At the North end of Yachats between Ocean Wayside Lane and
NE Forest Hill Street, just across from Mitchell River Bridge you will find a great way to spend an afternoon. It starts with a short walk along a purposefully grown and curated footpath that boasts unique botanical wonders, followed by a tour through three art galleries showcasing the works of several local and regional artists.
What is now the Gerdemann public trail and preserve, this area was originally cultivated by botanical pathologist and retired teacher, Jim and Janice Gerdemann in the 1980s and contains unique specimens of flora tucked amongst the wooded hillside facing the Pacific Ocean, bordered by the Siuslaw National Forest. The entrance to the footpath can be found either from the Ya’Xaik Trail or via a wooden gate behind the Art galleries.
Touchstone Gallery represents 120 Oregon artists offering whimsical, sophisticated and graceful designs in jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, and sculpture.
Wave Gallery exclusively represents award winning Oregon photographer Bob Keller.
Earthworks Gallery features works by nationally known and Northwest artists in a wide range of media and styles, emphasizing: clay, glass, artistic jewelry, and paintings.
