A Tasteful Place
This 3.5-acre, potager garden, pavilion and kitchen is inspired by the movement toward growing and eating fresh, sustainable, locally-grown food.
A Venue to Remember
- Unparalleled views of the Dallas skyline over White Rock Lake
- Complimentary Tastings
- Cooking classes/demos
- Seasonal displays
- Year-round beauty
- Private events/weddings
Upcoming Free Events at A Tasteful Place
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Learn More about Dallas College Cooks ![]()
Dallas College Cooks
Monday, February 23 at – -
Learn More about Open Succulent Terrarium ![]()
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Unleash your inner plant artist and learn how to create an open succulent terrarium.More Details about Open Succulent TerrariumOpen Succulent Terrarium
Tuesday, February 24 at – -
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Roll into Spring with Chef Nikky
Saturday, February 28 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, March 2 at – -
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Wonderful World of Herbs
Saturday, March 7 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, March 9 at – -
Learn More about Plan Your Own Cut Flower Garden ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Create a cut flower garden that’s as productive as it is beautiful.More Details about Plan Your Own Cut Flower GardenPlan Your Own Cut Flower Garden
Tuesday, March 10 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, March 16 at – -
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Located at A Tasteful Place
Get ready for a Garden Pizza Party full of hands-on fun and flavor!More Details about Garden Pizza PartyGarden Pizza Party
Saturday, March 21 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, March 23 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, March 30 at – -
Learn More about Poppies and Butterflies Watercolor ![]()
Poppies and Butterflies Watercolor
Tuesday, March 31 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, April 6 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, April 13 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, April 20 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, April 27 at – -
Learn More about Loose as a Goose: Watercolor Birds ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Get loose as a goose and let your creativity take flight in this playful mixed-media art class.More Details about Loose as a Goose: Watercolor BirdsLoose as a Goose: Watercolor Birds
Tuesday, April 28 at – -
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Dumplings In Bloom
Saturday, May 2 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, May 4 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, May 11 at – -
Learn More about Explore the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Go behind the scenes of the Dallas Arboretum’s renowned Plant Trials and discover how research shapes the plants we grow and recommend.More Details about Explore the Dallas Arboretum Plant TrialsExplore the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials
Tuesday, May 12 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, May 18 at – -
Learn More about Rooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart Tatin ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Enjoy a twist on a French classic as we transform caramelized heritage carrots into a stunning tart tatin.More Details about Rooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart TatinRooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart Tatin
Saturday, May 23 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, May 25 at – -
Learn More about Low-Water Garden Solutions ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Learn how to make every drop count in your garden.More Details about Low-Water Garden SolutionsLow-Water Garden Solutions
Tuesday, May 26 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, June 1 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, June 8 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, June 15 at – -
Learn More about Blossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream Florals ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Join us for a hands-on buttercream floral class with La Casita Bakeshop.More Details about Blossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream FloralsBlossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream Florals
Saturday, June 20 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, June 22 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, June 29 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, July 6 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, July 13 at – -
Learn More about Sweet Goals! World Cup Sugar Cookies ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Kick your cookie skills up a notch!More Details about Sweet Goals! World Cup Sugar CookiesSweet Goals! World Cup Sugar Cookies
Saturday, July 18 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, July 20 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, July 27 at – -
Learn More about Nature Printmaking for Beginners ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Learn a new skill, express your creativity, and create your own linoleum edition inspired by nature.More Details about Nature Printmaking for BeginnersNature Printmaking for Beginners
Tuesday, July 28 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, August 3 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, August 10 at – -
Learn More about Watercolor Bird Painting ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
A playful bird-painting workshop inspired by this years exhibition Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies.More Details about Watercolor Bird PaintingWatercolor Bird Painting
Tuesday, August 11 at -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, August 17 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, August 24 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, August 31 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, September 7 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, September 14 at – -
Learn More about Butterflies and Calligraphy ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Spend an inspiring evening learning the art of beautiful lettering!More Details about Butterflies and CalligraphyButterflies and Calligraphy
Tuesday, September 15 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, September 21 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, September 28 at – -
Learn More about Cube Art ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Experiment with color, texture, and layering to design a one-of-a-kind accessory for your home.More Details about Cube ArtCube Art
Tuesday, September 29 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, October 5 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, October 12 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, October 19 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, October 26 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, November 2 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, November 9 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, November 16 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, November 23 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, November 30 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, December 7 at – -
Learn More about Winter Wreath Watercolor ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Explore watercolor in this friendly and relaxed beginner painting workshop and learn to paint seasonal foliage.More Details about Winter Wreath WatercolorWinter Wreath Watercolor
Tuesday, December 8 at – -
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Dallas College Cooks
Monday, December 14 at – -
Learn More about Seasonal Tree Painting ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Slow down, breathe deep, and let winter’s quiet beauty guide your brush.More Details about Seasonal Tree PaintingSeasonal Tree Painting
Tuesday, December 29 at –
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Learn More about Open Succulent Terrarium ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Unleash your inner plant artist and learn how to create an open succulent terrarium.More Details about Open Succulent TerrariumOpen Succulent Terrarium
Tuesday, February 24 at – -
Learn More about Roll into Spring with Chef Nikky ![]()
Roll into Spring with Chef Nikky
Saturday, February 28 at – -
Learn More about Wonderful World of Herbs ![]()
Wonderful World of Herbs
Saturday, March 7 at – -
Learn More about Plan Your Own Cut Flower Garden ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Create a cut flower garden that’s as productive as it is beautiful.More Details about Plan Your Own Cut Flower GardenPlan Your Own Cut Flower Garden
Tuesday, March 10 at – -
Learn More about Garden Pizza Party ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Get ready for a Garden Pizza Party full of hands-on fun and flavor!More Details about Garden Pizza PartyGarden Pizza Party
Saturday, March 21 at – -
Learn More about Poppies and Butterflies Watercolor ![]()
Poppies and Butterflies Watercolor
Tuesday, March 31 at – -
Learn More about Loose as a Goose: Watercolor Birds ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Get loose as a goose and let your creativity take flight in this playful mixed-media art class.More Details about Loose as a Goose: Watercolor BirdsLoose as a Goose: Watercolor Birds
Tuesday, April 28 at – -
Learn More about Dumplings In Bloom ![]()
Dumplings In Bloom
Saturday, May 2 at – -
Learn More about Explore the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Go behind the scenes of the Dallas Arboretum’s renowned Plant Trials and discover how research shapes the plants we grow and recommend.More Details about Explore the Dallas Arboretum Plant TrialsExplore the Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials
Tuesday, May 12 at – -
Learn More about Rooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart Tatin ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Enjoy a twist on a French classic as we transform caramelized heritage carrots into a stunning tart tatin.More Details about Rooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart TatinRooted in Elegance: Heritage Carrot Tart Tatin
Saturday, May 23 at – -
Learn More about Low-Water Garden Solutions ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Learn how to make every drop count in your garden.More Details about Low-Water Garden SolutionsLow-Water Garden Solutions
Tuesday, May 26 at – -
Learn More about Blossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream Florals ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Join us for a hands-on buttercream floral class with La Casita Bakeshop.More Details about Blossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream FloralsBlossoms Swirls and Swipes: Buttercream Florals
Saturday, June 20 at – -
Learn More about Sweet Goals! World Cup Sugar Cookies ![]()
Located at A Tasteful Place
Kick your cookie skills up a notch!More Details about Sweet Goals! World Cup Sugar CookiesSweet Goals! World Cup Sugar Cookies
Saturday, July 18 at – -
Learn More about Nature Printmaking for Beginners ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Learn a new skill, express your creativity, and create your own linoleum edition inspired by nature.More Details about Nature Printmaking for BeginnersNature Printmaking for Beginners
Tuesday, July 28 at – -
Learn More about Watercolor Bird Painting ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
A playful bird-painting workshop inspired by this years exhibition Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies.More Details about Watercolor Bird PaintingWatercolor Bird Painting
Tuesday, August 11 at -
Learn More about Butterflies and Calligraphy ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Spend an inspiring evening learning the art of beautiful lettering!More Details about Butterflies and CalligraphyButterflies and Calligraphy
Tuesday, September 15 at – -
Learn More about Cube Art ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Experiment with color, texture, and layering to design a one-of-a-kind accessory for your home.More Details about Cube ArtCube Art
Tuesday, September 29 at – -
Learn More about Winter Wreath Watercolor ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Explore watercolor in this friendly and relaxed beginner painting workshop and learn to paint seasonal foliage.More Details about Winter Wreath WatercolorWinter Wreath Watercolor
Tuesday, December 8 at – -
Learn More about Seasonal Tree Painting ![]()
Located at Green Classroom
Slow down, breathe deep, and let winter’s quiet beauty guide your brush.More Details about Seasonal Tree PaintingSeasonal Tree Painting
Tuesday, December 29 at –
Recipes Resource
We keep an archive of recipes from A Tasteful Place cooking & nutrition demos, tastings and classes so that you may try your hand at the garden-to-table dishes in your own home.
Welcome to A Tasteful Place, The Dallas Arboretum’s Newest Garden
Recent awards and commendations for A Tasteful Place
- The Urban Land Institute North Texas Impact Awards: Public Places Award, October 2018
- Topping Out Awards winner, October 2018
- Dallas Morning News: The Most Beautiful Place in Dallas
A Tasteful Place Named Gardens
A Tasteful Place is filled with features, nooks and discoverable moments made possible by our generous donors. See those features here.
- Potager Display Gardens: Four individual quadrants comprise the ornamental kitchen garden, or “potager,” pronounced, pot·a·ger or ˈpätijə(r) as it is called by the French, which is a productive working garden that is also visually beautiful, drawing on European gardening principals and artful arrangement. The Potager Gardens are a signature element of the development with in-season vegetables, herbs and flowers, planted ornamentally and interspersed with flowers to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Marilyn R. Corrigan Potager Garden donated in her honor by Catherine A. Corrigan and the Marilyn R. Corrigan Potager Garden.
- The Charlotte and Donald Test Pavilion, a 3,600-square-foot building with 180 degree views of the garden, lagoon and walkways, features event space and teaching kitchen to showcase chefs who will demonstrate preparation of garden-to-table cuisine. It’s also a site for cooking classes, educational programs and special events.
- The Barbara and Bob Bigham Scenic Overlook, a perfect location for weddings, wine tastings, seated dinners and picnics, overlooking downtown Dallas and White Rock Lake.
- Ruthie Pack Tasting Plaza, a site of daily tastings featuring seasonal produce.
- Central Stairway and Promenade, a beautiful stairway that descends from the entry plaza and Gisela Rodriguez Gazebo to welcome visitors to the garden, along with panoramic views of the new additions.
- The Strolling Trail, a U-shaped paved ADA accessible walkway to take visitors circuitously to see the garden.
- Three Sisters Lagoon Overlook, the trellis covered patio provides a shaded spot to view A Tasteful Place, the lagoon and meandering walkways and downtown Dallas; it’s also a site for intimate celebrations.
- Margaret and Jay Simmons Lagoon, a signature feature of A Tasteful Place and more than an acre, it sits just below the main garden and provides a large, natural body of water. The center will feature a beautiful, lighted fountain that changes shape and pattern. The edges of the lagoon are surrounded by large boulders and lush lawns. A bridge crosses a cascading stream that pours into the lagoon. Meandering paths allow visitors to enjoy the ambience and beauty of this new garden.
- Carol Miller Kelley Orchard and Orchard Patio, a variety of fruit-bearing trees suitable to the Texas climate surround a shaded patio.
- Tory and Dick Agnich and Dodie Trescher Shaded Patio, on the southern end of the Pavilion, this adjoining patio provides seating for guests.
- Ann Stuart Veranda at the Garden Pavilion, a covered front patio of the Garden Pavilion that looks directly over the four potager gardens.
- Gary Goodwin Garden Gate provides a special entrance to A Tasteful Place for use during special events.
- Tim Wallace Garden to Table Walkway, a wide center walkway from the Pavilion to the overlook, suitable for garden-to-table dinners.
- P. Allen Smith Entrance Walkway
A New Experience Each Week
As a member of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, experience unique seasonal events throughout the year and get access to members-only events.