Thanksgiving Point is a community-owned nonprofit garden, museum, and farm complex founded as a gathering place and gift to the community.
mission statement
Our mission is to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world through world-class experiences that engage, delight, and inspire. We welcome all to visit, dine, play, and explore together.
Values
We work diligently to give our guests the most enjoyable experience possible. We refer to those who visit Thanksgiving Point as “guests” not as customers and treat them with genuine kindness, stellar service, and memorable interactions.
Thanksgiving Point is founded on the principle of gratitude and it is the driving force behind our organization. All our venues and experiences are an expression of thanks for the beauty and wonders of the natural world.
We believe that learning led by curiosity, hands-on exploration, and sharing is transformative. Curiosity is central to our ability to learn and interact with our environment. We foster curiosity through experiences that are fun, interactive, and engaging.
We treat everyone with genuine kindness and understanding. We respect each other, practice active listening, give others the benefit of the doubt, and try to respond in constructive ways. We value each team member and provide them with the opportunity to grow and thrive at Thanksgiving Point.
We value operational excellence and business best practices, such as efficiency, transparency, collaboration, communication, cleanliness, safety, and quality. We seek to be the best in the world at what we do.
We welcome all and value diverse perspectives, beliefs, and lived experiences. We promote physical and emotional safety and respect. We are devoted to creating an accessible environment for all to celebrate and recharge in our beautiful surroundings.
We follow responsible and ethical business practices and act as stewards in our areas of responsibility, including our resources and collections. We value accountability, follow-up, and striving to reach our stated goals.