Stroll Bibler Home and Gardens to support FVCC scholarships

Enjoy the colorful blooms and breathtaking views at the Bibler Home and Garden tours in Kalispell while raising funds for student scholarships at Flathead Valley Community College. Tickets are on sale now for these self-guided tours and several special events.

Bibler Home and Gardens is a privately-owned residence and ornamental landscape designed by Louis A. “Sam” Bibler who landscaped, planted and maintained the gardens at his home from around 1980 until his death in 2002. The extensive gardens, including ponds, waterfalls, sculptures and arboretum, are maintained according to Bibler’s desire to preserve the site as a place of lasting beauty to be enjoyed by the local community and visitors to the area.

“We love to share the beautiful home and gardens with our community, and the FVCC Foundation has been a wonderful partner in this effort for almost 20 years,” said Carol Bibler, Sam’s daughter and current owner of the property.

The partnership with the FVCC Foundation has raised more than $130,000 toward student scholarships over the years.

“It’s a pleasure to support students at FVCC, to see how much people delight in experiencing the gardens and views, and to hear how much they enjoy the art in the home,” Bibler added.

The FVCC Foundation was established in 1976 to support scholarships, programs and learning facilities at the college.

“I have seen first-hand the impact that scholarships have on our students and the joy the tours and events bring to our community,'' said FVCC Foundation chief development officer Tagen Vine. “We deeply appreciate Carol Bibler, manager Tyler Hawk, and all of the staff at Bibler Home and Gardens for partnering with us and helping our students achieve their academic dreams for almost two decades,”

2022 Bibler Home and Gardens season

• May 7, 14, 15: Spring Weekends — Self-guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Explore thousands of tulips and other spring blossoms around the property. Tickets are $20 per adult and $5 per child.

• May 14: Tribal Weavings Tour — Special viewing of the Bibler collection of Persian tapestries and weavings, presented by Carol Bibler at 1 p.m. The event offers Persian rug enthusiasts a chance to see the Bibler home’s extensive tribal rug and weaving collection. Tickets are $25 per person. This tour is not recommended for children.

• July 18: Summer Garden Party at 5 p.m. — The event features hors d’oeuvres served outdoors by the Culinary Institute of Montana at FVCC along with beer, wine and live music. Tickets are $80 per person or $150 per couple.

• July 19-22: Splendid Summer Evenings — Self-guided tours at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each evening. Explore the property during the Flathead Valley’s summer season with thousands of annuals and perennials in bloom. Tickets are $20 per adult and $5 per child.

• Aug. 1, 3: Sweet Summer Days — Self-guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Tickets are $20 per adult and $5 per child.

Tickets for all events are limited and must be purchased in advance through the FVCC Foundation Office by visiting fvcc.edu/bibler, calling 406-756-3632 or emailing foundation@fvcc.edu.

More information is available at biblergardens.org.