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SUMMARY:Across Time and Continents
DESCRIPTION:Across Time and Continents: The Shaping of a Garden \nOn your next visit to the gardens\, stop into the Residence Living Room to view an exciting exhibit! Bloedel Reserve\, as you find it today\, was created through decades of careful design and millennia of botanical endurance and evolution from around the globe. Prentice Bloedel worked in close collaboration with horticulturalists\, landscape designers\, and architects who were inspired by international traditions and ancient aesthetics. Influences from Europe and Asia intertwine seamlessly with the spirit of the Pacific Northwest\, creating a landscape devoted to reflection\, quiet contemplation\, and inspiration. Plantings combine native species with imported botanicals\, including extraordinary “living fossils\,” plants so ancient they resemble their prehistoric ancestors from as far back as 250 million years ago. \nThis exhibition offers a sampling of the many varieties of plants with international lineages which can be found here. We invite you to take yourself on a treasure hunt and see if you can find them in our gardens. Check the large map for major hints! \nWHERE   \nThis exhibit will be in the Residence Living Room  \nWHEN   \nJune 16 – Sept 13 \nCOST \nIncluded with admission (free for Members) \nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/across-time-and-continents/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Strolls for Well-Being (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Stroll into Summer…\nStrolls for Well-Being is a complimentary\, seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection to nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks. \nWe invite anyone interested in finding new ways to nurture this connection to join the program. New participants receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for 12 distinct mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around themes such as awareness\, joy\, and gratitude\, and the walks are designed around the distinct garden spaces. \nParticipants become part of a small group that meets three times during the program\, for an orientation\, mid-point check-in\, and closing meeting. The meetings provide an opportunity to hear from others and share experiences. Everyone in the program receives a complimentary 6-month membership to Bloedel Reserve\, which provides timed ticket entrance when booked in advance. \nWHEN \nSummer Strolls for Well-Being Program: June 17 – September 2\, 2026 \nRegister for one of the two orientation sessions below to join the summer program. \nJune 17\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT\nJune 20\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/summer-strolls-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T100000
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Painting Flowery Forms (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:A Behind-the-Scenes Workshop with Watercolor Artist Martha Rogers \nThis two session workshop is a special chance for you to explore painting with watercolors in Bloedel Reserve’s behind-the-scenes cutting garden. During this expressive watercolor painting workshop\, we will uncover the general form and character of a variety of flowers starting by observing several flower forms. Martha will also complete a demo where she breaks down her painting process from an initial pencil sketch to painting a series of watercolor washes. \nThis workshop is designed for any level of painter\, from beginning to advanced. A supply list will be provided upon registration. \nWHERE\nMeet at our Cut Flower Garden \nWHEN\nJuly 19 and July 26\, 10 – 1 pm both days \nCOST\n$49 for Members\n$75 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/watercolor-flowery-forms/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T110000
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SUMMARY:Down & Dirty: Managing Green Waste
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the Reserve manages green waste and how it helps to keep our gardens vibrant. Sean Peterson\, Gardens North Manager\, also manages the Compost Facility and will lead this talk/tour about the down and dirty side of gardening! \nWHERE   \nMeet in the Arrival Garden \nWHEN   \nJuly 21\, 10-11 AM \nCOST \n$15 for Members\n$41 for Non-members\, includes the price of admission \nTICKETS\n\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/managing-green-waste/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation 7/22 (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal: Nature\, Meditation & Sound\nNature provides the perfect setting for us to connect; to ourselves\, to the earth\, and to each other. Meditation is an invitation to practice compassionate awareness and acceptance of who we are and what is. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bloedel Reserve\, Alexa will lead a mindfulness meditation in the Japanese Guest House incorporating poetry that speaks to the wisdom inherent in nature and sound bowls whose melodic vibrations can contribute to healing and deep relaxation. \nPlease dress comfortably and plan to meditate for at least 30 minutes\, seated in a chair.  \nWHERE   \nThis event is held indoors at the Japanese Guest House   \nWHEN   \nJuly 22\, 11:15 – 12 PM \nCOST \n$20 Members\n$46 Non-members\, includes the price of admission \nSOLD OUT\n\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/mindful-meditation-july22/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T103000
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SUMMARY:Creative Phone Photography (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Picture Perfect: Creative Phone Photography for Nature Lovers \nJoin renowned photographer Baqi Kopelman for a fun\, hands-on workshop that will unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera. Designed for anyone who loves capturing the beauty of the natural world\, this session blends practical tips\, creative techniques\, and a touch of magic to help you take amazing photos with confidence and ease. \nYou’ll explore the essentials of exposure and composition\, learn how to make the most of your phone’s camera tools\, and discover the transformative power of editing—where ordinary images become extraordinary. Whether you’re capturing flowers\, landscapes\, or everyday moments\, this workshop will give you the skills and inspiration to translate your unique perspective into stunning photographs. \nCome ready to experiment\, have fun\, and leave with a fresh perspective on how to capture the wonder of nature through your lens! \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nJuly 28\, 10:30-12:30 PM \nCOST\n$35 for Members\n$61 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here \nBaqi Kopelman: Photographer\, Filmmaker\, Storyteller \nBaqi Kopelman began his journey in photography in the 1980s\, mastering a wide range of techniques from pinhole cameras to the latest digital technologies. With a career spanning decades and disciplines\, he has worked in motion picture photography in Hollywood and excelled in still photography. Baqi has collaborated with renowned creatives such as Peter Arnell\, Herb Ritts\, and David LaChapelle\, with his work showcased across mediums—from the silver screen and television to billboards\, print\, and prestigious magazines. \nBaqi’s diverse portfolio includes architectural\, nature\, portrait\, documentary\, commercial\, product\, and aerial photography. His artistry has achieved iconic status\, including a memorable feature in Times Square\, where his work was displayed 10 stories tall. Recognized in The New York Times and Forbes\, Baqi’s contributions to photography reflect his dedication to the craft and his ability to connect with diverse audiences through his work. \nIn his workshops\, Baqi brings a deep passion for creative storytelling and the art of image-making. His approach emphasizes the subjective essence of photography\, particularly when exploring the natural world\, inspiring participants to translate their unique perspectives into compelling visual art.
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/creative-phone-photography-july28/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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