Friday, April 25, 2025
One Day - Two Exquisite Gardens
Bloedel Reserve & Heronswood welcome NPA members!
Organized by Kathleen Bullivant
An Exclusive Day with 2 Garden Tours & Lunch for NPA members and guests
Members: $ 95
Non-member guests: $ 105
Limit 2 guests per member; price includes catered box lunch.
The fee for this event is non-refundable unless cancelled by NPA.
Come for a relaxing, inspiring day out visiting these two magnificent gardens. Each garden will welcome you and your guests for a guided tour with their horticultural teams. Both tours, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, will be 2 hours long, allowing a relaxed pace and time for questions. The gardens share the same gardening principles and strive to provide a welcoming haven where people can connect with nature while strolling through natural habitats.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 – 9:30 Arrive at your first garden
9:30 – 11:30 Tour the garden
11:30 – 12:00 Travel to Lunch Hub
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch and Speaker
1:30 – 2:00 Depart for second garden
2:00 – 4:00 Tour the garden
BLOEDEL RESERVE – is a 145-acre garden reserve on Bainbridge Island. It was the vision of Prentice and Virginia Bloedel, built over 30 years from 1951 – 1984. The Reserve is an uplifting place to stroll in Spring. Highlights of the tour will include a visit to the Moss Garden, Japanese Garden, and the Glenn, along with some glimpses behind the scenes.
HERONSWOOD – is operated and owned by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. The garden began in 1987 and consists of 15 acres displaying a vast array of plants from around the world. This garden sparkles in spring as new growth emerges. Enjoy seeing plantings you would love to have in your garden!
Windcliff Nursery will have plants for sale so empty out your trunk before you travel!!
LUNCH HUB – Enjoy a scrumptious catered box lunch provided by Field and Fire at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston, along with speakers from both gardens. This 7-year-old Community Center is nestled in a park setting and has parking, outdoor seating, and modern amenities for everyone to enjoy a relaxing break. Browse some local vendor tables before leaving for your afternoon garden.
The afternoon schedule resumes with a visit to the other garden. Both gardens are an easy drive within 20 minutes of the Village Green.
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. The deadline for registration is April 11, 2025. We will confirm by April 18th whether we are able to accommodate your selection of the preferred morning garden, or whether we have to switch you to the other one.
Up to 2 paying guests can accompany NPA members.
Extend your trip – On Saturday, local NPA members will open their gardens. More details to follow.
Contact Kathleen Bullivant at kwagreenworks@gmail.com with any additional questions.
