Don’t let the spring or summer months go by without touring one or more of these exciting homes and gardens, where you’re bound to discover something new about the region and take inspiration for your own house. From the city to the county, check out one of the following properties now.
Lucas Place Walking Tour
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May 17, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $10 for general admission, free for Campbell House Museum members
Explore Lucas Place, St. Louis’ first private neighborhood, with a tour hosted by the Campbell House Museum. While the museum’s building is all that remains of the original Lucas Place, there’s plenty of history to absorb on the guided walk from 14th to 18th Streets. Tours will begin and end at the Campbell House Museum. Call 314–421-0325 for any questions and to reserve your spot.
Bellefontaine in Bloom
May 15, 22, and 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: Free, although donations are appreciated
For several dates in May, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum will offer 2-hour Springtime History Walking Tours across the property. A “Master Guide” will “convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address.” To register, visit the website’s calendar and navigate to your preferred date.
Pond-O-Rama Tour
June 22-23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $20/person for individuals, $15/person for groups of 5 or more
This year marks the 24th-annual pond tour for the St. Louis Water Garden Society (SLWGS). It is the premier event and fundraiser for SLWGS, with proceeds benefitting the waterlily ponds at the Jewel Box in Forest Park. Experience the most beautiful, private water gardens and features throughout the St. Louis Metro on this self-guided tour. Tickets are available on the SLWGS’ website.
A Summertime Past: House & Garden Tour
June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: To learn more about the fees and activities at each venue, visit historicsaintlouis.org.
Twenty historic sites and museums are joining together to present a glorious summer garden and house tour. For this one-day open house, each venue will be painting a picture of summertime past through their unique landscapes. Whether it is a single potted plant, a flower garden or herb garden or even a farm, visitors will experience a day reflecting on Saint Louis’ colorful botany and history.
Native Plant Garden Tour
May 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $20
Each year, Bring Conservation Home teams up with St. Louis Wild Ones to present a tour of native plant gardens in a different part of the St. Louis metro area. The 2024 tour will be 11 gardens in southwest St. Louis City and Maplewood. Buy tickets here.
Oakland House Museum
Third Sunday of the month, April through October, 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $10
Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion
Open for guided tours March through December. Check the Mansion website for hours.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12
Sustainable Backyard Tour
June 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free to the public
This is a self-guided tour of eco-friendly spaces throughout the St. Louis area, featuring tips and ideas for living more sustainably. Organized by the Sustainable Backyard Network, this year’s host sites—40 in all—will be posted here, along with addresses and descriptions. There is no starting point and the route is up to each visitor. Talk to organic gardeners and beekeepers. Pick up tips on stormwater management, renewable energy and more.
Do you want to view more beautiful homes in St. Louis? Check out our story about 10 of the area’s most beautiful properties.
