Upcoming Events - Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens

2026 EVENTS

June 2026

June 10

Wednesday

Bluegrass Herb Guild Tour of Botherum

Private

6 pm

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June 12

Friday

Garden Club of Lexington Tour/Dinner at Castle & Key Distillery

Private

Garden Club of Lexington Tour/Dinner at Castle & Key Distillery

Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken Pike
Frankfort, KY 40601

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June 15

Monday

Garden Tour of Botherum for County Clerks of Kentucky

Private

June 16

Tuesday

Garden Club of Ohio State Meeting

Talk/Garden Presentation

Cincinnati, Ohio

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July 2026

July 14

Tuesday

“Historic Garden Restorations" at Morgan Row

Lecture

Harrodsburg Historical Society

Historic Harrodsburg is the oldest town in the Commonwealth. Nestled in the Bluegrass Region of the state, in Mercer County, it was named for its founder, James Harrod. Harrodstown, as it was called then, was founded on June 16, 1774 by a group of 31 men, Harrod led out of Pennsylvania in the spring of that year. It was the first permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains (Appalachians).

harrodsburghistorical.org
220 South Chiles Street
Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330

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July 15

Wednesday

Exclusive guided tour of Botherum for Southern Legislative Conference Attendees Only

Private

Join renowned landscape designer Jon Carloftis for an exclusive guided tour of Botherum, his celebrated private garden estate in Lexington, Kentucky.

Jon will share insights into his design philosophy and the unique horticultural elements that make Botherum a nationally recognized garden destination.

Visitlex.com

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July 29

Wednesday

Made in the South Awards

Official Judge for Garden&Gun Magazine “Made in the South Awards

The Made in the South Awards honor the best products crafted in the region today. Winners and runners-up in each category are selected by a panel of G&G editors and guest judges and are featured in the pages of G&G’s December/January issue each year.

Charleston, SC

Garden & Gun

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September 2026

September 16

Wednesday

Garden Club of America Zone VII Meeting

Private

Louisville, KY

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September 17

Thursday

UK Markey Cancer Foundation - Dinner at Botherum

Private

Lexington, KY

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October 2026

October 1

Thursday

Gala in the Garden - Columbus Botanical Gardens

Featured Speaker

An evening of chef-curated selections, complimentary bar service and entertainment.

7:00-10:00pm

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October 8

Thursday

Lexington Chapter of Colonial Dames

Private

Lexington Chapter of Colonial Dames
Spindletop Hall, Lexington, KY

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October 13

Tuesday

Ramaco Board

Private

Dinner/Tour at Bottherum for Ramaco Board

2027 EVENTS

March 2027

March 2

Tuesday

DAR Transylvania chapter “Welcome to Spring” Luncheon

Lexington Club, Lexington, KY

Lunch and tour of Botherum

Private

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March 16

Tuesday

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden

Owensboro, KY

Information for tickets coming soon!

May 2027

May 18

Tuesday

Junior League of Cincinnati

Lunch and tour of Botherum

Private

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PAST EVENTS

May 2026

May 2

Saturday

Luncheon/Booksigning at 211 Clover Lane Restaurant, Louisville

Luncheon/Booksigning

For reservations, call (502)896-9570

211 Clover Lane Restaurant
211 Clover Lane
Louisville, KY

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May 28

Thursday

Woodford Master Gardeners Tour of Botherum

Private

1 pm

April 2026

April 10th

Friday

Maker’s Mark Mile Dinner - TOUR OF BOTHERUM

Private

Garden tour of Botherum home and garden.

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April 13th

Monday

Southern Surgeons Club - TOUR OF BOTHERUM

Private

Garden tour of Botherum home and garden.

April 21

Tuesday

Garden club of Cincinnati TOUR OF BOTHERUM

Private

Garden tour and luncheon at Botherum.

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April 24th

Friday

Castle & Key Garden Tour/Dinner at Botherum

Private

Garden tour and dinner at Botherum home and garden to celebrate my personal Castle & Key barrel picks.

Learn more about Castle & Key

December 2025

December 7

Sunday

Holiday Sip & Shop at Mallard Hall Estate

The holidays are brighter at Mallard Hall Estate. For one enchanting day only, our doors open to welcome you into a holiday shopping experience unlike any other. Each room of the estate will become a boutique storefront, featuring curated gifts and treasures from local artisans, makers, and businesses.

As you wander the estate, enjoy seasonal sips—from signature craft cocktails to cozy hot cocoa—while you shop, mingle, and soak in the festive atmosphere.

Supporting Shelby County Humane

Time: 12 – 5 pm

Mallard Hall Estate
18701 Shelbyville Rd, Fisherville, KY

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November 2025

November 8

Saturday

Jon Carloftis and Ray Booth Book Signing

We are delighted to share that on Saturday, November 8th, from 1–4 PM, acclaimed landscape designer Jon Carloftis and interior designer Ray Booth will join us to sign copies of their new books, Fine Gardens and The Expressive Home.

Jon and Ray each have a keen eye for beauty, and we can’t wait to celebrate their work with them.

We hope you’ll join us!

Patina Home & Garden
Franklin, TN

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November 14

Friday

DAR Special Event with Jon Carloftis

Invitation Only

Danville, KY

October 1

Wednesday

Tuckahoe Woman’s Club

PRIVATE EVENT

Speaking engagement and book signing.

4215 Dover Road
Richmond, VA 23221

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October 2025

October 5

Sunday

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Roundtable Discussion

Antiques in the Garden

Time: 2pm

Join Jon as he sits down with Steve and Brooke Giannetti of Patina Home and Garden in Franklin, Tennessee and Nashville based interior designer Ray Booth for an intimate panel discussion moderated by Hadley Keller of the Design Leadership Network.

2612 Lane Park Road
Birmingham, AL 35223

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September 2025

September 3

Wednesday

JC Cock House deTour

The Bluegrass Trust invites attendees to a special evening at the JC Cock House, a circa 1810 summer kitchen that has been masterfully transformed on the historic Botherum property by celebrated landscape designer Jon Carloftis. This award-winning restoration project earned Carloftis the Clyde Carpenter Adaptive Reuse Award at the 2025 Blue Grass Trust Preservation Awards.

This incredible example of adaptive reuse maintains the building’s historic character while incorporating modern amenities like updated electrical and plumbing, proper drainage. Located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of historic Botherum, guests will also enjoy a stroll through some of the most thoughtfully designed gardens in Lexington.

This rare opportunity allows visitors to experience preservation, design, and horticultural excellence all in one place.

Time: 6 PM

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September 25

Thursday

Markey Cancer Foundation - An Evening of Gratitude at Botherum

PRIVATE EVENT

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September 26

Friday

Woman’s Club of Louisville

PRIVATE

Garden & House Tour

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August 2025

August 9

Saturday

Kentucky Culture Symposium

Featuring renowned Jon Carloftis of Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens: Inspirational Transformations

Orlando Brown House
202 Wilkinson Street
Frankfort, KY

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August 9

Saturday

Kentucky Backdrops - NSCDA Kentucky Culture Symposium

Join Jon Carloftis for a special presentation focusing on Kentucky’s scenic gardens, grounds, and architecture.

Shaker Village
3501 Lexington Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330

The full-day program includes four distinguished speakers, a coffee hour, and lunch, culminating with book signings and sales hosted by the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, a site renowned for its historic charm and beautiful landscape.

This event is SOLD OUT!

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August 22

Friday

UK Athletics filming with Lee Anne Pope

PRIVATE

June 2025

June 4

Wednesday

Hosta Society of Greater Cincinnati tour of Botherum

PRIVATE EVENT

JCFG Curated Garden Tour

Lexington, KY

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June 5

Thursday

Cocktail Party for the Hodges Wedding at Botherum

PRIVATE EVENT

Lexington, KY

May 2025

May 2

Friday

Garden Tour/Luncheon at Botherum for North Dallas YPO by Poplar Hospitality

PRIVATE EVENT

Lexington, KY

April 2025

April 5

Saturday

Paristown Annual Garden Show / Book Signing

Book Signing with Jon Carloftis of his new book: Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens

Time: 10am – 5pm

720 Brent St.
Louisville, KY

OUTDOOR – FREE EVENT!

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April 10 – 12

Thursday – Saturday

Tuckahoe Women’s Club JCFG Curated Garden Tour

PRIVATE EVENT

JCFG Curated Garden Tour

Lexington, KY

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March 2025

March 8-10

Saturday – Monday

2025 South Atlantic Region Convention of National Garden Clubs

This two-day convention will be fully packed with a hands-on workshop, specialized artisan vendors, presentations by award winning experts and authors, tribute floral designs, and plenty of networking opportunities amongst gardeners alike.

Embassy Suites
4700 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina

To order tickets visit southatlanticregiongardenclubs.org

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February 2025

February 4

Tuesday

Norfolk Yacht & Country Club

“Inspirational Transformations” lecture sponsored by the The Garden Club of Norfolk

Norfolk Yacht & Country Club

7001 Hampton Blvd

Norfolk, VA

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March 2024

March 6

Wednesday

Arhaus

Book Signing with Jon Carloftis of his new book: Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens

Time: 5-7pm

104 Summit at Fritz Farm, #130
Lexington, KY 40517

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March 14

Thursday

Digs Home and Garden

Book Signing with Jon Carloftis of his new book: Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens

Time: 5-7pm

3905 Chenowith Square
Louisville, KY 40207

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April 2024

April 6

Saturday

The Fleur De Flea and The Master Gardeners of Jefferson County

Book Signing with Jon Carloftis of his new book: Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens

Time: 10am – 5pm

FREE EVENT

Paristown Garden Show
720 Brent St
Louisville, KY

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April 12

Friday

Maker’s Mark Mile/Keeneland Garden Tour/Supper at Botherum

PRIVATE EVENT

Time: 5-10pm

341 Madison Place

Lexington, KY 40508

April 25

Thursday

Dinner/Garden Tour at Castle & Key Distillery

PRIVATE EVENT

Castle & Key Distillery
4445 McCracken Pike
Frankfort, KY 40601

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April 23 – 28

GARDEN & GUN’s Distilled Event: Rise From The Ruins

RISE FROM THE RUINS

Join co-hosts Will Arvin, Castle & Key owner, and Jon Carloftis, designer of Castle & Key’s award-winning gardens, for a tour of the distillery grounds, including Warehouse B, the longest bourbon rickhouse in the world. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails in the Sunken Garden, followed by an immersive dinner in the Old Bottling Ruins, allowing them to experience Castle & Key as it once was—abandoned and overgrown for nearly half a century. Featuring a menu curated by Lexington’s lauded proprietor of The Apiary, Cooper Vaughan, the meal will showcase flavors from the grounds of Castle & Key, including herbs from the gin garden and bourbon cocktail pairings.

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