After years of planning and fundraising, as well as months of construction and planting, RSBG unveiled the new Rutherford Conservatory on Saturday, September 25, 2010, the latest addition to our multi-featured, research, and education garden.
The Rutherford Conservatory, named in honor of the late Francis C. Rutherford, long-time RSBG member and vireya enthusiast, is the first public conservatory built on the West Coast in recent history. This five-thousand-square-foot facility features an exquisite collection of the tropical species of rhododendrons called vireyas, as well as many companion plants including orchids. Learn more about our tropical rhodododendrons.
View hundreds of these tropical beauties set alongside waterfalls, a stream, and towering boulders. The outdoor paved terrace is a popular venue for weddings and events.