GARDEN DINING SERIES
Indulge your palate with special dining experiences that honor plants, local agricultural, and the craft of cooking. Enjoy thoughtfully curated, multicourse menus provided by Peppers Artful Events. Each dining experience in the series focuses on a different cuisine, reflecting seasonal themes and enhancing experiences at the Garden. Garden dining events are 21+ events.
UPCOMING DINING EVENTS
Orchid Delight
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 6 PM–9 PM
This immersive evening will take you on a culinary journey around the world, with each course thoughtfully crafted to reflect the some of the native regions orchids come from. The menu is inspired by the vibrant flavors and traditions of Southeast Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Each plate will capture the essence of the orchids’ diverse habitats, from tropical rain forests to misty mountain slopes. View the menu here.
Spring Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 6 PM–9 PM
Welcome the transition from winter to spring with a dinner that celebrates the fresh, tender flavors of our region’s earliest spring produce. This artfully crafted dinner will highlight locally sourced ingredients set against a backdrop of blooming flowers and soft, warm lighting, for an ambience that honors the balance between winter’s comforts and spring’s promise. Menu coming soon.
Sacred Plants
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6 PM–9 PM
Step into an evening where food, history, and mythology intertwine. This garden dinner celebrates plants that have shaped stories, traditions, and cultures for centuries. Each course draws inspiration from a different civilization, highlighting botanicals that were symbolically significant and culturally revered, expressed through thoughtfully crafted flavors. Menu coming soon.
- Dinner by Dazzle
Monday, December 15, 6–8:30 PM - Botanica Nocturne
Sunday, October 26, 2025 - New England Harvest Dinner
Friday, October 10, 2025 - Garden Dinner: Flora Fete
August 24, 2025 - Summer Solstice: Garden Dinner
June 17, 2025 - Aromatic Table: An Afternoon Tea
June 7, 2025 - Spring Equinox
March, 2025 - Orchid Delight
February, 2025
FAQs
Each ticket includes a multi-course family-style dinner and one complimentary beverage.
Family-style service is when courses are presented on large, shared dishes for guests to individually serve themselves from while seated at the table.
All dinners will include at least one vegetarian option per course. Gluten-free items will be labeled on the menu; however, guests with food allergies or sensitivities—especially gluten-related concerns—should contact Erin Kutz, Senior Operations Manager (ekutz@nebg.org), at least 3 business days prior to the event to discuss dietary needs and potential for cross-contamination.
An alternative indoor location will be planned for the event if needed due to weather.
The event is open seating but for large parties or groups who would like to be seated together, please contact Erin Kutz, Senior Operations Manager (ekutz@nebg.org), at least 3 business days prior to the event.
All garden dinners take place after the Garden closes to the public. Unless specified otherwise, areas outside the designated dinner locations are closed.
The Garden Shop and the rest of the property will be closed during this event.
Live music will not be part of this event, but instrumental background music will be played over speakers in the event locations.
Tickets are non-refundable and are non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to give your tickets to a friend or family member to use in your place. If someone else will be attending on your behalf, please contact Erin Kutz, Senior Operations Manager (ekutz@nebg.org), so that we can update the name on the reservation.
