What Is Eagle Creek Bonsai?

Eagle Creek Bonsai is a bonsai seller and workshop provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, opened in September 2009 by owner Scott Yelich. It sells bonsai trees, pre-bonsai, tools, pots, wire, soil, and other supplies, and also sells suiseki (viewing stones) with daizas handmade by Scott. If you want to buy bonsai material locally or attend a workshop, it's worth knowing how the business operates before you visit: the greenhouse and garden are open by appointment only, so you need to call or email ahead.

What Eagle Creek Bonsai Offers

The business describes its goal as providing quality bonsai, pre-bonsai, tools, pots, and supplies to enthusiasts at affordable prices. Its main offerings:

• Trees and plant material — both tropical and temperate trees, plus pre-bonsai
• Tools and supplies — pots, tools, wire, soil, and other bonsai supplies
• Suiseki — viewing stones, with daizas (display stands) handmade by the owner
• Workshops — held monthly from March through September, covering various tree species and bonsai styles
• Demonstrations and instruction — speaking engagements, private lessons, demonstrations, and team building events

Scott Yelich has been working with bonsai for over 30 years, according to the site.

How to Visit or Buy

The greenhouse and garden are not open for walk-in browsing — visits are by appointment.

The site also lists a Calendar page, a Pots & Suiseki section, a Gallery of Show Trees, and a Shipping/Policies page, so you can check shipping terms and policies there before ordering.

Who It's For

Eagle Creek Bonsai suits:

• Local enthusiasts in the Indianapolis area who want to buy trees and supplies in person by appointment
• Beginners looking for pre-bonsai and basic tools, soil, and wire
• People wanting hands-on instruction through monthly workshops, private lessons, or demonstrations
• Groups interested in team building events or a speaking engagement
• Suiseki collectors interested in stones with handmade daizas

If you're outside the Indianapolis area, the site's Shipping/Policies page is the place to check whether and how orders can be shipped to you — the homepage itself doesn't state shipping terms.

Practical Notes

• Call before you go. The site explicitly asks visitors to schedule by phone or email; there's no stated walk-in hours.
• Workshops run March through September and are listed on the Workshops page, which was updated with 2026 dates.
• Seasonal availability: the site notes that in summertime the trees move out into the garden, with a selection of tropical and temperate trees available alongside pots, tools, wire, and soil.
• Pricing isn't published on the homepage. The business describes its aim as affordable prices, but you'll need to check the catalog or ask directly for current prices and availability.