St. George Village Botanical Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden, Frederiksted: Address, Phone Number, St. George Village Botanical Garden Reviews: 4.5/5
St. George Village Botanical Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden
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You can stroll amid the ruins of this 17-acre estate, a former 19th-century sugarcane plantation village, which contains varied ecosystems from semi-arid cactus to lush green rain forest.
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Erik
Hanover, MD42 contributions
Dec 2020
My wife and I were happy to FINALLY find something open during these crazy COVID times. We were the first people to arrive and didn't see anyone else the entire time we were on the property. Once you sign the guest book and place your entry fee in the box provided you can take a map and begin your self-guided tour. We walked the entire park and took our time to read the signs and it took us two hours to complete the visit. Don't miss the St. Croix Sea Shell Society Museum in the Great Hall. The sea shells on display are pretty cool. Bring your own bottled water or drink if you want as the gift shop was not open, due to COVID. The entry fee for an adult under 60 is $8, which is a bargain.
Written December 13, 2020
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Adriana Z
Henderson, NV24 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The gardens are set in an old sugar plantation, which was a pleasant surprise. It is a self guided tour with well defined paths. There are several exhibits throughout the place, one of them was the sea shells of the island and another one was a small museum about the evolution of the island and the plantation itself. There are several bathrooms in the facility and the gift shop is stocked with local affordable local art and souvenirs. Very beautiful spot to visit!
Written August 13, 2020
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GroovyM
Kobe, Japan292 contributions
Oct 2021
Glad we took the time to visit. Entrance fee was $10 per adult. The self guided walk takes about 30-60 minutes and wasn't difficult to follow. The buildings and key points on the map are all marked. We learned some about the Dainsh plantation history and the many plant species that have been brought here.
Written October 29, 2021
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Bob M
4 contributions
Feb 2022
We spent about two hours meandering the 14 acre site. There are the ruins of a number of plantation buildings that punctuate gardens full of colorful and unusual flora. The placards around the grounds were all torn and falling apart - just laminated paper that can't survive the weather, so that was a disappointment, but just meandering around and soaking up the color and feeling the history of the place was great. There was a lot of history on display about how the sugar cane industry worked, and it gave a good window into how this industry exploited the labor of both slaves and indentured servants. It wasn't sweet working on a cane plantation, this was a good experience to see this.
Written February 18, 2022
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,328 contributions
Mar 2021
The gardens exceeded our expectations! They are easy to find, right off of the main road, and there is free parking right in front of the entrance. The gift shop is not open, so you put the entry fee ($8) in a box and then take a map for a self-guided tour. You can choose from a long or short route through the gardens, and the map has numbers that correspond to the numbers on the signage for each checkpoint. There are many different beautiful gardens to see, including rainforest and desert, and everything is built around the ruins of a sugar mill. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Written April 1, 2021
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Michael W
Redding, CT952 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
We really enjoyed our visit to these botanical gardens, although I must admit that we did find it a bit difficult to follow the map. I think a few directional signs could be added for little outlay and would make navigation so much easier. Nevertheless, it’s a great place to spend an hour or two, depending on which path you choose to take.
Written August 23, 2021
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suematt70
Meriden, CT341 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We arrived around 10:00 and did a self guided tour of the old sugar plantation grounds and historical ruins. As we read our guide brochure and the signs along the way we couldn’t believe the huge variety of plants which were native to many different places in the world and the history of the area. It is run by volunteers. We did tour the gardens a few years ago and thought it was run down, but this year it was pretty impressive. There are restrooms in two locations, benches throughout to sit and reflect, and many shady spots along the walking trail. We spent about two hours enjoying the natural beauty and learning much history as well.
Written February 21, 2021
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J and G
Arizona19 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This is an amazingly gorgeous botanical garden steeped in history. A picture takers dream!
Spent a lovely 2 hours on a self guided tour and it was only $8 per person. We’re so glad we made this part of our trip.
Bring drinking water!
Spent a lovely 2 hours on a self guided tour and it was only $8 per person. We’re so glad we made this part of our trip.
Bring drinking water!
Written May 26, 2021
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Jack Courtney
Severn, MD201 contributions
Jan 2020
Our cruise ship scheduled this as one of the tours we could take on the island. (Other than gazing at Oprah's huge ship (Yaht) that was docked next to our ship. It was almost the same size as our cruise ship!) My wife and I found St. George Village Botanical Garden to be amazing! The way that they have it laid out shows that they had a lot of thought into planning it. The guide was very informative, and included some surprises to me and my knowledge of plants that included the plants history, medical uses and that they are all local plants. It's definitely a place to visit during a visit in St Croix! (Sorry, there is no bar on the site, so if drinking is your thing, take another trip to the rum factories on the island!
Written February 9, 2020
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Patricia D
Weymouth, UK262 contributions
Jul 2020
The gardens were very quiet when we visited which was a bonus as we practically had the place to ourselves. We used the self guided tour maps that gave us all the information that we needed. Stunning setting with lots of historical buildings and information . Very amused to find a “sausage tree” I thought sausages came from pigs and cows😂.
Well worth a visit if you want an experience where you can wander at your own pace. I’ve seen tours advertised for $50+ which seems extortionate when you can find all the info you need by yourself!!!
Well worth a visit if you want an experience where you can wander at your own pace. I’ve seen tours advertised for $50+ which seems extortionate when you can find all the info you need by yourself!!!
Written July 14, 2020
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Dolores P
White Plains, NY292 contributions
Does the tour fee also include admission?
Can the tour bus and garden accommodate a scooter?
MichelleGV
Murphy, NC53 contributions
The terrain is fairly rough and I personally don’t think I’d be comfortable in a scooter unless it’s a very sturdy one. Not sure about the fees/admission. We paid just admission as we arrived in our rental car.
joelfox51
Burlington, KY
We are staying on St. Thomas Island, how much would the extra fee be for hotel pickup and drop off?
John L
Sydney, Australia61 contributions
The St George Village Botanical Gardens is on the island of St Croix which is several hours ferry ride from St Thomas Island. So, in my view, it is impractical and costly to visit the gardens from St Thomas Island on a day trip, as it would also involve a long cab ride from Christiansted or Frederiksted to the Gardens.
John E
Ballwin, MO1,412 contributions
One more question--how far is it from these botanical gardens to the Cruzan distillery which seems to have much higher ratings than the Captain Morgan one? Would you need to take a cab and if so, would it be fairly easy to get one? Also, the estimated cost from the gardens to the Cruzan distillery assuming you do need a cab. All answers will be much appreciated.
paulaangelle
Katy, Texas43 contributions
Not sure... I did both of these excursions but on different days. So since I'm not from there, it would be hard for me to tell you the distance between the two locations.
John E
Ballwin, MO1,412 contributions
Two questions: 1) what would the estimated cab fare be from the cruise ship dock to these gardens one way?; and 2) how would you return? Are there cabs stationed outside or would the staff be willing to call for a cab or how would one do it? Am concerned about being able to get there but then being stuck because that happened to us once south of Puerto Vallarta when we visited the Botanical Gardens there and we had a lot of trouble getting back. All answers will be much appreciated.
paulaangelle
Katy, Texas43 contributions
Not sure exactly.... My resort scheduled my roundtrip shuttle to that location. If memory serves me correctly, I think it was about $30.... But it's been awhile.....
Chris L
Hoquiam, WA7 contributions
Hi, are the orchids and other flowers blooming in December ? Thanks, Chris
Allen B
Muskegon, MI949 contributions
Everything was blooming that blooms as far as I know and remember from our visit last December. So much more than just flowers though. Trees! Old buildings. Medicinal plants, And the oddest and creepiest but cool moss as well as some sort of cactus garden.
Chris L
Hoquiam, WA7 contributions
Hi, How far is the Botanical Garden from the cruise ship pier? Thanks, Chris
Ceevee1040
California
It's less than 5 miles from the cruise ship pier, and would take only a few minutes by taxi, depending on traffic. And depending on the taxi driver. However, we found it to be a less than stellar attraction. We are apparently in the minority, but we found it a tremendous waste of time, and left feeling that we'd just spent $8 just to use the bathroom. The map they give you to do your self-guided walk through the woods left much to be desired. The first few minutes were mildly interesting, but they spent far more money on plaques identifying their donors than they did identifying the plants. If you go, you will need to use about a quart of bug spray, and don't forget to spray heavily on your head! I sprayed every inch of skin several times, and all my clothes, but didn't spray my scalp (and I have shoulder-length hair), and ended up with at least a dozen bites on my head -- the only place on the island that happened. For a more bug-less opportunity, and about a mile closer to the pier, try the Whim Museum property -- the site of an old sugar plantation. Or, just say the heck with it and enjoy one of the best beaches on the island, just north of the pier. We spent 2 months on island, near Christiansted, and drove to that beach at least twice a week. (If you're not used to the heat and humidity, think twice about a long walk in the woods and bugs. We'd been experiencing the heat for weeks, and taking long walks almost daily, but the Botanical Garden trek was still nearly too much for me.) You could possibly book a ride through the rain forest part of the island, if you want to see tropical jungle, or just a circle island tour with a stop in Christiansted. The only time ANYTHING happens in Frederiksted is when a cruise ship comes in -- otherwise, the entire town is completely dead, with maybe 2 to 3 shops open in total. Christiansted offers much more in the way of shops, restaurants, etc, -- but no beach. Hope you enjoy your stay!
lpic1
Cleveland, OH42 contributions
Good morning! We are planning a University student travel abroad trip for next May. We will be spending a week in St. Croix and I would like to take students to the St. George Village Botanical Garden. I am having difficulty finding the cost of visiting the garden and museum. I was also wondering if there were group rates available. Thank you for your assistance!
Halkidis
Southwest Finland, Finland4,679 contributions
Have to say, that St.George Village Botanical Garden was real nice place , surprisingly much to see! Admission fee is 8$ and 6$ for seniors. They also have group rates, because our driver said that because it was only 2 of us, charge will be that 8$/person. However, if there is more than 10 persons, I guess the charge is 5-6$/person
adventurer21
Williamsburg, VA204 contributions
Hi. We are going to st Croix in .march fur A 1day cruise stop. Please let me know how you got to and from the gardens. Did you use any local tours?
Many thanks, Barbara
kdbingham
Tulsa, OK7 contributions
We booked the excursion through the cruise line. it included a stop at the Captain Morgan distillery. A bus picked us up right outside the gangway.
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