[NFB-Utah] September chapter Hike Weber/Davis chapter

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Greetings to all Affiliate friends,

 

The Weber/Davis chapter is inviting you to join us for our September chapter
Hike!

It will be held at the historical Rainbow Gardens, 1851 Valley Dr, Ogden,
Utah. on Saturday September 16th at 11 a.m. and then at 1 p.m. we will enjoy
lunch in the same location in the Greenery, if there is rain, please join us
still at 1 p.m. for an unforgettable  lunch.  

 

 

The hike is flat and relatively easy however, you can decide for yourself
how fast and long you want to go before turning around.  

There is shade and nature in abundance.  

read below for all the info about this area. 

Attached is a file giving the historical background if you are interested 

 

Rainbow Gardens Gift Shop And Restaurant In Ogden, Utah

Rainbow Gardens History has a great and exciting history dating back to the
late 1800’s. Today, Rainbow Gardens is still owned by the King family, with

Robert W. King serving as CEO and five children in retail and restaurant
management positions. They extend a warm welcome to all for “Gifts, Food,
and

Fun.”

 

If you’re looking for a fun day trip with family or friends, head up to
Ogden to visit Rainbow Gardens. This delightful spot offers a beautiful
restaurant, gift shop, and hiking trail. 

 

Absolutely fantastic trail! Especially for beginners. The only problem with
it is that it's so gorgeous, there's always someone on it! Don't let that
deter you though! This one’s too cool to miss

 

The Birdsong Trail offers wonderful views along the east bench in Ogden. It
goes by 6 springs, a pond and deep forest, where you can see an abundance of

birds (hence the name). It connects the neighborhoods around Fillmore and
20th Streets to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

 

This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so
you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open
year-round and is beautiful to

visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

 

Step inside to find a restaurant that's lush and inviting. The Greenery's
dining room is filled with plants and flowers.

Start your meal with a Mormon muffin, the house specialty. Made from an old
pioneer recipe, this warm walnut bran muffin is served with honey butter,
and it's absolutely delicious.

 

The Greenery's menu includes six fresh salads, or you can choose to take a
tour of the soup and salad bar.

The sandwiches and burgers are delicious, and you'll have plenty to choose
from, with a dozen sandwiches and six charbroiled burgers on the menu.

After lunch, take a stroll through the 20,000-square-foot gift shop. It's
filled with all kinds of home decor, clothing, and gift items.

This is a shopping experience unlike any other. Rainbow Gardens has 20
different departments that include everything from pretty houseplants to
designer handbags. You'll also want to check out the large selection of
homemade food items.

 

Rainbow Gardens Gift Store has the most astounding collection of giftware,
seasonal décor and fashion accessories in the western United States. With
over twenty departments in a 20,000 square foot original historic complex,
you’ll find something unique for everyone on your list. Both a local’s
favorite shopping spot and a top tourist destination, this is a store that
cannot be missed!

 

Jerry Nealey

Weber/Davis Secretary

utahnfb at gmail.com <mailto:utahnfb at gmail.com>  

 

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Situated at the mouth of the magnificent Ogden Canyon, just below Rainbow Falls, the Rainbow Gardens
location and its thermal springs were venerated by the Native American tribes long before the first fur
trappers or pioneers came into Ogden Valley.
In 1895, the first formal building commenced on what would become the Ogden Canyon Sanitarium and
Resort. The establishment featured private mineral baths, hotel and dining rooms, and a dance hall.
Finally completed in 1906, the large wooden Victorian structure burned to the ground in 1927.

 
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EL MONTE SPRINGS 1928-1932
In 1928, the entrepreneur A.V. Smith bought the resort and rebuilt it in brick, naming it “El Monte
Springs”. The resort again featured mineral baths, but this time a large (100,000 gallons) swimming pool
and a grand ballroom were added. Marathon dances were held in the ballroom during the late ’20’s.
Unfortunately, the Great Depression put and end to Smith’s plans and El Monte shut its doors in 1932.

 
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RIVERSIDE GARDENS 1942-1946
The resort lay dormant through the depression until it was purchased by Harman W. Peery, Ogden’s
Cowboy Mayor in 1942. He renamed it Riverside Gardens and billed it as the “Kochbrunnen of America”,
offering swimming and dancing.
In 1946, the resort was turned over to Harm’s son-in-law and daughter, Robert W. King and Rosanne
Peery King: and the name was again changed (for the last time) to Rainbow Gardens. The Kings began
the restoration of the old Victorian Spa: and for 25 years, Rainbow Gardens operated as a resort,
including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a ballroom and 18 bowling lanes.

 
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RAINBOW GARDENS 1946-PRESENT
In 1970, Rosanne Peery King opened “Rainbow Imports” in the old Ballroom, featuring gifts from
around the world. In 1975, the old indoor swimming pool became the sunken “Gift Garden”, a terraced
solarium, filled with plants and gifts. The following spring, “The Greenery” Restaurant opened. Now one
of Ogden’s finest restaurants, the Greenery serves award-winning food to over 500 patrons daily.
Another era ended in 1996, when after 35 years, the “Rainbow Lanes” gave way to the new Planet
Rainbow project. The Utah Book Nooks opened in mid-1998. The first phase of this new retail food and
event center, Planet Rainbow is the State’s largest collection of Utah Books, Regional Souvenirs and Gifts.
It is a delightful destination for local visitors and out-of-town guests alike.
Today, Rainbow Gardens is still owned by the King family, with Robert W. King serving as CEO and five
children in retail and restaurant management positions. They extend a warm welcome to all for “Gifts,
Food, and Fun”.
Receiving visitors has been the “grand tradition” of Rainbow Gardens since the 1890’s, when the
discovery of natural hot springs here drew crowds of health-seeking bathers to the waters of Ogden
Canyon Resort—our ‘landmark’ is rich in history!
We personally invite you to join us at Rainbow Gardens for a visit.
Stroll through our Gift Garden, a conservatory of exotic plants and flowers; waltz through the old Dance
Ballroom and peruse the delightful collection of gifts in our many fun boutiques; then enjoy the delicious cuisine of “The Greenery” Restaurant.
Rainbow Gardens History
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Situated at the mouth of the magnificent Ogden Canyon, just below Rainbow Falls, the Rainbow Gardens
location and its thermal springs were venerated by the Native American tribes long before the first fur
trappers or pioneers came into Ogden Valley.
In 1895, the first formal building commenced on what would become the Ogden Canyon Sanitarium and
Resort. The establishment featured private mineral baths, hotel and dining rooms, and a dance hall.
Finally completed in 1906, the large wooden Victorian structure burned to the ground in 1927.

EL MONTE SPRINGS 1928-1932
In 1928, the entrepreneur A.V. Smith bought the resort and rebuilt it in brick, naming it “El Monte
Springs”. The resort again featured mineral baths, but this time a large (100,000 gallons) swimming pool
and a grand ballroom were added. Marathon dances were held in the ballroom during the late ’20’s.
Unfortunately, the Great Depression put and end to Smith’s plans and El Monte shut its doors in 1932.

RIVERSIDE GARDENS 1942-1946
The resort lay dormant through the depression until it was purchased by Harman W. Peery, Ogden’s
Cowboy Mayor in 1942. He renamed it Riverside Gardens and billed it as the “Kochbrunnen of America”,
offering swimming and dancing.
In 1946, the resort was turned over to Harm’s son-in-law and daughter, Robert W. King and Rosanne
Peery King: and the name was again changed (for the last time) to Rainbow Gardens. The Kings began
the restoration of the old Victorian Spa: and for 25 years, Rainbow Gardens operated as a resort,
including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a ballroom and 18 bowling lanes.

RAINBOW GARDENS 1946-PRESENT
In 1970, Rosanne Peery King opened “Rainbow Imports” in the old Ballroom, featuring gifts from
around the world. In 1975, the old indoor swimming pool became the sunken “Gift Garden”, a terraced
solarium, filled with plants and gifts. The following spring, “The Greenery” Restaurant opened. Now one
of Ogden’s finest restaurants, the Greenery serves award-winning food to over 500 patrons daily.
Another era ended in 1996, when after 35 years, the “Rainbow Lanes” gave way to 
the new Planet Rainbow project. The Utah Book Nooks opened in mid-1998. The first phase of this new retail food and
event center, Planet Rainbow is the State’s largest collection of Utah Books, Regional Souvenirs and Gifts.
It is a delightful destination for local visitors and out-of-town guests alike.
Today, Rainbow Gardens is still owned by the King family, with Robert W. King serving as CEO and five
children in retail and restaurant management positions. They extend a warm welcome to all for “Gifts,
Food, and Fun”.
Receiving visitors has been the “grand tradition” of Rainbow Gardens since the 1890’s, when the
discovery of natural hot springs here drew crowds of health-seeking bathers to the waters of Ogden
Canyon Resort—our ‘landmark’ is rich in history!
We personally invite you to join us at Rainbow Gardens for a visit.
Stroll through our Gift Garden, a conservatory of exotic plants and flowers; waltz through the old Dance
Ballroom and peruse the delightful collection of gifts in our many fun boutiques; then enjoy the delicious cuisine of “The Greenery” Restaurant.
	Home to such specialties as the famous Mormon Muffin, the Gabby Crabby and homemade Carmel Apple Pie, the Greenery Restaurant is a delightful eating establishment
ready to wet your appetite with its delicious, fun food.  Let it calm your busy life with its garden-like ambiance overlooking the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and a friendly, 
courteous service. Day or evening, the Greenery is a truly unique dining experience.