Trails and Outdoor Spaces

Stretch your legs and lace up your sneakers! Our grounds have more than two miles of trails, wetlands, paved pathways, thick woodlands, and an expansive meadow for visitors to explore and enjoy. Don’t skip the waterfall, located along the Reynolda Village trail. Dogs are welcome on the grounds of Reynolda everywhere except the Formal Gardens, but must be leashed.

On the Trails
Meadow
Leashed Dogs Welcome!
Boathouse
Woodland Trail
Waterfall
Woodland Trail

Nature Awaits

Lake Katharine Wetland and the Boathouse

Lake Katharine was the most prominent feature of the Reynolda landscape when the Reynolds family moved into their bungalow in 1917. The man-made, 16-acre lake was dredged up for the first time in 1924—11 years after its creation. In the 1950s, runoff from the construction of Wake Forest University’s new Winston-Salem campus filled the lake again. Today, the area serves as valuable wetlands and a natural history classroom.

Built before January 1913, the boathouse designed by Charles Barton Keen still stands and serves as the Boathouse Education Center for children’s educational programs.

This photograph of Lake Katharine was published in the October 1917 issue of House Beautiful. The original caption read, “Sixty thousand daffodil bulbs were naturalized around this lake, and in blooming time the place is thronged with visitors. In the distance, spot the boathouse and bungalow.”

For the Curious

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Mar19

Mar 1, 2024 — Jun 2, 2024

Embracing the times in which she lived, Imogen Cunningham (1883–1976) created images that reflect crucial movements and developments in art and photography during her seventy-year career. Her photog…

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Mar6

Mar 6, 2024, 6:00pm

After the sun sets, Reynolda opens its doors to visitors ages 21+ for an evening of music, drinks, and art. Visit Reynolda’s featured exhibit, “Seen and Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningha…

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Mar14

Mar 14, 2024, 9:30am

On this special shopping day, museum Members can save up to 20% in the Museum Store, plus 50% off one item.

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Apr19

Ongoing, 10:00am

To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers and their caregivers will explore Reynolda through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement, nature exploration, and art-…

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