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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
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SUMMARY:Summer Strolls Program
DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Connection With Nature\nStrolls for Well-Being is a complimentary seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection with nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks. \nWe invite those interested in deepening their connection to nature to join\, and no experience or special knowledge is needed. New participants receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for 12 distinct mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around a theme such as joy\, awareness\, or gratitude\, and the walks are designed around locations within the Reserve. \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. \nAfter the orientation meeting\, people in the program will receive a guidebook and be ready to begin. The program is designed to be self-paced\, and participants choose when and how to engage with the walks. Everyone in the program receives a complimentary 6-month membership to Bloedel Reserve\, which provides Timed Ticket entrance when booked in advance. \nSummer Strolls for Well-Being Program: June 12-August 31\, 2024 (12 weeks) \nRegistration for the Summer Strolls for Well-Being program is open now. Choose one of the sessions below to register for the program. All sessions are are held in-person at the Japanese Guest House at Bloedel Reserve. \nWednesday\, June 12\, 10:30 AM \nREGISTER\nWednesday\, June 12\, 1:30 PM \nREGISTER\nThursday\, June 13\, 5 PM \nREGISTER\nSaturday\, June 15\, 10:30 AM \nREGISTER\nIf you have any questions about the program\, please contact Well-Being Program Manager Robin Gaphni at 206-842-7631 x28 or rgaphni@bloedelreserve.org \n 
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/summer-strolls-2024/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T210000
DTSTAMP:20240520T200553Z
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SUMMARY:Bard at Bloedel: A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:Bard at Bloedel: A Midsummer Night’s Dream\nTICKETS\nWe’re proud to partner with Bainbridge Performing Arts to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bloedel Reserve. \nFRIDAY\, JUNE 28 – SUNDAY JULY 14\nAll shows begin at 7 PM\nPay-what-you-can Preview Night\, Thursday\, June 27\nNo performance on Thursday\, July 4 \nDIRECTED BY ELIZABETH ALLUM \nGeneral Admission Tickets: $30\nSenior/Military/Child Tickets: $25\nIsland Volunteer Caregivers: $5\nHelpline House: FREE \n\n\nARRIVING \nBloedel Reserve is located at 7571 NE Dolphin Drive. Please arrive after 6 PM to allow other visitors time to leave. Patrons who wish to arrive earlier and walk through the Reserve need to purchase an afternoon timed ticket slot through our website here: https://bloedelreserve.org/tickets/ \nSEATING \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream will be held at the Sheep Sheds\, about 1/8 mile down the main trail leading to the Buxton Bird Marsh. Patrons are advised to bring low lawn chairs or blankets\, please note there is limited blanket seating available. Staff members will assist patrons upon their arrival at the Sheep Sheds. Seating on blankets will be in front; seating on low chairs behind blankets\, elevated chairs will be in rear. Space is limited\, and seating is first come first served. As there is no ADA parking close to the stage\, patrons requiring handicap access can make use of a Shuttle drop\, please let the parking attendant know upon arrival. Whether under sunny or cloudy skies\, The Bard at Bloedel will be “DRY” per regulations under the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board. Wine and beer will not be available for purchase on site and no alcohol may be brought in by patrons. No pets\, smoking or vaping is allowed. Bloedel Reserve will enforce these regulations to ensure that all patrons are in compliance. Picnics will be permitted after 6 PM once patrons have been seated. \nINCLEMENT WEATHER \nPerformances will continue as scheduled in very light rain. In the event of more inclement weather\, performances will be canceled at the discretion of the production crew to ensure the safety and comfort of our performers and patrons. While we are unable to provide refunds for weather-related cancellations\, ticket holders for any canceled performances will be welcome to join us on another date of their choice.
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/midsummer-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTSTAMP:20240620T163344Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Welcome Wednesday\nYou are welcome here! \nVisit our timed ticket page to book your ticket for Welcome Wednesday. \nJoin us on the first Wednesday of each month for a pay-what-you-wish community day at Bloedel Reserve. All are welcome to explore our trails and gardens and experience the transformative power of nature. No matter the season (or the weather)\, there’s always something new just around the corner. \nWe gratefully accept donations of any amount to help support the mission and operations of Bloedel Reserve. \nMore details: \n\nTimed Tickets must be reserved in advance of your visit\nDonations of any amount may be added to your ticket reservation and are invested to support the mission and operations of the Reserve\n\nThank you to our monthly sponsor organizations.\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLearn how you can sponsor a Welcome Wednesday here.
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/welcome-wednesday-3/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T110000
DTSTAMP:20240701T185630Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Mindfulness Meditation & Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Sound Bath Meditation with Alexa Rosenthal\n“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence\, we would rise up\, rooted like trees.”\n–Rainer Maria Rilke \nSound bath meditation may bring many benefits for both physical and mental health by engaging the body‘s healing abilities. The vibrations from crystal bowls can offer peace to the body and mind while nurturing well-being. Join Alexa Rosenthal in the Japanese Guest House for this special sound bath meditation. Sessions begin at 10:15 AM and will last 45 minutes\, including pre and post gathering and discussion time. Please dress comfortably and plan to meditate for 20-30 minutes\, seated in a chair. \nPlease note that April 3 and June 5 are held from 3-3:45 PM. All other session are held from 10:15–11:00 AM. \nCost is $15 and includes admission to the Reserve. Donations for admission are gratefully accepted on pay-what-you-wish Welcome Wednesdays. \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-3-2/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T160000
DTSTAMP:20240607T213418Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painting in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Painting in the Gardens\nEVENT DESCRIPTION\nBring your own supplies and join us for a plein air day of painting in the gardens\, facilitated by Fatima Young. Supplies can be as simple as a sketchbook and pencils\, or as much as a full paintbox\, folding chair and easel\, or anywhere in between. Fatima will explain where you may (or may not) set up and when to meet back at the Arrival Garden to walk up to a designated off-trail lunch spot (bring your own picnic lunch). The facilitator will also let you know the general area(s) they plan to paint in so that if you have questions\, you can find them. The facilitated group painting day ends at 4 PM. You are welcome to stay until the Reserve closes at 5pm. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden for orientation \nWHEN\nTuesday\, July 9\, 10:45 AM – 4 PM \nCOST\n$40\, Includes the cost of admission\n$14\, Members \nTICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/plein-air-july-2024/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T114500
DTSTAMP:20240701T185519Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT July Focus Walk: Iconic Trees of the Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Learn More from our Staff\nFocus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve staff specialist or volunteer. Seasonal topics range from pollinator meadow design to irrigation\, mulching to pruning\, these walks are a chance to go deeper\, ask an expert\, and enjoy the gardens in a new way. Each month brings a new topic aligned with our Horticulture & Design Pillar. \nJuly Focus Walk: Iconic Trees of the Reserve with John Van den Meerendonk\nWHERE\nJoin former Bloedel Reserve Director of Horticulture & Design\, John Van den Meerendonk\, for a tour focusing on iconic trees of the Reserve. \nMeet at the Arrival Garden for your walk. \nWHEN\nThursday\, July 11\, 10:45-11:45 AM \nCOST\n$12 Non-members\, plus the cost of admission\n$12 Members\, includes admission \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/focus-july-trees/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T114500
DTSTAMP:20240614T233018Z
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SUMMARY:July Focus Walk: History of Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Learn More from our Staff\nFocus walks are monthly opportunities led by a Bloedel Reserve staff specialist or volunteer. Seasonal topics range from pollinator meadow design to irrigation\, mulching to pruning\, these walks are a chance to go deeper\, ask an expert\, and enjoy the gardens in a new way. Each month brings a new topic aligned with our Horticulture & Design Pillar. \nJuly Focus Walk: History of Landscape Design at the Reserve with John Van den Meerendonk\nWHERE\nJoin former Bloedel Reserve Director of Horticulture & Design\, John Van den Meerendonk\, for a tour focusing on the history of landscape design at Bloedel Reserve. \nMeet at the Arrival Garden for your walk. \nWHEN\nSaturday\, July 13\, 10:45-11:45 AM \nCOST\n$12 Non-members\, plus the cost of admission\n$12 Members\, includes admission \nTICKETS
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/focus-july-landscape/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20240711T175914Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Nature Arts with Horticulturist Sonja Parker: Kokedama
DESCRIPTION:Nature Arts with Senior Horticulturist\, Sonja Parker: Kokedama\nThis event has been canceled. \nLearn the art of making traditional Kokedama balls with Bloedel Reserve horticulturists Sonja Parker and Andy Moss. Participants will create and take home their own Kokedama to place by a front door or in the garden.\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nWHERE\nThis workshop will take place at the Sheep Sheds. \nWHEN\nSaturday\, July 13\, 11 AM –12 PM \nCOST\n$75 Members\, includes materials\n$75 Non-members\, plus cost of admission\, includes materials
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/nature-arts-kodedama/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T150000
DTSTAMP:20240701T185406Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Nature Arts with Horticulturist Sonja Parker: Kokedama
DESCRIPTION:Nature Arts with Senior Horticulturist\, Sonja Parker: Kokedama\nThis event has been canceled; please attend the 11 AM session. \nLearn the art of making traditional Kokedama balls with Bloedel Reserve horticulturists Sonja Parker and Andy Moss. Participants will create and take home their own Kokedama to place by a front door or in the garden.\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nWHERE\nThis workshop will take place at the Sheep Sheds. \nWHEN\nSaturday\, July 13\, 2 PM \nCOST\n$75 Members\, includes materials\n$75 Non-members\, plus cost of admission\, includes materials
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/nature-arts-kodedama-2/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T153000
DTSTAMP:20240705T174705Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Flowers Before Bread: Beauty and its Many Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Flowers Before Bread: Beauty and its Many Mysteries\nCharles Matson Lume\, Visual Artist & Professor of Art\, University of Wisconsin-Stout\, will present a discussion about several of beauty’s many faceted mysteries. Based on many philosophers\, critics\, and writers\, Matson Lume will touch upon our need for beauty\, its potential role in justice\, and our inability to fully understand what beauty might be. \nWHERE\nThis event will begin indoors at the Japanese Guest House and include some outdoor walking. \nWHEN\nSunday\, July 14\, 2 PM – 3:30 PM \nCOST\n$10 Non-members\, plus cost of admission\n$10 Members \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/charles-lume/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T200000
DTSTAMP:20240612T155810Z
CREATED:20240404T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T155810Z
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SUMMARY:Member Sunset Walks
DESCRIPTION:Member Summer Sunset Walks\nJust for members! \nIndulge in an island evening escape the second Friday of each month\, May-September from 5-8 PM during our reimagined Summer Sunset Walks. Stroll through the gardens during these members-only hours\, then pause on the Residence lawn before or after your walk to enjoy the twilight hour with a glass of wine compliments of Bloedel Reserve. We are pleased to partner with Sweet Dahlia to offer picnic dinners for members attending Sunset Walks. Reserve your time slot with Bloedel Reserve first\, then pre-purchase your picnic online for pickup at the Residence (or bring your own!). Please note: Sweet Dahlia picnics must be purchased in advance and cannot be picked up at the Reserve without a timed ticket. \nThis experience is for Bloedel Reserve members only. Time to renew or join? Visit the Reserve more than twice in a year and your membership pays for itself! Learn more here. \nPlease note: July and August Sunset Walks are on the third Friday of the month due to previously scheduled events at the Reserve. \nTimed tickets are required for admission; please sign in with your member credentials. \nTICKETS
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/sunset-walk-2024-2/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just for Members
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T203742Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time at the Residence
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Story Time\nJoin Volunteer Coordinator\, Kate Sunderland\, for an interactive\, nature-themed story time for kids every fourth Saturday 11-11:30 AM in the Residence at Bloedel Reserve. All-ages are welcome! \nCost is included with your admission ticket; no registration is required. \nTimed tickets are available here: https://bloedelreserve.org/tickets/ \n 
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/saturday-storytime-2/2024-07-24/
LOCATION:Bloedel Reserve\, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive\, Bainbridge Island\, WA\, 98110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly
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