Cantigny's Production Greenhouse

Please note: our greenhouse is not open to the public except for special events. (See below.)

Cantigny’s Production Greenhouse is a modern, 18,500-sq.-ft. facility which is used to produce nearly all of the annuals, perennials, indoor plants, cut flowers, and tree seedlings used throughout the Cantigny buildings, grounds, and golf course. A staff of seven full-time and three part-time employees propagate and produce about ¼ million plants each year in up to 1100 varieties.

All the space in this nearly ½-acre structure is needed to grow enough plants to supply the park and golf course needs. Some indoor and unusual plants are available through the Visitors Center Gift Shop.

Greenhouse Open House
The Cantigny Greenhouse, a production facility, is open to the public only for special events. A Greenhouse Open House is conducted on the first Sunday in May each year, from 10 am to 3 pm.

At that time, the 18,500-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art greenhouse is overflowing with thousands of annual flowers destined to fill the grounds and golf course with color for the upcoming summer. A self-guided tour highlighting the major horticultural and mechanical features is available to visitors. Staff is on hand to assist and answer questions. There is no charge for this event. Enter through the Shaffner Road gate. Parking is available at the greenhouse.

The Cantigny Greenhouse is used for various garden education events throughout the year, including the “Parade of Poinsettia,” always held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, at 9:30 am. Check the events calendar for other classes held in the greenhouse.