Conservatory

Conservatory

Nestled amongst river birches and bayberry lies the Conservatory. Designed by Alden B. Dow in 1976, this uniquely shaped glass-walled building is home to many tropical plant varieties, including orchids, Ponytail palm, and Bromeliad. Seasonally blooming plants such as cyclamen and zinnia are also rotated throughout the year. For the month of December, the conservatory is home to a 13-foot poinsettia tree. The Conservatory is open to guests year-round. The warm, tropical environment offers a brief escape from the cold Michigan winters. 

Dow Gardens Audio Tour
  1. Visitor Center & Gift Shop
  2. Birch Grove
  3. Boulder Pass & Waterfall
  4. Streamside
  5. Conservatory
  6. Secret Garden
  7. Herb Garden
  8. Sun Bridge
  9. The Pines
  10. The Yew Maze
  11. Willow Wedding Site
  12. Red Bridge Overlook & The Maze
  13. Founders' Circle
  14. The Bumps
  15. Observation Island
  16. Wedding Peninsula
  17. Rhododendron Trail
  18. Children's Garden
  19. Rose Garden & Trial Beds
  20. Rose Garden Bridge
  21. Orange Bridge Overlook & The Snake Creek Floodplain
  22. Orchard
  23. Mini Pines
  24. Wildflower Meadow
  25. Forest Mounds
  26. Forest Trails
  27. Covered Bridge
  28. Canopy Walk
  29. Education Center