Margaret and Charles D. Spohr began creating this wondrous setting around their home in the 1950s and welcomed the ever-growing number of visitors who had heard of its beauty.

Charles Spohr died in 1997 and Margaret Spohr died in 2001. At that time the Gardens were left to the Margaret K. Spohr and Charles D. Spohr Charitable Trust. Under the terms of the trust the property is to be open to the public every day of the year from 8am to 8pm. No admission may be charged but tax deductible donations are accepted. In 2003 Friends of Spohr Gardens was formed to provide volunteer help and financial support through an annual Fall appeal.