Wellfield Botanic Gardens is open daily, 12-6 p.m.
Here’s what you can expect when you arrive! (updated 8-11-2020)

A ‘Modified Visitation Plan’ emphasizes the health and safety of guests, volunteers, and staff while allowing for enjoyment of the grounds, including Wellfield’s NEWEST themed garden space – – the Japanese-inspired ISLAND GARDEN – – Now open to the public!

Wellfield’s spacious 36 acres, wide pathways, and stunning landscapes are an ideal environment for “social distancing” between families and friends. While the guest entry experience may look and feel a little different, Wellfield is more gorgeous than ever! After parking, approach the Visitors Cottage. You will be greeted by friendly staff and volunteers wearing face coverings. They will invite you inside. 

The Modified Visitation Plan includes the following guidelines in place for the health and safety of all guests, volunteers, and staff:

• Wellfield is open daily from 12-6 p.m. 
• When approaching the Visitors Cottage, please maintain physical distance and wait until you are welcomed inside by staff.
• Face coverings must be worn indoors (including the Visitors Cottage and Garden restroom building) and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible as mandated by the Elkhart County Health Department.
• Credit card transactions only. For admission pricing and membership options visit wellfieldgardens.org. Members receive free admission every day.
• One person at the desk at a time (the rest of your party will be directed through the Visitors Cottage)
• The Restroom Building at the Event Plaza is open during business hours and special events.
• All drinking fountains are turned off.
• Maintain at least 6-feet of physical distance from others not in your household-stay to the right on paths to allow others to pass.
• Our gift shop is open! Access is limited by social distancing. Please shop with your eyes first.
• Refer back to this page for updates as restrictions change.

Wellfield will evaluate the current guidelines, along with recommendations from public health officials, on a weekly basis when determining changes to operating hours or updates to guidelines. To stay up to date, get social with us at:

• Facebook
• Instagram, and 
• Twitter

We greatly appreciate your support, understanding, and patience. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@wellfieldgardens.org or 574-266-2006, ext 105. And thank you for doing YOUR part in making our community a wonderful and safe place to live, work, and play.

Eric Garton
Robert and Peggy Weed Executive Director
Wellfield Botanic Gardens

 

 

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Immerse yourself in every season at Wellfield Botanic Gardens! Experience the unique events, diverse educational programs, garden exhibits, and seasonal gifts throughout the year at Michiana’s most beautiful location.

季節 Kisetsu: The Year of the Island Garden 2020

To celebrate the opening of our newest themed garden, the Japanese-inspired “Island Garden”, a generous gift from Don and Jurate Krabill, Wellfield Botanic Gardens is dedicating 2020 to highlighting Japanese culture and its many artistic contributions to the world through a series of special events, drop-in activities, and class offerings.

Coming in 2021! Wellfield hosts OrigamiintheGarden2 (OiG2), presented by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. OiG2 is a traveling art installation featuring 21 unique sculpture pieces creating 17 unique displays around Wellfield’s 36 acres. It will be on display May-October, 2021.

“Kisetsu” translates to season or time of year. Each of our four seasonal shows (Spring Splendor, Sensational Summer, Fabulous Fall, and Winter Wonderland) speaks to the elements of seasonality and the Japanese concept of mono no aware, a sensitivity to the ephemeral or impermanence of all things.

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Consider an Annual Membership to enjoy Wellfield throughout the year!