01/28/2026
Lovers of moss and trees - Portland’s gardens are a year-round sanctuary.
Oregon’s outdoor gardens don’t stop being beautiful in winter. Even in the colder months, there’s still so much to see
⭐️ Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, a unique 9.5-acre garden, contains an outstanding collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known ericaceous plants, as well as many companion plants and unusual trees.
📍 5801 SE 28th Ave., Portland
ℹ️ csrgpdx.org
⭐️ Winter at The Grotto is a truly special time, when the quiet of The Gardens and the presence of Pacific Northwest evergreens create a serene space for reflection and peace; where quiet paths and sacred spaces meet, The Grotto becomes a sanctuary for all who seek stillness and renewal.
📍8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220
ℹ️ thegrotto.org/visit/directions/
⭐️ Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top acres and 12 miles of hiking trails just minutes from downtown Portland. Home to 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from six continents, Hoyt Arboretum is a place of beauty and serenity no matter the season.
📍 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland
ℹ️ hoytarboretum.org
⭐️ Step inside Lan Su to instantly transport yourself across the world and through time to a Ming-dynasty style scholar garden. Discover a richly authentic Chinese culture with endless ways to expand your worldview. Download the Winter Plant Guide and see what’s in bloom.
📍 239 NW Everett St., Portland
ℹ️ lansugarden.org
ℹ️ lansugarden.org/wp-content/uploads/Winter-Plant-Guide-2024.pdf
⭐️ Portland Japanese Garden, proclaimed as the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, encompasses 12.5 acres in its host city’s Washington Park. More than “just” a garden, we are a destination that has something for everybody whether they want to learn more about a foreign culture or immerse themselves in nature.
📍 611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland
ℹ️ japanesegarden.org
⭐️ Leach Botanical Garden is a 17-acre garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, observing, learning, and relaxing.
☕️ Enjoy complimentary coffee from Coava Coffee at the historic Manor House and East Terrace Saturdays & Sundays through March. Staff will be available to answer your questions about the Garden.
📍 12323 SE Claybourne St. Portland, OR
ℹ️ leachgarden.org
⭐️ The Oregon Garden is a breathtaking 130+ acre botanical destination that remains a joy to explore year-round—even in the heart of an Oregon winter.
With a wide array of specialty gardens highlighting the rich botanical diversity of the Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest, the landscape offers beauty in every season.
From the Pet-Friendly Garden to the Children’s Garden, there’s something to delight visitors of all ages, making it a welcoming and memorable wintertime escape.
Visitors will also encounter plants of great historical and cultural significance, including our 400-year-old Signature Oak, an Oregon Heritage Tree, and our Hiroshima Peace Tree, a gingko descended from trees that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
📍879 W Main St., Silverton, Oregon 97381
ℹ️ oregongarden.org
