Guide to Quilt Gardens Along The Heritage Trail

May 30 - September 15

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail joins quilting, gardening, and art into a one-of-a-kind event featuring more than a million vibrant blooms, 16 gigantic gardens, and hand-painted super-sized murals.

This colorful patchwork of quilt-inspired gardens and hand-painted, quilt-themed, super-sized murals deliver dazzling views in the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa. It’s the only experience of its kind in the world!

Maps, Resources & Info

Download the 2020 Quilt Gardens Map.

Every quilt garden and quilt mural has its own intricate pattern, many are original designs and each has its own unique story. Each of our unique communities that host quilt gardens & murals have their own special character and fun finds you’ll want to explore.

Quilt Gardens Fast Facts

Facebook Check out updated photos of the gardens

Twitter: Stay up-to-date on all Quilt Gardens happenings

Details: Basic info to help you plan your visit to the Quilt Gardens

Quilt Gardens 911: Are you here and have questions? Call our helpful guest service professionals at 800.262.8161 to get your questions answered

View more fun suggested group itineraries.

Groups of 20 or more

Check out the new Quilt Gardens tour options – exclusive to groups of 20 or more

How to enjoy and visit Quilt Gardens safely 

The Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail are an ideal way to enjoy  a visit to Elkhart County while also maintaining safe physical distance from others and complying with health and safety recommendations from public health officials. 

Each Quilt Gardens site is located in a spacious public area with ample room to move about and maintain physical distance from other visitors. There are few, if any, touch points at Quilt Gardens sites, and we encourage all visitors to wear masks, just as those caring for the sites will be doing. 

Because they are open at all times and there is no admission to enjoy Quilt Gardens, visitors can visit each site at their own pace, just as they can with the Heritage Trail audio tour. In most instances, the Quilt Gardens can be enjoyed and viewed from one’s car. 

Other Resources:

See the gardens, together with hand painted murals absolutely free from May 30 thru September 15. There’s nothing else like it!

Check out updated photos of the gardens growing on our Facebook Fan Page

Stay up-to-date on Twitter @ElkhartCountyIN

Be sure to take advantage of the many other sites and experiences nearby.