2025 Schnormeier Gardens Open House
Date: 06/13/2025
Time: 10:00 am-04:00 pm
Location: Schnormeier Gardens 18
Organizer: Schnormeier Gardens Foundation
Cost: $50 Per VEHICLE
Contact and more info:
carolgarner22@hotmail.com
https://www.schnormeiergardens.org
About the event:
June 6 to June 29, 2025 Fridays THROUGH SUNDAYS ONLY
The Gardens are rarely open to the public, and this Open House represents the only opportunity this year to visit and enjoy this remarkable site.
Schnormeier Gardens, located in the gentle rolling hills of Gambier, Ohio, began in 1996. Over the years they have grown to include fifty acres of manicured lawns, ten lakes, a variety of discrete garden areas and several waterfalls.
The focal point of the property is a spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired 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. Ever-growing collections of unique sculptures are also located on the grounds.
The gardens have a distinct Asian flavor and feature a variety of plantings rich in color and texture. Rare conifers are plentiful here. Large boulders and stonewalls add dimension and contrast to the landscape. Designed with a bold vision and attention to detail, the gardens offer delightful viewing in any season.
Tours are self-guided. The property is hilly, and contains manicured lawns, woods, meadows, streams, lakes, footbridges and many beautiful 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, striking photographs of the Gardens, including aerial photograph, and full-color tour brochures with map. Restrooms are available close to the Welcome Center and near the Hosta Garden.
You are welcome to take photographs.
The Gardens are not recommended for those with limited mobility. While we love pets, this is not an appropriate venue for them. So please, leave them home.
For additional information and to make your reservations please visit our web site at: www.schnormeiergardens.org.
YOU MUST HAVE A RESERVATION TO ATTEND.