Sawtooth Botanical Garden
located in Ketchum, Idaho
The Sawtooth Botanical Gardens are located in Wood River Valley and feature native regional high-altitude flora of the Idaho area, as well as other cultivated plants. It consists of 5 acres of gardens located about 5 miles south of Ketchum. It was founded in 1994 by a group of gardeners and environmentalists with the help of the Global Environmental Project Institute.
Current gardens include a Xeriscape garden, Ornamental Garden, Formal Perennial Garden, and a stream-side garden. The 1500 sq. foot solar greenhouse features perennial flowers, herbs and other plants. The Garden of Infinite Compassion, designed by Martin Mosko, was originally created to coincide with a visit from the Dalai Lama in 2005. The stream-turned prayer wheel in that garden area is one of two blessed by the Dalai Lama in the U.S. The alpine-focused garden contains plants like poppies, orchids, columbine, Lewisii, osteospurnum, arabis, arnica and asters.
The gardens are available for rental for birthday parties, meetings, conferences and special events like weddings. The greenhouse can be used in winter, while the garden and indoor spaces can be rented in the summer. Wedding ceremonies and receptions are typically held in The Garden of Infinite Compassion and the Formal Perennial Garden. Please contact the garden for more information.
Address:
11 Gimlet Road at Highway 75
Ketchum, ID 83340
Hours & Times:
Daily: Dawn-Dusk
Admission:
Free
Phone:
(208) 726-9358
Visit the Official Website
11 Gimlet Road at Highway 75
Ketchum, ID 83340
Hours & Times:
Daily: Dawn-Dusk
Admission:
Free
Phone:
(208) 726-9358
Visit the Official Website
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