Wildflower Tour

We just got back from the wildflower tour to Jackson Hole and we had a great time!  We had 45 "Friends of the Gardens" come with us and everything on the trip ran smoothly and without any hiccups.

Our group awaiting our tour at Aberdeen.

We left from the gardens on Wednesday morning at 7am on the bus and headed towards Idaho.  Our first stop was at the University of Idaho research plots in Aberdeen.  There we saw many native Idaho flowers that they are evaluating for use in home gardens.

A selection of Blanket Flower at the Aberdeen research plot.

From there we went to Rexburg to see the beautiful gardens at BYU-Idaho.  I personally had never been there and was pleasantly surprised to see such beautiful flower displays. 

Some of the beautiful & colorful pots at BYU-Idaho.

Hollyhocks at the entrance of their Victory Garden.

Rexburg is known for high winds and cold temperatures, but we had great weather when we were there.  The gardens were awesome!  Their gardens are maintained exclusively by students and each year they have students complete their class projects, which helps their gardens to grow and evolve. 

Blooming water lilies in one of their many water features.

After Rexburg we were off to Jackson Hole and stayed at the Snow King Resort.  Thursday we went to Teton Village and took the tram up to the top of the mountain to look at the wildflowers. 

Our group waiting for the tram at Teton Village.

Richard, JayDee, and Jerry gave tours and help everyone indentify the many wildflowers that we saw there--about 30 different varieties of wildflowers. 

Some of the many wildflowers from on top of the Tetons.

Wall flowers

There was still some snow left along some of the ridges and everything was so green and lush.  It was such a beautiful place to see wildflowers and the weather was just perfect!

Look at that view!

Later that night we went to the Bar J Ranch and saw the show and enjoyed a great dinner.

On Friday we visited three landscapes in the Jackson Hole area.  The landscapes were beautiful and the homes were spectacular.

This house had a stream running right under the house and flows right into the Snake River.

We had so much fun on the trip and made many new friends.  Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great time!  We hope to have more "friends of the gardens" join us next year!

Jackson Hole Wildflower Tour

Susie has put together a wonderful wildflower tour trip to the Tetons for August 3-5 for our Friends of the Garden members.  The iternary will go as follows:

photo from Lewis Stage Coaches

Early Wednesday morning departure we will stopping at the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research Facility  and the BYU-Idaho Botanical Gardens on the way to Jackson Hole.  A deluxe boxed lunch will be provided. 

Aberdeen Research Facility & BYU Idaho Botanical Gardens

Upon arrival to Jackson Hole we will check in at the Snow King Resort.  That evening you will be free to spend the night on the town or enjoy the various hotel amenities.  A free shuttle bus is available and departs every 1/2 hour. 

Photo courtesy of Snow King Resort

Thursday morning you'll enjoy a hot breakfast buffet at the resort and then we'll leave for Teton Village where we will take the aerial tram to the the top of Rendezvous Peak.

Teton Village Aerial Tram

There will be a choice of 3 tours based on length and level of difficulty conducted by  Jerry, Richard, or JayDee.  There will be free time at Teton Village to enjoy the shops and have lunch until our early afternoon departure back to the hotel.

Your tour guides and hosts for this fun trip

That evening we will enjoy the "famous" chuck wagon dinner and show at the Bar J Ranch.
Friday morning after the hot breakfast buffet we'll pack our bags, load the bus, and leave the hotel.  We will be visiting local botanical attractions before heading home. There will places to stop along the way where you can purchase lunch before we return home that evening.

Photo courtesy of Bar J Ranch

  We hope that you will join us for a wonderful wildflower tour through Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  The cost is $499 which includes transportation, four meals, lodging, tram ride, wildflower tour, Bar J Ranch food and entertainment!  To register please call Stacie at (801) 451-3403.