If you're planning to attend the annual Maples and Merlot event in Port Angeles on October 26, 2024, why not turn it into a fun weekend road trip?
Western Region - open to members and non-members
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
October 25–27, 2024
Washington State Peninsula
While the Saturday afternoon Maples and Merlot event will require registration (coming soon), this weekend road trip event does not. However we encourage you to contact our road trip organizer Dan Everts so he can get a rough idea of group size for each garden tour (see RSVP button below).
ROAD TRIP ITINERARY
This road trip is organized to allow you to join in however and whenever you are able as we venture from Bremerton up to Port Angeles. All transportation, meals, lodging, and public garden fees will be your responsibility.
Friday October 25
10:00 am - Meet up for a tour at Elandan Gardens
3050 W. State Hwy 16, Bremerton, WA 98312
Garden admission: $10 per person
Lunch in the Bremerton area
1:00 pm - Meet up for a tour provided by John Albers at Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens
124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310
A $10 donation is suggested to help support the garden and its mission
Evening: make your own reservations to spend the night in Sequim or Port Angeles:
The 7 Cedars Casino and luxury hotel offers modern rooms and obvious activities 🎰🎲🎲
270756 Hwy 101
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 683-7777
The Olympic Lodge by Ayres has nice rooms with surrounding gardens that will make you feel right at home.
140 Del Guzzi Drive
Port Angeles, WA
(360) 452-2993
Saturday October 26
Morning - we have arranged private garden visits in the Sequim and Port Angeles area.
1:00 pm - Maples and Merlot event at Bart and Marielle Eykemans' home
This event requires a separate RSVP... if you haven't done that yet, click here. The Eykemans' incredible garden features over 100 Japanese maple cultivars and stunning views of the Elwah River. This event is always a great opportunity to socialize with Maple Society friends.
Evening: there are plenty of dining options in Port Angeles and Sequim.
Sunday October 27
We have arranged for a private garden visit in Port Townsend. After this tour, you are on your own to continue exploring other gardens, or the peninsula's many beautiful parks and waterfront views. Options you may wish to consider include:
Roughly 45 minutes south of Port Townsend is Chimacum Woods Species Rhododendron Nursery and Garden in Port Ludlow. Their gardens are free and open by appointment between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm; call Bob in advance at (206) 383-2713 to confirm a time.
Roughly 1 hour south and east of Port Townsend (or 25 minutes from Chimacum Woods) is the famous Heronswood Garden near Kingston. Entry fee is $10 and they will be open on Sunday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
In Kingston, you can catch a ferry back to Edmonds, or continue south to Bremerton if you prefer to catch a ferry back to Seattle.
Again, the intent is to allow you to join this road trip whenever you are able. All transportation, meals, lodging, and public garden fees will be your responsibility. Please RSVP to Dan using the email button below so he can give the gardens a rough idea of our group size:
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