Immerse yourself in garden paradises on Clayton tour

CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 15, 2025) — The 33rd annual Clayton Gardens Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore some of the town’s most unique and beautiful private gardens.

The Clayton Historical Society will host the event on May 16 and 17, welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

This year’s tour showcases a wide range of garden styles. Visitors can stroll through a peaceful Japanese-style garden featuring a traditional tea house, admire a cozy and well-designed small-space garden, and take in expansive views from a hilltop landscape overlooking Clayton Valley and the Carquinez Strait. Other stops highlight a newly planted garden that shares space with an animal sanctuary and a rustic garden where visitors can learn about wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

The tour also includes a visit to the Native American garden at the Clayton Museum, where docents will explain how indigenous communities traditionally used native plants.

Organizers encourage guests to purchase tickets early. Advance tickets cost $40 and are available online at www.claytonhistory.org; at R&M Pool, Patio & Gardens, 6780 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton; or at the Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St., 2-4 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays. To purchase by mail, send a check to the Clayton Museum, P.O. Box 94, Clayton, CA 94517.

Tickets will cost $45 on the day of the tour.

All proceeds support the Clayton Historical Society & Museum, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving Clayton’s rich history.

For details, call the Clayton Museum at 925-672-0420 and leave a message.