EXPERIENCE MORE THROUGH MEMBERSHIP
Longue Vue is accepting new members and especially grateful for your support during this uncertain time for local nonprofits.
Our active membership program has resumed as of September 7, 2020. All membership levels now include a member concierge benefit, to help you navigate evolving program registration procedures, site policies, and engagement opportunities: simply contact Director of Engagement Susan Hudlow at shudlow@longuevue.com or (504) 293-4722 with any questions or membership-related needs.
Experience the new GARDEN PASS! This gardens-only membership is good for six months and admits up to six people to the gardens as often as you like. Some program discounts are included. The Garden Pass costs just $40.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• Unlimited free admission and tours of the house and gardens
• 15% discount in the Shop at Longue Vue
• Discounted admission to Twilight at Longue Vue and Lunchtime at Longue Vue
• Discounted rate for Yoga with a Vue, offered three times/week
• Discounted rate for children’s programs including the Vue Crew, our STEM-based student garden club
• Reduced admission for out-of-town guests (50%)
• Seasonal member happy hours and gardening presentations
• 10% discount at participating garden centers: Perino’s and The Plant Gallery
• Free admission to over 250 reciprocal gardens worldwide through the American Horticultural Society
• Plus additional programs and benefits announced throughout the year!
BASIC MEMBERSHIPS
Individual – $50
All benefits listed for one card holder
Dual – $80
All benefits listed for two card holders
Family – $120
Reciprocal admission to over 900 institutions in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
All benefits of membership for two adult cardholders and up to four children under the age of 18
Priority registration and discounted rate on Summer ‘Scapes camp
ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT MEMBERSHIPS
Enhanced Engagement memberships significantly support Longue Vue’s mission and the vision of our founders, Edith and Edgar Stern, and offer greater involvement. The Enhanced Engagement Membership Levels include all family membership level benefits, reciprocal admission to over 900 museums in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association plus items listed in sections below. Click here for a listing of participating NARM museums.
Curator – $225 (40 and under)
Reciprocal admission to over 900 institutions in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
Customized house or garden tour for up to four people
Six complimentary one-time general admission tickets
Recognition on the Longue Vue website
Cultivator – $350
Reciprocal admission to over 900 institutions in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
Customized house or garden tour for up to four people
Six complimentary one-time general admission tickets
Recognition on the Longue Vue website
Horticulturist – $500
Reciprocal admission to over 900 institutions in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
Customized house and garden tour for up to six people
Six complimentary one-time general admission tickets
Recognition on the Longue Vue website and in the monthly eVue newsletter
FRIENDS OF LONGUE VUE
All Longue Vue members are invited to join the Friends of Longue Vue. The purpose of the Friends is to create interest in and support for Longue Vue House and Gardens by creating educational programs, fundraising activities, and volunteer opportunities. The Friends are responsible for Longue Vue’s annual Design Symposium, which raised $80,000 in 2019 to benefit the Education Center in Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden for children.
Annual dues are $50 in addition to your membership and include an Annual Meeting, dedicated volunteer opportunities, special Longue Vue Board and Friends events, and behind-the-scenes access to this historic institution.
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BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS
Business memberships offer the opportunity for a company to enjoy the benefits of membership for your employees and clients, while partnering with Longue Vue on community initiatives including EcoVue, Dialogues for Social Wellness, and the Cultivating Communities young gardener program. Business memberships are customized to meet the interests and community priorities of each business partner and include naming opportunities for certain key mission-related programs.
A business membership may include:
- Support for and engagement in social justice issues such as voter registration, equity, and environmental responsibility
- Visibility across special events such as the Design Symposium, Games in the Gardens, Family Equality Day, Day of the Girl, Yoga with a Vue, and more
- Opportunity for a team-building garden workshop and/or volunteer opportunity
- Discounted or complimentary venue use for a corporate retreat or meeting
- Guest passes to share with employees and clients
For more information on corporate engagement through business memberships and sponsorships, call (504) 293-4722 or email membership@longuevue.com.
