Approximately 200 visitors stopped by The Gardens for its first September Stroll on Friday, September 18. Many guests were first time visitors to the gardens, traveling from nearby locations, as well as from other states. Although it was a chilly evening, visitors enjoyed Call Hall Ice Cream and purple punch provided and served by the Friends of The Gardens Board. While on their “stroll” visitors were entertained with live music by a Guitar Duo featuring Rick Smith and Dr. Wayne Goins, Professor in K-State’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Inside The Gardens’ Quinlan Visitor Center, guests were able to view design drawings and take a 3-D virtual tour of the future conservatory.
Other evening activities in The Gardens during the September Stroll included a Mum sale coordinated by the K-State Horticulture Club and open tours of the K-State Insect Zoo.
Thanks to the overwhelmingly positive responses from our guests, we anticipate adding the September Stroll to our list of annual events.