The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist Polly Hill in 1958. Polly eventually brought 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland. Rare trees and shrubs from around the world are set among stone walls, meadows, and fields, including Polly’s famous North Tisbury azaleas, the national stewartia collection, camellias, hollies, rhododendrons, crabapples, conifers, magnolias, and many more. The kousa dogwood allee, perennial border, monkey puzzle tree, and the Julian Hill magnolia are favorites with visitors.

The Friend Membership entitles the winner to free admission for two adults (children under 12 are free); discounts on merchandise, classes, and lectures; free admission to selected programs; newsletters and programming announcements; reciprocal admission to other gardens nationwide; access to the library by appointment; discounts at local garden centers; and two guests admitted with member (excluding program fees).