THE SCHEDULE
When, where and what time is the tour?
The Outdoor Art Club Garden Tour will take place on Thursday, May 15 from 9 am to 4 pm. and leaves from the Outdoor Art Club located at One West Blithedale in Mill Valley. Tickets will be sold with staggered start times to ensure smooth transportation.
Tickets will be sold for four different departure times from the OAC:
What do I do once I arrive at the Outdoor Art Club?
Check in at the Registration Table to pick up a wristband that is required for entrance to the gardens, your souvenir glass and other goodies. If you have pre-purchased Champagne Tea, check in to pick up your ticket.
How long is the tour?
The Tour takes approximately 2-3 hours, not including Champagne Tea.
What happens if it rains?
The tour goes on rain or shine. Bring your umbrella or rain jacket.
TRANSPORTATION
How will I get to the gardens? Do I drive?
You do not drive your own car on the Tour. We will provide shuttles to the gardens on the tour or you may take our cycling route.
Sip and Stroll Four Ways:
What about parking?
Parking is available in downtown Mill Valley, and there are mostly 2-hour metered spaces near the Outdoor Art Club that accept quarters, a credit or debit card or a City of Mill Valley RSVP parking permit. We provide a parking permit which allows for an additional 2 hours of metered parking free. You can download and print the parking permit here. You must place it on your dashboard so it is visible to the parking enforcement officer.
Can I ride my bike?
Cyclists must sign a release form, and helmets are required before they receive a route map. Bicycle locks are strongly suggested. There are two safe places to store bikes near the gardens which are close together on the tour but there are no bike racks on the shuttles. The Outdoor Art Club is not responsible for the security of your bike.
TICKETS
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $100 and available online by credit or debit card. The tour typically sells out. If available, tickets may be purchased at the door. Garden Tour and Champagne Tea ticket combos are $150 each and include a glass of champagne.
Will tickets be sent to me?
No. Your name will be at the Registration Table at the Outdoor Art Club where you will check in before the Tour and receive a wrist band. Registration desk opens at 8:45 am.
Are tickets refundable?
No. This is a fundraiser and tickets prices will not be refunded. If you cannot use your ticket, we hope you can share it with a friend who will enjoy the tour.
AT THE CLUB HOUSE
Will there be food?
Yes. Three Champagne Teas will be available for purchase for an additional $50 with your garden tour admission and choose one of three seatings: 10 am, 12 noon, 2pm (limited to 104 tickets per seating) (indicate GF, Vegetarian at checkout). Tickets include a glass of champagne and a selection of delicious savory and sweet, featuring both delicate traditional delicate Tea bites as well as California-inspired treats and of course tea. You can also purchase combined Tour/Tea tickets for 8 and provide names of your guests. Food may not be eaten on the shuttles or in the gardens. Several downtown Mill Valley restaurants serve lunch and are within a short walk of the clubhouse.
Will there be shopping?
On the Outdoor Art Club Patio, there will be live music, specialty booths, a no-host bar and a Silent Auction. The clubhouse is located in downtown Mill Valley which is a charming town to explore with wonderful restaurants and shops. You will be given a Walking Map with promotions from local vendors that may be redeemed.
Are there restrooms?
Restrooms are available at the Outdoor Art Club and in two of the Tour gardens, Burlwood and the Meditative Zen Garden.
AT THE GARDENS
Are the gardens accessible?
These gardens are private homes which can only be accessed with cable car transportation, bike or on foot. Please note that ticket holders must be able to walk confidently, bike or climb onto the trolley for transportation to the gardens. This event is not suitable for wheelchair or walker access as the gardens and pathways are not ADA compliant.
The trolley cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walker equipment and vehicle attendants will not be available to help you on/off the cable car.
Can I take photographs?
To respect the privacy of the homeowners who have generously offered their homes for the tour, we ask that you do not take pictures or post to social media.
Are children allowed on the tour?
The Tour is not designed for children. If you do bring a child, they must have their own ticket. Unfortunately, the gardens and homes are not stroller accessible, and our transportation vehicles do not have child car seats.
Can I bring my pet?
No, pets are not permitted on the tour.
When, where and what time is the tour?
The Outdoor Art Club Garden Tour will take place on Thursday, May 15 from 9 am to 4 pm. and leaves from the Outdoor Art Club located at One West Blithedale in Mill Valley. Tickets will be sold with staggered start times to ensure smooth transportation.
Tickets will be sold for four different departure times from the OAC:
- 9 AM to 10AM
- 10 AM to 11 AM
- 11 AM to Noon
- Noon to 2:30 PM
What do I do once I arrive at the Outdoor Art Club?
Check in at the Registration Table to pick up a wristband that is required for entrance to the gardens, your souvenir glass and other goodies. If you have pre-purchased Champagne Tea, check in to pick up your ticket.
How long is the tour?
The Tour takes approximately 2-3 hours, not including Champagne Tea.
What happens if it rains?
The tour goes on rain or shine. Bring your umbrella or rain jacket.
TRANSPORTATION
How will I get to the gardens? Do I drive?
You do not drive your own car on the Tour. We will provide shuttles to the gardens on the tour or you may take our cycling route.
Sip and Stroll Four Ways:
- Take a cable car shuttle to the farthest point, explore the gardens and walk back to the OAC (one mile walking on fairly flat terrain)
- Shuttle both ways. Several shuttle stops will be available to escort you back to OAC.
- Walk through downtown MV to gardens and walk back (two miles round trip fairly flat terrain)
- Ride your bike. It’s a fairly flat two miles round trip route with bicycle parking available.
What about parking?
Parking is available in downtown Mill Valley, and there are mostly 2-hour metered spaces near the Outdoor Art Club that accept quarters, a credit or debit card or a City of Mill Valley RSVP parking permit. We provide a parking permit which allows for an additional 2 hours of metered parking free. You can download and print the parking permit here. You must place it on your dashboard so it is visible to the parking enforcement officer.
Can I ride my bike?
Cyclists must sign a release form, and helmets are required before they receive a route map. Bicycle locks are strongly suggested. There are two safe places to store bikes near the gardens which are close together on the tour but there are no bike racks on the shuttles. The Outdoor Art Club is not responsible for the security of your bike.
TICKETS
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $100 and available online by credit or debit card. The tour typically sells out. If available, tickets may be purchased at the door. Garden Tour and Champagne Tea ticket combos are $150 each and include a glass of champagne.
Will tickets be sent to me?
No. Your name will be at the Registration Table at the Outdoor Art Club where you will check in before the Tour and receive a wrist band. Registration desk opens at 8:45 am.
Are tickets refundable?
No. This is a fundraiser and tickets prices will not be refunded. If you cannot use your ticket, we hope you can share it with a friend who will enjoy the tour.
AT THE CLUB HOUSE
Will there be food?
Yes. Three Champagne Teas will be available for purchase for an additional $50 with your garden tour admission and choose one of three seatings: 10 am, 12 noon, 2pm (limited to 104 tickets per seating) (indicate GF, Vegetarian at checkout). Tickets include a glass of champagne and a selection of delicious savory and sweet, featuring both delicate traditional delicate Tea bites as well as California-inspired treats and of course tea. You can also purchase combined Tour/Tea tickets for 8 and provide names of your guests. Food may not be eaten on the shuttles or in the gardens. Several downtown Mill Valley restaurants serve lunch and are within a short walk of the clubhouse.
Will there be shopping?
On the Outdoor Art Club Patio, there will be live music, specialty booths, a no-host bar and a Silent Auction. The clubhouse is located in downtown Mill Valley which is a charming town to explore with wonderful restaurants and shops. You will be given a Walking Map with promotions from local vendors that may be redeemed.
Are there restrooms?
Restrooms are available at the Outdoor Art Club and in two of the Tour gardens, Burlwood and the Meditative Zen Garden.
AT THE GARDENS
Are the gardens accessible?
These gardens are private homes which can only be accessed with cable car transportation, bike or on foot. Please note that ticket holders must be able to walk confidently, bike or climb onto the trolley for transportation to the gardens. This event is not suitable for wheelchair or walker access as the gardens and pathways are not ADA compliant.
The trolley cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walker equipment and vehicle attendants will not be available to help you on/off the cable car.
Can I take photographs?
To respect the privacy of the homeowners who have generously offered their homes for the tour, we ask that you do not take pictures or post to social media.
Are children allowed on the tour?
The Tour is not designed for children. If you do bring a child, they must have their own ticket. Unfortunately, the gardens and homes are not stroller accessible, and our transportation vehicles do not have child car seats.
Can I bring my pet?
No, pets are not permitted on the tour.
