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9:30 am: Site A at 1115 Barland St in Eau Claire:  Hostess Gloria Schley has a steep hill garden of labeled shade perennials and a boulevard of sunny perennials.   See organic gardens with over 50 different clematis varieties, various trellis types, shade natives, herbs, & garden art structures, roof garden and drip irrigation system. Then go inside to see a variety of orchids & how they can be grown on brackets to make efficient use of sunny spaces. Meet as early as 8:30 am here for coffee & camaraderie in the garden.

11:00 am : Site B at 1908 Hogeboom Ave.:  Hostess Carol Cox has perennial gardens surrounding the house and a planting between the sidewalk and the street.  There are several patio areas plus numerous little sitting areas or “rooms” throughout the gardens.  The garden includes shade and sun areas and a small pond area.  Garden art is scattered throughout the garden along with a number of homemade arbors.

12:30 pm : Lunch on your own or view the Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House historic gardens at Site C, 517 S. Farwell Ave or the Corydon Prairie at Site D, 1 block west of the intersection of State St & Corydon Rd.

2 pm : Site E at S10044 County Trunk F:  Hostess Nancy Spak has perennial gardens featuring unusual shrubs & trees, a large pond, fairy gardens, rock gardens, a “living wall”, and a variety of statuary.  Known for her leaded glass creations and flare for design, our hostess has incorporated numerous leaded glass works of art into her gardens.  There’s a pergola, many arbors, a Japanese-style “dry creek”, and numerous calm sitting areas. Enjoy pizza from the outdoor wood fired hearth oven while you relax & chat with fellow MGVs…the perfect ending to a fun-filled day of garden touring!

See Directions following the map below:
From the west: Take I94 to Hwy 29 exit near Elk Mound, then East toward Chippewa Falls.  Take Hwy 53 South toward Eau Claire, then exit # 89, River Prairie Drive.  Right on River Prairie 1 mile, then left at N. Hastings Way (Bus. 53) lights. Then follow the remaining directions below which are the same for everyone.

From the north: Take Hwy 53 toward Eau Claire & take exit 89, River Prairie Drive.  Right on River Prairie 1 mile, then left at the N. Hastings Way (Bus. 53) lights. Then follow the remaining directions below which are the same for everyone.

From the South: Take Hwy. 93 to Eau Claire, then North on Hwy 53 Bypass toward Superior.  (Avoid Business 53 which is called Hastings Way & is under construction.)  Follow the Hwy 53 freeway north to River Prairie Drive exit. Head left, west, onto River Prairie.  Go 1.1 miles, then left at the N. Hastings Way (Bus. 53) lights. Then follow the remaining directions below which are the same for everyone.

From the East: Take Hwy 29 toward Eau Claire, then Hwy 53 South to Eau Claire.  Take exit 89, River Prairie Drive. Right on River Prairie 1 mile, then left at N. Hastings Way lights. Then follow the remaining directions below which are the same for everyone.

The remaining directions are the same for everyone:
After left turn from Birch St. onto Hastings Way (Bus. Hwy. 53), continue south 1/2 mile to first light which is Main St. & make a right (west) onto Main.  Go .6 mi then left on McGraw (at old School).  Go 1 blk, then left onto Barland St. & 1115 Barland, Site A is right there with flowers to the street.

From Site A, continue East on Barland to Chauncey.  Right on Chauncey 2 blocks then left on Hogeboom .4 mi to Site B, 1908 Hogeboom Ave., (on the left with flowers to the street.)

After Site B, you have time for a quick lunch downtown at Acoustic Café, 505 S. Barstow St (corner of Gray & Barstow streets) and/or you can view the historic gardens at the Schlegelmilch house (a block away from the Acoustic Café) at the corner of Lake & Farwell.  So, from Site B, head North on Chapin St. 3 blocks to Main St.  Left on Main St. 1.2 miles to Farwell. Left on Farwell 1 block to Gray St.  If heading to Acoustic Café turn rt 1 blk but if heading to Schlegelmilch House stay on Farwell 1 more blk until 517 S. Farwell on your left.

After your lunch and/or viewing at Schlegelmilch House, to head to the Corydon Prairie &/or the final site, continue southeast on Farwell St. 7 blks to the lights at Washington/State St. & turn right, (southwest).  Washington "dog-legs" to become State St.  Continue South on State Street about 1.7 miles to Corydon Rd. (Turn rt 1 blk on Corydon if you have time & want to see Site D, the Corydon Park Prairie but watch for poison ivy.  Then go back to State St )

Continue South on State St. 1 blk to stop sign at intersection of Lowes Crk Rd & make a right to head southwest onto Co F.  Go 2.4 miles to stop sign (Co. Rd. II).  Continue straight, (south) on County Rd F 3.8 more miles to S 10044 on right (just north of the intersection of Co. F & Hwy H).  This is the final site.  After touring here, we hope you'll stay to enjoy wood-fired pizza, refreshments & camaraderie with the other MGVs from the Western District.