Visiting the Cecil and Molly Smith Garden

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For self-guided tours and plant sales:
The garden is open Saturdays and Sundays April 3rd - May 23rd, 11 am - 4 pm.

For group tours - please contact Karen Cavender (503)625-6331.
For further information, contact Ginny Mapes (503)647-2896.

Garden admission is free to American Rhododendron Society members. There is a modest admission fee of $3.00 for others. As the Smith garden is sustained by admissions and plant sales, donations to the Smith Garden Endowment fund are graciously accepted.

Other than the plant sale area, this garden is not considered handicap accessible due to the sloping site.
Restroom facilities are available, and resting benches are located on several trails.

Garden maintenance is provided by volunteers on Monday mornings. If you would like to help, contact Herb Spady at 503-874-1445.

MAPS TO SMITH GARDEN

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DIRECTIONS TO SMITH GARDEN

From Portland:
  • I-5 south to Exit 278 - Donald exit.
  • West (right) at exit onto Ehlen Rd for 7 miles to end of road at Hwy 219.
  • Right onto Hwy 219 for 3/4 mile - look for blue Heirloom Roses sign.
  • Follow Heirloom Roses sign left onto Champoeg Rd.
  • Straight onto Raybell Rd at dairy barn where Champoeg Rd turns right.
  • Garden is at 5055 Raybell Rd, about 1/2 mile on right.
  • Parking and entrance are just past the house with the garden address.
From 99W:
  • North or south on 99W to Newberg.
  • Left (south) onto Hwy 219 just north of downtown Newberg.
  • South for 3 miles to Willamette River bridge.
  • Less than 1/2 mile past river, look for blue Heirloom Roses sign.
  • Follow Heirloom Roses sign right onto Champoeg Rd.
  • Straight onto Raybell Rd at dairy barn where Champoeg Rd turns right.
  • Garden is at 5055 Raybell Rd, about 1/2 mile on right.
  • Parking and entrance are just past the house with the garden address.
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