International Peace Garden

What International Peace Garden does

The International Peace Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit botanical garden and visitor destination spanning approximately 2,400 acres across the US-Canada border in the Turtle Mountains, with its US entrance near Dunseith, North Dakota, and its Canadian entrance near Boissevain, Manitoba. Founded in 1932 on land donated by Manitoba and purchased by North Dakota, the Garden operates as a year-round cross-border attraction whose core attractions include the Formal Gardens (80,000+ flowering annuals and perennials), an expanded Conservatory housing the Don Vitko Collection of 5,000+ cacti and succulent species, historic structures dating to the Civilian Conservation Corps era (1934), the 1964 Bulova Floral Clock, the Peace Chapel (1968), and extensive hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails across nearly 2,400 acres.

The Garden monetizes access through a diversified set of revenue streams: day passes ($12 per person for 2026, with military and group rates), annual memberships ($40 household) and lifetime memberships ($500), seasonal RV/tent camping (36 sites at $33.50–$38.50/night), fall/winter cabin rentals ($225–$250/night), wedding and event venue rentals (Peace Chapel, Historic Lodge seating 100–125, Burdick Center amphitheater seating 500), guided group tours ($75–$100), kayak rentals, and an on-site café and gift shop. Additional non-commercial revenue includes ongoing appropriations from the state of North Dakota and the Manitoba provincial government, a $2.5M USD / $3.1M CDN capital campaign, adopt-a-flower-bed sponsorships, and an active volunteer program.

The Garden serves a diversified customer base of individual and family tourists, K-12 school groups on educational field trips, wedding and event parties, RV and tent campers, corporate retreat groups, and the nearly 2,000 students who participate annually in the partner International Music Camp. Operationally, the organization runs a lean team of 11–50 staff and is governed by a volunteer board of directors; it is also a member of the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network, extending visitor benefits across 360+ partner gardens in North America.

Name

International Peace Garden

Legal name

International Peace Garden, LLC

Website

https://peacegarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Peace Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit botanical garden spanning nearly 2,400 acres on the US-Canada border in the Turtle Mountains, operating as a year-round destination attraction serving general tourists, school groups, wedding parties, campers, and event attendees with gardens, a cacti conservatory, lodging, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanical Garden and Tourist Attraction

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI), National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Botanical garden attraction
• Wedding and event venue
• Outdoor recreation destination
• Educational field trips
• Campground and cabin rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunseith

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Admission and Gate Fees: Day passes at $12 per person provide primary gate revenue. Children 5 and under are free. Military rates and off-season vehicle rates available.
2. Memberships: Annual household memberships at $50 and lifetime memberships at $500 provide recurring revenue. Members receive unlimited visits, discounts on events, 10% gift shop discount, and voting rights at annual meetings.
3. Camping Fees: 36 campsites with fees ranging from $33.50 to $38.50 per night depending on site type (electric only, large sites with cement pad and water). Season runs mid-May through end of September.
4. Cabin Rentals: Fall/winter cabin rentals at $225-$250 per night. Cabins 3 and 4 are 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom (sleeps 6) at $225; Cabin 5 is 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom (sleeps 8) at $250. Minimum 2-night rental.
5. Facility and Venue Rentals: Rental income from event spaces including Burdick Center for Performing Arts (500-seat amphitheater), Errick Willis Pavilion, Historic Lodge (seats 100-125), Masonic Auditorium, Peace Chapel, and meeting rooms. Also includes kayak rentals at $40 for 2.5 hours or $75 for 5 hours.
6. Retail (Gift Shop and Cafe): On-site gift shop and café operating within the Conservatory building. Gift Shop open daily 10am-6pm, Café with varying hours.
7. Donations and Fundraising: The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit relying on charitable contributions. Active $2.5 million USD/$3.1 million CDN capital campaign for infrastructure improvements. Accepts adopt-a-flower-bed sponsorships, vehicle donations, endowment gifts, and planned giving.
8. Government Funding: Public funding from North Dakota state and Manitoba provincial governments. Both Canadian and US federal governments have provided funds historically but not annually. Additional funding from seed capital from both legislatures for capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International Peace Garden operates a 2,400-acre non-profit botanical garden and year-round visitor destination straddling the US-Canada border. The organization sells day passes, annual and lifetime memberships, RV/tent camping, cabin rentals, wedding and event venue rentals, guided tours, educational field trip programs, gift shop and café retail, and various outdoor recreation services including hiking, biking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. Revenue is supplemented by charitable donations, capital campaign fundraising, and government funding from North Dakota and Manitoba.

Product overview

The International Peace Garden is a 2,400-acre non-profit botanical garden and year-round visitor destination straddling the US-Canada border in the Turtle Mountains. The organization operates as a single unified destination with multiple interconnected attractions and services rather than a modular product platform. Core visitor products include day passes, annual memberships, and lifetime memberships that grant access to the grounds. Accommodation offerings consist of 36-site RV and tent camping (May-September) and cabin rentals (October-April). The main attractions are the Formal Gardens (80,000+ flowering plants), the expanded Conservatory (5,000+ cacti/succulents in the Vitko Collection), hiking/biking trails, kayak rentals, and seasonal activities including cross-country skiing in winter. Additional revenue streams include the on-site Café and Gift Shop, venue rentals for weddings and events (including the 500-seat Burdick Center and Historic Lodge), guided tour programs, and school field trips. The Garden also operates an active volunteer program, donation/sponsorship initiatives (adopt-a-flower-bed, capital campaign), and hosts the International Music Camp partner program. The product portfolio functions as an integrated visitor experience rather than standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Pass Admission

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 students attend International Music Camp annually, generating significant visitor revenue and cultural programming.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• St. Michel FurnitureminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2023St. Michel Furniture of Rugby and Bottineau donated mattresses and covers for dormitory use in 2023 and 2024. Provided 200 mattresses and covers each year at discount to support IPG and IMC facilities serving up to 400 students weekly.
• Lulabelle's Ice CreamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 May 2023Lulabelle's Ice Cream, celebrating 5 years at Lake Metigoshe, sponsored a staff appreciation event bringing Pride Dairy products to the Peace Garden. Business owner Donnet Sivertson and Guy Abernathey coordinated the thank-you event during planting season.
• International Music CampcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1956The International Music Camp partnered with the International Peace Garden in 1956 and welcomes nearly 2,000 students each summer. The camp is world-renowned offering weekly camps for all music disciplines with concerts throughout the summer season. IPG and IMC share dormitories accommodating up to 400 students and faculty weekly.
• North American Game Warden MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint effort between US and Canadian wildlife law enforcement offices. The museum features history, taxidermy mounts, and pelts highlighting the work of wildlife conservation officers. Located on Peace Garden grounds.
• Don VitkocoreOthersLongtime Minot resident Don Vitko amassed his 5,000+ species cacti and succulent collection over 50 years before donating it to the Garden in 2010. The Conservatory is home to this world-class collection including rare and endangered species.
• American Horticultural SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPG is a proud member of the American Horticultural Society participating in the AHS Reciprocal Garden Network. Annual pass holders receive special admission privileges and discounts at 360+ gardens throughout North America.
• Turtle Mountain Band of ChippewamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored the Hawk/Eagle Zone of the Children's Nature Play Area. An indigenous steering committee comprised of representatives of indigenous peoples of the US and First Nations of Canada is developing interpretive and cultural content for the Garden.
• Western ArchribminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored the Turtle Zone of the Children's Nature Play Area through their Western Archrib location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Denver Botanic Gardens: Major US urban botanical garden with conservatory, diverse plant collections, and year-round programming. Comparable for its conservatory, formal gardens, and event venue operations.
• Missouri Botanical Garden: One of the oldest botanical gardens in the US, operating a major public garden, conservatory, and educational programming with membership structure. Comparable for the public-facing botanical garden and membership-driven model.
• Longwood Gardens: Premier 1,100-acre horticultural destination in Pennsylvania offering formal gardens, a major conservatory, and extensive seasonal event programming. Comparable as a destination garden with wedding, ticketing, and membership business model.
• Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Large 158-acre botanical garden and sculpture park in Michigan combining horticulture with cultural programming. Comparable as a destination garden with weddings, events, and a significant conservatory.
• Butchart Gardens: Iconic 55-acre botanical garden destination in British Columbia, Canada. Comparable as a destination botanical garden experience combining formal gardens, events, dining, and seasonal programming for tourist visitors.

Direct peers

• Assiniboine Park / The Leaf: Major public garden and conservatory complex in Winnipeg, Manitoba - the same Canadian province as IPG. Highly comparable as a regional Canadian botanical garden with year-round indoor and outdoor attractions, event venues, and educational programming.
• Boise Botanical Garden: Non-profit botanical garden with seasonal programming, weddings, and educational outreach. Comparable in scale and non-profit operating model with mixed visitor and event revenue.
• Muttart Conservatory: Public botanical conservatory in Edmonton featuring pyramid glasshouses with arid, tropical, and temperate biomes. Closely comparable to IPG's Conservatory with the Vitko Collection given its public-facing arid plant display focus.
• Norfolk Botanical Garden: Mid-sized US botanical garden offering similar mix of formal gardens, weddings, educational field trips, and membership program. Closely comparable in scale, mix of revenue streams, and visitor segments served.

Regional players

• Tyler State Park (Texas) / State Park Campgrounds: Regional state park offering the combination of nature, camping, and gardens that IPG also delivers. Comparable as a regional protected-area destination with integrated lodging and recreation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalPeaceGarden
• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalpeacegarden
• Xx.com/intlpeacegarden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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