- Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 16.5 miles (1h 12m)
- Parking
Park in the parking lot
- Ferry Ride
Check the WA ferry schedule in the link below for the Seattle / Bainbridge Island route
http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/Default.aspx (Crossing Time: 35 min)
※ This ferry route is the one Dr. McDreamy from the TV drama Grey’s Anatomy took to get to work. The view of downtown Seattle from the ferry is spectacular.
- When to Go
Any time of year (Nice grounds to enjoy a long stroll in nice weather)
- Things to Do
Stroll along the trails, enjoy the beautiful gardens, etc.
- Tips
1) Nice place to visit year long but also good for a not so far day trip on a sunny winter day.
2) In the holiday season (December), you can see the Holiday Village inside the Manor House with miniature toys and hand-made doll houses.
Ferry Ride to Bainbridge Island





The Meadow, Bloedel Reserve




Reflection Garden, Bloedel Reserve

Moss Garden, Bloedel Reserve



Japanese Garden, Bloedel Reserve

The Glen, Bloedel Reserve


Visitor Center(French Chateau-style Manor House)






Ferry Ride Back to Seattle




