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. Applications will be accepted until December 1st, interviews will be held virtually in mid-December.
Learn more about the Janet and Adolph Rosengarten Chanticleer Internship Information.

To apply submit the following application materials to Submissions@chanticleergarden.org:
1. A letter of interest that includes information about your professional goals, expectations of the internship, what dates you are available, and if you need housing.
2. Your resume.
3. A letter of recommendation.

Onsite shared housing is optional. The hourly rate is $16 for interns who live onsite, and $18 for interns who live offsite.

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 are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.

Friday Evenings

The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.

Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas, except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.

Early Saturdays in 2025

We open at 8:00am on the following Saturdays:June 7, July 5, August 2,
September 6, October 4,
and November 1.
Regular admission fees apply and Parking reservations are required.

2025 Season Pass

Purchase a 2025 Season Pass, good through November 9, 2025. Buy your pass now.

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

Biodiversity Survey

We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.

Read the Full Report

Garden Design Workshop

July 26-29, 2025
Register Here

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