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Earth Sanctuary

A 72-acre nature reserve and sculpture garden on Whidbey Island with trails past ponds, stone circles and a stupa.

2059 Newman Road · Freeland, WA

About Earth Sanctuary

Earth Sanctuary is a privately owned nature reserve, sculpture garden and retreat center near Freeland on Whidbey Island. About two miles of trails loop through roughly 72 acres of restored forest and wetland, passing ponds, a fen and bog, the Cottonwood Stone Circle, medicine wheels, a labyrinth and a stupa. The main entrance is at 2059 Newman Road, with a second entrance at 5536 Emil Road. Day entry is $7, paid at the kiosk, and dogs are not allowed.

#nature reserve
#sculpture garden
#whidbey island
#walking trails
#stone circle

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