At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, we consider members part of the family and benefit from their collective talents, wisdom, and enthusiasm for this remarkable place.

Members benefit, too, and in a wide variety of ways. We invite you to select a membership that’s just right for your needs and budget. See below for the types of memberships available and the benefits associated with them, and please join or renew now.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Receive a Free Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens with New or Renewal Membership

There are some fabulous benefits to being a member of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  In addition to free admission and discounts on programs, special events and gift shop purchases, for a short time only we are offering you an additional savings.

If you purchase a new membership, renew your membership, or purchase a gift of membership before September 30, 2010, you will receive a free one-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine!

Better Homes and Gardens is America’s leading lifestyle magazine and delivers smart, approachable editorials on design and individual style, decorating and gardening, food and entertaining, and personal and family well-being.

Take advantage of this limited time offer by purchasing your membership through our secure website or calling (207) 633-4333.   

Membership Levels and Their Benefits

NEW for 2010! Upgrade your membership with our Bring-A-Guest! option.

For $50 annually, you can upgrade any standard membership package to include free admission for any guest you accompany on any visit to the Gardens. Add the Bring-A-Guest! upgrade to your membership or gift memberships; it’s a great way to introduce all your friends and family to the Gardens.  You can also upgrade your membership to include multiple guests at any visit by purchasing more than one Bring-A-Guest! upgrade. Choose the membership package that best suits your needs, and then add one or more Bring-A-Guest upgrades to your shopping cart, or call the Membership office to upgrade.

$45 Individual (or $25 Student Level – with valid student ID)

Free admission to the Gardens for one adult
Free admission and/or discounts, etc. at approximately 240 gardens across the U.S. and Canada through the American Horticultural Society reciprocal benefits program
10% Discount in the Gardens’ Gift Shop
Member-exclusive events and programs at the Gardens
Members’ discounts on events and programs at the Gardens
The Botanical Thymes quarterly newsletter
Periodic e-newsletter with Gardens news and updates

$65 – Dual

Free admission to the Gardens for two adults in the same household
All other benefits listed above

$75 – Family

Free admission to the Gardens for two adults in the same household and their children or grandchildren under 18
All other benefits listed above

Donor-Level Memberships

Those who wish to support the Gardens at the following donor membership levels receive ALL the Basic Membership benefits PLUS additional benefits as follows:

$125 – Contributor Level

Seedlings & Savings discounts with select garden-related businesses
4 guest passes (one-time use)
All other benefits listed above

$250 – Supporter Level

Seedlings & Savings discounts with select garden-related businesses
6 guest passes (one-time use)
One-year subscription to Maine Food + Lifestyle magazine
All other benefits listed above

$500 – Patron Level

Seedlings & Savings discounts with select garden-related businesses
8 guest passes (one-time use)
One-year subscription to Maine Food + Lifestyle magazine
2 complimentary tickets to any lecture, class or workshop
Free admission to the Gardens for 2 additional guests of your choice throughout the year (must be accompanied by a Patron-Level card-holding member)
All other benefits listed above

$1,000 – Benefactor Level

Seedlings & Savings discounts with select garden-related businesses
10 guest passes (one-time use)
One-year subscription to Maine Food + Lifestyle magazine
4 complimentary tickets to any lecture, class or workshop
Free admission to the Gardens for 4 additional guests of your choice throughout the year (must be accompanied by Benefactor-Level card-holding member)
Invitation to the annual President’s Reception
All other benefits listed above