Ohme Gardens eNewsletter 
July 2010 
eNewsletter Contents
Summer Music Series
Art in the Garden
Wine & Food Gala
Wells House Players: Love's Labor's Lost
Greetings!   

 
Father's Day Fun
Father's Day Putt-Putt Golf was a BIG hit!  We had a really good turnout throughout the day.  Lots of families came up with Dad and had a fun time navigating the course and putting their way through nine holes.  Another thank you to our generous golf sponsors who donated spectacular prizes for the drawing that participants entered. The Father's Day Fun Sponsors were:
Leavenworth Golf Course, Kahler Glen Golf Course, Three Lakes Golf Course, Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course, Enzian Inn, Icicle Junction, Wenatchee Golf and Country Club, Highlander Golf Club, Desert Canyon Golf Course, Rock Island Golf Course, Crescent Bar Golf Course, and Hooked on Toys
 
July Events 
Sally Brawley rounded up a great line-up for our 2nd Annual Summer Music Series which begins July 1st and runs through the end of August.  The 8th Annual Wine & Food Gala will also be held this year at Ohme Gardens. Thanks to Jan Lutz for her exceptional efforts organizing this year's Gala, there are going to be some great pairings of wineries and food establishments at this special annual event.    
 
Come and enjoy the summer fun planned at Ohme Gardens this season.  
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike Short
Garden Administrator
Ohme Gardens Friends' Society Updates
The Friends' are an active group that raises money for special projects for the Gardens. 
 

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 not 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 Friends' 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.
Music Series PosterEVENT SPOTLIGHT
2010 Summer Music Series
 
Ohme Gardens is proud to present the 2010 Summer Music Series featuring an array of jazz and classical music in the Gardens. Our nine bands include favorites such as SumGuy: Brian Ohme, All Strings ConsideredRose Trio, Swing shift:  Tom McNair and company, toe tapping instrumentals with Cabin Fever featuring the wonderful trumpet of Dean DeWees.  Up from the Tri Cities for a fabulous Friday performance is the Caribbean Steel Drum Band. Tastebuds will be selling select Northwest wines, beer, lemonade and scrumptious picnic baskets for your enjoyment. Make Thursday nights your night-out at Ohme Gardens.  Warm summer nights, wonderful music and great food, what more could you ask for?
 
See you there!
 
Sally Brawley
 
Sponsored By: Cashmere Valley Bank

Vista House

The Vista House
 
The Vista House is built on the highest point in the Gardens, which is over 600 feet above the Columbia River and 1250 feet above sea level. The first all log "lookout" was built in the late 1930s.  Gordon rebuilt it with stone and logs in the 1970s.   

Vista House

July Events
 
SumGuySummer Music Series Kicks Off!
Thursday, July 1st
Performer: SumGuy (Brian Ohme)
6:30pm-8:30pm
 
Ohme Gardens has live music every Thursday night in July and August from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.  With one exclusive Friday performance in July.  Concert prices are $10 Adults $5 youth or $90 for entire series (Music Series Passes are transferable). Concert prices for Season's Pass holders are $7.50 Adults $3.50 youth. 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
 
Ohme Gardens Wine & Food Gala
Saturday, July 10th
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 Wenatchee Wine Country. Cost is $45 per person before July 4th, $55 per person after.
 
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.
 
Cabin FeverSummer 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. 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.
 
Love's Labor's LostThe 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.
 
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.
Rose TrioSummer Music Series  
Thursday, July 29th
Performer: Ros� Trio
6:30pm-8:30pm
 
Ros� Trio's ensemble is a string trio comprised of two violins and a violoncello. Ros� Trio are all professional musicians and hold degrees from the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. Visit Ros� Trio's homepage to learn more about their music.

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. 
 
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.
LINKS
Ohme Gardens Sponsors
 
In-Kind Sponsors 
 Apple Blossom Floral Inc.
Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course
Cashmere Valley Bank 
Crescent Bar Golf Course
Desert Canyon Golf Course
Enzian Inn Highlander Golf Club
Hooked on Toys
Icicle Junction
Kahler Glen Golf Course
Leavenworth Golf Course
Northwest Public Radio
Rock Island Golf Course
Tastebuds
The Road Home
Three Lakes Golf Course
Kenaston Music Productions
Wenatchee Golf & Country Club
 
80th Anniversary Sponsors
Merrill Orthodontics 
Martin's Market Place
Read It Again
 
Ohme Special Sponsors
Elizabeth Ann Tinics EA 
Gail Cerenzia
Kile Tree Service: Randy Kile
  Washington Trust Bank

Douglas Fir Sponsors
Al Piecka Photography: Al Piecka

Western Fir Sponsors
Star Rentals
 Wenatchee Valley Medical Center 
 
Noble Fir
Telford's Chapel of the Valley
 
Thank you for your support!
Ohme Gardens Season's Pass
 
REMINDER
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)
 
Go online to www.ohmegardens.com or come visit the Gardens and SIGN UP TODAY!!
Ohme Gardens Plant Sale
 
Ohme Gardens has tons of plants for sale at rock bottom prices.  Get gallon plants for only $2.50-$3.50 each!  There is also a wide selection of ground covers ranging from thyme, sedum, lysimachia and much more! 

Collage of Plants

Upcoming August Events
 
Art Class: Pen and Ink Gardens Sketches
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3rd & 4th
9:00am-12:00pm
 
Instructor: Ginger Spice. Learn to draw a garden scene in ink and watercolor. Each student will end up with a completed masterpiece of the Gardens that is yours to own. $50 for two sessions days at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
 
Summer Music Series
Thursday, August 5th
Performer: Cabin Fever
6:30pm-8:30pm
 
Art Class: Nature's Best Critters
Tuesday and Wednesday August 10th & 11th
9:00am-12:00pm
 
Instructor: Sue Floyd. From treasures found in the Gardens, paintings and sculptures will be made from wood, grass, leaves, pinecones and more! $50 for two sessions days at the Gardens. Remember to wear walking shoes and pack a sack lunch.
 
Summer Music Series

Thursday, August 19
Performer: All Strings Considered
6:30pm-8:30pm
Visit All Strings Considered to listen to their music and learn more about the group.
 
SumGuySummer Music Series
FINAL CONCERT

Friday, August 26th
Performer: SumGuy (Brian Ohme)
6:30pm-8:30pm
 
Visit SumGuy to hear their original sound and learn about the band members.
July Gardening Tips
 
Water early and late in the day to reduce water loss from evaporation. Adjust sprinklers to avoid wasting water on driveways and sidewalks. Water long enough to soak the top 8"- 12" of topsoil and stop watering if water is running off due to soil saturation.  
 
Containers dry out faster than plants in the ground and sometimes need daily watering as plants grow larger and if the weather is hot and windy. Hanging baskets dry out the fastest and frequently require daily watering. Frequent watering to the point where water runs out of the drain holes in containers will leach out fertilizer and plants may start to have yellow or purplish foliage and fewer flowers.  It is a good idea to use a water soluble fertilizer at � the label rate every week to keep container gardens and hanging basket plants growing and healthy.
 
Deadhead large flowered plants such as geraniums and lilies to prevent seed formation, encourage re-bloom and keep plants more attractive.  Stake tall, floppy plants such as delphiniums and dahlias.  Don't be afraid to cut flowers for indoor bouquets and arrangements. 
Featured Bloom of the Month
CAMPANULA Bellflower  
 
Campanula

One of the best-loved perennials, there is a Campanula to fit almost any situation.  They can be creeping or erect, short or tall. The flowers can be stars, bells or tubular in shape, and come in a wide range of colors.  They thrive in full sun or partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil, and are suitable for borders, rockeries and containers.
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Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Road
Wenatchee, Wa 98801
509-662-5785 
 
"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