Name of Garden:
Dun Gardens
History:
In 1914, Arthur Dunn purchased 10 acres of undeveloped rural land in what is now the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle.
The woodland garden reflects Ed's love of plants. The richness and diversity of the plantings are reminiscent of William Robinson's English woodland gardens. The collection includes rhododendrons, specimen flowering trees, and woodland plants such as erythroniums and trilliums, sited beneath a canopy of fir and deciduous trees that remain from the original garden.
Description:
Plants in the gardens range from diminutive trilliums, no more than an inch tall, to Douglas firs towering more than 150 feet in the air. New and old intermingle, as plants dating back to the 1910s coexist happily with those just set into the soil. Woodland gardens, perennial borders, and great sweeps of lawn are just a few of the elements that make up the garden.
Location:
The Japanese Garden is located on the west side of Washington Park directly above the International Rose Test Gardens.
ADDRESS:
PO Box 77126
Seattle, WA 98177
Phone: (206) 362-0933
Directions:
By Car:
The gardens are located approximately 10 miles north of downtown Seattle. Driving directions are provided once a reservation has been confirmed.
Garden Hours:
The Dunn Gardens are open to the public for guided tours only. Reservations must be made in advance.
Our regular tour schedule runs from April 1 through July, and from September 1 through October. The gardens will be closed in August. Tours are held on the following days:
. Thursdays at 1 p.m.
. Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
. Saturdays at 10 a.m
Admission:
There is a limit of 12 people per tour. Admission is $10 per person, $7 for senior citizens and students, payable by check or cash at the door (Groups of 6 or more must pay for the tour in advance). Children under 12 and pets are not admitted. Parking is very limited and carpooling is recommended. We cannot accommodate any vehicles larger than a passenger van.
Website:
http://www.dunngardens.org |
