Kayhart Arboretum at Luther Crest Senior Living Community
Established in 2015, the Kayhart Arboretum welcomes you to visit our beautiful collection of native and specialty trees. The Arboretum provides educational, recreational and even therapeutic opportunities for Luther Crest residents the surrounding community. It fosters an understanding and appreciation of trees and the role trees play in creating a healthy and sustainable environment.
Accreditation 
Luther Crest, a senior living community just west of Allentown, Pennsylvania, occupies a 50-acre landscaped campus which is accredited as a Level 1 Arboretum by ArbNet. ArbNet, the only international agency of accreditation specific to arboreta, is sponsored by the Morton Arboretum, The American Public Garden Association and Botanic Gardens International. The Kayhart Arboretum, first accredited in 2015 and reaccredited in 2020, is one of 350 accredited arboreta world- wide in 28 countries. We share this distinction along with The Morris Arboretum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ; Royal Botanical gardens, Sydney Australia; and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
In contrast to most arboreta that are large sprawling areas difficult to explore in a reasonable amount of time, the Kayhart Arboretum is a small manageable gem of a place that one can enjoy without becoming exhausted.
History of the Arboretum
Luther Crest residents share a heartfelt passion for nature, and a commitment to conservation. In 2013, they initiated the “Memorial Gift Trees” project, generously donating trees to help restore the landscape. The establishment of the Luther Crest Arboretum in 2015 further showcased this commitment, and in 2018, it was renamed “The Kayhart Arboretum at Luther Crest” in honor of its founder, Dr. Marion Kayhart. The Kayhart Arboretum highlights the community’s dedication to nurturing and revitalizing their natural surroundings
