Bloedel Reserve Events: A Year of Walks, Workshops & Traditions
A regular visit to Bloedel is already special. An event visit is something else: the same gardens seen through the eyes of the person who tends the Japanese Garden, or in total silence by lantern light on the longest night of the year. Plenty of our guests plan a whole weekend getaway on Bainbridge Island […]
Bloedel Reserve: A Local’s Guide to Bainbridge Island’s Famous Garden
Bloedel Reserve is a 140-acre public garden on the north end of Bainbridge Island, Washington, about six miles from the ferry dock. Book timed tickets in advance, allow at least two hours for the two-mile loop, and don’t be surprised if you want more time. It’s one of the most beautiful gardens in the Pacific […]
The Best Things to do on Bainbridge Island for Fall
Fall might be the most underrated season to explore Bainbridge Island. While summer draws the ferry crowds and cruise-ship day trippers, autumn hands the island back to the people who actually live here, and that’s exactly when the best version of Bainbridge shows up. The light turns gold earlier in the afternoon, the maples along […]
The Best Things to do on Bainbridge Island for Fall
Fall might be the most underrated season to explore Bainbridge Island. While summer draws the ferry crowds and cruise-ship day trippers, autumn hands the island back to the people who actually live here, and that’s exactly when the best version of Bainbridge shows up. The light turns gold earlier in the afternoon, the maples along […]
The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]
The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]
The Best Washington Getaways for Couples
Washington getaways for couples come in all forms, from mountain lodges to coastal retreats, but few compare to the charm of Bainbridge Island. Just across Puget Sound from Seattle, our island captures the relaxed pace and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With its walkable downtown, local art, and scenic trails, Bainbridge Island offers the […]
The Best Washington Getaways for Couples
Washington getaways for couples come in all forms, from mountain lodges to coastal retreats, but few compare to the charm of Bainbridge Island. Just across Puget Sound from Seattle, our island captures the relaxed pace and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With its walkable downtown, local art, and scenic trails, Bainbridge Island offers the […]
Plan Your Walk through the Stunning Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
Kitsap County is home to two stunning gardens: Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island and Heronswood Botanical Garden in Kingston. Your late spring getaway is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the natural beauty. Situated at the north end of Bainbridge Island, Bloedel is one of America’s top ten botanical gardens, according to USA Today. […]
Plan Your Walk through the Stunning Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
Kitsap County is home to two stunning gardens: Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island and Heronswood Botanical Garden in Kingston. Your late spring getaway is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the natural beauty. Situated at the north end of Bainbridge Island, Bloedel Reserve is one of America’s top ten botanical gardens, according to USA […]