Betty Ford
Alpine Gardens

Featured Upcoming Event

Science Elevated Speaker Series

Tundra Plants in a Warming World

Time: July 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Sarah Elmendorf, Institute of Alpine and Artic Research, will explain what effects warming temperatures have on the alpine environment and what the future may look like. Alpine and arctic regions […]

Sarah Elmendorf, Institute of Alpine and Artic Research, will explain what effects warming temperatures have on the alpine environment and what the future may look like.

Alpine and arctic regions are characterized by their short growing seasons, high snowpack and cold temperatures. Sarah will discuss what changes can be expected in the unique flora that inhabits these harsh growing conditions under a changing climate.

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Chefs in the Gardens

July 7 – August 11

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Fundraiser that includes a Cooking Demonstration and Sampling with Vail Valley’s top chefs. Thursdays, 12pm-1pm

Member pre-sale tickets

Chefs in the Gardens begins Monday, June 6 at 10am.

Tickets will be released every Monday, see schedule below. Member pre-sale tickets for La Nonna are sold-out. You can click the link and be added to the waitlist.

Members

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July 7: La Nonna – Pre-sale Tickets – Sold Out

July 14: La Tour – Tickets on sale June 13

July 21: Zino Ristorante – Tickets on sale June 20

July 28: Pollyanna Productions – Tickets on sale June 27

Aug 4: Red Canyon Catering – Tickets on sale Tuesday, July 5 *Because of holiday

Aug 11: Hovey & Harrison – Tickets on sale July 11

New Book Release!

On the Roof of the Rocky Mountains

A new book celebrating Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, its stunning alpine botanic collections and its dedication to the conservation of high mountain plants and habitat. An informative narrative and photographic journey through one of the most beautiful and distinguished high altitude (8,200 feet) botanical gardens in the world.

When you purchase the book, you are supporting a team of scientists, educators, horticulturists, and volunteers who, together, work to conserve the alpine environment and
curate a beautiful space for Vail’s community.

Order online or stop by one of our gift shops! Look inside!

Order Online