Group Tours

The following rates are for parties of 15 or more people. For parties less than 15 people please visit our ticketing page for admission information. 

Pricing varies based on the day of the week and/or special events and holidays

Reservations are required at least 2 weeks in advance.

• Groups touring the Historic Mansion & Museum will be divided into timed entries during their visit.
• Due to the historic nature of much of the gardens and mansion, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing. Please let the Tourism Department know if any of your participants will need accommodations.  
• Prices subject to change 

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Gardens:

Modern Gardens Tour
1 hour
Tour meets at Botanic Hall
Take a stroll through Cheekwood’s beautifully curated East Gardens and seasonal Color Garden display, with a focus on our most newly introduced garden spaces. Gardens featured on this tour showcase Cheekwood’s innovative landscape designs, all installed post Cheek-era, between 1969 and 2020.

Historic Gardens Tour
90 minutes
Tour meets at Botanic Hall
Take a journey through time, and explore the history of Cheekwood’s dazzling landscape! Highlighting natural features and garden areas original to the Cheek Era, participants on this tour will view our oldest gardens through the perspective of a guest to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cheek Sr. Winding through the property and historic buildings, participants on this tour will get a closer look at what life was like for the Cheek Family in the 1930’s, and explore how Cheekwood exemplifies the American Country Place era.

Seasonal Garden Tour
1 hour
Tour Meets at Botanic Hall
Just as museums have a permanent collection of artwork and temporary exhibitions, Cheekwood has both permanent collection plantings and those that rotate seasonally! Explore highlights of both the East and West Gardens on this one-hour route through the property, celebrating the current season! Participants on the Seasonal Garden Tour will learn about Cheekwood’s rotating seasonal displays while observing those areas with the most bountiful blooms and color!
The seasonal garden tour is the ideal way to explore the property in a limited amount of time.

Mansion:

House and History Tour
1 Hour
Tour meets in front of the Mansion
Enter the historic home of Leslie Cheek Sr. and Mabel Wood Cheek and learn about what it was like to be a guest of the Cheeks in the 1930’s! Participants on the tour of the Mansion will visit each of the restored period rooms, learning about the Cheek family in addition to the Mansion’s restoration, decorative arts, and artwork on view. Please note that, due to the historic nature of the mansion, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing.

Art:

Carell Trail Highlights
90 minutes
Tour Meets at Botanic Hall
Amble along the Ann and Monroe Carrel Jr. Family Sculpture Trail, and learn about both the outdoor contemporary sculpture and various plantings that call the trail their home! This 1.5-mile trail houses 14 unique sculptures and installations, several of which were created specifically for Cheekwood, in addition to six distinct ecological regions.

Please note: for the best visitor experience, each docent should have no more than 15 people. Groups of more than 15 will need to be divided into smaller groups for guided tours.

Pricing varies based on the day of the week and/or special events and holidays

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Give your groups an experience to remember at one of Nashville’s most famous historic sites, where they’ll enjoy a private guided tour, time to explore the 55-acre botanical garden and mansion on their own, & lunch provided by TennesSweet at our Café 29 on site.

This all-in-one package includes:

Admission to:

55-acre Botanical Garden & Arboretum – Stunningly landscaped, featuring a sculpture trail and an array of gardens filled with beautiful blooms, rare species of shrubs and a wide variety of plants to explore

Historic Cheek Mansion – Impressive architecture emulating the great country estates of Britain, reflective of periods from sixteenth-century Renaissance through the early twentieth-century Edwardian.

The Cheekwood Collections – a world class art museum encompassing the Cheek family collection and archival materials, as well as paintings, works on paper, sculptures, decorative arts, and niche collections amassed since Cheekwood opened to the public in 1960.

A guided tour of your choice:

Garden Tour: Just as museums have a permanent collection of artwork and temporary exhibitions, Cheekwood has both permanent collection plantings and those that rotate seasonally! Explore highlights of both the East and West Gardens on this one-hour route through the property, celebrating the current season! Participants on the Seasonal Garden Tour will learn about Cheekwood’s rotating seasonal displays while observing those areas with the most bountiful blooms and color!

Mansion History & Art Tour: Enter the historic home of Leslie Cheek Sr. and Mabel Wood Cheek and learn about what it was like to be a guest of the Cheeks in the 1930’s! Participants on the tour of the Mansion will visit each of the restored period rooms, learning about the Cheek family in addition to the Mansion’s restoration, decorative arts, and artwork on view.

Gourmet lunch that can be eaten on site or on-the-go to stay on schedule

Enjoy lunch while exploring the grounds and find a spot to picnic. Benches and picnic tables are located throughout the property

Reserved seating in our Frist Learning Center for groups that want to take a break and dine together

Time on-site:
Please allow 3-4 hours for the guided tour, time to explore and enjoy lunch

Available Monday-Friday only

Book Today:

Contact Christy Betz at [email protected] or 757-641-7009.

*Cheekwood is committed to making its exhibitions, programs, services, grounds, and facilities as accessible and user-friendly as possible. However, due to the historic nature of the mansion, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing.

You may preorder in bulk 100 or more general admission or special event tickets in advance to distribute to your guests. No group check-in is required. Tickets must be spread out over several dates and/or entry times.

For questions or more information about purchasing bulk tickets please call 615-353-6971 or email [email protected]

Café 29 is located inside the Frist Learning Center Courtyard, and offers a casual, made-to-order menu including soups, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, baked goods, a children’s menu, snacks, coffee selections and alcoholic beverages. For more information on Café 29 please click here.

To save time and keep you on schedule, groups of 15 or more can pre-order gourmet boxed lunches. For more information or to make arrangements, please contact Christy Betz at [email protected].

You are welcome to bring picnics and utilize the picnic tables around the property. Please review our prohibited items before bringing a picnic or ask our group tours office for more information.

Engage students in art, history, and botanical gardens with a field trip to Cheekwood. Cheekwood offers free admission to all school groups from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. Students in grades pre-k-12 can enjoy a self-guided experience through the gardens. For more information on school groups and other educational opportunities, please click here.

Payment Policy

• Reservations are not confirmed until signed contract and deposit are received  
• Invoices must be paid by due date listed on contact or confirmation email from our Tourism Department.  Tradionally it is set for 1 week after the contract is emailed.
• We reserve the right to offer your date(s) to other groups if payment is not received.
• Final participant count and payment are due 14 days prior to the scheduled tour date.
• Cheekwood requires groups to make all payment in advance of scheduled arrival. You may pay via credit card by using the attached authorization form. Please note that should the members of your group choose to pay individually; they will be charged Cheekwood general admission prices.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Deposits are non-refundable. If cancellation occurs less that one week prior to your scheduled date no refunds will be given. Should the number of individuals in your party differ than the payment amount made by credit card, cash or check, Cheekwood will not issue refunds.
• All tours are rain or shine.
• If Cheekwood cancels the tour due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule it, or give you a refund less the deposit.
• Should your group arrive more than 20 minutes late for a guided tour, a refund will not be issued in the event that a guide is no longer available.
• Groups with outstanding balances are not permitted to book tours until the account has been brought up to date.