Pinehurst Inn loves this time of year in Bayfield, a community that celebrates spring. Bayfield in Bloom is just one way we recognize the arrival of spring and pending summer.

What does Bayfield in Bloom offer for our guests?

• Enjoy the opening of this month long promotion with live broadcast of WPR’s Larry Meiller’s “Garen Talk” show from the Bayfield Pavilion on Friday, May 13th from 11am – 12:30pm. While you’re there, enjoy the numerous vendors providing books, plants, information and education on all topics green.
• Explore Bayfield’s best gardens at the June 4th Garden Tours. Or take your own self-guided tour.
• Head up to Hauser’s Superior View Farm – this wonderful local farm has been growing field grown perennials for years. What a treat to head into their barn and be able to pick from freshly dug perennials. Plus there’s a amazing views!
• Bike or drive the Bayfield orchards bursting with Apple Blossoms.

For us at Pinehurst Inn, the gardens are clearly calling us. Yes, we too have daffodils beginning to bloom – but more than that. This property has over 100 years of “growing history”. For many years in the early 1900s the fields to the south were filled with strawberries. And even then, the perennials were being grown within the stone pathed garden. During our ownership we’ve expanded those perennials and they merge with the native gardens surrounding the Garden House. And as we’ve expanded these areas, we’ve added in numerous herbs, and other edibles that enhance our breakfasts. Then of course there is Steve’s ever expanding vegetable garden.

To add to the celebration, Pinehurst Inn is pleased to offer a wonderful Bayfield in Bloom midweek discount!

Whether you have a green thumb or just enjoy the beauty, join us for Bayfield in Bloom. Here’s the bayfield-in-bloom-schedule.

There are five locations this year, so head out and see the work of the various “green-thumbed” Bayfield residents!

Saturday, June 5th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Maps are available online here.

After the tour, do some shopping downtown or drive out to the orchards and enjoy the roadside lupine!

Or perhaps call Enso Day Spa to set up some services – ahhhhh.

Have a great weekend!

The lilacs are in full bloom at Pinehurst Inn- ah, the smell of lilacs is incredible. We are just starting to see the iris and oriental poppies – flowering plants that have been in Pinehurst gardens for over 50 years. The lupines are just beginning their blooms, something to behold as you drive along Highway 13 adorned with the purples, lavenders, and other shades of beautiful spiked flowers. Then there are the apple blossoms, the wonderful reminders of all the fruit to be enjoyed during this summer and fall harvest season.

Our guests have been enjoying these spring blossoms and more. Whether wandering our gardens, laying in the hammock simply relaxing or biking the Bayfield Orchards, the setting brings a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation.

If you have a green thumb (or even if you don’t!) remember that the Bayfield in Bloom Garden Tours are this Saturday, June 5th from 10am – 3pm.  This self guided Garden Tour takes you to some of the most beautiful gardens in Bayfield.

We always think of this incredible garden mecca as the icing on the cake to Lake Superior, the Apostle Islands, and the quaint community of Bayfield. Enjoy!

The month long celebration of spring in the Bayfield and Apostle Island area kicked off this past Friday. The annual event started with Wisconsin Public Radio host Larry Meiller and crew broadcasting their show from the Bayfield Pavilion.

Bayfield has become a gardening destination – particularly with our beautiful orchards set high above Bayfield (ah, the apple blossom should be at their peak within the week), magnificent daffodils greeting our visitors around town, and our area resident gardens. The growing community is strong, vibrant and connected.

So what else is offered with Bayfield in Bloom?

• Saturday, May 22 – annual Apple Blossom Run – 2 mile fun run & 10K walk/run that travels through the beautiful orchard area
• Saturday, June 5th – annual Garden Tour – see some of the best!
• Sunday, June 13th – annual Blessing of the Fleet, the annual ecumenical blessing of water vessels of all kind.

Enjoy seeing a  complete Bayfield in Bloom schedule of events, retail specials and more.

And remember – Pinehurst Inn is offering an attractive Bayfield in Bloom midweek special!

OK, off to go do some work in the gardens!  Happy digging.