The one I was most excited to see was my friend Barbara Techel’s Frankie The Walk and Roll Dog. Striking a pose underneath the book arch in the barn.Īnd that’s the thing, it’s nearly impossible to catch every detail of every book featured on a first visit. The raised vegetable garden, the blue truck, the barn, and chicken coop. There was so much that captured my attention. Shredded rubber and stone provided an easily walkable winding path to each garden. Being the newbie, it was easy to see why this is such a wonderful addition to Sheboygan. My fellow picnickers, Shelly from Visit Sheboygan and Rachel, author of the popular Sheboygan blog, Rachel’s Route, had been there numerous times. As we found some chairs to sit on I couldn’t help but think about coming back someday soon with a book or my journal and just spend a peaceful afternoon reading and writing and maybe even doing a little sketching.Īfter finishing our picnic, we strolled through the gardens. There are also ample places to sit in the gardens. Some carried in blankets to spread in a shady area. We were told they sold about 50 tickets for this event. It was a rather steamy night so we grabbed a refreshing watermelon collins from the bar set up in the middle of a grassy area and found a spot to enjoy our picnic. We were handed our picnic box upon entry by two very friendly ladies. Koi can be found splashing around in the pond.Ī boxed picnic lunch was included in the price for the Twilight Picnic. Since it was July when I visited, the gardens were lush, the flowers were blooming in a rainbow of colors, and the koi in the huge pond were merrily swimming around. Immediately when you enter the gardens you can feel the stresses of your day leave and the carefree attitude of childhood take over. ![]() I would suggest checking the website for hours and regulations. ![]() Sheboygan County residents, members, and children under the age of 2 are free. At this time because of Covid-19, you must book your visit through a reservation. This year Bookworm Gardens opened at the beginning of June. All decorated for Halloween, The gardens have several events thorough the spooky month for kids and adults alike. If you are reading this after these events are scheduled or after the season please check their events page.Īlong with many summer events, The month of October Bookworm Gardens Sheboygan is an active time. Other events for 2020 include the Secret Garden Dinner Series (all these are sold out), and the Fairy folk Festival at the end of July. ![]() The Twilight Picnic Series takes place three Friday nights during the summer of 2020. When I was invited to a new after-hours event at the gardens in July, I jumped at the chance. I had been wanting to visit Bookworm Gardens Sheboygan for a very long time.
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