Harbormaster Garden Tour - June 6th, 2026

What: The St. James Service Club is proud to sponsor a special garden tour this year, showcasing five beautiful properties situated off Harbormaster Drive.

Demonstrations: This tour also features a variety of live demonstrations and educational presentations, including:

  • Master Gardeners discussing various topics such as soil testing with soil kits, Integrated Pest Management, Lawn/turf information, and the latest up-to-date mole remedies
  • Master Gardeners discussing color-coordinated gardens, Butterfly and Bee Pollinators, Garden Landscaping, and Pruning
  • Cape Fear Water Gardens
  • Cooking with Herbs & Flowers: Chef Demonstration by Home Maid Cooking
  • Flower arranging with Robin Weir
  • Farmers Supply Garden Center
  • The Birders of St. James
  • Big Plant Sale
  • St. James Garden Club
  • The Studio Garden Pottery Sale
  • St. James Woodworkers
  • Container Gardening Demonstrations
  • Rowan Florals & Wreaths
  • St. James Pond Committee
  • Becoming FireWise with the Town of St. James
  • St. Peter Lutheran Church Giving Garden
  • Plein-air painters & music in every garden

Raffle: Don't miss out on the 40+ amazing and unique raffle baskets worth nearly $6,000! Check out some of the incredible prizes listed below!

**PLEASE NOTE: Raffle tickets can only be purchased by CASH or CHECK. **

  • Luv Inn Pups Country Club - 2 nights dog boarding
  • Phillips Nursery - $100 gift certificate
  • All in Bloom - $50 gift certificate
  • Goldfuss - $295 Irrigation controller AND $300 gift certificate for current irrigation system evaluation
  • Hoffman Landscaping - $100 gift certificate AND $70 talavera handpainted garden pot
  • Lawn Doctor - Mosquito control for the balance of the 2026 season AND 1 free tree and shrub fertilization service summer 2026
  • Bianchi Brickyard & Landscaping - $300 gift certificate for 10 yards of mulch
  • Farmers Supply - Raised bed and soil/plants
  • St James Woodworkers - bird house
  • Bluestone Perennials - $50 online plant order
  • Hummingbird artwork - $150 value
  • 5 Dahlia Tubers - $50 value
  • Hand Painted Dog Portrait - $150 value
  • Large Carved Teak Dolphin sculpture - $250 value
  • Stained Glass hummingbird
  • Plus so many more!

Date: Saturday June 6th, Raindate Sunday June 7th

Times: There are two sessions available for the tour.

  • Morning Session: 9am - 12:30pm
  • Afternoon Session: 1pm - 4:30pm

Where: There are five gorgeous gardens on the garden walking tour. Addresses will be available in the tour brochure you can pick up at one of the two tour entrances on the day of the tour.

Two Tour Entrances

Entrance 1 - Near the intersection of Harbormaster Drive and Shelter Cove
Entrance 2 - Near the intersection of Harbormaster Drive and Chadsworth Lane

Parking Information:

PARKING IS VERY LIMITED in the Harbormaster area. There will be signage and traffic controllers to help you. Please help us spread the word about our complimentary shuttle service, and carpooling and drop offs are also highly recommended. Let’s be respectful to our neighbors by parking only in designated areas and not on someone’s lawn! If you live nearby, please walk or ride your bike.

Carpool
For those who wish to carpool or be dropped off, follow the signs on St. James Drive to the drop off area located off the northwest side of Harbormaster Drive at Chadsworth Lane.

Complimentary Shuttle Service
Take advantage of our free event shuttle running continuously between the marina and the southeast side of Harbormaster Drive at Shelter Cove.

  • Shuttle Service Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (all day)
  • Where to Park: 50+ parking spaces are reserved near the marina's dry stack warehouse, specifically in the rows closest to the dumpsters.
  • Pick-up/Drop-off Point: At the dumpster end of the marina parking lot.
  • Capacity & Wait Times: The shuttle seats 13 passengers. With nearly 500 attendees expected across two sessions, there may be a short wait during peak hours.

Please be patient and kind to our volunteer shuttle drivers from Christian Recovery Centers Inc., who are generously volunteering to keep everyone moving throughout the day!

Important Safety Information: Expect a beautiful day in the neighborhood with sunny skies and 80-degree weather this weekend!

  • What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes, apply sunscreen, and bring beverages to stay hydrated. Complimentary water and shade umbrellas will also be available on site.
  • Walking Distance: The complete tour covers approximately a half-mile walk from end to end.
  • Accessibility Note: Due to the layout and uneven terrain of the gardens, medical walkers and wheelchairs are not recommended for this event. Safety is our first concern.

Cost: $25.00 per person

Tickets: Your ticket provides admission to ONE of two garden tour sessions.

Morning Session 9am-12:30pm OR Afternoon Session 1pm-4:30pm

*** It's not too late to buy a ticket so don't miss out! ***

*** Same day tickets can be purchased on Saturday at both entrances to the tour! ***

*** Cash or Check ONLY! ***

Questions? Interested in volunteering? Email gardentour@sjserviceclub.org

Enjoy the gardens and thank you for supporting the St. James Service Club!