Catawba rhododendron by harold klassen  may 2012

Rhododendron Trail

Rhododendron Trail marks the beginning of The Exploration Garden. This particular piece of land, including the Children’s Garden and the Rose Garden, was bequeathed to The Foundation by Vada Dow, wife of Alden B. Dow, in 1991. Rhododendron Trail is a great example of a shade garden; providing inspiration to homeowners and landscape enthusiasts who work with low-light landscapes.

Dow Gardens Audio Tour
  1. Visitor Center & Gift Shop
  2. Birch Grove
  3. Boulder Pass & Waterfall
  4. Streamside
  5. Conservatory
  6. Secret Garden
  7. Herb Garden
  8. Sun Bridge
  9. The Pines
  10. The Yew Maze
  11. Willow Wedding Site
  12. Red Bridge Overlook & The Maze
  13. Founders' Circle
  14. The Bumps
  15. Observation Island
  16. Wedding Peninsula
  17. Rhododendron Trail
  18. Children's Garden
  19. Rose Garden & Trial Beds
  20. Rose Garden Bridge
  21. Orange Bridge Overlook & The Snake Creek Floodplain
  22. Orchard
  23. Mini Pines
  24. Wildflower Meadow
  25. Forest Mounds
  26. Forest Trails
  27. Covered Bridge
  28. Canopy Walk
  29. Education Center