high tea at Gerri’s Tea Room in Long Grove. Final details will follow, but fees will be prepaid and non-refundable.
📍 Where: 144 Old McHenry Rd
Thursday, March 12, 2026 (tentative date)
Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, IL
Celebrate Spring at the renowned Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Gardens – 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Stay for lunch at the Garden View Cafe. Details to follow.
📅 Meet 9:00 AM at North Park to carpool
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Spring Container Workshop
The Barrington Flower Shop invites you to an After-Hours Spring Arrangement Workshop. Enjoy 45 minutes of wine and hors d’oeuvres, watch a demo by owner Glen, then create your own design with provided flowers and containers.
📅 When: 5:30 PM
💵 Cost: $60/person
👥 Limit: 15 attendees
📍 Where: 201 S. Cook, Barrington, IL
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (tentative date)
Northwind Perennial Farm, Burlington, Wisconsin
Embark on a road trip to a unique nursery.. Purchase new perennials for your garden, and browse the gift shop for antiques, garden statues, home decor, and more. Stay for lunch at Fred’s Burgers in Burlington and dessert at Adrian’s Frozen Custard. Details to follow.
📅 Plan to meet at North Park to car pool.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (tentative date)
Lilacia Park, Lombard, IL
Lilac Fest in Lombard runs for two weeks in early May. Enjoy a private docent-led tour just for us. See and smell dozens of lilac varieties plus stunning tulips. We’ll stay for lunch in Lombard. Details to follow.
📅 Docent-led tour at 10:30 AM
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Summer Garden Party
This event is always a highlight of our year. Enjoy our gathering to delight in summer and visit with members, friends, and guests. The Garden Party will be held from 11 am – 2 pm with date and location to be determined.