2011 Calendar

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2012 Calendar Coming Soon!

Discovery Walks

March – July 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Explore! Lakewold staff and volunteers will take visitors on a very personal tour through the gardens discussing seasonal changes, new additions and future plans. Discovery walks take place on the third Wednesday of each month beginning in March and ending in July. Standard Lakewold admission fees apply. Please meet at The Garden Shop at 2:30 pm. For more information please contact Program Services at 253.584.4106, x108.

2011 Educational Opportunities March – October

Learn! We are offering a fantastic selection of garden education classes for 2011. Classes will take place at various times, March through October. Class topics include: Ferns for Northwest Shade Gardens, Garden Pottery, Garden Photography, and others. For more information click here.

Birds of America Exhibit

April 28th – May 1st 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Discover! The famous prints of the Birds of America series by John James Audubon are coming to Lakewold Gardens. On display will be 30 vintage prints from Toni and Jerry Gibbs’ private Birds of America collection, including the Pileated Woodpecker, the Horned Owl and many of the ducks he painted. Vintage frames from the 1800’s (Audubon’s era) highlight all of the pieces and some are of elephant folio size. From this exhibit you will learn about the life and history of Audubon and how it relates to the development of our country in the early years, from 1785 - 1851. This display documents his accomplishments and his contribution to history through art. A special presentation by the Gibbs’ on May 1st will kick-off our MayFest activities. Standard admission fees apply. For more information contact Program Services at 253.584.4106, x108.

Mother's Day Weekend

Due to limited seating the following events are by reservation only and must be pre-paid. Please contact the Event Coordinator at 253.584.4106, ext 108 to make your reservation.
For full menu and more information cilck here.

A Garden Tea with Lucy Hardiman presenting, "Bodacious Borders"

May 7th 1:30 pm
Pamper! Treat mom to a three-course tea at Lakewold along with a delightful presentation by Lucy Hardiman on Bodacious Borders. A longtime Northwest horticultural treasure and a nationally recognized garden designer, writer, teacher and speaker, Lucy’s presentations are always an energetic collage of garden inspiration. We are embarking on a very special new event for mom and are very excited to present this to our garden lovers. Members $50 per person and non-members $57 per person.

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 8th 11:00 am
Honor! With beautiful cherry blossoms gracing the brick walk and colorful rhododendrons
spread throughout, Lakewold is the perfect setting for celebrating such an extraordinary day. Attendees will enjoy a buffet-style catered brunch and a stroll through the gardens. This event sells out quickly, and with only one seating this year, we encourage you to make your reservations early. Brunch prices are as follows: members $50 per person, non-members $57 per person, children 3-12 $20, under 3 free.

Annual Rhodie Deadhead Work Party

June 11th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join in! Lend a hand to the gardens as we prepare for summer with our annual mass-deadheading of the rhodies. This work party is a great way to get involved and meet other volunteers. Participants will meet at 8:30 am at the kitchen of the Wagner House for a complimentary breakfast. To participate call us at 253.584.4106.

Wednesdays in August
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Be amazed!
The Pacific Northwest has the most beautiful long summer evenings, creating a wonderful ambiance at the gardens. We want to share the summer nights experience with our visitors, which is why we extend our hours every Wednesday in August. Come to the gardens to escape the heat, or to relax after a long day – either way a summer night at Lakewold is unlike any other. Standard admission fees apply. For more information contact Program Services at 253.584.4106, x108.

Picnic with Purpose

Fuchsias Through the Years

"Enriching Our Lives in the Garden" with Erica Glasener

November 3rd – 6th
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Get Inspired!

Our Beautiful Tables Showcase is the perfect opportunity to see the colorful fall foliage of the gardens and kick-off the holiday season. This is a fabulous time to visit the Wagner House when it is decked out in over 20 themed “beautiful” table settings. This event inspires visitors with creative ideas to continue the tradition of entertaining at home. For more information, or to participate contact Irene Russo at 253.584.4106, x109.

Holiday Shopping at The Garden Shop