Supporters of the Rowe Arboretum gathered on October 17th at the Indian Hill home of Rowe Arboretum Advisory Committee Member Kim Hoeting and her husband, Mike.
This Centennial Gathering celebrated the Arboretum’s 100th Anniversary and was an opportunity for guests to enjoy learning more about upcoming enhancements to the beloved Arboretum.
Including among the upcoming enhancements: a new education center, renovations to the greenhouse and garage, adding public restrooms and expanding parking for visitors.
The nearly 10-acre site was founded by Stanley M. and Dorothy Rowe in 1926 as their personal estate garden and they were devoted to collecting botanical specimens from around the world.
At the gathering, Stanley Rowe Sr.’s granddaughter, and fellow committee member, Sally Heckscher, shared family memories and discussed the land.
Stanley Rowe, Sr. (1890-1987) was very active in charitable circles, politics, a Yale graduate and a well-known businessman. Born in Cincinnati June 1, 1890, the son of Caspar, who was an orphan, and Fanny (Sarran) Rowe. In 1915, he married Dorothy Snowden who he had met in Weekapaug, Rhode Island and they raised their family locally.
Continuing the Rowe’s love of nature, the Arboretum displays evergreens and plantings that inspire and educate. Owned by the Village of Indian Hill, it is a non-profit funded by members and visitors as well as an endowment.
A recent (and ongoing) capital campaign will fund the upcoming enhancements. During the evening of October 17th, guests also got a chance to view items created by local artist, Grey Hall, as gifts to donors. Using the Arboretum as inspiration, Hall created a silk twill scarf featuring four distinctive trees from the Arboretum: the Rowe Lacebark Pine, Dawn Redwood, Rowe Korean Pine and the distinctive Sassafras (the oldest tree at Rowe Arboretum and a field trip favorite). In addition to the scarf, Hall created a matching pocket square, a porcelain catch-all featuring four specimens and gold trim, and a ceramic ornament featuring the Sassafras.
The arboretum is open year-round and welcomes visitors to enjoy this natural treasure.
To learn more, volunteer or donate, visit: indianhill.gov/departments/rowe-arboretum
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