Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop’s Close, dates back to the early 1900s and is one of the oldest gardens in Oregon. Established by Scottish immigrant, Peter Kerr, this 10 acre (4 hectare) garden is perched on the cliffs high above the Willamette River. Kerr was an avid gardener and spent many decades tending to the beautiful garden.
We first visited in 2019 with our dear friends Tim and Lisa, on one of our weekend trips to Portland. It was a sunny, autumn day, and we were immediately charmed by the beauty and serenity of this local gem.
We visited again earlier this week on a beautiful, sunny spring day. We enjoyed the many flowers in bloom.
As you can see from the photos above, there are many inviting pathways for strolling and exploring. There are lovely views of the Willamette River and Mt. Hood as well.
The gardens are open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, and are located at 11800 SW Military Lane in Portland, OR. Admission is free.
Check out the recent post by theTravelsketcher for more information about the garden.
Have you been to Elk Rock Gardens? As always, I would love to hear from you so leave a comment if you wish.
Happy Spring!
Tricia
Travels Through My Lens 
Wow, what a truly beautiful place, dear Tricia. It’s quite amazing how someone’s vision and dedication can transform into something that has endured for over a century, especially knowing that it all began as a modest land purchase and evolved over several decades into a masterwork of garden design that continues to inspire visitors today. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Isn’t it though? You’re spot on; his dedication and vision are still alive today. Thanks so much, Aiva. I hope you’re having a lovely day too.
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