This superb horticultural collection, acknowledged one of the best nationally, features many beautiful, special gardens arrayed along a Puget Sound bluff. Accessible by car (and sometimes local bus) from the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry, the site features a Japanese garden, a moss garden, beautiful...More

This beautiful property has something to offer year round. The tranquil setting, wonderful scents and boundless beauty feed the soul.

A great place to visit. I pushed my disabled husband through the grounds on a mostly-paved path. We both appreciated the ambiance and beauty of the foliage and enjoyed the Japanese house.

Bloedel Reserve is that perfect place for people who appreciate nature. There is a wide variety of picturesque views and many plants and animals to enjoy observing. A beautifulJapanese teahouse and excellent gift house are a couple highlights. The pumpkins were also really fun to...More

This is my first visit in the fall! It’s a beautiful walk even in a rainy day. The new gift shop is a destination visit. It’s worthwhile to have an annual pass if you choose to visit a time or two.

We weren't sure about visiting this place but it turned out to be one of the best places I visited during my Seattle trip. A beautiful, peaceful walk around the woods and to top it all the mansion at the hilltop was the highlight. There...More

What a treat to have a local tell me to visit here while my brief trip to the island. A calm, peaceful walk through partial wooded areas, big open fields with a pay off of walking along the cliffs where the Bloedel Mansion is. I...More