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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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
10 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
5 years ago
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
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
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
7 years ago
14 years ago
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
14 years ago
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
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
8 years ago
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
8 years ago
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
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
14 years ago
8 years ago
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
4 years ago
12 years ago
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
13 years ago
14 years ago
12 years ago
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
10 years ago
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
5 years ago
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Where my love proposed to me. It was lightly raining and beautiful the stone shined and the view was beautiful. read more
8 years ago
12 years ago
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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