Sawtooth Botanical Garden
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Sawtooth Botanical Garden: A Showcase of Natural Beauty
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden offers an exquisite experience for plant lovers and gardeners alike. This 5-acre garden features both native and cultivated plants, accurately representing the diverse biomes of south-central Idaho. Notably, the garden also includes unique art installations and educational exhibits scattered among the flora.
Key Features
Garden of Infinite Passion and Tibetan Prayer Wheel
The highlight of the garden is the interactive Tibetan prayer wheel located at the center of the Garden of Infinite Passion. This exhibit features a handmade, free-spinning wheel imported from India, containing approximately one million hand-printed prayers on individual pieces of paper. Visitors have the opportunity to spin the wheel while learning about Tibetan traditions of meditation and religion.
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Access and Hours
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden welcomes visitors free of charge, though donations are appreciated. The gardens are accessible year-round from dawn to dusk, though the visitor center operates with hours that vary by season.
Getting There
For those traveling from downtown Ketchum, the garden is a short 4-mile drive south on Highway 75. Past visitors highly recommend the garden for a quick and relaxing stroll, noting its serene and inviting atmosphere.