Levels of Support
In consideration of their generosity, the American Horticultural Society is pleased to offer President’s Council members a range of opportunities for recognition and involvement.
Join the President’s Council or renew your lapsed membership now!
If you would like to speak to someone during business hours about membership in the President’s Council, please call our Development Department at (703) 768-5700 ext. 127, or send an email inquiry to development@ahsgardening.org.
Annual Trip for President’s Council members
Our 2022 President’s Council annual trip will take place in the Washington DC area from April 25-29. Highlights include visits to the AHS headquarters at River Farm, Glenstone, Mount Vernon, Hillwood Estate and Gardens, Dumbarton Oaks, and more! Participants will stay at the Hotel Indigo in quaint Old Town Alexandria. On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture.
President’s Council Membership Benefits
President’s Council members receive full AHS membership benefits for one year.
In addition, the following benefits are exclusive to Council members on an annual basis:
- Council lapel pin (first year of membership)
- Recognition in The American Gardener
- Recognition in the AHS Annual Report
- Recognition on the Philanthropic Wall of Honor at the Society’s River Farm headquarters
- Invitation to travel with the AHS President on the annual President’s Council tour of a U.S. garden region
- Two issues each year of Garden Clippings, our AHS Insider newsletter
- Invitations to the AHS Annual Great American Gardeners Awards and the Annual Gala
- Special invitations to select River Farm events
- Free copy of the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program Guide
- 20% discount on merchandise in the AHS Garden Shop on specified Council member appreciation days
- Special Council membership card
The AHS is pleased to offer President’s Council members additional benefits, recognition, and involvement opportunities with participation at one of five giving circle levels:
Council Member’s Circle ($1,000 – $2,499 per year)
- Two complimentary gift memberships per year
Sustainer’s Circle ($2,500 – $4,999 per year)
- A specially arranged guided tour of the Society’s River Farm headquarters with the AHS President and River Farm Horticulturist
- Two complimentary gift memberships per year
Haupt Circle ($5,000-$9,999 per year)
- Priority advance reservation opportunities for AHS Travel Study Program tours
- A specially arranged guided tour of the Society’s River Farm headquarters with the AHS President and River Farm Horticulturist
- Two complimentary gift memberships per year
Liberty Hyde Bailey Circle ($10,000-$24,999 per year)
- An autographed gardening book (a different title each year)
- Priority advance reservation opportunities for AHS Travel Study Program tours
- A specially arranged guided tour of the Society’s River Farm headquarters with the AHS President and River Farm Horticulturist
- Two complimentary gift memberships per year
Founder’s Circle ($25,000 or more per year)
- Two complimentary tickets to the Great American Gardeners Awards banquet
- An autographed gardening book (a different title each year)
- Priority advance reservation opportunities for AHS Travel Study Program tours
- A specially arranged guided tour of the Society’s River Farm headquarters with the AHS President and River Farm Horticulturist
- Two complimentary gift memberships per year