Membership
Individual Membership
35$Every yearPlus small transaction fee.- Covers one adult
Family Membership
40$Every yearPlus small transaction fee- Covers all members of a household
Benefits
Membership gives you full access to all meetings, events, club resources, and fellowship with other bonsai enthusiasts. See Benefits for more - your journey begins here!
NOTE: no auto-renew option at this point - coming soon!
Meetings & Events
Monthly meetings feature time to share, get advice, and work on your trees. Regular educational programs by club members and bonsai artists from around the world plus members only workshops and classes are all part of membership. Members can also display a tree at our annual Bonsai Exhibition!
Early Access & Discounts
Club members get early registration for exclusive events and every member is eligible for discounts from local vendors like Appalachian Plantworks and others.
Special Excursions
Club members get access to day trips and hand-on tours and workshops. Recent examples have included collecting yamadori trees, pottery-making workshops, garden tours, and more
Materials & Resources
Members or guest artists often bring bonsai material to sell at regular meetings. Also, at our annual Silent Auction, members can bid on trees, pots, and other bonsai-related items donated by members to benefit the club
People & Community
BRBS includes over 100 members at all levels from experienced artists to newcomers - and everyone in between! Members help one another both in person and in our members-only online community
Club Voice
As a volunteer-run organization, we welcome member input, time, and energy in making our society welcoming, knowledgeable, and a strong representation of a community working together to help everyone involved.