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A local gem. Shady spots, garden center, ponds, well manicured lawns, shady walking paths, and so much more to explore in this place. Set in the heart of Annandale, it is a great place to enjoy nature. Definitely worth visiting in different seasons throughout the year.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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This is a jewel. Not many know of it, because it is behind developments. The garden is special - the more you look, the more you see. It is even nice in the winter. It has a nice stream that runs through it and which provides a very nice water garden. It has traditional upland flower gardens. It has a historical farmhouse with rotation art exhibits. And it has a visitor center. …
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Date of experience: October 2019
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This venue is part of the Fairfax County's park system. It is beautiful and well maintained, There are a number of educational programs, a small greenhouse, a garden shop, a tearoom in a historic house and much more!
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Date of experience: July 2019
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Spent a morning here with my gardening friends and we were really impressed with the beautiful plantings and diversity of species. Their landscapers definitely know how to use color, form and texture. If you need gardening ideas this is the place to go. They have a large greenhouse with tropicals and cacti and succulents. They have a small gallery where the exhibit art and they have a gift shop.…
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Date of experience: October 2019
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I had come here before on Sundays for the tea programs with member of my book club, but I knew my husband would enjoy taking photos here. We visited on a beautiful summer Saturday morning when the gardens were gorgeous. The walkways are wide and easy to follow to the various sections of the gardens, and there are lots of shady or sunny benches when your legs get tired! Be sure to also take the wooded path down to the ponds! (If you are pushing a little one in a stroller or have a person in a wheelchair, you may want to access the pond area by the paved road near the historic house, that is easier to take down the hill.) This is a great day out for any age!…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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