Ohme Gardens eNewsletter 
August 2010 
eNewsletter Contents
Subaru Summer Music Series
Art in the Garden
Greetings!    

"An oasis in the sky" was the quote the Ohme family made famous in national magazine publications some years back.   The tall evergreen trees provide pockets of cool deep shade from the hot summer sun.  You can relax on the stone benches and pass the day staring aimlessly at trickling waterfalls and tranquil pools as the birds and dragonflies maneuver their way through the garden levels.   The mazes of pathways force you to choose a way as you discover the views and features that each particular pathway has to offer.   Another favorite activity of families is lying on the cool shaded lawns as the Monarch butterflies float seamlessly amongst the evergreens, catching the thermal air drafts.  Summer is just a great time to visit, bring out-of-town quests, or book an evening event for a special occasion!
 
The month of July came and went.  The Gardens showcased the following events:
�        The Eighth Annual Wine & Food Gala
�        Subaru Summer Music Series
�        The Wells House Players -Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost
�        Numerous evening dinner events and weddings
   
OK2 BOTAY
 
OK2 BOTAY
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OK2 BOTAY
 
Subaru Summer Music Series Crowd
Summer Series
 
Love's Labor's Lost
Love's Labor's Lost
 
August boasts the continuance of the Subaru Summer Music Series featuring some enjoyable music at a great venue with wonderful refreshments by  Tastebuds.  
 
Come and enjoy a summer visit or concert at Ohme Gardens.  
 
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. 
The Ohme Gardens Friends' Society invites you to an evening in the Gardens on Thursday, Sept 9th from 6:00-8:30pm.
 
This is the Friends' Annual Meeting, and after a short business meeting, we will be making plans for next year.
 
The Ohme Gardens Friends' Society supports Ohme Gardens in a variety of ways, helps out with garden projects, helps to spread the word of this fabulous site and raises money for special projects that can not be generated with gate receipts.
 
A pot luck dinner hosted by the current members of the Friends' Society begins at 6:00pm.  Please be our guest.
 
We are looking for new Friends who are committed to the Gardens and want to lend their energy to sustain the Gardens.  Please RSVP by September 7th.  Call the Gardens at 509.662.5785 if you plan to attend.
Subaru Summer Music SeriesEVENT SPOTLIGHT
2010 Subaru 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: Subaru of Cascade Autocenter & Cashmere Valley Bank

Totem Pole Lodge

Totem Pole Lodge

The Totem Pole Lodge
 
The Totem Pole Lodge was built in the 1940s. 
When Herman would design his structures he never wrote down a plan, it was always in his head.  The gnarly burled logs used in the rustic design gave this lodge its name. Other earlier names for the lodge were the "Tea House" and "Lookout Pavilion".   The lodge was used for family picnics and gatherings. The lodge comes complete with hand carved chairs and tables and a stone fireplace.  Today the Totem Pole Lodge is used for weddings, receptions, luncheons, art classes and business meetings. 

Totem Pole Lodge

August Events
 
Art Class: Pen and Ink Garden 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.
 
Subaru Summer Music Series
Thursday, August 5th
Performer: Cabin Fever
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 band! Visit Cabin Fever to learn more about the band.
 
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.
 
Subaru 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.
 
SumGuySubaru Summer 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.
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
Martin's Market Place
 
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!!
Family Pass 
August Gardening Tips
 
Plants and trees that provide color in the month of August include Crape Myrtles, Pee Gee Hydrangeas, Viburnums, Hypericum and Butterfly Bush. Check all plants, especially newly planted ones, for water on a regular basis. Water deeply and thoroughly as needed.
Spruce up your landscape with beautiful color in containers and hanging baskets. Be sure to use potting mix when planting and a water-grabbing polymer to reduce the frequency of watering. Daffodils and tulips should be fertilized in early to mid-August.

If your lawn is in bad shape due to drought stress, insects, weeds or other reasons and you are considering a total renovation, August is the time to get started. If you want to prevent broadleaf weeds such as Chickweed and Henbit next spring, but you would still like to seed the lawn this fall, apply a weed preventer in early August. By applying this product now, you will be able to seed in late September or early October.
Featured Bloom of the Month
SCABIOSA Pincushion Flower
 

Scabiosa

Interesting pinchusion blossoms attract bees and butterflies.  Excellent for the front to mid border, Scabiosas are often good cut flowers and are exceptionally long blooming.  They prefer full sun.
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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