October 5th & 6th, 2024
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Prelude to Fall at the Gardens
Enjoy the fall season as it unfolds at our artistically landscaped garden. We will also have a special guest, all the way from Turkey, who is a Botanical Artist and will be hosting a special workshop on October 6th for those interested in adding something creative to their visit. There are also plenty of photo opportunities waiting at every corner for those who prefer using their camera instead of the paint brush. Remember to pack a picnic and enjoy it by the Lake, before you venture out discovering the different trails. Purchase your entry ticket today and plan!
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
We are thrilled to announce that during the October 6th Garden Tour we will have a special guest: Scientific Botanical Artist, Kezban Sayar Yagiz, who will be joining us all the way from Turkey. Don't miss a rare chance to attend a workshop on botanical art painting from a distinguished artist!
Kezban, who holds a Master's degree from Ankara University, is highly trained in scientific botanical art and is currently working on an encyclopedia illustrating the flora of Turkey. During the opening her work will be available with her Exhibition in the Stone Barn. On October 6th, between 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm, she will be offering a workshop on painting flowers, a unique and rare opportunity for those interested in learning this delicate art form.
Spaces are limited so we encourage you to purchase you entry ticket today.
November 9 & 10, 2024
Special Artist Guest! October 6th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
November 9 & 10, 2024
Celebrate Colors of Fall at the Gardens
The crisp air and changing colors of fall, combined with a brisk walk along the trails makes a visit to our unique gardens one you'll remember fondly. Pack a picnic to enjoy by the lake just before you trail out. Many sculptures, plant life, nature and an optional hike up our mountain top will add a "wow" experience to your escape from the ordinary. Great photo opportunities abound! Purchase your entry ticket today for a memorable experience!
EXPLORING NATURE AT THE GARDENS
September 7 & 8 2024 - Visitors enjoyed a couple of beautiful days discovering our secret garden. Many spent the day strolling through our bamboo gardens and Kyoto waterfall and some even enjoyed sampling our orchard grown figs. We appreciate all the support and look forward to seeing you during our next opening.
Exploration & Adventure at the Gardens
August 2024 - Our visitors enjoyed touring of the grounds, with the hidden "art" and "nature" gems sprinkled throughout our venue. We had a busy summer, continuously adding new plants, sculptures, and even expanding our collection of gardens. Many got an opportunity to see the breathtaking views from the top of our mountain. Thank you all for your support and for your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon again.
Summer Flare at the Gardens
June 2024 - Our visitors enjoyed the gardens in full bloom while exploring sculptures, whimsical structures and breathtaking views from the top of our mountain. Many also came out to celebrate a special Fathers Day Weekend with family and friends. Thank you all for your support and for your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon again.
3rd ANNUAL ART IN NATURE FESTIVAL
May 2024 - Over Memorial Day Weekend, we welcomed many to celebrate art and nature at our Third Annual Festival Event. Our visitors enjoyed fine art, outdoor sculpture collection, fine tastings of wine, and chocolates while exploring nature in the great outdoors.
Many also explored the new mountain path offering breathtaking panorama spanning four states.
3rd ANNUAL SPRING INTO THE GARDENS
April 2024 - Spring is the time when color comes to life at the gardens, vibrant hues of spring blended with scenic trails and captivating sculptures. Newly added this year, as an additional mountain access ticket purchase, was the introduction of the inaugural access to the mountain, offering breathtaking panoramas spanning four states. Please watch this menu, as we post available openings of the gardens.
CELEBRATE THE COLORS OF FALL IN THE GARDENS
November 2023 - Fall in full color is the best time of the year as the seasons conclude at the gardens. New visitors and repeat enjoying the scenic trails and each new feature added along the way. With color pallets everywhere you go or look, photo opportunities did were at every corner of the garden.
We appreciate your support for 2023 and we'll continue adding new features to our garden and hope to see you next year 2024. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of the many fun future openings and events we have planned.
PRELUDE TO FALL IN THE GARDENS
October 2023 - We enjoyed sharing the unfolding of Fall with so many of you. New visitors and many repeat enjoying the fresh air and a scenic brisk walk along the trails. The newest featured garden was viewed by many, and decorations about with pumpkins for those photo opportunities did not go unnoticed with many selfies we hope all share with friends and families. We appreciate your support and we'll continue adding new features to our garden and hope to see you at our last self-guided tour for 2023 in November. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of the many fun future events we have planned.
FIGS & NATURE AT THE GARDENS
September 2023 - We enjoyed sharing our delicious figs with so many of you, grown right here in our fig orchard. Fortunately the harvest didn't disappoint and we had buckets of Turkish, Italian, and Bulgarian figs available for tasting and purchase. It was lovely to meet many new visitors to our garden, some who travelled hours to spend their afternoon with us. We appreciate your support and we'll continue adding new features to our garden and hope to see you at our next self-guided tour in October. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of the many fun future events we have planned.
EXPLORATION & ADVENTURE AT THE GARDENS
August 2023 - Thank you to all who visited our garden mid-August to explore the hidden "art" and "nature" gems sprinkled throughout our venue. We've been very busy this summer, continuously adding new plants, sculptures, and even expanding our collection of gardens. Although the heat of this summer kept pressing on, our visitors enjoyed the wonderful shade under the canopies of our magnificent variety of trees and large plants. Once again, we had the pleasure of meeting many new faces who share our passion for nature and art, as well as some repeat visitors. We thank you for your support and we will continue to work towards being open to the general public more frequently. We hope you'll visit us again soon. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
FREEDOM IN NATURE AT THE GARDENS
July 2023 - Summer has been a "hot" one for sure. The 12th to the 16th, the rain held as many visited and enjoyed. We saw planned friend meets on site, family, and even bird watchers enjoy the afternoon at the gardens. It was wonderful to meet many more new faces who shared our passion for nature and art, and even some repeat visitors. During the self-guided tour many of our guests took beautiful photographs, enjoyed the adventure of discovering the many unexpected sites that helped them relax and reset. We are continuing to work towards being open to the general public more frequently, and hope you'll visit us again soon. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
CELEBRATION OF SUMMER AT THE GARDENS
June 2023 - To kick off summer opening June 21-25, the rain kicking off the 21st, a pleasure for the plants, but we were unable to be open, many guests were still able to visit on a nice June weekend. It was wonderful to meet many new faces who shared our passion for nature and art. During the self-guided tour many of our guests took beautiful photographs, enjoyed their lunch at the lake, while others enjoyed the adventure of discovering the many unexpected sites that helped them relax and reset. We are continuing to work towards being open to the general public more frequently, and hope you'll visit us again soon. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
2nd ANNUAL ART IN NATURE FESTIVAL
May 2023 - The Memorial Day Weekend, we opened to welcome many to celebrate art and nature at our Second Annual Event. Many enjoyed the fine art, outdoor sculpture collection, the fine tastings of wine, beer and chocolates and explored nature in the great outdoors.
SPRING INTO OUR GARDEN
April 2023 - We opened our gates to welcome many curious and thirsty for spring visitors between April 15-23. It was wonderful to meet many of you and share our passion for nature and art. During the self-guided tour many of our guests took beautiful photographs, relaxed in a unique setting, while others enjoyed the adventure of discovering the many unexpected sites that helped them relax and reset. We are continuing to work towards being open to the general public more frequently, and hope you'll visit us again soon. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
TOUR THE GARDEN
October 2022 - We had full week and weekend of another successful temporary opening with the visiting guests. All were able to wonder on a self guided tour of the fall season in a breathtaking setting as it unfolded with spectacular color and beauty. Photo opportunities were taken from every angle. We hope to do more soon as we progress to final approvals for opening to the public. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
FIG AND WINE FESTIVAL
September 2022 - We had a successful day with the sample varieties of figs grown on our property. Many strolled through our unique garden rarely open to the general public. Savored wine, delicious food, and sweets prepared with figs. Please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.
ART, FLOWERS, AND FLAVORS FESTIVAL
May 2022 - We had a successful 3-day festival under a temporary permit allowance and hope to do another soon. Watch our website for updates, or please subscribe to our e-mail list to be notified of future events.