paintings, and interactive interpretive elements exploring the philosophy and art of Bob Ross. Programs Minnetrista offers community centric and family oriented programming throughout the year, from school tours, to painting and glass-working workshops, to three large scale signature events throughout the year. Signature events: Faeries, Sprites & Lights, Enchanted Luminaria Walk, Garden Fair Farmers Market Gardens When the Ball family moved to Muncie and began building their homes, they also transformed the landscape, developing beautiful lawns, award winning rose gardens, fruit orchards, and ornamental gardens. Since the museum’s opening in 1988, the historic greenspaces around Minnetrista’s 40-acre campus have been revitalized and supplemented by new formal gardens inspired by the Ball family legacy and Minnetrista’s history. These include: Oakhurst Gardens Orchard Garden Culinary Herb Garden Rose Garden Wishing Well Garden Backyard Garden The Nature Area References Buildings and structures in Muncie, Indiana Botanical gardens in Indiana Historic house museums in Indiana Museums in Delaware County, Indiana Natural history museums in Indiana National Register of Historic Places in Muncie, Indiana Protected areas of Delaware County, Indiana Museums established in 1988 Protected areas established in 1988 1988 establishments in Indiana Ball Corporation Arts organizations based in Indiana Charities based in Indiana Glass museums and galleries in the United States Houses in Muncie, Indiana Tourist attractions in Muncie, Indiana Woodland gardens