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Stonework of Duke Gardens

Date: Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue: Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

Price: $24

Category: Outdoors

Tour the incredible stonework of Duke Gardens with artisan stone mason Brooks Burleson. Learn about the swales, mosaics, pathways, benches, bridges, walls and more that he has created throughout the Gardens. Learn about Brooks’ techniques for moving a two-ton boulder or placing hundreds of mosaic pieces. Discuss site considerations, materials, limitations and practical, functional design choices that solve problems, maximize the beauty of stone and support healthy garden ecology. Fee: $24; 20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code. Parking: Parking fees apply. Location: Meet at the Barnes Welcome Center. Accessibility: This will be a small group program that takes place outdoors, traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with some uneven surfaces, moderate inclines and stairs.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Outdoors · Durham

Stonework of Duke Gardens

When
Dec 12
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages
All ages
Price
$24
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Stonework of Duke Gardens
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Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Stonework of Duke Gardens runs Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Getting There

Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center is at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot
  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $24

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