Reservations are required and can be found online at www . schnormeiergardens . org . Advance notice of groups arriving by bus must be made by calling 740-427-2612 .
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Schnormeier Gardens opening doors to the public
The Schnormeier Gardens open house will be held Thursdays through Sundays , June 6-30 . The gardens are located at 8701 Laymon Road in Gambier .
Reservations are required for either the 10 a . m . or 1 p . m . time slot . The cost is $ 50 per car for parking .
This is an opportunity to tour 75 acres of gardens nestled in the hills of Central Ohio . Schnormeier Gardens features a variety of plantings accented by larger boulders , stone walls , waterfalls , sculptures and structures .
Reservations are required and can be found online at www . schnormeiergardens . org . Advance notice of groups arriving by bus must be made by calling 740-427-2612 .
The gardens are rarely open to the public , and this open house represents the only opportunity this year to visit .
Schnormeier Gardens began in 1996 . Over the years it has grown to
Reservations are required and can be found online at www . schnormeiergardens . org . Advance notice of groups arriving by bus must be made by calling 740-427-2612 .
include 50 acres of manicured lawns , 10 lakes , a variety of garden areas and several waterfalls . The focal point of the property is a Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired home . This private residence was completed in 1994 . The interior of the home is not part of the public tour .
Other structures on the property include a
Japanese teahouse , garden house , Chinese pavilion and arched bridge . Evergrowing collections of sculptures also are located on the grounds . The gardens have a distinct Asian flavor . Rare conifers are plentiful . Large boulders and stonewalls add dimension and contrast to the landscape .
Tours are self-guided . The property is hilly and contains manicured lawns , woods , meadows , streams , lakes , footbridges and many vistas . There are no paved or designated pathways , so visitors are encouraged to dress comfortably and to wear walking shoes . Visitors are free to wander the entire 75 acres . Those attending the open house should start at the welcome center at 8701 Laymon Road . The welcome center features photographs of the gardens including aerial photographs and full-color tour brochures with a map . Attendees are welcome to take photographs during their visit .
Restrooms are available close to the welcome center
The Schnormeier Gardens open house will be held Thursdays through Sundays , June 6-30 . The gardens are located at 8701 Laymon Road in Gambier .
and near the hosta garden . The gardens are not recommended for those with limited mobility , and this is not an appropriate venue for pets .
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For more information and photos , visit www . schnormeiergardens . org .
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