The Travel Professor
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Friday, May 2, 2008

Gambier Ohio Schnormeier Garden: A Monument to the Unexpected

I was speaking with a representative of the Knox County Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.visitknoxohio.org) recently and she shared some interesting information that I’d like to pass along.

Tucked away in the quiet college town of Gambier is a 75 acre garden that features a Japanese teahouse and zigzag bridge over a pond that is home to Australian Black Swans. You discover a place that offers peace, grace and serenity. Privately owned by the Schnormeier family you find a monument to the unexpected in central Ohio. Different themed garden areas include place names like the Waterfalls, Stream, Serenity, Chinese Cups, Woodlands and Art in the Garden.

Normally closed to the public the Schnormeier’s are opening their piece of heaven on earth June 14th & 15th. Take a virtual garden tour at http://www.schnormeiergardens.org.