Located on the bluffs of the Cape Fear River, this 85-acre garden provides both formal gardens and natural woodland areas for the nature and gardening enthusiast. Interpretive signage provides both historical and horticultural information for visitors. The Garden has more than 85 species of trees including the largest swamp chestnut oak on the Fayetteville register of big trees. The cultivated section of the Garden contains over 2,000 species of ornamental plants. Permanent gardens include the Mary McLaurin Camellia Garden of over 200 named varieties, the Bettie Jernigan Daylily Garden of nearly 500 named varieties, A Place In Carolina, a water-wise garden that demonstrates home-gardening conservation techniques, and many other horticultural displays. Pictured here is the trademark 21' white gazebo that presides over the Great Lawn, an elegant and often-used site for weddings and community events.

The Heritage Garden complex, containing a 100-year-old restored farmhouse, outbuildings and gardens is designed to provide a snapshot of a local farmstead at the turn of the century and melds cultural regional history with the Garden's many environmental and aesthetic features. The McCauley Memorial Garden hosts heritage plants representing kitchen garden and cash crop cultivars of the time. The farmhouse also houses a gift shop and administrative offices.

A certified Environmental Education facility and Cumberland County Field Trip destination, fee-charged educational programs and guided tours are available for both children and adults. Groups must pre-register for guided tours. The first Saturday of each month is "Free Saturday" and no admission is charged.

Open 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday
12 PM to 5 PM on Sunday (Closed Sundays from mid-December through mid-February)
Admission: Adults $5;  children under 12 free;   Military $4;  Garden members free.
Telephone: (910) 486-0221

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