Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens

Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens is a garden featuring three distinct climate zones with native plant species from the Pacific Northwest region. Wooden pathways guide you through different garden sections designed to showcase how plants grow in their respective environments.

The gardens are named after Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran pastor and scholar who died at Flossenburg concentration camp in 1945. The name honors his legacy and his connection to Lutheran values reflected in the church that oversees the site.

The gardens function as a learning space where visitors can observe how different climate zones and plant species interact. You can see how plants adapt to their surroundings and which varieties thrive in different conditions.

Access to the gardens is limited and requires an invitation under Washington State Recreational Use Statutes, which protect the property owner. Freeborn Lutheran Church coordinates visits and can help with planning.

The location sits at the intersection of three different regional climate systems, making it possible to grow plant species that are rarely found together. This geographic advantage lets you experience ecosystems that are normally separated by great distances.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 48.26680,-122.26520

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43