There’s a little more magic taking shape in every corner of The Wanderwood Gardens. The treehouse is beginning to tell its story as hand-painted trees bring the structure to life, layering in the feeling of being tucked deep within a forest of imagination. Nearby, The Cottage is in its final stages, with thoughtful finishing touches being added to create a warm, welcoming space for learning, gathering, and quiet moments of discovery.
Throughout the gardens, new experiences are starting to sing! Musical elements are being installed in the Garden of Melodies, inviting future visitors to play, listen, and explore sound in nature. And over at the Potting Shed, the play area is quickly coming to life, transforming into a space where little hands can dig, build, and imagine. With each new detail, Wanderwood is becoming more and more the place where wonder grows.
Magical details in every corner.
Walking Among the Trees
Coming June 2026, The Wanderwood Gardens is an enchanting setting for discovery and imaginative play. This new children’s garden will cultivate children’s relationships with the outdoors through interacting with the natural and manmade playgrounds surrounding them. The gardens are filled with a variety of flowers, trees, and plants, with magical activity areas and winding paths that lead to hidden nooks and crannies, creating an active nature’s playground for all ages. The Wanderwood Gardens will be connected to The Dubuque Arboretum and located at 3800 Arboretum Dr in Dubuque, Iowa. Follow @wanderwoodgardens on Facebook and Instagram!