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How long does it take to walk through the Bloedel Reserve?

How long does it take to walk through the Bloedel Reserve?

about two hours
Most guests spend at least an hour on the grounds. To walk the entire trail loop, plan on spending about two hours.

Is Bloedel Reserve free?

You must book a timed ticket in advance to visit the Reserve….Timed Ticketing for Admission to Bloedel Reserve.

ADMISSION TYPE PRICE
Children 5 – 12 $5
Children 4 and under Free

Who owns the Bloedel Reserve?

In 1974, the Bloedels established and endowed The Arbor Fund, which purchased “The Bloedel Reserve” in 1985 and continues to manage it as a quasi-public garden. Prentice and Virginia Bloedel were also major patrons of the arts in greater Seattle, a tradition carried on by their daughter Virginia Wright.

How do I get to Bloedel Reserve without a car?

To book a ride to Bloedel Reserve, call 1-844-424-7433. Reservation lines are open from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Saturday. Last pick-up is between 3:20 and 4 PM. You may also book your ride online by downloading the app Ride Pingo.

How big is the Bloedel Reserve?

150-acre
The Bloedel Reserve is a 150-acre (0.6 km2) forest garden on Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States. It was created by Virginia and Prentice Bloedel, the vice-chairman of the lumber company MacMillan Bloedel Limited, under the influence of the conservation movement and Asian philosophy.

How many acres is Bloedel Reserve?

Bloedel Reserve is a 150-acre wonder of nature, created by the imagination, vision, and a passionate love of the natural world shared by our founders, Prentice and Virginia Bloedel.

Is Bellevue Botanical Garden open?

Hours: The Garden grounds remain open daily from dawn to dusk. Restrooms: The restrooms in the Visitor Center are open. Parking and admission to the Bellevue Botanical Garden are free.

When was the Bloedel house built?

1932
In 1932 the Collins family built the house that currently stands on the site, an eighteenth-century Classical Revival villa designed by well-known Seattle architect J. Lister Holmes.

What happened to MacMillan Bloedel?

MacMillan Bloedel, one of Canada’s largest forest products companies, is being acquired by U.S.-based Weyerhaeuser Co. in an all stock takeover valued at $3.59 billion.

How much does Bellevue Botanical Garden cost?

Cost is $5.00 per person. Children 10 and under are free and do not need a ticket. We accept cash and major credit/debit cards. Garden members receive free tickets.

Are dogs allowed at Bellevue Botanical Garden?

The Bellevue Botanical Garden is a special place and we thank you for observing the following guidelines to ensure that we protect and maintain the Garden for our many visitors to enjoy. Dogs and other pets are not permitted anywhere in the Garden. Service animals only are allowed.

Can you picnic in Bellevue Botanical Garden?

There are two picnic tables by the main entry, and tables on the Shorts House patio are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not permit picnicking on the lawns. Additional picnic facilities are available at Wilburton Hill Park, one quarter mile east of the Garden.

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Ruth Doyle