The Garden of the Bishop’s Close, known as Elk Rock, was created over a period of many years by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kerr.
Size 13-acre (5.3 ha)
Opened 1916
Owned by Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
Status Open to the public
- For information regarding Garden photography permits, tours or other inquiries please call:
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+15036362092
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workBusiness Address – Friends of Elk Rock Garden
PO Box 69244
Portland
Oregon
97239
USA
prefAddress – ELK ROCK GARDEN,
11800 SW MILITARY LANE,
Portland
Oregon
97219
USA
- DIRECTIONS : Elk Rock Garden at The Bishop's Close is located at 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland, OR.
HOURS : The Garden is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
PARKING : Parking is limited at the Garden. Garden visitors are asked to park in designated areas only. Buses, RV's and other large vehicles will have difficulty negotiating the parking lot and are not permitted.
RESTROOMS : here are no public restrooms at the Garden.
PHOTOGRAPHY : Commercial, portrait or photography for publication is by permission only. Fees may apply. Please contact the Garden for more information.
EVENTS : The Garden of The Bishop's Close at Elk Rock is the property and offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Portland and is generously open for the public to enjoy. As a result, The Bishop's Close is not available for special events.
TOURS : Group tours are available by request in advance. Garden tours will be limited by docent availability and the needs of the Episcopal Diocese. A donation is requested for groups visiting the Garden.
GARDEN RULES : Pedestrians only. Picnicking and lawn games, for example; Frisbees are not permitted; Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult; Dogs must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet.
**The Mission of the Friends of Elk Rock Garden :
-To preserve historic Elk Rock Garden. the Garden of the Bishop’s Close as a private English landscape garden open to the public;
-To protect its rare and unusual collection of plants and its tranquil character;
-and To perpetuate the garden created by Peter Kerr for the enjoyment of future generations.
Friends of Elk Rock Garden Membership Levels:
Sequoia Members ($500)
Magnolia Members.($250-499)Friends………………....($100-249)
