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Beyond the Garden Gates: A Private Garden Tour

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as you tour the private gardens that make Downtown Fort Myers a unique spot to visitors across the state.

The beautiful gardens along McGregor Blvd. offer a level of mystique only their caretakers typically get to explore. However, on March 28th, open the enchanted garden gates for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a private tour of these carefully curated, one-of-a-kind grounds.

This tour includes seven of the most stunning gardens around Downtown Fort Myers, followed by a reception in the historic Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, where complimentary food and refreshments will be provided.

Proceeds from the tour will go to restoration efforts to re-create the Arts & Crafts-styled garden trellis and pergola that surrounded the original 1929 Moonlight Garden. Packets with garden locations will be distributed at 9 a.m. on March 28.

Participants should meet at the Banyan Café in the Estates’ parking lot. Carpooling to the gardens is recommended. Registration is required.

Garden Tour: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reception: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Edison Ford Members: $120; Regular: $150

Date & Time

March 28, 2026

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Location

Edison & Ford Winter Estates - 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33901 2350 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers 33901 FL US

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Event Website

239-334-7419

Edison Ford Members: $120; Regular: $150

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