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Giving Circles

Bernheim established Giving Circles as a way to recognize donors who make major gifts that further our mission of connecting people with nature.  These gifts help protect nature, educate the public and develop the next generation of naturalists.

Members in our Giving Circles receive additional benefits listed below.  We invite you to become a member of the Bernheim Giving Circles. For more information, please call Cadell Walker at (502) 955-8512.

Orchid: $120 - $249
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • (Orchid Exclusive) The History of Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s Founder
  • (Orchid Exclusive) Special invites to exclusive spring and fall events for Orchid members only

*limited to select programs and classes

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Pawpaw: $250 - $499
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

Redbud: $500 - $999
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

Flowering Dogwood: $1,000 - $2,499
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to VIP tour of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

Sugar Maple: $2,500 - $4,999
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to VIP tour of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour
  • A private lunch for six people catered by Isaac’s Café and accommodations in the Sassafras Room in Bernheim’s LEED™ Platinum certified Visitor Center

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

Tulip Poplar: $5,000 - $9,999
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to VIP tour of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour
  • A private lunch for six people catered by Isaac’s Café and accommodations in the Sassafras Room in Bernheim’s LEED™ Platinum certified Visitor Center
  • Private tour and meeting with Artist in Residence

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

White Oak: $10,000 - $24,999
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to VIP tour of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour
  • A private lunch for six people catered by Isaac’s Café and accommodations in the Sassafras Room in Bernheim’s LEED™ Platinum certified Visitor Center
  • Private tour and meeting with Artist in Residence
  • An overnight stay in Bernheim Forest at our historic Lodge (sleeps 4)

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership

American Elm: $25,000+
  • Free year-round admission
  • Free admission and other discounts at nearly 300 arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S. as part of the Reciprocal Gardens Program
  • One free admission for you and a guest to attend a Bernheim program or class*
  • 20% discount in Bernheim’s Gift Shop on your first visit (Discount for one time only)
  • 10% discount year-round in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
  • 10% discount at participating gardens and nurseries in surrounding area
  • Discounts at our Spring and Fall Plant Sales
  • Discounts on Bernheim programs and classes
  • Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to your home
  • Bernheim’s eNewsletter keeps you up to date with the latest Bernheim news
  • Complimentary one-year subscription to your choice of Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living
  • Invitation to exclusive events for Giving Circles members and special Bernheim announcements
  • Invitation to VIP tour of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
  • Invitation to State of the Forest presentation and discussion with Dr. Mark Wourms, Bernheim Executive Director, and special guests
  • Phantasm Autumn in the Kentucky Woods, a limited edition book by Bernheim’s 2017 Artist in Residence Irene Imfeld
  • Special invite to exclusive behind the scenes Horticulture Tour
  • A private lunch for six people catered by Isaac’s Café and accommodations in the Sassafras Room in Bernheim’s LEED™ Platinum certified Visitor Center
  • Private tour and meeting with Artist in Residence
  • An overnight stay in Bernheim Forest at our historic Lodge (sleeps 4)
  • A weekend stay in Bernheim Forest at our historic Lake House (sleeps 8)

*limited to select programs and classes

Sign Up / Renew   Gift Membership