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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Bibler Gardens


Bibler Gardens is located in Kalispell, Montana. It is in my opinion, one of the prettiest gardens in the state. The property overlooks Flathead Valley, the Swan Mountains and parts of Glacier Park.

The gardens were designed by Louis "Sam" Bibler at his home from 1979 - 2002. They are really a labor of love.

Public tours are held twice a year:  In the Spring when daffodils and tulips are at their peak, and in the summer, when the flowers are in full bloom.

The gardens include waterfalls, bridges, sculptures, fountains, and a gazebo. There are also beautiful Argentinian black-necked swans that roam the place.  


Admission is $15 for adults and $5.00 for children.



For those of you who don't follow my other blog, I posted a video from my recent viola recital. Here it is if you'd like to listen to me play: 




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14 comments:

  1. bazzaJuly 27, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    Is this a private garden in someone's home? It definitely looks good! The recital was lovely, thanks for posting it.
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    1. Sherry EllisJuly 27, 2017 at 8:25 AM

      Not anymore. Bibler died in 2002. I believe the garden is owned by the city. I'll have to look that up.

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  2. L. Diane WolfeJuly 27, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful recital.

    I love that there are so many big trees in the garden.

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    1. Sherry EllisAugust 23, 2017 at 7:26 AM

      Yes. I like big trees, too - everywhere - not just in gardens.

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  3. Hilary Melton-ButcherJuly 28, 2017 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Sherry - the gardens look so pretty -lovely ... and I'll be back to listen to your full recital - sounds delightful.

    It is a private garden I see .. but wanted to know what Bibler did ...?! Cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-ButcherJuly 28, 2017 at 7:36 AM

      Hi Sherry - loved listening to the recital - beautiful ... really lovely! Cheers H

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    2. Sherry EllisAugust 23, 2017 at 7:26 AM

      Thank you, Hilary!

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  4. Rick (Ratty)July 28, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Bibler Gardens looks like my kind of place. I would never want to leave there. The closest we have to something like it here is a place called Trinity Heights.

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    1. Sherry EllisAugust 23, 2017 at 7:26 AM

      I've never heard of Trinity Heights, but I bet it's pretty.

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  5. JoanneJuly 28, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Once again I say - Montana has to be a state to visit....soon!
    Lovely garden pics. Also, your music is gorgeous. Very nice and thanks for sharing. I enjoy reading your music stuff on FB - teaching, recitals, etc. Excellent stuff.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 29, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Those gardens are beautiful but, most of all, your violin playing is beautiful! Thanks so much for posting a video of your outstanding playing, for your music is absolutely lovely to listen to! I love violin music, especially when it's played from someone like you. Thanks again!

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  7. Sherry EllisAugust 23, 2017 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for visiting, Julia!

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