Garden Tour, History

All Saints Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island, SC

History of the Garden Tour

The Episcopal Church Women's group of All Saints initiated the All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour in 1988. This was in the earliest years of the church's existence when the congregation was meeting in the library of the local high school. The purpose at that time was to provide some visibility to the new church and to bring the congregation together on a common project that would be both attractive and fun. At that time, raising money was not a primary goal.

After two years it was decided to involve the church in the organization of this growing project that would benefit charities in our local community. A Garden Tour Board made up of volunteers was formed to oversee future Garden Tours.

Since the beginning, the Tour has been an unqualified success and has attracted more and more garden lovers every year. As are the garden tours in our neighboring communities, it is awaited each spring with eagerness and joy. Almost every church member is involved in one of the many responsibilities connected with the Tour, whether it is as a parking attendant, kitchen crewmember, or as a hostess at one of the gardens.

All Saints is pleased and proud that all the profits from the Tour are distributed to local needs in the community. Different beneficiaries are carefully considered and chosen each year by the Garden Tour Board and presented to the church vestry for approval.

Garden Tour Archive

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