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ELKHART'S TREASUREWELLFIELDPROJECT.COM
ELKHRT'S URBAN RIVER LIFE
Since 2008, over 20beautiful gardens andspecial features havebeen installed at theWellfield BotanicGardens. These majorcapital projects havebeen made possible bythe vision andgenerosity ofcommunity leaders inthe Elkhart, Indianaarea.
ELKHRT'S URBAN RIVER LIFE
The History ofGivingThe generosity of the Elkhartcommunity will grow forever.
2003 | Steering Committee Formed Eric Amt, Tom Pletcher, Chuck Grodnik, John Goebel2007 | Grand Opening with Swan Island Katherine and Peter Thornton 2008 | English Cottage Garden Peggy and Robert Weed2009 | Annual Garden Paula and Stuart Barb South Promenade Bridge Garden Judy and John Goebel2010 | Japanese Bridge Eggink Construction Co, Gowdy Woodworks, Crosbie Foundry
2011 | Water Celebration Garden Heritage Financial Group Elk Garden Barbara and Doug Grant Council Ring Elizabeth and Max Walker2012 | Lotus Creek Garden Kurt Janowsky Conversation Garden Jane and Steve Poe, Sydney and James Rieckhoff Spring Garden Arthur Decio
2013 | Visitor's Cottage Linda and Dick Armstrong Adventure Path Joan and Jim Bock Sensory Garden Phyllis and Myrl Nofziger, Dottie and Tom Arnold, Connie Minzey, Jeff Wells Pergola Garden Robert Richardson and Family Woodland Conservation Garden Elizabeth and Max Walker
2014 | Volunteer Garden Mary and Tom Naquin, Jeanelle and Brian Brady, Rachelle and Thad Naquin, Liz and Tom Borger Waterfall Garden Kim and Scott Welch West Promenade Pathway Linda Miller
2017 | Bridge Garden Patio Linda and Stan Rupnow Event Plaza Estate of Marge Swift Village Restroom Building Nancy Brock, Lisa and Doug Gaeddert, Judy and John Goebel, Laura and Marly Rydson, FM Construction Co, Mid-City Supply Co, Niblock Construction2018 | Children's Garden Rex and Alice A. Martin Foundation
Memorial GardenWellfield Visitors CenterOpen Air Pavilion2020 | Island Garden Jurate and Don Krabill2021 | Peace Garden Amy and Amish ShahOur gardens include dozens ofsculptures, benches and special featuresdonated by several more generousElkhart families. The Final Chapter of Major CapitalProjects
ELKHRT'S URBAN RIVER LIFE
The FinalChapterWELLFIELD VISITORS CENTER
In just five years,Wellfield has grownfrom 20,000 to 75,000visitors per year. Ourgardens have becomeknown as a regionalattraction and gatewayto the growingdowntown Elkhart. Nowoperating at a $1Moperating budget,Wellfield is sustainableand ready for its finalphase of developmentwithin its 36 acres ofproperty.
The Wellfield Visitors Center Total Capital Campaign$16,500,000 $7,500,000 12,000sf Visitors Center$3,000,000 500p Open Air Pavilion$2,500,000 Parking Expansion and Infrastructure$ 500,000 Cottage Relocation$3,000,000 Endowment*Additional operating expenses are projectedto be $110,000 per year.
The Wellfield Visitors CenterSpace Dedication Gift Opportunities 1 Swan Pond Boardwalk $1,000,0002 Grand Entry Plaza $1,000,000 3 North Event Room $ 500,0004 South Event Room $ 250,0005 North Patio Garden $ 250,0006 Conference Room $ 100,000 7 Volunteer Room $ 100,000 8 Welcome Plaza $ 250,0009 Rill Garden Sculpture TBD10 Aqua Lens Fountain $ 100,000 11 Entry Plaza Sculpture TBDGifts for these designated spaces will be honored with a plaque of honor named perthe wish of each donor.
GRAND ENTRY PLAZA FRONT ENTRANCE SCULPTURE
WELCOME PLAZA RECEPTION DESK | ROTUNDA
SWAN POND BOARDWALKGREAT HALL | WINDOW ON WELLFIELD
OPEN AIR PAVILION
NORTH PATIO GARDEN NORTH PATIO GARDEN PAVILION VIEW
RILL GARDEN WOODLAND ENTRANCE
GUNDLACH ART LOUNGE
EVENT SPACE NORTH EVENT SPACE SOUTH
CONFERENCE ROOM VOLUNTEER ROOM
TO MAKE A GIFT Contact Eric Garton574.266.2006 ext. 102e.garton@wellfieldgardens.org1011 N Main StElkhart, IN 46514 Name:Address:Phone:Email:Gift Pledge:
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