The
Gardens are composed of thirty acres of beautiful captivating
vistas. The gardens are composed of plants, many of which have
been selected from other countries. There are over eight hundred
and fifty different species of trees, shrubs and perennials. For
your pleasure, there are fifty seven varieties of roses. The gardens
are designed to be beautiful around the year.
There are five different gardens near La Grande Maison. The formal
Rose Garden has a classical style with statuary and columns. The
Puzzle Garden is a whimsical garden shaped like a jigsaw piece.
The English Garden, the largest of the individual gardens, consists
of rare and established specimens. The Passion Garden contains
vividly colored flowers that bloom most of the year. The Fairy
Garden creates a mystical atmosphere with soft overhead lights.
All the other gardens have soft lighting for nightime strolling
and viewing. Interesting and beautiful statues are also located
all around the grounds. Many of the plants are labeled with their
Latin and English names.
For
guests who enjoy walking, La Grande Maison has a mile long path.
This path meanders through gardens, an alley and vibrant woods.
On your walk, you will see a unique black bamboo grove from China
that is seldom seen in this part of the world.