
Celebrating 20 years of the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens



FITNESS
IN
THE
GARDEN SERIES
July 27, 2026 - August 31, 2026
YOGA
5PM - 6PM
Every Monday

INSTRUCTOR: Karen Slaven
PRICE: Donation-based - Give what you can.
Find your balance and reset your week with a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class in the beauty of the gardens. This all-levels class focuses on breath, movement, and mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve flexibility, and support overall well-being-mind, body, and spirit. Bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel.
PILATES
6PM - 7PM
Every Monday

INSTRUCTOR: Isabel Resch | Casa Pilate
PRICE: $15 per class
Casa Pilates—a wellness space rooted in community, movement, and mindful living.
Motivated by the belief that strength is built together, Casa Pilates brings people together through beginner-friendly, full-body sculpt classes that energize and empower. Join Isabel every Monday at 6 PM in the garden for a refreshing Pilates session designed to connect you to your body, your breath, and your community.
SOUND MEDITATION
7PM - 8PM
Every Monday

INSTRUCTOR: Renee Hollister | Rooted & Rising Wellness
PRICE: $10 per class
Let nature and sound guide you inward. Led by Renee Hollister, founder of Rooted & Rising Wellness, this gentle sound meditation invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and grounding guidance. Set in the peaceful beauty of the botanical gardens, this class offers a restorative space to release stress, restore balance, and cultivate mindfulness. No experience necessary-just come as you are and let the sound carry you.

Scarecrow Stroll 2026
6th Annual
October 3rd, 2-6pm
More information coming soon!


Welcome to Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
The Gardens and Trails are open daily from dawn until dusk. There is no charge to visit but we do require a photography permit for staged and professional photo shoots. Please check the CALENDAR to see if a private event or a paid event is available before visiting. (The gardens are not open for visitors during those times.)
Gardens are open during paid photo shoots and wedding rehearsals. Be sure to say hello to our VOLUNTEER Garden Groomers during your visit and check in on social media. If you enjoyed your visit, let others know by posting a review.
Learn about VOLUNTEER opportunities: CLICK HERE
DONATE to keep the gardens growing!!!
We are proud of our accolades:
Top Five Outdoor Music Venues by WDIV Click on Detroit 2023
Featured on PBS Under the Radar
Named in the Top Twelve Botanical Gardens by Pure Michigan
Now booking 2026 and 2027 Events
The Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is open for private tours and event bookings. Please note when booking, flowers prefer sunny, warm weather in order to bloom. The Gardens are sleeping October through May. We are an outdoor venue. The Masco Pavilion holds 110 seated guests in a light rain.
Please call 313-391-4968 for event rentals or to book a tour.
While we welcome personal photography and appreciate social media shares of our space, scheduled photography, photo shoots, and any form of professional photography requires a paid photo permit.
UNDER THE RADAR
Under The Radar Michigan will feature our amazing Destination Downriver community and several Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber member businesses and nonprofits including Taylor Conservatory--on their latest episode airing Thursday, July 28 on PBS.
AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 7
Meet our new Executive Director and her vision for The Gardens.


















































