Bishop Educational Gardens - SWCD

13200 Little Cola Rd. 
Rockbridge, Ohio 43149 
By Appointment Only If you would like to visit BEG, please contact the Hocking SWCD at (740) 385-3016.

About Bishop Educational Gardens

Bishop Educational Gardens is a 36 acre parcel of land with 3 acres of maintained gardens.  The property was donated to the Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District on December 12, 2008.    As retired art teachers Roberta Bishop and her late husband Bruce dreamed that one day their property would be used for art and environmental education.  The site is famously known for hosting Lilyfest (www.lilyfest.com), an art and garden show founded by Bruce and Bobbi that highlights and supports local artist.

Hocking SWCD owns and manages the property. Many workshops and programs are held throughout the year for adults and youth.  Memberships are available for year round access.

Lilyfest, via the Bishop Educational Gardens, Inc., a 501C3 organization supports the mission and goals of the Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District and its many environmental education programs.   

Facility Use Inquiry

Partnering agencies and groups may use the property for meetings, education workshops, and programs.  Please fill out the Contact Us form to inquire regarding the sites availability.  Please list name of the group/agency, date and time of proposed use in the comment section and we will get back to you a.s.a.p.

TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE EFFORTS OF BISHOP EDUCATIONAL GARDENS VISIT: ​

https://appalachianohio.org/grow/funds/fund-profiles/bishop