Evening Rhododendron Stroll
Join our staff for a stroll through the beautiful, blooming Layer Garden.
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Our horticulture staff are excited to show you around!
The June Room & Helen S. Layer Garden include over 20 acres of rolling hills, breathtaking flowers, and shady trees. Come see what’s in bloom and experience the beauty of an over 80-year-old rhododendron collection on this guided garden stroll.
Terrain: up to 1.5 miles, mostly paved, some grass, some hills
Age: Adult, children 13 & over with adult
Time: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Location: Meet your guides at the Layer Garden Service Lot (Directions will be sent by email prior to the program)
Evening Rhododendron Stroll
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Price: $7 per member, $22 per nonmember
MaryAnn Thesing
Horticulturist, Holden Arboretum
MaryAnn joined Holden Arboretum in May 2022 as Horticulturist for “Old” Layer Rhododendron Garden, which includes the Murch Canopy Walk. MaryAnn has over 7 years’ experience as a Garden Designer/Installer & Garden Coach, a Japanese Maple & Bonsai enthusiast, and the owner & caretaker of The Japanese Maple Garden in Euclid, OH, for 16 years.
Andie Pawlyshn & Brennan Smith
Gardeners, Holden Arboretum




