Bloedel Reserve

Botanical garden Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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What to expect

The Bloedel Reserve is a 140-acre forest garden on Bainbridge Island, featuring a series of curated gardens, structural features, and distinctive landscapes, with nature as canvas and paint. The Reserve includes a traditional Japanese garden, natural and highly landscaped lakes, immaculate lawns, woods, a stone garden, a moss garden, a rhododendron glen, and a reflection garden. The garden is designed to capture the essence of the Japanese garden, with qualities of naturalness, subtlety, reverence, and tranquility, and is a great place for families to visit and connect with nature. Visitors can take a walk, attend an event, or participate in expert-led workshops to explore the world of horticulture

Plan your family visit to the Bloedel Reserve with these blog insights 👇

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4 Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Bangor

4 Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Bangor
This family's experience:

Activities: We took our toddler to explore the 150-acre forest garden, with 23 distinct landscapes to explore

Highlights: Our toddler just loved the sprawling property and all the trails, boardwalks and bridges ✨

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6 easy and beautiful family-friendly hikes near Seattle

6 easy and beautiful family-friendly hikes near Seattle
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens, enjoying the diverse flora

Highlights: The kids loved collecting leaves, and we appreciated the beautiful, well-maintained gardens ✨