Ruth West began in 1934 to turn a barren strip of land consisting of 6½ acres on the shores of Lake Michigan into what is now the West of the Lake Gardens.
The gardens now are owned and operated by the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation Inc. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week through mid-October. There is no fee for admission. For information, call (920) 684-8506 or (920) 684-6110 and visit their web site: http://westofthelake.org/
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