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Secret Garden at The Ringling
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Sarasota, Florida
Set on 66 acres of a waterfront estate, this garden is part of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 941-359-5700
- Website ringling.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
The setting
“Some of the most spectacular gardens and views I’ve seen in quite a while, the Ringling Mansion and the museum are worth the extra cost!”
“What we liked most was the contrast between the formal garden elements and the dense Florida vegetation around them.”
“Mable's Secret Garden is a large rose garden with a wire framed roof gazebo in the center.”
“The Secret Garden feels quiet and intimate, with lush tropical greenery, flowering plants, stone benches, classical statues, and a peaceful old-world atmosphere.”
Amenities couples mention
“Mable's Secret Garden is a large rose garden with a wire framed roof gazebo in the center.”
“Mable's Secret Garden is a large rose garden with a wire framed roof gazebo in the center.”
“Some beautiful Waterfront views of wine bouquet as well as some beautifully manicured Gardens to truly enjoy.”
“Visit around sunset or in the evening if you can.”
What couples say again and again
“I have been there several times before and was disappointed that you now have to pay to visit this beautiful park.”
Getting married at Secret Garden at The Ringling
Secret Garden at The Ringling comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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