Meadowlark Garden

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A Garden Full of Surprises

Home to the Holly Trail, Meadowlark Garden is one of the world's top 25 displays of Asian and American Holly. Take in the views from the Garden's picturesque gazebo, or go for a peaceful stroll to take it all in. From dwarfs to large trees, with berries in black, red, orange, and yellow, these beautiful Hollies dazzle visitors as they explore, discovering different shapes, sizes, and colors. Many visitors, thinking that all Hollies have spiny leaves and red berries, are awed at the diversity of form that these trails introduce. 

Another favorite here is the Tea Olive, whose sweet essence is inescapable on a warm Winter day. In late Winter and early Spring, the Garden is in full bloom with beautiful displays of Edgeworthia, Witch Hazel, Daphne, Carolina Jessamine, and Camellia.

Within Meadowlark Garden and just steps from the Day Butterfly Center, the Thornhill Hydrangea Garden is a favorite stop from late May through September when the blooms are at their peak. Several benches invite you to slow down and take it all in. 

Did You Know? 

Most hydrangea flowers are white, but the soil's pH level can produce surprising shades of blue, pink, red, and purple. 


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Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl

Home to more than 3,000 hybrid azaleas, this 40-acre hillside garden offers a network of peaceful walking trails to explore. Bloom typically peaks from March to April.

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Wind through the gardens at your own pace and discover quiet corners you never knew existed. The 10-mile Discovery Bike Trail winds through a variety of scenic woodland environments and stops at all of the gardens and attractions.

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Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel

Built as a tribute to Cason Callaway's mother, this peaceful fieldstone chapel features nature-themed stained glass windows and a custom Möller pipe organ. Stop in for a quiet moment or stay for a concert. 

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