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Wellfield Botanic Gardens The Garden attracts, inspires, and educates in a setting dedicated to the celebration of nature.

Our Mission:
We celebrate the inseparable relationship between water and life, inspire creativity and lifelong learning, foster stewardship of our natural world, and grow community.

36 acres in size, half of which are water, Wellfield resides on a historical piece of property originally known as the “North Main Street Well Field.” The property has been a source of hydraulic energy and drinking water for the City of Elkhart since the mid-1800s. Wellfield Botanic Gardens has a long-term lease agreement with the City of Elkhart, which still owns and operates 13 active wells on the site, providing the majority of drinking water for the community. The Elkhart Rotary Club conceived the Gardens as a community service project in 2002 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International. The project was officially handed over to the Wellfield Botanic Gardens Board of Directors in 2005 to begin implementation of the Master Plan, which envisages 25 themed garden and event spaces, as well as a visitors center and guest amenities. Construction began in 2006 with the first earth-moving work to reshape and reconfigure the ponds. A 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, Wellfield Botanic Gardens derives all operating capital, development costs and endowment from private donations, earned revenue, memberships and grants.

Basic Self Defense Techniques 💪Kick off Downtown Elkhart's Ladies Night Fun with us! Wellfield Botanic Gardens has partn...
10/09/2026

Basic Self Defense Techniques 💪

Kick off Downtown Elkhart's Ladies Night Fun with us! Wellfield Botanic Gardens has partnered with Alexander Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for an evening of practical self defense techniques that work for all people of all ages.

Join a supportive community, learn something new, and leave feeling more confident. No experience needed. Bring a friend, make some new ones, and enjoy a fall evening in the Gardens!

This class will take place under our covered outdoor Woodland Pavilion, so please plan to dress for the weather. If inclement weather arises, the class may be moved to an indoor space.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕒 5 – 6 p.m.
📍 Woodland Pavilion
💲 Free with Wellfield admission or Garden membership
🔗 Register here: https://loom.ly/3rc349g

Registration is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome!

Come for the class and stay to enjoy the Gardens. We can't wait to see you there! 🌿

Lunch in the gardens, with a side of native plant know-how! 🌿Join us Saturday, October 10, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for our ...
10/08/2026

Lunch in the gardens, with a side of native plant know-how! 🌿

Join us Saturday, October 10, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for our Plants with a Purpose Lunch & Learn in partnership with Wild Ones South Bend. Enjoy a relaxed midday break surrounded by a living classroom while three presenters share which native plants thrive in our region and how to bring them into your own yard.

The event is free with admission to the gardens. Non-member admission fee is $10, and free for Wellfield Botanic Gardens members.

Register here at https://loom.ly/pa8Hx4Q

📍 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart

Tuesdays are on us, Elkhart! 🍁Every Tuesday, Wellfield Botanic Gardens offers free general admission for Elkhart County ...
10/06/2026

Tuesdays are on us, Elkhart! 🍁

Every Tuesday, Wellfield Botanic Gardens offers free general admission for Elkhart County residents. Wander 36 acres and more than 24 themed gardens, take a lap around the ponds, and enjoy a little fall color on your lunch break or after school. America's #1 Botanic Garden is right in your backyard.

Here's what to know before you come:
📍 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart
🕙 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.. Last admission is 30 minutes before close.
🪪 Each adult needs to bring proof of Elkhart County residency.
🎟️ Registration is required: https://loom.ly/0GxX73c

Free admission days are supported by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

Not a county resident? Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3–12, and kids under 3 are always free. Members enjoy free entry every day.

Fall is a beautiful time to become a Wellfield member!A membership means complimentary general admission all year long, ...
10/05/2026

Fall is a beautiful time to become a Wellfield member!

A membership means complimentary general admission all year long, so you can watch the gardens change with every season. Members also enjoy:

🍂 Discounts to signature events like Groovin' in the Gardens, Taste of the Gardens, and Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights
🍂 Discounts and priority registration for programs, classes, and workshops
🍂 Discounts in the Gift Shop
🍂 Members-only hours
🍂 Reciprocal free admission to the Midwest Museum of American Art and The American Horticultural Society participating gardens and nature centers
🍂 Optional add-ons, like dog memberships
🍂 %50 off admission at Potawatomi Zoo

Your membership also supports a privately funded garden and is tax-deductible to the extent the law allows.
A Wellfield membership costs less than your monthly Netflix subscription!

Join or renew today at wellfieldgardens.org/membership

10/05/2026

5th annual Garden of Villains draws costumed crowds to Wellfield Botanic Gardens⬇

Villains have taken over Wellfield, and tonight is your last chance to join them or defeat them! 🦹 Garden of Villains, p...
10/03/2026

Villains have taken over Wellfield, and tonight is your last chance to join them or defeat them! 🦹 Garden of Villains, presented with Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, wraps up today, Saturday, October 3rd, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Adult tickets are $15. Kids 12 and under are free but still need a ticket, thanks to the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Grab yours at https://loom.ly/bTwAvyo and come see what's lurking in the Gardens before the night is over.

📍 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart

Beat the price hike! 🎄✨ Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights is coming back to Wellfield Botanic Gardens, and right now tick...
10/02/2026

Beat the price hike! 🎄✨ Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights is coming back to Wellfield Botanic Gardens, and right now tickets are just $13 per adult. That price won't last, so grab yours early and lock in the savings before the lights turn on.

Wellfield members, you're already covered. Your ticket is always $10. 💚 Not a member yet? It's a great time to join and save on every visit. https://loom.ly/h6s7GI4

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://loom.ly/KYDA-ew

Something wicked this way comes... 🦹‍♀️ The Garden of Villains returns to Wellfield Botanic Gardens this Friday, October...
10/01/2026

Something wicked this way comes... 🦹‍♀️ The Garden of Villains returns to Wellfield Botanic Gardens this Friday, October 2nd, and Saturday, October 3rd, in partnership with the Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum!

General admission closes at 5 p.m., then the gates reopen for the event at 6 p.m. Arrive right at 6 p.m. to meander through the Gardens after dark, grab food and drinks, and meet all the cosplayers. Bring the whole crew and come dressed for the occasion. 😈

🎃 Bring a bag (or buy one in our Gift Shop) to trick-or-treat!
🎃 Live “Thriller” performances from Epic Dance Studios on Friday only at 6:45, 7:15, and 7:45 p.m. in the Woodland Pavilion
🎃 Last admission is at 8:30 p.m.
🎃 Food vendors will be on site: Professor Butturbeer, Mendia’s mexican pizza, The Chief Ice Cream (Friday only), Hart City Coffee, and All Things Snacks

🎟️ Tickets: https://loom.ly/2c_b5Gc
Kids 12 and under are free, thanks to the Community Foundation of Elkhart County! Please register them online with your adult tickets.

🎄 Winter is coming to Wellfield — and members get first dibs on the best deal in town!When 2 million holiday lights tran...
09/30/2026

🎄 Winter is coming to Wellfield — and members get first dibs on the best deal in town!

When 2 million holiday lights transform the Gardens for Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, Wellfield members save big on tickets! A membership pays for itself fast when you add in free general admission all year, discounts at Groovin' in the Gardens, Taste of the Gardens, and our Gift Shop, plus reciprocal perks at gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society network.

Join or renew now at https://loom.ly/h6s7GI4 and lock in your member pricing before Winter Wonderland tickets go on sale.

Details on Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights: https://loom.ly/QqylIFM

Looking for a holiday party idea that goes beyond the conference room? 🎄 This season, bring your team, clients, or busin...
09/29/2026

Looking for a holiday party idea that goes beyond the conference room? 🎄 This season, bring your team, clients, or business partners to Wellfield Botanic Gardens for a corporate celebration surrounded by the glow of Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, presented by Welch Packaging and Indiana Trust Wealth Management.

Our indoor spaces can host seated or standing groups. Explore rental options and start planning: https://loom.ly/QqylIFM

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (574) 266-2006 ext. 111.

Address

1011 N Main Street
Elkhart, IN
46514

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15742662006

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