Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Bloedel Reserve no longer takes reservations. Visit any time during our regular hours.

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Happening now: It’s our 25th anniversary!

Spring has sprung! Rhododendron season is in full effect. The grounds are quickly becoming awash in beautiful shades of pink, purple, white and greens of every shade. If you’ve never been to Bloedel Reserve, now is the time to visit.

Book Signing & Presentation by David Cobb: Friday, June 21

In conjunction with the Shop at Bloedel Reserve’s sale of the new book Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America, plan to join photographer David Cobb for this lecture and book signing. Enjoy a virtual tour of Japanese Gardens of North America with photos from the book. Cobb will discuss the finer points of photographing Japanese gardens and impart what he has learned about capturing the broad perspectives, the smallest details, their commonalities, differences, and unique beauty through the seasons.

See webpage for details.

Photography Workshop with Charles Needle – Monday, June 24

Making great pictures of flowers and gardens requires skill and patience.  Learn how to craft a truly great garden photograph and capture the essence or “spirit” of your garden using a digital camera.  Charles will discuss the concept of “intimate landscape” and teach tips for proper exposure, composition and lighting.

See webpage for details.

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Our Mission

The Bloedel Reserve in Bainbridge Island, Washington is an internationally renowned public garden and forest preserve. The founder’s vision was “to provide refreshment and tranquility in the presence of natural beauty,” and the Reserve’s mission is to “enrich people’s lives through a premier public garden of natural and designed Pacific Northwest landscapes.”

The Reserve’s 150 acres are a unique blend of natural woodlands and beautifully landscaped gardens, including a Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, a Reflection Pool and the Bloedels’ former estate home.  We invite you to visit this Northwest treasure.


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