The Rock and succulent Garden is on the bank below the Cottage Garden. Banana plants that survived the storm were transplanted into this area along with dry conditions loving plants like “Mother of Thousands”, thyme, Mexican petunia and plumed celosia. Things to Discover

A short walk takes you into this pollinator paradise. Stroll through our moon gate and enjoy the plants on each side of the pathway. A visit to our butterfly bench is a must and it’s the perfect photo spot. Sponsored by Tryon Tramps Things to Discover

This tranquil spot in our atrium has handmade benches for you to enjoy this quiet space. Hostas, ferns, and climbing roses fill these gardens. Overhead you are sheltered by our native Wisteria “Amethyst Falls”. The fountain was chosen for this serene garden because of its beauty and soft water sound. Sponsored by Keys Open Doors Foundation…

The “Rainbow Bridge” was a memorial within the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Gardens where pet owners left collars and tags to honor lost pets. Inspired by the widely known Rainbow Bridge poem, it became a popular, moving spot for visitors to share in grief and celebrate their beloved animals. The Rainbow Bridge was created by…

A short stroll into this lovely space brings you in to sit in our special swing which is a Hurricane Helene survivor. She was slightly damaged and fixed by a visiting volunteer and came right back where she belongs. Enjoy the view of Chimney Rock from the swing. Thornless fragrant roses climb up the trellis…

A new waterfall invites you to come into our patio and sit awhile. A new glider bench, donated by the Tripp Langham family in memory of Tripp’s wife, Tracy and two chairs invite visitors to enjoy a quiet moment.  A waterfall fountain will cascade through the garden. The space is closed in from traffic in…

Our lives were all twisted up after Hurricane Helene tore through our community. Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick in the center has quirky twisted branches showcasing how we all felt for many months. Plants in this garden were chosen as some float in the breezes from the Hickory Nut Gorge and others for their twisted pattern….

Butterflies are main visitors to our gardens and critical pollinators. Our special butterfly made of hens and chicks and sedum greets you as you walk into the gardens. Butterfly-loving plants create a special place for them to gather. Stop to enjoy watching them. As you continue on the path you will go under the Lake Lure Flowering…

Our special water trough made just for us has an antique pump handle that helps to recirculate water through our sweet creek bed. Our planters are made of corten steel and aged to a “mountain rust”. Pancake Arborvitea and Lorapetalum join varieties of thyme for a nice border for our front porch. Sponsored by the Tanner…

As you arrive through our visitor drop off, small gardens and sweet pine “Niagara Falls” shrubs meet and invite you into the Flowering Bridge gardens. Our special stained glass window, made for us by local artist Dee Montgomery, is a focal point as you enter. Visit our Education Center when it is open and enjoy our gardens…