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Fundraising Events
Secret Gardens
Join us for the 52nd annual Secret Gardens Tour - a one-day, self-guided tour through breathtaking private gardens on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
About Secret Gardens
Since 1975, the Secret Gardens Tour has been a vital fundraiser for the School, supporting arts, athletics, academics, and more. This beloved tradition invites the community to explore breathtaking private gardens while making a lasting impact on student experiences.
Each year, the Secret Gardens Committee selects between seven and ten unique gardens to take part in this one-day, self-guided tour and luncheon. While the geographical location of the event is known, the actual gardens are kept secret until a detailed map is sent to subscribers two weeks prior to the tour.
For more information about this year's event, please contact the Community Engagement Office at communityengagement@shipleyschool.org. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Betsy Block '83 at bblock@shipleyschool.org.
Each year, the Secret Gardens Committee selects between seven and ten unique gardens to take part in this one-day, self-guided tour and luncheon. While the geographical location of the event is known, the actual gardens are kept secret until a detailed map is sent to subscribers two weeks prior to the tour.
For more information about this year's event, please contact the Community Engagement Office at communityengagement@shipleyschool.org. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Betsy Block '83 at bblock@shipleyschool.org.
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Shipley Celebrates 50 Years of Secret Gardens
Explore the rich history of Shipley's Secret Gardens, a beloved tradition since 1975. This longstanding fundraising event celebrated 50 years of community, horticulture, and support for the School in 2024.
A Special Thanks to Our Generous 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors:
American Services Corporation
IvyWise
Mill Creek Capital Advisors, LLC
Geranium:
Pinemar, Inc.
Relative Properties LLC
Shreiner Tree Care
Relative Properties LLC
Shreiner Tree Care
The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
