Trade Secrets

TRADE SECRETS

Trade Secrets is the Northeast’s garden event of the year. Held annually in Lakeville, Connecticut, this rare plant and garden antiques sale features the finest plant and garden antiques vendors from across the Northeast and beyond.

Trade Secrets brings together rare plants, exceptional vendors, and garden and design enthusiasts for a weekend-long event that raises vital funds for Project SAGE, a local domestic violence agency. Proceeds from Trade Secrets directly support Project SAGE’s free and confidential programs and services for individuals and families in our community.


UNDERWRITING TRADE SECRETS

Underwriting Trade Secrets helps cover the cost of the event, ensuring that 100% of proceeds directly benefit Project SAGE’s programs, representing nearly 30% of the organization’s annual operating budget.

Underwriters receive exclusive benefits, including early access opportunities and event experiences, while making a meaningful investment in safety, advocacy, prevention, and education in our community.


EARLY ACCESS

Underwriters may begin reserving Garden Tour and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale tickets starting March 2 at midnight.

General public ticket sales open April 1 at midnight.

To learn more about underwriting opportunities or to become an underwriter, visit:
👉 https://www.tradesecretsct.com/underwrite

To view a list of all 2026 Trade Secrets Underwriters, visit:
👉 https://www.tradesecretsct.com/2026-underwriters


TICKETING INFORMATION

All Garden Tour and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale tickets are digital and will be emailed to you after your reservation is completed.


HOW THE TICKETING PROCESS WORKS

You may enter your guests’ names and email addresses at checkout, but this is not required.

You are welcome to purchase all tickets under your own name and email address.

If you use Apple Wallet, this is the easiest way to share tickets with guests, though it is not mandatory.

Tickets can be reserved at:
👉 https://www.tradesecretsct.com/purchasetickets


A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Some gardens have limited capacity and may sell out quickly. We recommend reserving tickets as early as possible.

If a garden sells out, a waitlist will be available through the ticketing system. Guests will be notified if space becomes available.

To help with planning, terrain details are listed on the Garden Tour page for each location.


NEED ASSISTANCE

If you have questions or need help with ticketing or underwriting, please contact us at:
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Also check out other Nonprofit events in Lakeville.