Kinetic Sculpture: Art from Engineering
Join us at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts for a conversation with Carl Morgan who will discuss his nature-inspired kinetic sculptures.
Behind the Scenes with Creative Fellow Kimberly Trowbridge
Learn more about the Bloedel Reserve Creative Residency experience with painter and 2020 Creative Fellow Kimberly Trowbridge on this behind-the-scenes tour.
Rescheduled Solstice Walks
VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY -- Experience the magic of Bloedel Reserve on a nighttime walk, lit only by fairy lights.
Rescheduled Solstice Walks
SOLD OUT! Experience the magic of Bloedel Reserve on a nighttime guided walk, lit only by fairy lights.
Winter Interest: A Guided Walk with Andy Navage
Take a walk with Bloedel Reserve Grounds & Horticulture Director Andy Navage and learn about the winter beauty to be found at the Reserve.
Blooms, Branches & Bark: A Guided Walk with Arborist Ken Little
SOLD OUT -- Take a walk with Bloedel Reserve Arborist Ken Little and see the winter beauty of the trees and grounds when the leaves are down.
Winter Interest: A Guided Walk with Andy Navage
Take a walk with Bloedel Reserve Grounds & Horticulture Director Andy Navage and learn about the winter beauty to be found at the Reserve.
The Art of Wood Engraving
Wood engraver Tony Drehfal demonstrates this intricate art form at BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network).
The Art of Wood Engraving
Wood engraver Tony Drehfal demonstrates this intricate art form at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts.
Holiday Sale at The Shop
Everyone saves 10% on purchases at The Shop over Thanksgiving weekend. Bloedel members save 20%! Whimsical and unique nature-inspired toys, books, jewelry, and more. All sales support Bloedel Reserve.
Solstice Walks
Due to inclement weather, we are postponing this weekend's Solstice Walks until January 11 and 12.
Holiday Village
This is the 10th and final year for the Holiday Village display at Bloedel Reserve. Come and see it before it closes January 5.
Solstice Walks
Due to inclement weather, we are postponing this weekend's Solstice Walks until January 11 and 12.
Permaculture Walk & Talk
What is permaculture landscape design? Find out on this walk and talk with the founders of Wassail Ecological Landcare.
Super Squash Walk
Join Bloedel Reserve Nursery and Propagation Specialist Philip Bloomquist for a tour of our renowned annual squash display.
Super Squash Walk
Join Bloedel Reserve Nursery and Propagation Specialist Philip Bloomquist for a tour of our renowned annual squash display.
Spooky Creatures Walk
ALL WALKS ARE NOW FULL. West Sound Wildlife animal handlers will give you an up-close look at spooky and nocturnal creatures and explain each animal’s unique characteristics.
Special Guest Lecture: William Bryant Logan: Tending the Endless Gift of Trees
Award-winning author and arborist William Bryant Logan explores how the relationship between humans and trees has changed drastically over time and how the practices of the past may provide a way forward for a more vibrant connection between people and forests in the future.
Super Squash Scavenger Hunt
Peruse the pumpkins and scrutinize the squash while enjoying fall at Bloedel Reserve. Get a scavenger map at the Gatehouse and see if you can find all of the squash grown and hidden around the grounds. Make the hunt a fall family tradition.
Art in the Dining Room: Fatima Young
The Residence dining room is beautifully transformed this fall with an exhibition of Bloedel-inspired oil paintings by artist Fatima Young.
Summer Concert | Tim Noah & Cyndi Soup
Join in the fun at Bloedel, with family-friendly song, dance, and stories.
Native Plant Walks
Tour through the Bloedel woodlands and Birdmarsh for a look at common native plants.
Mother’s Day Weekend
| Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day Weekend Reminder |
| Mother’s Day Weekend is one of our busiest weekends and usually quieter before noon, so arrive close to 10 to enjoy […] |
The Poetic Apothecary: Poems for Healing and Comfort
Bloedel Reserve and BARN Garden Arts are co-hosting the inspirational film, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf.
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Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
Bloedel Reserve and BARN Garden Arts are co-hosting the inspirational film, Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf.
Blooms, Branches & Bark: A Guided Walk with Arborist Ken Little
Take a walk with Bloedel Reserve Arborist Ken Little and see the winter beauty of the trees and grounds when the leaves are down.
Putting the Garden to Bed: A Guided Walk with Joe DeMaio
Come and take a walk with Bloedel Reserve Grounds & Horticulture Lead Joe DeMaio and learn how to prepare your garden for the coming colder weather.
Founders’ Weekend
It’s our birthday and you’re invited!
FOUNDERS’ WEEKEND
We’re celebrating 30 years of welcoming the public […]
Solstice Walks
Join us as we make the darkest days of the year a little brighter with a candle-lit walk through Bloedel Reserve
*Thank you so much […]
Forest Bathing Day
Forest Bathing Day at Bloedel.
Lecture: Japanese Aesthetics: Contemplation by Design
Join us Saturday, October 6th for this incredible Bloedel Reserve Lecture Series event with Victoria Scarlett, […]
Art in the Dining Room—Fatima Young
Join us this Fall as Bloedel’s dining room is beautifully transformed by Fatima Young.
Super Squash Scavenger Hunt
Peruse the pumpkins, scrutinize the squash and enjoy the wide variety of colors, shapes and textures of this Bloedel-propagated harvest. Children are given a special map to help find all the hidden squash around the grounds. Make this outdoor activity part of your autumn tradition!
ARCHIVE 2018 Andrew Joslyn & The Passenger String Quartet
Passenger String Quartet is an avant-garde, experimental neo-classical group, formed by Northwest composer/violinist Andrew Joslyn.
Fall Trees & Finding the Beauty in Decay
Enjoy the last of the amazing fall color at Bloedel on a guided walk with our talented Arborist, Ken Little.
Fall Trees & Finding the Beauty in Decay
Enjoy the last of the amazing fall color at Bloedel Reserve on a guided walk with Ken Little, our talented arborist.
Pacific Northwest Botanical Artists
Join us this summer as Bloedel’s dining room is beautifully transformed by Pacific Northwest botanical artists.
ARCHIVE 2018 The Not-Its! Family Concert
The Not-Its!, this Seattle's own “Kindie Rock” quintet, will have kids and families up on their feet dancing with a live concert on the back lawn of Bloedel Reserve Saturday, June 23.
Listen to the Koto
Takako Satoh plays the beautiful stringed koto on the deck of the Japanese Guest House at Bloedel Reserve.
Takako Satoh Plays the Koto
Takako Satoh plays the beautiful stringed koto on the deck of the Japanese Guest House at Bloedel Reserve.
Creatures, Critters, and Canopies!
Come and learn about the various tree habitats on the Reserve, with Bloedel's own expert Arborist, Ken Little.
Mysteries of the Moss Garden
Mysteries of the Moss Garden
Discover the enchanting serenity and timeless beauty of moss. With ancient ancestry, bryophytes (moss, liverworts, and hornworts) were among the […]
Cupid’s Walk
A LOVE STORY IN THE LANDSCAPE Learn about the real love story at the heart of the Bloedel legacy this Valentine season.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Connect with gardening experts and enthusiasts from around the Northwest at the 2019 NW Flower and Garden Festival.
Holiday Village
Discover the magic of Holiday Village at Bloedel, an imaginative tiny town that brings home big memories.