botanical gardens
Turn Your Botanical Gardens Into a Brand Experience Destination
Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your visitors—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.
Why Partner With Recess
Everything You Need to Succeed
We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.
Access Premium Brand Demand
Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking botanical gardens like yours to reach engaged visitors.
Generate Incremental Revenue
Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.
Enhance Member Experience
Delight your visitors with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
Effortless Operations
We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.
Brand-Safe Partnerships
Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your botanical garden.
Join a Nationwide Network
Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.
How It Works
Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.
Create a Listing for Your Botanical Garden
Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.Get Matched with Brands
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific visitors. You review and approve every campaign.Receive & Distribute Samples
Products ship directly to your botanical garden and surprise and delight your community.Get Paid
Get paid for every sample distributed to your visitors after completion of event.
Venue Success Stories
See what venues achieved with Botanical Gardens
As a nonprofit botanical garden, we're always looking for creative ways to generate income and community interest. These product sampling events have been a win-win, providing our visitors with unique experiences while supporting our educational programming.
Sunnyvale Horticultural Sanctuary
Venue Partner
Our partnership with product sampling platforms has been incredible for generating visitor engagement. We've seen a 30% increase in weekend guest numbers during activations, and the additional revenue stream helps us fund our conservation programs.
Cascadia Botanical Conservatory
Venue Partner
These brand sampling events are perfect for our environmentally-conscious visitor base. The wellness and sustainable product brands we've hosted have been a natural fit with our mission, and we love connecting innovative companies with our curious, health-minded guests.
Wildrose Gardens & Research Center
Venue Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.
Ready to Transform Your Botanical Garden?
Join thousands of botanical gardens earning extra revenue while delighting their visitors.