TOUR FAQs

The 2025 Tour is set for Saturday, April 5th, from 10am to 4pm. The week of the tour, specific addresses and maps will be available on the SPGC Tour Details page. Tickets are required to enter. This year, we are again offering lunch at Weymouth with a new boxed lunch format, perfect to enjoy on the grounds or on the go. Lunches are exclusively available by preorder.

IMPORTANT CHANGE for 2025:

If you need to purchase tickets IN PERSON, be sure to begin at WEYMOUTH or one of these tour locations: BIRDWOOD COTTAGE or THE ENGLISH COTTAGE in Southern Pines; or TWIN WILLOWS by the lake in Pinehurst. Specific addresses and specially marked maps will be available the week of the tour on the Tour Details page. Tour homes not listed here are located in private gated communities with restricted access. TICKET HOLDERS will have all they need for access.

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TICKETS

How can I purchase $25 Advance Tour Tickets?

Advance discounted tickets may be purchased online* for $25 - saving $5 each! - or ordered by mail (see how-to below). You can save as much as $7 by buying the “ALL in ONE” tour + lunch package. *An online booking fee of $2 will be added per ticket purchased online; there is no sales tax applied.

Advance ticket holders will also receive emailed announcements - this includes a comprehensive pre-tour email containing everything you need to know to access all of the tour homes and make the most of your Tour Day. With your ticket in hand (phone screen included), you'll be able to start your tour at any home - including those in gated communities.

Where can I purchase a $30 ticket on Tour Day?

On the day of the tour, $30 tickets may be purchased online* with a credit card or in person using cash or credit card at select tour stops listed just below. Cash or credit cards will be accepted in person. Each ticket paid for using a credit card will incur a $2 ticketing fee surcharge.

IMPORTANT: If you need to purchase tickets IN PERSON, be sure to begin at WEYMOUTH or one of these tour locations: BIRDWOOD COTTAGE or THE ENGLISH COTTAGE in Southern Pines; or TWIN WILLOWS by the lake in Pinehurst. Specific addresses and specially marked maps will be available the week of the tour on the Tour Details page. Tour homes not listed above are in gated communities and require a ticket in hand to enter.

How can I buy a ticket by mail?

Order by mail and bypass all surcharges. Checks payable to “SPGC” should be sent to: D. Gutschmit, 135 Brookline Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Mailed orders must be received in hand by end-of-day on Friday, April 4th. Be sure to include your name, email and mobile number with the ticket order details. Your ticket confirmation will be issued by email. If you have ordered by mail, and have not received an email or text with your tickets, your order has not been received. Contact Denise with ticket order questions or issues.

Are children allowed, and if so, how much is a child’s ticket?

Because of the nature of the properties on the tour, we recommend that young children not attend. In fact, strollers are prohibited in the homes. As a result, reduced pricing for children is not offered.

Do you offer discounted pricing for groups?

The only discount available is for purchases of advance tickets.

Advance discounted tickets - save $5 each - may be purchased online* for $25 or by mail. Plus, you can save as much as $7 by buying the “ALL in ONE” tour & lunch package. *An online booking fee of $2 will be added to tickets purchased online; there is no sales tax applied.

When will tickets be available for sale?

NOW: $25 advance tickets can be purchased online* or by mail. On April 5th, $30 tour day tickets may be purchased online* or in person at select tour stops. Lunch is only available by pre-purchase online* or by mail. now through April 4th for $20.

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TOUR STOPS

What homes and gardens will be toured?

A first look at the homes is available now on our Tour Details page. The week of the tour, specific addresses and maps will also be posted to the Tour Details page of our website. Plus, once you check in and your e-ticket is scanned, you'll have all of the pertinent information in your Tour Passport.

Is there a recommended order for visiting the tour locations?

Nope, and we encourage you to visit the tour locations in whatever order is most convenient for you; however, WHERE YOU START depends on your ticket status. Tickets purchased in advance will have all they need for access.

If you need to purchase tickets IN PERSON on Tour Day, be sure to begin at WEYMOUTH or one of these tour locations: BIRDWOOD COTTAGE or THE ENGLISH COTTAGE in Southern Pines; or TWIN WILLOWS by the lake in Pinehurst. Specific addresses and specially marked maps will be available the week of the tour on the Tour Details page. Tour homes not listed above are in gated communities and require a ticket in hand to enter.

How do I locate the tour stops?

Specific addresses for each of the tour locations will be available on our website as well as included in the printed materials you'll receive on the day of the tour. We will also offer a printable general overview map online, and we'll place directional signs along roadsides to help identify the route.

Are the tour stops accessible for guests who are mobility challenged?

Each of the houses on the tour have stairs to be managed. The landscaped yards at each house have uneven areas that could also be problematic for those using devices to assist with their mobility. Please be aware and proactive as you enjoy the tour. There is limited parking at each tour stop. Southern Pines Garden Club will assist those with special parking needs as best as they can on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your caution and patience.

Are bathrooms available at the tour stops?

No. Restroom facilities are only available for tour guests at the Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, and the Campbell House Train House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines. Out of consideration for the homeowners, bathrooms at the privately owned homes are cordoned off for the duration of the tour.

What do I need to bring with me on the day of the tour?

You only need your printed or on-screen eTicket! At your first stop on the tour, present your eTicket at a welcome table found near the entrance of each home. Your eTicket is only valid for the one-time, initial check in. At that time, you’ll be presented your official Tour Passport which grants access to all subsequent tour stops.

Parking

PARKING

What parking options will be available?

All tour stops will have parking available, but the amount and location will vary based on the tour location. We strongly encourage carpooling when possible. For attendees who choose to carpool, we recommend you meet and park your individual cars at the Campbell House or Weymouth Center and ride together in a single car to the various tour stops. There is limited parking at each tour home but the Southern Pines Garden Club will assist those with special parking needs as best as they can on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your caution and patience.

Will there be accommodations for bus parking?

We are very happy to accommodate groups. Please let us know IN ADVANCE if you and your group will be arriving by bus. Our 2025 Tour Chair can be reached via email to assist with any parking and transportation needs.

Lunch

LUNCH

Exclusively available by preorder, we are offering boxed lunches at the Boyd House of the Weymouth Center. Weymouth and its grounds provide a perfectly lovely location to relax at a table and enjoy your tour day break. Your meal, dessert and beverage are all included for $20 per person. Lunches may be purchased by mail or online with the option to save up to $7 when you buy an All-in-One package of a tour ticket with lunch online!