Programs at Chanticleer
We now offer even more ways for our visitors to enrich their Chanticleer experience!Chanticleer is proud to sponsor a wide variety of programs, workshops, classes, and collaborative programs with some of our regional garden communities and friends. We encourage you to expore all Chanticleer has to offer as it usually leads to a heightened appreciation for our garden and an increased awareness in regards to the natural treasures within.
Janet and Adolph Rosengarten Chanticleer Internship Program
Paid and unpaid internships provide professional work experience alongside Chanticleer's horticultural staff. If interested, submit a letter of interest, resume, and at minimum one letter of recommendation. Applications will be accepted until December 1st. Please provide information about your professional goals, expectations of the internship, what dates you are available, and if you need housing. Onsite shared housing is optional. The hourly rate is $16 for interns who live onsite, and $18 for interns who live offsite. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.E-mail your application materials to admin@chanticleergarden.org,
or mail to Chanticleer Internship Program, 786 Church Road, Wayne Pennsylvania, 19087.
Janet and Adolph Rosengarten Chanticleer Internship Information
Chanticleer Scholars
The Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development offers public garden professionals financial support for academic or non-academic training to improve their leadership skills. The scholarship has two core components:1. Support of an academic experience and
2. Support of travel to meet with leaders to build on the training experience.
To read more about the Chanticleer Scholarship, click here.
To view current and past Chanticleer Scholars, click here.
The Chanticleer USA Christopher Lloyd Scholarship at Great Dixter
Chanticleer supports a horticulturist to study at Great Dixter in East Sussex, England and at Chanticleer in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This one-year Scholarship includes 11 months at Great Dixter and one month at Chanticleer, providing an opportunity to develop practical skills and the 'sense of place' needed to manage complex, innovative gardens.
This training opportunity was established to inspire a future generation of top-notch North American gardeners. Qualified applicants will have completed horticultural training, be looking for an immersive experience to advance their knowledge of plants, design and organizational excellence, and be U.S. citizens. To find more information about the placement and application requirements, please visit
Great Dixter's website.
Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Parking reservations required until
3pm Wednesdays - Sundays,
and until 6:30pm Friday evenings.
Friday Late Closings
Open until 8pm May 3 through
August 30.
Early Saturdays in 2024
We open at 8:00am on May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, and November 2 for early entrance in 2024.
Regular admission fees apply and parking reservations are required.
Special Hours
Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12, 9am to 6pm
Picnicking will not be permitted.
Parking Reservations required from 9am to 4pm, not required 4-6pm.
2024 Season Pass
Purchase a 2024 Season Pass, good through November 3, 2024.
House and Garden Tours
Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
Learn more and register here.
Garden Highlights Tour
Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
Learn more and register here.
News & Events
Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer
Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on April 27. Registration is required.
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 19, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Click for Information.
Perennial Plant Conference
Friday, October 18, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Click for Information.
Workshops at Chanticleer
Chanticleer hosts many workshops at the garden. View the list here.
Philadelphia Main Line Estates Tour - SOLD OUT
May 2, 9:30am
Register here
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