Programs
2026-2027
Garden Club of Lookout Mountain

"Back to School"

A fun kickoff for the new year! Come ready to reconnect, learn your committiees and learn about the happenings around our club, Zone IX and the Garden Club of America. We will be joined by special guests Elizabeth Waddill and Dee McKloskeywho will be “singing the praises” od GCA!

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Our Lady of the Mount Parish Hall Coffee 9:30 AM • Meeting 10:00 AM

Reflection Riding Field Trip

This special field trip during the heart of fall will be held at Reflection Riding at the fool of Lookout Mountain. We will hear from them about our their conservation efforts in our community as well as new projects that they have in the nursery. We will have plenty of time to stroll through the property with friends after the program.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga

Coffee 9:30 AM • Meeting 10:00 AM

“Home Again with James Farmer”

Our very special guest, James Farmer, is a Southern author, interior designer and speakerwho will talk about his gardening expertise, design and hosting. This is an open meeting, book signing and luncheon. Invite friends and come for a fun day of laughter, learning and lunching!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:00 AM with a luncheon following *this is an open meeting

Lookout Mountain Club Ballroom

1201 Fleetwood Drive

Christmas Party

For Members and Spouses

Thursday, December 10, 2026

The Lookout Mountain Club, Golf Club campus

6:00 PM

“Small Group Luncheon!”

This meeting is a little different! We will all split up and attend lunch at different member’s homes to have an opportunity for fun, fellowship and discussion on all things garden club and flowers. This is a great way to give feedback on future GCLM endeavors! Look for more details in your email leading up to this fun meeting!

Wednesday, February 3, 2027

Various members homes, TBA - 11:00 AM

“Welcome Stephen W. Hackney”

William Hackney is an accomplished architect from Knoxville, Tennessee. His stunning work can be seen all aacross the southeast in Knoxville, Atlanta, West Palm Beach and Savannah.

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Our Lady of the Mount Parish Hall Coffee 9:30 AM • Meeting 10:00 AM

“All Things Flower Show”

Join us to learn all about the upcoming flower show that our club will be hosting! Learn how we can help, how to enter into a GCA flower show, and so much more!

Wednesday, April 7, 2027

Our Lady of the Mount Parish Hall Coffee 9:30 AM • Meeting 10:00 AM