This was a great little place we stumbled on while visiting the area. We loved the walk and the views, there are 3 different ways to take in the views, easy moderate, or steep. We walked all of them, it's very easier to want to spend more time here and walk the area a few times. read more

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I have looked at these gardens from a distance for over 20 years and never visited till this last September. It is a beautiful area to hike around and see the beauty. I highly recommend. read more

Ohme Gardens - Tours Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

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Green lush magic trees, ponds, secret stone seats atop of this mountain. Meander along the different graded trails graded from easy to hard. read more

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who needs online workouts? just come use this stair climber! This is awesome! The family took what was desert style cliffs and made their own garden of Eden. you really have to experience it to understand. the views are exceptional. the details, the water ponds, the stones that were hand laid to form over a mile of trails... truly inspirational! Plan on at least 1-2 hours. if you want bring a book and find one of many spots to sit and read. this is like a sanctuary, with majestic views and tranquil settings. read more

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During our family vacation to Lake Chelan, my husband just happened on Ohme Gardens as a nearby visit. It is about an hour away from Chelan, WA (depending where you're coming from) and 2.5 hours from Seattle. It is breathtakingly stunning where you'll see ponds, waterfalls, koi fish, several flowers/vegetation, pine trees and more. I absolutely LOVE those attractions where everywhere you turn offers a unique a beautiful view. It costs $7 for adults and even cheaper for children making it budget-friendly and entirely worth it. I was shocked to see many "unimpressed views" which I found interesting. I'm from Chicago and live in Arizona, so definitely gives an impressive view that I'm used to seeing BUT I have been to several different gardens, botanical gardens, etc in different parts of the world and still felt this was impressive - it was built as the Ohme's backyard and was never meant to be a tourist attraction, so I'm not sure if the negative reviews were factoring that in. Also neat fact that the stone pathways were brought in and laid down by hand! We went in June 2022 and it was not crowded at all. BE PREPARED: Good shoes for tricky footing/steps, umbrella and/or raincoat (Washington weather was tough to predict), I would grab the walking sticks they offer if you occasionally need them, and be sure you dress for a hike! Also, any items you'd like to relax with: good book, headphones, etc TIME: I would budget 1-2 hours here with two main factors involved: mobility level of you and your group and how much you and your group stops to take photos or enjoy the view. There are SEVERAL spots to sit throughout the garden, had I known I honestly would have budgeted time to bring my book and just sit here for a little bit MOBILITY LEVEL: This DEFINITELY has tricky footing. We knew nothing about Ohme Gardens when we got there, but it's built into the side of the hill so the pathways are steps (sometimes semi-steep with no railings), uphill/downhill and some paths can be pretty narrow. There are railings in certain areas, but not everywhere. If you cannot go that far there are some spots that can still be an easier walk that would still offer fantastic views, so I would ask at the front or have someone in your group run ahead and see what is negotiable. BATHROOMS: There are fully functional bathrooms right behind the admissions/gift shop area. These are your only bathrooms throughout the entire gardens, so plan accordingly :-) KID-FRIENDLY: We saw several families with kids here and it looked like the kids were interacting with the map to find their way around the gardens which was great! Just keep in mind there are some areas where it's an easy misstep into a pond or down the hill, but overall, it's safe to bring kids GIFT SHOP: It's small but they have unique items! Definitely stop in here. They also had some bottled drinks for sale and a coffee dispenser inside. NEARBY: We enjoyed going to Pybus Public Market for lunch (there are several options) walking around their cute shops (olive oil shop, gelato, sandwiches, pizza, Mexican food and more). Leavenworth is about 30 minutes away and their Reindeer Farm and seeing this cute Bavarian town is a MUST do! read more

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This place is a beautiful oasis. Love the background love story of the couple who made this place. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Went in October and they are doing a special "find the skill" hunt activity throughout the garden for a prize. To me this garden looks like a hobbit area with the stone steps all throughout (it's gorgeous). The flowers throughout were so pretty and well maintained. There are 4 man-made waterfalls, over a mile of steps that go through the garden, and over 50 benches throughout. I recommend packing a picnic and enjoying the beauty. I sat for a while and watched the blue jays with the views of the mountains right behind; gorgeous! read more

What a cute place . Inexpensive admission price. Good story behind it. They were setting up for a wedding and I can see it as a really nice place for a small wedding . Do the scavenger hunt ! Wear good walking shoes as it's very uneven and lots of up and down . read more

Highly recommend taking the family and enjoy this garden over looking the laid back Wenatchee City and Columbia River. Very detailed well maintained garden with a variety of flowers, trees and landscape designs is very relaxing and calming. Garden paths are easy to navigate providing plenty of places of prospect and refuge that is very restorative to your mental health. Breathe taking views and very friendly trails to enjoy with the family. A must garden if in Wenatchee! read more

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Ohme Gardens is a gorgeous place! Apparently coming here in the spring is the best time because there are lots of flowers here to see along the paths. We went here in August. Although no flowers were here the gardens were still gorgeous! We got a great view of Wenatchee despite some smoke from wild fires in the mountains. There are lots of different paths all over of varying grade. The gardens are kind of on the side of a big hill so much of the paths require going uphill. They have useful maps for you to get an idea as to which paths are easier and which paths are steeper. They have walking sticks at the front of the entrance if you feel like that you need one. There are several pools that are very beautiful here as you meander on the paths. Also there is a wishing well which is a lot of fun. Lots of couples come here to get wedding pictures taken and apparently actual weddings are held here as well since when we were here there were two going on here. The folks are super nice and accommodating with balancing these special events and letting the general public come in to sight see. The rates are very reasonable, only $8. Definitely a place to go see if you are visiting Wenatchee! read more

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Really neat place to check out. We never knew a place like this existed in Whenatchee. It's a nice place to bring a picnic and just relax. Plenty of areas of shade to hide from the sun. Plenty of extra parking near where you enter. Would be a little better if the gift shop had more items to snack on for those who don't bring anything with them. read more

Have wanted to go here for years! Only open Memorial Day - Labor Day. This garden was amazing!!! Well worth the drive over to do the tour! Waterfalls, views, lots of bench's to sit and enjoy the scenery! read more

Important tips: 1. Do not come here expecting an ornate Victorian garden. In fact, the fewer expectations you have - the better. 2. This is not good for those who struggle with steps - there are a lot of them. 3. The story behind it adds a lot The Ohme gardens were the private garden of a Wenatche resident, way back when. They expanded quite a bit and the gardens provide a solid hour of green hillside, reflecting ponds, and views of the valley. The price of $7 is fair. Any more and you would feel a bit taken. They really don't have a vision, they just plant and let it grow. Price:quality - you could argue a 4/5 quality - a solid 3 read more

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My friend just recently had his wedding here this past weekend. It was absolutely gorgeous and is the perfect venue for a wedding: nice views, beautiful nature surrounding and diverse areas to explore! I would definitely consider this venue for other important occasions and wish I was closer so that it would be more accessible to me. I really enjoyed this location and will visit again whenever I'm in Wenatchee, WA! read more

Legendary manifestation of Garden God, Herman Ohme. His ingenius definition of a garden has challenged and elevated the garden game. A vertigo-inducing, hot-spot seeking, tree-shielded beauty, Ohme's most prized invention is an adventure quest one must do in Sunnyslopes. The depth-sensors of my camera, was unable to match the epic scenery, but rather collected sample-epics carefully cinematized and in my failures still could not capture Herman's brilliance. In truth, this five star does very little justice. It scores easily in the third standard deviation which many statistician would define as, impossible. read more

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I love Ohme Gardens. There is plenty to see and its a really fun thing to do any time that its open. My boyfriend and I went during the fall, and we used a coupon that gave us one free entry. We had fun exploring. There was a light rain but it just lit up the garden. It was gorgeous and green and the orange flowers were lovely. The ponds were all very gorgeous. The colors were brilliant. The view is not very pretty, its just a bunch of flat land and ugly buildings and campers and semis, but the garden itself is where the beauty is at. Definitely worth a visit, but do expect more trees than flowers and watch out for small snakes. I saw one race across a pathway once during my Uncle's spring wedding. read more

Ohme Gardens - a pond at ohme gardens during the fall season - Tours Near Me - Wenatchee, Washington

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Everyone recommended these gardens so much that we started our wenatchee trip with this. The whole loop is about 1 mile and entry fee is $7/person. The garden was cute and landscaped well, but strangely, nothing about it made me go "ahh!" The view of the mountains is hampered by the industrial area and the freeways closeby. The ponds are serene and a nice place to read a book, but I really wonder how it is a must see place. Probably it is better in the night, with the lighting and all, I don't know. I liked the nearby confluence state park a lot better. I guess it's one of those touristy things that you have do to prove you really were in Wenatchee. To be fair, I think the park should be experienced more than seen. There are many serene spots in there that make for good meditation spots. So if you go there, go with time on your hands rather than just a camera. read more

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Beautiful little botanical garden. Easy access. Take water. Its a bit of a vertical hike in places and quite hot in the summer months. I highly recommend taking a stroll through the beautiful park. Weddings too, in fact the day we were there read more

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Ohme Gardens in Wenatchee Washington is a "must-see". If you've never been there before -- you should go! Walking around the terraced gardens will transport you to another world. A world of nature, beauty, relaxation, exploration, and peacefulness. A perfect way to unwind. read more

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My friend and I had some time before a concert at the Gorge so we drove an hour up here. It was completely worth it. This place is gorgeous. Very green with beautiful scenic views. There is plenty of parking. They hand you a map when you first enter and it takes about an hour or so to hike around the entire area. There are many spots with waterfalls and ponds. It's just gorgeous. If you have the chance to come up here, please do. You will thank yourself. read more

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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Hard to believe this treasure exists in the arid steppe environment of North Central Washington. Beautiful, handcrafted Gardens with a very rich history from the original family. Really worth $8 to visit and you can be there for almost over an hour if you take your time. Lots of good views of the surrounding Valley and wonderful calm pools to sit at and relax. Difficult for people who have a hard time with Rocky steps or Hills but still worth trying if you only stay at the top lawn. Very much worth it to visit and to support this local treasure. Used to be owned by local family but is now managed by the county who is doing a pretty good job. Great place for weddings also! Parking was easy and it's easy to get to from US Highway 97.. read more

This place was incredibly beautiful and has amazing views of the Columbia River and the city. I stumbled upon it while looking for something to do in Wenatchee and I am so glad I went. The ponds are perfect for meditation and I opted for the harder hiking paths and got in a little cardio. read more

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Best for the agile with good walking shoes who are not afraid of heights. A spectacular garden demonstrating the power of water in developing lush greenery and mature trees. Walks are uneven, very steep in parts with sheer cliffs. Spectacular views of the surrounding areas, marred a bit by traffic noise from the highways below. read more

Ohme (Oh-me) Gardens is a pretty amazing place. Don't come expecting lush floral displays or cascading waterfalls but do expect a unique landscape of stones, pathways, and fields with sweeping views of the valley below. The gardens reminded me of a labyrinth with pathways leading all over the garden. I agree that the garden isn't as breathtaking first off as some other gardens may be but considering the history and the work involved with the vision and creation of the gardens they are truly amazing. A husband and wife created the garden on their private land decades ago to emulate alpine meadows. They had stones hauled up and performed back breaking labor to make the gardens. Before they came along the hill was just any other dry hill with not much vegetation. Definitely look into the history of the garden as it will enrich your appreciation of your visit. The gardens are extremely well manicured and peaceful. There is a wishing well and several tranquil pools dotting the gardens. There are several stone benches fashioned into the side of the hill. Ohme Gardens is an ideal destination for a photographer. There was a wedding ceremony going on when were were there and it looked like a beautiful setting for a wedding. Great photo opportunities, too! I'd recommend Ohme for sure. The steps are not ideal for little kids who might have a hard time walking on the rocks and also not for older people or anyone who isn't completely agile. read more

Amazing story to this place, a couple built it over several decades, largely by hand. Great views of the area and lovely plantings.

Absolute Serenity! I wish I lived here (and admission was free) just so I could visit at will. The grounds are gorgeous & you cannot help but feel a sense of tranquility walking around. AND the lady at the admission desk is sweet as can be. The price is a little steep, but doesn't take away from my rating. read more

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I've often found myself describing Ohme Gardens as being "a miniature golf course without any miniature golf," due to the eccentricity of its layouts and the "point-to-point" orientation of its hiking paths. That's not a knock on the attraction, but rather a loving appraisal of its slightly goofy charm, particularly when it comes to the variable nature of a visitor's experience (Depending mostly on their age). For grown-ups, the place offers a charming respite from the late-Spring and summertime heat of Wenatchee, as well as an opportunity to enjoy some truly spectacular views of the town; for kids, it's basically a magical glen filled with rock outcroppings, hiding places, magical reflection pools and tricky little "goat paths" that mom and pop might balk at trying to scale... in as many words, a mildly wild wonderland that's sure to provide an hour or so of unalloyed distraction. Definitely a must-go, even if you're just passing through. read more

The Pictures of Ohme Gardens Don't do it justice, you HAVE TO Visit to Experience the Real Beauty of this Place. Being Right off the highway, its a Bit confusing to get to... Maybe due to recent Changes (???), Our GPS didn't know there was divider where we were supposed to Turn... I'm Glad its just a Few hours Drive from our House. read more

This was a pretty nice place for a stroll but I'm not sure that I would ever make an effort to return. It had some nice views, which were probably much better originally before all of the industries built up around it. The back story of the gardens is pretty amazing. Even if you don't go,, you should google the history of it. read more

Really pretty garden! Not a cheap spot to visit, but romantic for couples and fun for young kids as well. Would recommend if you are stuck in Wenatchee- there isn't much else to do... Also check out the website for special events like concerts and such. read more

This was an incredible place to visit while in Wenatchee! Gina in the gift shop gave us some great advice about the best views and sent us on our way. My fiancé and I were impressed with the beautiful surroundings, the amazing pathways, and the secluded hide aways! read more

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Fantastic and serene and worth it they charge 8 bucks for adults for a 1mile hike give u a map and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings read more

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a stop on our way back home self guided tour provided a map, walking sticks amazing how this is built by the couple. very beautiful & peaceful one view was probably nice before the freeway & lots were built read more

Where my love proposed to me. It was lightly raining and beautiful the stone shined and the view was beautiful. read more

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Ohme Gardens is literally an oasis in the dry hillside setting of north Wenatchee. The hillside paths can be challenging but the views are amazing. It is like meditation walking the paths surrounded by greenery and ponds. I recommend checking this place out for traveler's and locals. read more

Love this place. It's like an Oasis in the Wenatchee Valley. I have been here several times while they are hosting weddings. So many secluded and peaceful places to explore. This time I borrowed one of the free walking sticks on my way in, and it made the combing up and down the rocky paths much easier read more

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This was a pit stop for my boyfriend and I a few weeks ago. It was smaller than I was expecting but we still ended up being here for about 2 hours. The price of admission is well worth the spectacular views that you get around the garden. The map that they give you at the admission area is very hopeful. I thoroughly enjoyed the views of Wenatchee. I do recommend wearing appropriate shoes if you want to be able to go on some of the trails to get some of the better photos :) read more

As many others say, do not come expecting spectacular gardens of flowers. But it is a very unique and creative area surrounded by the desert. For $7 it's a nice little trip around a peaceful lush area with some fun paths and sights. This is not for someone who has trouble with steps. It's worth checking out. read more

This enchanting jaunt through the woods on the hillside of the Wenatchee Valley is to transport yourself to a far away magical land. Cool green pools, lush lawns, stone pathways and towering evergreens are an amazing setting for everyone! Not an adventure to miss. read more

Love this place, it is absolutely beautiful. Make sure you get a map before you start walking around, otherwise you will miss a lot of hidden gems! read more

This place is really different . Like a mountain island of park & paths. When you hear the story of how and when it was constructed it is all the more amazing. It is not typical garden in the sense of having exotic materials, it is the optimum use of location to get an effect. Really was a neat place. read more