A photo of a vine maple in the understory in Olympic National Forest

About Emerald Lake Garden

Emerald Lake Garden is the bonsai practice of Will Schnicke, located in Seattle, Washington.

A class of bonsai students

The offerings

Emerald Lake Garden is a full-service (though part-time!) bonsai garden with a focus on collaborative work and education. Whether you need an extra pair of hands or a guide, a demo or workshop, I would love to help.

  • Bonsai services for hire, onsite or in my workspace
  • Education, either 1-on-1 or in a workshop setting
  • Corporate and club events: demos, workshops, display rental
  • White glove bonsai transporation
  • Landscape tree pruning
Will at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum -- Tree by Bjorn Bjorholm

About Will

Will is a bonsai student and hobbyist whose obsession has grown over the last 4 years. In 2025, he was the intern at Pacific Bonsai Museum. Will’s bonsai interests include contemporary display, mixed media, and conceptual bonsai art. He still doesn’t know how to answer the question “why did you get in to bonsai?” but has a plethora of answers for why he’s stayed.