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Greetings!
The Gardens
Thanks to the diligent efforts of the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society, led by Bonnie Orr, and the financial support of the Community Foundation of North Central Washington and the Wenatchee Central Lions Club, the Gardens have completed two new projects. The Community Foundation of NCW funded the completion of the new sunken lawn water feature. The Wenatchee Central Lions Club's Dr. George Kingston Fund supported the newly paved parking lot and ADA path which allows easy access for all guests to enjoy gardens. A special thanks goes out to Eagle Scout Rogan Clay, for the excellent work on the ADA path for his Eagle Scout Project here at Ohme Gardens. The new access leads to our newest waterfall feature located on the Sunken Lawn. This waterfall enhancement adds a much needed backdrop to our wedding lawn. We anticipate that it will only create additional events to be scheduled during the Gardens hours. We would like to thank the staff at United Pipe & Supply, Star Rentals, Brian Cockrum of Mitchell Paving, Dan Dittrich of The Road Home for their help and support with the above mentioned projects.
May Events Mother's Day Tea in the Gardens was the highlight of the month. The weather held out for a perfect setting to spend some quality time with mom. Special thanks to Richard at the Ivy Wild Inn Catering for providing the delectable refreshments and treats. Todd Kenaston of Kenaston Music Production provided background music to round out the event. Also For those looking to memorialize the day, Michael of Michael's Photography was on hand to capture the moment. Our thanks to everyone who came together to make it a success.
June Events
Father's Day at Ohme Gardens brings a new and exciting event that will offer fun for the whole family! Mark your calendars and plan to attend our debut of Putt-Putt Golf at Ohme Gardens. Take Dad to putt-putt the most unique mini-golf course in town. The 9 hole course will lead you past fern boarded trails, waterfalls, and flowering hillsides. Each participant is eligible to enter in an amazing drawing for an opportunity to win rounds of golf from our sponsors: Rock Island Golf Course
PLUS Hooked on Toys has a special 10th hole prize to try and win.
This event is free to Season's Pass Holders. Garden patrons simply pay admission to the Gardens and putt-putt for FREE. Don't miss this opportunity to play mini-golf in the Gardens and have the chance to score some awesome golf prizes. See you on the greens!
Be sure to read on for all the new and exciting events this June.
Sincerely,
Mike Short
Garden Administrator |
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The Friends' are an active group that raises money for special projects for the Gardens. We are looking for new board members. If you are interested in joining the organization, attend our next meeting and get acquainted to see where your talents can be used to help the Gardens. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 16th at 4:00pm at 400 Washington Street. The meeting room is on the lower level in the WSU Extension Offices. We would love to meet you.
Pot-Paint-Plant
Our first activity is Saturday, June 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Pot-Paint-Plant is a project designed by Ginger Spice-Hendrickson. Bring a favorite planting container and learn the two-stroke painting process that will decorate the pot. Then the Dirt Diva, Bonnie Orr, will help you plant the pot from a selection of Ohme Garden plants. You can take a bit of Ohme Gardens home with you to keep you company until your next visit to our special place on the hill. Cost is $15 per person. Cost for Season's Pass holders is only $12. For the whole family is only $30.
Tea in the Gardens
Our next June activity is Sunday, June 13th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Hyla Nelson has designed this first annual elegant garden tea. In the secluded sunken lawn next to the new water fall, enjoy an afternoon tea party. Brewed tea and special sweets baked by Ravenous Catering will make this an occasion you will want to share with special people. Music will be provided by All Strings Considered. We encourage you to dress up and be sure to remember your hats. There will be a prize of a Season's Pass for the most interesting hat. Cost is $20 and reservations are required. There are three seatings at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Your ticket for the tea includes a tour of the Gardens. Call Ohme Gardens with your credit card number or send a check to 3327 Ohme Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801, by June 10th.
4th of July Raffle
On the Fourth of July, you can be the lucky winner of a catered dinner for 10 and exclusive use of the Gardens for watching the fireworks. Even better than last year (which was a huge success), the winner and nine guests get a private guided tour of the pyrotechnic display at Walla Walla Point before dinner. What a treat! $5 provides your chance to win and supports the Friends' efforts to raise funds for evening lighting of the Gardens' trails. Get your tickets from the Gardens, Eastmont Pharmacy or the Kitchen Sync. The drawing will no be until June 1, 2011. Our goal for this raffle is to raise $5,000. Please support this project. Only 1000 tickets will be sold.
Art in the Gardens
Read on in this newsletter for all the details about this year's art classes organized by the hard working Ginger Spice-Hendrickson. These two day art classes, 3 hours each day, will be a way to treat your budding artists. The class fee pays for supplies and supports the Friend's projects. The best part is that kids have fun in the Gardens. Four of the classes are arranged as family events. Look for the ones titled Mommy and Me. |
 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTGail Cerenzia
Gail moved to the Wenatchee Valley spring of 2009. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandson from Renton. When she is done tweaking and fine-tuning her own landscaping, she enjoys volunteering her time and skills at the Gardens. Originating from the Seattle area, the evergreen trees and lush surroundings make her feel at home. The Gardens also bring back pleasant memories of her camping trips to Spirit Lake before the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Gail says that it is, "Impossible to be in a bad mood after spending time in the Gardens." Transplanting new plant starts is her favorite tasks as a volunteer. Another enjoyable volunteer duty is deadheading near the tranquil waterfalls within the Gardens. Gail is also an active member of the Ohme Gardens Friends' Society. Gail loves bringing her family members to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens and is excited for the 2010 Summer Music Series during those warm summer nights.
Thank you Gail for all your hardwork and dedication to the Gardens. |
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In the hills sat a wishing well,
All nestled in stone.
Where people of all shapes and sizes,
Would visit its rocky throne.
Tossing tokens of hope,
They would send their wishes down.
Within the glossy mirror,
A trusting prayer was found.
Captured by beauty and grace,
Wishers would cast their cares away.
In the hills sat a wishing well,
Making promises for a better day. |
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The Wishing Well
Here wishes really do come true! This enchanting feature was built in the 1930s. The money collected from the wishing well was donated to the Children's' Orthopedic Hospital. Today, the funds are donated to the replanting and further enhancement and beautification of the Gardens.
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June Events
Paint-Plant-Pot
Saturday, June 5th
10:00am-2:00pm
Turn your old discarded pots into beautiful planters. Grab'em, paint'em and plant'em at Ohme Gardens. Ginger Spice and Bonnie Orr (the Dirt Diva) will be available to teach you the painting skills, provide plants for potting and give plant care advice for your new planters. Fees for this session are $30 per family, $15 per person or a $12 per person special for Season's Pass holders.
Tea in the Gardens Sunday, June 13th 1:00pm-3:00pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, lavishing in the secluded sunken lawn and admiring the brand-new cascading waterfall feature this summer at Ohme Gardens. Participants will enjoy superb tea and delicious treats provided by Ravenous Catering. All Strings Considered will be performing throughout the afternoon. There will be three separate seatings at 1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm. An award will be presented each hour for the most amazing hat, be sure to put on your Sunday best ladies! Cost for this event is $20 per person. By reservation only, deadline to reserve is June 10th. Seating is limited and must be paid in advance. Please call Ohme Gardens at 509.662.5785 to make your reservation today. Visit All Strings Considered to listen to their music and learn more about the group. |
Father's Day Fun: Golfing in the Gardens
Sunday, June 20th
9:00am-5:00opm
Bring the whole family to Ohme Gardens on Father's Day and play putt-putt golf on a 9 hole mini-golf course. There will also be a drawing for some amazing golf prizes. Don't miss out on an afternoon of fun with Dad and the chance to win BIG. Pay only admission and putt-putt for FREE!
Event Sponsored by: Hooked on Toys, Leavenworth Golf Course, Highlander Golf Club, Kahler Glen Golf Course, Rock Island Golf Course, Crescent Bar Golf Course, Desert Canyon Golf Course, Wenatchee Golf & Country Club, Three Lakes Golf Course, Icicle Junction, Enzian Inn and Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course. |
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Art Class: Garden Treasures Note-cards
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22nd & 23rd
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Kelly Olson. Make a set of note-cards from rubbings, leaves and flowers incorporated into hand produce paper. $50 for two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
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 Art Class: Pastel Floral Painting Tuesday and Wednesday, June 29th & 30th
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Mickie Files. Walk the Gardens and choose your favorite type of flowers. Paint picturesque scenes from the Gardens and take home your original art. $50 for two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
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 Check this out! Tastebuds will be offering a selection of beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages & delicious picnic boxes filled with tasty treats available for purchase during the 2010 Summer Music Series performances. See below for the upcoming concerts in the months of July and August.
Wine and Dine with Tastebuds this summer at the Gardens.
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About Tastebuds
Stepping into Tastebuds is like visiting the Wenatchee version of "Cheers". From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll feel the hectic world outside disappear as you take in the delicious aromas, welcoming faces and relaxing atmosphere.
Our Jiffy Java customers wanted a place to sit, relax and enjoy their coffee. And as it turned out, one of our loyal customers owns the Mission Street Plaza, suggesting that it could be a great location for our second shop. We also decided we needed to add a service that would allow our customers to stay later than normal-so we added a wine list. The ultimate goal at Tastebuds is to pamper you with great wine and coffee in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Tastebuds is here to answer all of your questions, and to make your experience exceed all expectations.
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Ohme Gardens Sponsors
80th Anniversary Sponsors
Collins Gifts & Women's Fashions
Columbia Family Photo
Elizabeth Ann Tinics EA
Gellatly Agency, Inc.
Graafstra Family
Martin's Market Place
Read It Again
The Steel Magnolia
Weed, Graafstra and Benson, INC., P.S.
Washington Trust Bank
William J. McDowell PS
Ohme Special Sponsors
Gail Cerenzia
Kile Tree Service: Randy Kile
Douglas Fir Sponsors
Al Piecka Photography: Al Piecka
Dreamscapes Cabinet Sales & Design: Jean Schweitzer
Stemilt Growers, Inc.
Western Fir Sponsors
Star Rentals
Thank you for your support! |
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Ohme Gardens Season's Pass
Remember to renew or purchase your 2010 Season's Pass for Ohme Gardens. Season's Passes provide excellent benefits for you, and enduring benefits for Ohme Gardens. As a self-supporting, not for profit venue, we count on the generous support of pass holders for the essential funds we need to care for and enhance the Gardens.
Benefits include: Unlimited Gardens admission throughout the season. Guest discounts: $2 off for adults and $1 for youth accompanied by a pass holder. Bonus Music Series discounts.
Gardens Only with Music Series
Youth (6-17) $15 $33
Individual $30 $57
Family $60 $100
(parents/guardians & children 18 & under)
Family Plus $95 $135
(Family pass plus 10 single visit passes)
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Upcoming July Events
 Summer Music Series Kicks Off!
Thursday, July 1st Performer: SumGuy (Brian Ohme)
6:30pm-8:30pm
Ohme Gardens has live music every Thursday night with an exclusive Friday performance in July and August from 6:30-8:30pm. Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Individual season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $27. Family season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $40. Wine and dine with Tastebuds, tour the Gardens, and enjoy live music! Visit SumGuy to hear their original sound and learn about the band members. Art Class: Mom and Me Garden Memories
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6th & 7th
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Jen McLeoud. Create a scrapbook from photos taken in the area's most picturesque garden. Eight pages of garden memories will be assembled. $50 for two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
Summer Music Series
Thursday, July 8th
Performer: Swing Shift (Tom McNair Jazz Band)
6:30pm-8:30pm
Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Individual season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $27. Family season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $40. Wine and dine with Tastebuds, tour the Gardens, and enjoy this jazz band!
 Ohme Gardens Wine Gala Saturday, July 11th 5:30pm-8:30pm
It's THE Garden Party of the summer! Enjoy award-winning wines from NCW's premium estate-grown vintners, complimented by food from NCW's very best restaurants and caterers, held at Ohme Gardens, one of the most picturesque locations in Washington. Come celebrate with music, wine and food that will be an evening to remember. Order tickets online at Columbia River Wine Country in June.
Art Class: The Sound of Music
Tuesday and Wednesday July 13th & 14th
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Connie Cellustkia. Learn to play a recorder (a flute like instrument) and participate in story songs. Recorders will be supplied. $50 for two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
 Summer Music Series
Thursday, July 15
Performer: Cabin Fever
6:30pm-8:30pm
With over 235 years combined musical experience and the incredible horn stylings of Dean Dewees (who has worked with the likes of Louis Armstrong, the Inkspots, Stan Borenson and Lawrence Welk). Cabin Fever is sure to thrill. Playing an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and classic favorites from the 1920's through the 1970's, as well as an original composition or two, an evening with Cabin Fever is a cultural treasure you will always remember. Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Individual season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $27. Family season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $40. Wine and dine with Tastebuds, tour the Gardens, and enjoy this band! Visit Cabin Fever to learn more about the band. Art Class: Oil Painting in the Gardens
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 20th & 21st
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Brad Brisbine. Learn Plein Aire technique landscape painting. This is designed for Mommy and Me. Create a canvas for a family memory. First time canvas painters welcome. $50 for two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
 The Well House Players present: Love's Labor's Lost
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, July 19th, 20th, & 21st
7:00pm-8:30pm
This is the 16th year of the funniest Shakespeare in the valley and the 3rd time at Ohme Gardens. This early Shakespeare comedy, filled with farce, philosophy, and silliness, features a king and his lords, a princess and her ladies-in-waiting, a fantastical Spaniard, a clown, a constable named Dull and Jaquenetta, a country wench. Ladies in masks and med disguised as Russians add to the confusion. Entertainment before the performance provided by the Nickle Shakespeare Actors, back by popular demand! Performance begins at 7pm. $3.00 admission. Come early to enjoy the Gardens before the play. Bring the whole family for a night of laughs in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Summer Music Series
Friday, July 23rd
Performer: Caribbean Steel Drum Band
6:30pm-8:30pm
Steel drums are remarkably versatile instruments. This remarkable band from the Tri-Cities plays an eclectic mix of traditional Trinidadian steel drum music, Caribbean favorites, soca, jazz, classical and modern pop and rock tunes. Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Individual season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $27. Family season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $40. Wine and dine with Tastebuds, tour the Gardens, and enjoy this band!
Art Class: Personal Jewelry Design
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27th & 28th
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Veda Jones. Handmade beads created by a well-known designer will be the focus of the jewelry projects created by Mommy and Me. This will be a learning experience on choosing colors, stringing jewelry and the art of jewelry design. $50 two sessions at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch. |
 Summer Music Series
Thursday, July 29th
Performer: Rosé Trio
6:30pm-8:30pm
Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Individual season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $27. Family season's pass holders can purchase a non-transferable music series pass for $40. Wine and dine with Tastebuds, tour the Gardens, and enjoy this string trio! Visti Rosé Trio's homepage to learn more about their music. |
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June Gardening Tips
Keep on top of weeds during the early summer when they are small and easy to pull. If you keep your garden plants well watered and fertilized, they will quickly fill in and give weeds fewer places to grow. Mulches are a great way to deter weeds and retain soil moisture.
Prune spring flowering shrubs right after they finish blooming to avoid removing next year's flower buds. Older stems can be removed to the ground and plants can be lightly shaped by cutting the longest branches part way back with a pruning shears. This results in a more natural look that will stay dense in the middle and bloom well again next year.
Some perennial flowers such as Monarda and Artemisia are very fast growers and will take over your garden. Don't be afraid to dig out parts and share them with friends.
Grass can quickly invade gardens and landscape plantings and is best deterred with a good quality edging that is properly installed. |
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Featured Bloom of the Month
Blooming profusely in spring, Saponaria is excellent in rock gardens, spilling over walls or on the edges of a border. It is called Soapwort because crushing the leaves in water will form a lather that once was used as a soap. In the ornamental garden, it thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. |
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Contact Us
Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Road
Wenatchee, Wa 98801
509-662-5785
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"The grounds are quiet, restful, and not dependent on formal floral displays... Breathtaking views of the Columbia River Valley below can be seen through cedar and fir trees, now more than 70 years old... It is a photographer's paradise." ~ Northwest Travel Magazine |
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