The West of the Lake was designed and named for its unique location by Ruth West in 1934, with numerous additions through 1950. The six and one-half acres consists of ten individual and distinct gardens. Visit the link to view a virtual tour of the gardens at West of the Lake.
Address:
West of the Lake Gardens
915 Memorial Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Staff Directory:
Phone: (920) 684-6110 or (920) 684-8506
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Dawn Schroeder Office Manager & Assistant Ext. 101
Secretary/Treasurer
Aaron Pumphrey Garden Ext. 106
Hours:
Open Saturday May 27th through early October 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. seven days a week weather permitting. The Lester Bentley Gallery will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Masks are optional in the Lester Bentley Gallery. Attendance in the gallery is limited to 8 individuals at any given time.
Pertinent Information:
Bus tours must register in advance of visiting the gardens.
Admission and parking are free!
NO WEDDINGS OR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY ARE ALLOWED.
NO food or drink is allowed other than water bottles.
NO pets or companion animals are allowed.