Marin Art and Garden Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation staffed primarily by volunteers and funded solely through private donations, memberships, and rental fees. Thanks to the efforts and the foresight of local conservation activists, these spectacular eleven acres were saved from development in 1943. Since its inception, countless volunteers have worked to provide the community with a unique gathering place to participate in cultural and educational opportunities. In addition to the spectacular gardens which include ancient trees, rolling lawns, a butterfly habitat, medicinal herb garden and native plant garden, the Center provides a venue for many educational programs for all ages including classes for the home gardener, children's camps, theater and dance classes. Coming events will be posted on this website.

The center is located just twenty minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in the town of Ross and is open for the enjoyment of everyone seven days a week.

The following organizations support the Marin Art and Garden Center:

Laurel House Antiques
Laurel House Antiques is a non-profit consignment shop which offers quality items including rare china, jewelry, silver, crystal and furniture.

Ross Valley Players
Ross Valley Players is a highly successful amateur theater group which presents dramatic productions in the Center’ historic barn http://www.rossvalleyplayers.org.

Marin Society of Artists
The philosophy of the Marin Society of Artists (MSA) is to encourage an appreciation of the visual arts. Along with works of art for sale, MSA has one of the finest rental galleries in Northern California http://www.marinsocietyofartists.org.

Porchlight Theatre Company
Ensemble theater company that brings world literature to life at the Redwood Amphitheater. www.porchlight.net.

Marin Bonsai Club
The Marin Bonsai Club is an organization dedicated to promoting the ancient art of bonsai (Japanese for ‘tree in a pot’). The club strives to create interest and inspire participation by both advanced and beginner artists of bonsai and to increase its enjoyment http://www.marinbonsai.org.

Pixie Park
Pixie Park (or Pixie Parents, Inc.) is a parent (and grandparent) cooperative membership organization that supports and maintains the only private, nonprofit playground in Marin County http://www.pixiepark.org.

Garden Society of Marin
The Garden Society of Marin fosters botanical knowledge and good garden practices by providing quality speakers at their monthly meetings.  The Society also sponsors social events such as garden tours, buying trips, wild flower walks, and a Summer picnic in the Garden.  A professional monthly newsletter imparts more information about gardening and other club events.  GSM holds an annual plant sale and garden festival each Spring as well as a 'Fresh Greens' sale in December.  This social club is open to anyone who is interested in plants. Click here to visit the home page of the Garden Society.

Jose Moya Del Pino Library & Ross Historical Society
The Center's historic Octagon House is home to an extensive collection of donated books on art, gardens and gardening, antiques, and local historical photographs. Community cultural contributions include: 1) First Friday Forenoon Lecture Series, in the Spring and Fall, featuring programs of interesting speakers on various subjects 2) Ongoing oral history project http://www.moya-rhs.org.

Decorations Guild
The Decorations Guild, a volunteer organization, operates a gift shop displaying its own uniquely designed bouquets, arrangements, tree plaques and wreaths made of natural materials.

Marin Garden Club
Started in 1931, the Marin Garden Club was a founding member of MAGC. The group promotes interest in gardens and gardening by engaging in educational activities that encourage the conservation of the natural beauties of Marin County.

Marin Rose Society
The Marin Rose Society holds monthly informational meetings and various special events that are open to the public at the Marin Art and Garden Center. Please check out the Rose Society of Marin website for information about the organization and their events http://www.marinrose.org/.