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Spider Island

Approached by a long boardwalk of rough-hewn wood, the island meadow is surrounded by birches, alders, and serviceberries.

 

Designed as a quiet, contemplative retreat, this garden features naturalistic plantings of trees, grasses, and wildflowers surrounded by tranquil views of the lake and shoreline. Sweeps of woodland, meadow, and shoreline plants help create the natural style of Spider Island. A woodland path leads to a secluded seating area beside the lake.

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