June 30, 2022, was created to provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and serenity of some of the private gardens of Omena residents. The event was a fundraiser for OVPA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, as we celebrated our 20th Anniversary of preserving historic Omena! Proceeds from this event will enable OVPA to continue to maintain the village of Omena and its unspoiled beauty, tranquility, and charm for years to come. It is OVPA’s mission to maintain the mid-19th century charm, splendor and historical value of the village by saving selected properties which are important to preserving the character and history of Omena. OVPA is responsible for purchasing, owning, maintaining, and managing these important buildings and properties.
Visitors enjoyed waterfalls and ponds; arbors and pergolas; terracing and hardscaping; evergreen borders, and extensive arrays of perennials.
Omena Garden Walk Co-Chairs: Doni Lystra and Linda Kemper
The magnificent Gardens participating in this Garden Walk include the following:
BARBER GARDENS
CUT LOOSE FARMS
KEMPER GARDENS
MAMPE GARDENS
MORRISON GARDENS
OVPA ANDERSON HOUSE PROPERTY GARDENS
OVPA LAVENDER LANE BEACH FRONT
The Omena Garden Walk 2022 Sponsors
STAR PATRON
Linda Murakishi Whitted
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Easling Construction
Idyll Farms
Leelanau Wine Cellars
Tamarack Gallery
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Kathy and Mike Bosco
Sunset Lodge
GOLD SPONSORS
9 Bean Rows
Hansen Foods
SILVER SPONSORS
Marcia and Mike Biskupski
Joan Kalchik-TenBrock
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bonek Insurance
Allan and Roberta Cohen
Garden Goods
Hannah’s Desserts and Gifts
The Pennington Collection
FRIENDS
Kim and Linda Kemper
Donald and Doni Lystra
Omena Women’s Club
Peninsula Perennials Nursery
Jim and Anne Promo
Ron and Lynn Spitz-Nagel Sutton
Ron and Mary Tonneberger
Some of our wonderful volunteers who were stationed at the different gardens included in the Walk.
Below are a few beautiful photos of some of the spectacular gardens included in the Omena Garden Walk.
