The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a community resource that connects people to this region's unique beauty and fosters environmental stewardship.
The Gardens
Spanning 5 acres, the Sawtooth Botanical Garden is organized around five major gardens representing the five biomes of south-central Idaho—Sagebrush Steppe, Lava, Alpine, Montane and Riparian. Throughout the property, you’ll find art installations, educational beds, and some very special spaces including the Sawtooth Sandbox, the Garden of Of Infinite Compassion, the Prayer Wheel and, of course, our Visitor Center and Greenhouse.
More about our gardens and spaces ⟶
Help SBG purchase the property on which it sits!
This year marks a milestone for the Sawtooth Botanical Garden—30 years of inspiring connection, education, and celebration in one of the most stunning natural settings in the Wood River Valley. For three decades, our community has gathered here to honor life’s moments—through weddings, memorials, children’s camps, classes, and quiet contemplation.
Today, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure the land that has supported all of this. Since its founding, the Garden has leased its five lots from the Enlyst Fund. The Enlyst Fund has now generously offered to sell the land to us for $800,000—half of its $1.6 million appraised value.
To ensure the Garden’s permanent home, we are launching a capital campaign to raise the funds needed for this purchase.
We know there are many worthy causes in the Valley. However, we believe the Sawtooth Botanical Garden is uniquely positioned to serve the full breadth of our community. It’s a place where:
Children learn about ecology through camps and school programs
Artists and photographers find inspiration among the five thriving biomes and sculpture garden
Friends and families gather for weddings, celebrations, and remembrances
Visitors from around the world experience the only Dalai Lama-blessed prayer wheel in the U.S.
Locals and tourists alike enjoy a peaceful refuge as part of an established network of botanical gardens across the country
In an increasingly busy world, the Garden offers a rare opportunity to slow down, learn, and reconnect—with nature and with each other.
Once we secure the land, we plan to launch a second phase of fundraising to upgrade the visitor’s center, greenhouse, parking area, educational beds, and other key infrastructure—ensuring the Garden is ready to serve for the next 30 years. We are also committed to growing our endowment to support the long-term health and sustainability of the Garden for generations to come.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING SECURE THE LAND IN PERPETUITY!
You may donate here or contact Jen directly for more information.
We accept securities gifts, charitable donations contributions, foundation grants, checks, and good old fashioned cash.
Our mailing address is PO Box 928 Ketchum, Idaho 83340.
The gardens and grounds are open to the public from dawn until dusk daily—year round. If the front entry gate is closed, you are welcome to enter, just please leave the gate as you found it. The gate is latched to keep opportunistic ungulates from eating our foliage.
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our EIN is 82-0475551. Thanks for your support!
Garden Hours
Memorial Day weekend through the first Sunday in October.
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm.
Sunday: Visitor’s Center is closed but we welcome you to walk through the garden (please close the gate behind you).
Admission: $7/person. Kids under 12, SBG Members, AHS RAP members, Native American tribal members, military veterans and seniors over 65 visit for free. Donations are always appreciated.
Visitor Center - Summer
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Winter operational hours may be variable depending on snow removal efforts. Please call before you visit to ensure that we are open for you!
Admission: Free. Donations appreciated.
Visitor Center - Winter
Upcoming Events
Host your event with us!
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden offers a magical setting for private parties, community events, fundraisers, weddings, birthdays, business meetings, celebrations of life and more!
In the summertime you can rent our lovely garden and the indoor spaces. For the colder months, host your party in our cozy greenhouse with, weather pending, a snow bar outdoors. We also have a full commercial kitchen facility.
Become A Member
Becoming a member of the Sawtooth Botanical Garden has value beyond the great discounts you will receive!
Thank you to our corporate sponsors!
Please visit their websites to learn more about our partners.
Interested in partnering with us? Email us here.
Website funded by the Roy A. Hunt Foundation and the Elizabeth Lynn Foundation.