Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour 2024
This December, be inspired by the creativity of the artists who live and work on Bainbridge Island.
Celebrate Creativity & Inspiration: Join Bloedel Reserve, studio […]
November Plant of the Month
November 2024
LATIN NAME: Chrysanthemum ‘Snow Dome’
COMMON NAME: Snow Dome Chrysanthemum
FAMILY: Asteraceae
TYPE: Herbaceous Perennial
ORIGIN: East Asia
LOCATION AT BLOEDEL RESERVE: Arrival Garden
GARDEN USES: Late season interest, […]
November In the Gardens
Seasonal Interest
As the leaves drop from the trees, the gardens reveal themselves to the studied gaze. Embark on your journey with a keen eye […]
Volunteer Voices
Jane Carlin
June 2024
A “Bloedel-like” experience in England
One of my favorite activities at Bloedel Reserve is learning about how Prentice and Virginia worked […]
Family Solstice Walks
Embrace the Warmth of Winter during the Solstice this year!
Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to immerse yourself in the quiet […]
November Creative Resident Ella Jacobson
Ella Jacobson, Cultural Critic, Writer
In residence, November 1-21, 2024
Join Ella on November 9 for her workshop, Thirteen Ways of Beginning: A generative writing workshop.
This […]
October Photowalk with Bainbridge Island Photo Club
Enjoy a seasonal photowalk at Bloedel Reserve with members of the local photography club.
SOLD OUT Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation–SOLD OUT
“If we surrendered to the earth’s intelligence, we would rise up, rooted like trees.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke
Nature, meditation, and poetry…Nature provides the perfect […]
Welcome Wednesday
Welcome Wednesday
You are welcome here!
Visit our timed ticket page to book your ticket for Welcome Wednesday.
Join us on the first Wednesday of each […]
Poetry Workshop with Lisbeth White
Join Creative Resident Maren Salomon for a workshop on how to make a botanical sketchbook.
Squash Hunt
Visit for our annual Squash Hunt
October 1–31, 2024
Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in […]