Photograph beautiful flowers and landscapes at Hidden Gardens!
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Explore Hidden Lake Gardens
Tipton, Michigan
Why not ease into your weekend with a peaceful and relaxing experience?
Do you like delicacy of colorful flowers?
Are you drawn to patterns, lines, forms?
Are landscapes photographically interesting to you?
Would you like to see a new place?
If you answered yes to one or more of these, join me At Hidden Lake Gardens on Sunday, August 19th.
Hidden Lake Gardens is a magnificent botanical treasure house that is managed by Michigan State University. There three greenhouses where you can photograph a variety of interesting plants from desert, tropical, and temperate environments. In addition, beautiful flowers, meadows, woodlands, and ponds surround the greenhouses for acres and acres. A lovely, winding paved road connects all parts of the grounds.
To help you get oriented, Tipton, Michigan is slightly south and west of Manchester, and Manchester is due south of Chelsea.
We will meet in front of the greenhouses at 10am.
Although the doors open at 9am, I thought you might enjoy the chance to sleep in a bit after a week of working. Meeting at 10am will be just fine. While our Meetup ends after lunch, you are welcome to stay and enjoy as long as you wish.
Part of the mission of Hidden Gardens is to “instill an appreciation of plants, gardens, landscapes, and the natural environment.”
The mission is also “to preserve an undeveloped area of the scenic Irish Hills, providing a place of beauty and inspiration for public enjoyment.”
To get a sense of the place, here’s an illustrated map:
http://hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/uploads/files/HLG_Visitors_Map_II_072816.pdf
Here’s a link to Google maps. It will give you an aerial view of the grounds. You can also obtain directions to Hidden Gardens from your home.
Values and Benefits to You:
You receive a special opportunity to experience one of Michigan’s lesser-known gems, and do so in the company of supportive and like-minded photographers.
You will receive personal guidance regarding photographic technique in varying lighting conditions.
Artistically, you will receive personal assistance with composition, and with using colors textures, patterns, forms, and lines to create stunning images.
You will receive instruction concerning ways to create strong landscape, close up, and macro photographs.
Not to mention—being in an awesome place to enjoy lunch!
Fees:
Hidden Gardens charges only $3.00 person. You can pay that at the entry station as you drive through the gate.
My fees are $35.00/person.
Guests are welcome. Their fee is $35.00 also.
Please contact me if you wish to bring children or individuals with disabilities. Both are welcome.
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You will need:
Snack food and lunch. We eat lunch in the gardens.
A bottle or two of water.
Comfortable walking shoes (for your safety, no smooth soles, please.)
Clothing appropriate to the weather that day.
A camera of some sort (cellphones are welcome). Extra camera batteries. Extra camera memory card.
A smile.
Feel free to call me at 734-904-9632 if you have any questions or concerns.
Photograph beautiful flowers and landscapes at Hidden Gardens!