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Dow Gardens

Name: Dow Gardens
Address: 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, 48640, US

1809 Eastman Avenue

Midland, MI 48640

Dow Gardens

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800-362-4874

A Legacy of Beauty

Originally established in 1899, as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, the 110-acre Dow Gardens now welcomes thousands of guests per year. Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, an award-winning children's garden, towering pines, and delightful water features.

Property History

The Gardens began as a secure and loving home for entrepreneur Herbert H. Dow, his wife (teacher and philanthropist) Grace A. Dow, and their seven children. Experiments with changing the landscape, discovering which flowers, shrubs, and trees would grow well in the sandy soil, and developing new methods for fruit culture all provided another outlet for Herbert's far-reaching talents. Upon his passing, Grace Dow established The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, which has charter goals to improve the educational, religious, economic, and cultural lives of Michigan's people. Dow Gardens is a signature gift of The Foundation as the family shares the estate with the community and its visitors.

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