Sarah P Duke Gardens

Saturday July 25, 2026, 9 AM to 12 PM
Sarah P Duke Gardens @ Duke University
420 Anderson St., Durham, N.C., 27705.
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Expect rain this morning. Hopefully we can find a good view under cover. The welcome center is near the white garden so that will be a good place to start from.

Let's meet at the Page-Rollins White Garden Gardens. It’s #407 on the map and is behind the Doris Duke Event Center. The Gardens are extensive and we may be moving around a lot.
Garden Map

Public parking (including accessible parking) is available to visitors in the Duke Gardens parking lot at 420 Anderson Street, starting at 9 a.m. Duke University Parking & Transportation charges a fee for parking in the Gardens lot and overflow parking lots. Payment must be made via the Blue Spot parking website accessed on personal phone devices. There is not an on-site option for credit card and cash payment. Please check out the website so you are not inconvenienced. Duke Gardens Parking Information. Also, Dogs are not allowed after 10am.

It will no doubt be very hot so bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:
camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability. I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.
Tips

• Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
• Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
• If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
• Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
• Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
• Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.

We have a Facebook group too: Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene