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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162350Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Strolls for Well-Being (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the trails as the leaves change…\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 \nFall Strolls for Well-Being Program: September 9-November 18\, 2026 \nRegister for one of the two orientation sessions below to join the fall program. \nSept 9\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT\nSept 12\, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Japanese Guest House \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/strolls-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260909T162607Z
CREATED:20260713T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T162607Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Landscapes (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Landscapes with Laura Olesen-Berge (A two-part class) \nSeptember 9th: Discussion – Deconstructing a watercolor painting.\nThe first session will include a discussion around an artist’s considerations in creating a watercolor landscape painting. There are a variety of elements and skills that play a role in creating a successful painting: from image choice to type of paper\, from palette choices to how to fix mistakes (we all make them!)\, and the question of just how do you transfer a drawing onto watercolor paper? Community Creative Laura Olesen-Berge will take you through setting yourself up for success using what she has learned through practice over the years. \nSeptember 16: Workshop – Watercolor Painting\nTime to put your knowledge to work! Coming prepared with brushes\, paints\, a landscape photo to work from and a drawing already transferred to watercolor paper. The afternoon will be spent creating under Laura’s guidance. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Japanese Guest House on Sept. 9 (the location for Sept. 16 is TBD) \nWHEN\nSept 9 and Sept 16\, 1-3 PM each day \nCOST\n$25 for Members\n$51 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/watercolor-landscapes/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260908T194137Z
CREATED:20260908T193911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194137Z
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SUMMARY:Community Creatives in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:An Exhibition of the Reserve Through the Seasons\, Expressed by Community Creatives \nOn your next visit to the gardens\, stop into the Residence Living Room to view an exciting exhibit! Our Community Creatives have taken inspiration from the Reserve and put together this stunning exhibition to share what the Reserve means to them. They have spent this year immersed in the gardens\, taking the time to listen and observe and feel deeply what Bloedel Reserve offers. \nWorks by Community Creatives Virginia Hein\, Stephanie Tanyengco\, Laura Olesen-Berge\, Katy Gilmore\, and Donna Letterese will be on display. \nJoin us for an Artist Reception on Saturday\, September 26\, 2-4 pm for a chance to meet the artists and mingle.  \nWHERE   \nThis exhibit & artist reception will be in the Residence Living Room  \nWHEN   \nExhibit runs September 15 – November 15. \nArtist Reception September 26\, 2-4 pm \nCOST \nIncluded with admission (free for Members) \nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/community-creatives-in-bloom/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T164408Z
CREATED:20260713T205716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T164408Z
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SUMMARY:Nurture in Nature: Strolls for New Moms (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Walk with your baby on our woodland paths as the leaves begin to shift in color and the days grow quieter… \nWe invite new moms with babies under one year to join us for this special Strolls for Well-Being program! Strolls for Well-Being is a complimentary\, seasonal program at Bloedel Reserve that supports connection to nature through a series of 12 self-guided walks. Participants will receive a guidebook with instruction and inspiration for these mindfulness-based walks through the Reserve. Each walk is built around themes such as awareness\, joy\, and gratitude\, and around the distinct garden spaces. \nParticipants become part of a small group that meets three times during the program: for an orientation\, mid-point class offering\, and a 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 free timed ticket entrance when booked in advance. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Japanese Guest House \nWHEN\nOrientation Session: Sept 17\, 10:30-11:30 AM \nMid-point and closing meeting dates will be shared during the orientation session. \nCOST\nComplimentary \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/strolls-new-moms/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260713T211505Z
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SUMMARY:Gourdaments with Philip Bloomquist
DESCRIPTION:Up your seasonal decor game with Gourdaments! Join our own Living Collections Curator\, Philip Bloomquist\, in this whimsical workshop. Philip has been adorning the Reserve every fall with his visitor favorite Gourdaments. Now you too can Gourdorn your own home! \nWHERE\nMeet at the Flower Shop \nWHEN\nSept 17\, 10:30-12:30 PM \nCOST\n$35 for Members\n$61 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/gourdaments-with-philip/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T182634Z
CREATED:20260716T160526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182634Z
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SUMMARY:Follow the Sun: Forest Bathing (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Follow the Sun Solstice Walk\nInspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku\, a forest therapy or “forest bathing” walk is designed to help you slow down\, drop into your senses and engage in core routines that intentionally deepen and cultivate a restorative connection with nature. Punctuating the spring and fall equinox and the summer solstice\, we invite you to “follow the sun” with certified Forest Therapy Guide\, Tina Guldhammer Frei. \nThroughout the walk\, Tina will offer a series of invitations that give you the opportunity to cultivate presence\, promote healing\, and actively connect with the land in ways you might not have tried before. Each walk closes with a tea ceremony featuring a local tea plant. \nTina is a nature-connection coach\, and co-founder of Cascadia Forest Therapy\, a nonprofit providing support and resources to connect professional nature and forest therapy guides with the land\, their communities\, and each other. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nSept 22\, 10:30-12:30 PM \nCOST\n$25 for Members\n$25 plus admission for Non-Members \nNot a member yet? Join here \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/follow-the-sun-sept-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210155Z
CREATED:20260714T210155Z
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SUMMARY:Learn from an Expert: Plein Air Painting
DESCRIPTION:Darrell Anderson\, assisted by Gigi Godfrey\, will be leading this Plein Air in the Gardens workshop. Darrell is known for his masterful landscapes and his accessible teaching. \nDarrell will present on gear and design principles and then do a demo for the class. Students will have plenty of time to paint while individual instruction is given. This class is geared to oil painting\, but people working in other mediums are welcome. \nBring your own art supplies\, a sack lunch and water bottle. Details will be provided in the registration confirmation letter you’ll receive after booking your ticket. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nSept. 22\, 10:30-4:30 PM \nA complimentary follow-up session for class participants with Darrell will be available on Sept. 29th from 11-2 PM. \nCOST\n$130 for Members\n$170 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/plein-air-darrell-anderson/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T184608Z
CREATED:20260805T183125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T184608Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation 9/23 (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 the 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   \nSept 23\, 11:15-12 PM \nCOST \n$20 Members\n$46 Non-members (includes admission) \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/mindful-meditation-sept23/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T213811Z
CREATED:20260820T190039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T213811Z
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SUMMARY:Squash Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of autumn at Bloedel Reserve. Wander the trails surrounded by brilliant fall color as you join our Annual Squash Hunt. \nPick up a map and search for decorative squash tucked throughout the gardens. Young explorers can grab a Passport from the Arrival Garden. With it in hand\, kids can stop at our new destinations signs along the way and create rubbings of each destination to complete their fall adventure. \nDon’t miss the Sheep Sheds—climb into the hay bales\, pose for fun photos\, and challenge friends to pumpkin tic-tac-toe or checkers. Stop by the Residence to guess the weight of the giant pumpkin. \nJoin us for pumpkin painting during our Fall Harvest Celebration on October 3 (11–4 PM) or Welcome Wednesday October 7 (1–4 PM). \nYour masterpiece will be entered in our Pumpkin Contest—entries will be displayed all month long\, with voting beginning October 8. The winner receives their choice of six guest admission passes or a complimentary Friends & Family Membership. \nAll Squash Hunt activities are included with the price of admission. Timed tickets are recommended. \nWHERE\nPick up your map and passport in the Arrival Garden. \nWHEN\nSept. 29 – Nov. 1 \nTICKETS\nNot a member yet? Join here \n\nThanks to Fat Turnip Farms  @FatTurnipFarms for supplying additional squash for our displays this year! \n\nSponsored by: \n \n 
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/squash-hunt-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T162159Z
CREATED:20260713T214540Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi Walk and Workshop with Joseph Zapotosky (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Covert Living: Fungi on Parade Walk \nExplore the hidden world of fungi life with Joseph Zapotosky of the Puget Sound Mycological Society on a short journey through the Reserve. Uncover secrets and discover the essential roles fungi play in our ecosystem. Learn about cultivation and go home with your own starter pack to grow and harvest. \nWHERE\nMeet at the Arrival Garden \nWHEN\nSept 30\, 1-3 PM \nCOST\n$35 for Members\n$61 for Non-Members (Includes admission) \nSOLD OUT\nNot a member yet? Join here
URL:https://bloedelreserve.org/event/fungi-joseph-zapotosky/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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