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Best Flower Gardens in Oregon

Oregon is home to an extraordinary variety of flower gardens—from classic rose collections to peaceful Japanese landscapes and vibrant spring rhododendrons. Here are some of the best flower gardens in Oregon worth visiting, especially during spring and summer when blooms are at their peak

The Oregon Garden is a stunning botanical garden encompassing more than 130 acres, featuring specialty gardens which showcase the diverse botanical beauty of the Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest.

Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm – Tulips, Daffodils and other cut flowers will soon be in full bloom  through April in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

dark pink dahlias with a clouded mt hoodMt. View Orchards is a 50-acre apple and pear farm with dahlias, tulips sunflowers, hollyhocks, cosmos, and a wide variety of others in flower fields beneath majestic Mt. Hood.

Packer Orchards Tulip Festival is a seasonal experience you won’t want to miss

Did you know the Camellia is the official flower of Newberg, Oregon? Festivals like the Camellia Festival and the Florence Rhododendron Festival celebrate Oregon’s vibrant blooms, offering plenty of beautiful sights and fragrant gardens to enjoy throughout the summer.

Adelman Peony Gardens – peak bloom time is usually around Memorial Day weekend, but can vary depending on the spring weather..

Lee Sunflower Festival in Tualatin offers sunrise and sunset yoga, picnic packages and butterfly releases in the field in August.

Shreiner’s Gardens bills itself as the largest iris farm in the United States and every year they host the Bloom Season Event.

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden offers 9.5 acres of woodland landscapes that contain a collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas and other lesser-known ericaceous plants and unusual trees

a brown cat sitting in lavender with basket of cut lavenderEnjoy the beauty and calming scents of lavender as you journey along Oregon’s scenic back roads and Lavender Trails.

The annual Lavender Daze Festival at Hood River Lavender Farms typically occurs in July and brings thousands to celebrate the peak lavender bloom of the season. The event has live music, food (including lavender ice cream), art and activities vendors

The Southern Oregon Lavender Trail welcomes visitors to explore seven tranquil, family-run lavender fields in southern Oregon. Most farms offer U-pick lavender, lavender products and crafts, classes, essential oil distillation and lavender plants. Most farms are within about a 45-minute drive from one another.

Swan Island Dahlias invites visitors stroll through almost 40 acres of dahlias and a display garden featuring over 370 dahlia varieties.

The Portland International Test Rose Garden in Portland has more than 10,000 individual rose bushes that bloom from late May through October

The Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight unique garden spaces, from the lush greens in the Strolling Pond Garden to the empty space (or ma) of the Sand and Stone Garden.

Oregon is blessed with a wide variety of climates and soils, which makes it possible to grow a wide variety of flowers. From small cottage gardens to grand estates, here is a guide to the best flower gardens in Oregon.

Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.

Gift certificates are no longer available for purchase through our organization. We encourage you to contact our member inns directly to purchase gift certificates.

If You Currently Hold an OAII or OBBG Gift Certificate:

  • Your gift certificate does not expire
  • Certificates may be redeemed at participating Oregon Association of Independent Inns properties.

Thank you for supporting Oregon’s Independent Inns and lodging properties over the years. We’re grateful to everyone who has shared the gift of lodging through the OAII Lodging Gift Voucher Program.

As of June 1, 2026, the Oregon Association of Independent (formerly the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild – OBBG) discontinued the program, and gift certificates are no longer available for sale. However, existing gift certificates remain valid and may still be redeemed.

The Oregon Association offers a wide variety of inns, from a small guest cottage or two-room bed and breakfast to a larger country inn or dude ranch. If you need assistance locating a participating property or have difficulty redeeming your certificate, please contact us—we’re happy to help.

Important Notes:

  • All OAII properties accept association gift certificates. Click here to view participating properties.
  • Gift certificates are treated as cash and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.
  • Certificates may only be redeemed at active OAII properties
  • Individual property policies apply, including restrictions on availability, packages, or special offers.

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about redeeming a gift certificate or need help planning your stay, please contact E-mail info@obbg.org or call OAII at 503-893-4210.  Please leave a message as this line is monitored by our busy innkeepers.

Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.

Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.

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