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SECRET GARDENS OF THE KENNEBUNKS – JULY 11 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

According to Cicero, “if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”

 

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, July 11

 

We are very pleased to announce that the Louis T. Graves Library’s Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks will be held again on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Homeowners have agreed to open their private gardens for this one day only to help raise money for the Library. Tickets are $50 each. 

A detailed map revealing the secret locations of the participating properties will be provided to all ticket holders on the day of the tours. Visitors will be treated to a wide variety of garden styles and plant types amid lovely natural settings hidden from view behind stone walls, seaside cottages, and privacy hedges. Volunteers will be located at each garden to help with questions and where to park.

All proceeds for this event benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library. Please call us with any questions. (207) 967-2778.

 

 

WINE TASTING & ART RAFFLE ~ MAY 22 @ 5:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. for a very special wine tasting and unveiling of the art for our raffle fundraiser.
Local wine experts Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will guide us through the program with ideas, pairings, and educational tidbits of the selected wines from around the globe.
   
A suggested donation for this program is $30 pp. Please call the Library 207-967-2778 to register; space is limited for this event.
One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Graves Library.
You Won’t Want to Miss it!
The print for the raffle is by Gretchen Huber. Gretchen Huber Warren has been exhibiting her work in galleries nationwide for over four decades. She has sold over 950 original pieces to collectors and corporations. She has participated in a wide variety of nationally juried shows. She also licenses her images for reproduction as limited edition prints, calendars, cards, and puzzles. Locally, her work has been displayed at The Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise since 1986.
Gretchen’s oil paintings showcase an illustrator’s storytelling ability combined with an artist’s eye for composition and beauty. Gretchen’s paintings are distinguished by vibrant colors, striking light effects, and clear lines, giving them immediacy and a sense of presence. She enjoys capturing interesting scenes, whether they are a bucket of flowers, frogs in a pond, or a vintage gas station.

WINE TASTING WITH LANI DIETZ AND BETSY ROSS ~ MAY 16 @ 5:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. for a very special wine tasting and unveiling of the painting for our raffle fundraiser.
Local wine experts Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will guide us through the program with ideas, pairings, and educational tidbits of the selected wines from around the globe.
   
A suggested donation for this program is $25 pp. Please call the Library (967-2778) to register; space is limited for this event.
One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Graves Library.
You Won’t Want to Miss it!

SECRET GARDENS OF THE KENNEBUNKS – JULY 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

According to Cicero, “if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”

 

Purchase tickets at Consolidated School on Saturday, July 13

 

We are very pleased to announce that Graves Library’s Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks will be held again on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Six homeowners have agreed to open their private gardens for this one day only to help raise money for the Library. Tickets are $40 each. “Day-of” tickets will only be available for sale at Consolidated School.

On the day of the event, ticket holders should begin at Kennebunkport Consolidated School, 25 School Street, to pick up their map and any instructions.

A detailed map revealing the secret locations of the six participating properties will be provided to all ticket holders on the day of the tours. Visitors will be treated to a wide variety of garden styles and plant types amid lovely natural settings hidden from view behind stone walls, seaside cottages, and privacy hedges. Volunteers will be located at each garden to help with questions and where to park.

This year, we are also offering a special addition to the tour. If you are looking for a delicious option for lunch, our friends from Texas Grace will be here with their food truck. We encourage you to use the bathrooms and shop at our pop-up garden boutique. Other bathroom options are located behind Alisson’s Restaurant in Dock Square.

All proceeds for this event benefit the Graves Memorial Public Library. Please call us with any questions. (207) 967-2778.