Garvan Woodland Gardens
Arkansas
Garvan Woodland Gardens is a 210-acre botanical and woodland garden located near Hot Springs, Arkansas, owned by the University of Arkansas. The gardens are situated on a scenic peninsula with 4.5 miles of shoreline along Lake Hamilton, showcasing natural woodland settings with rocky inclines reminiscent of the Ouachita Mountains. Notable features include streams, waterfalls, and the Garden of the Pine Wind, a highly ranked Japanese garden with Japanese maples and tree peonies. The gardens display hundreds of rare shrubs and trees, including camellias, magnolias, roses, and over 160 varieties of azaleas. The site was developed over 40 years by Verna Cook Garvan, a pioneering female CEO and self-taught gardener, who personally designed the paths and selected plants. The Verna Cook Garvan Pavilion, co-designed by architect Fay Jones, stands at the heart of the original plantings. Garvan Woodland Gardens serves as a place for education, research, cultural enrichment, and public enjoyment, offering visitors breathtaking natural beauty and exceptional horticultural design.
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Tip: The best time to visit Garvan Woodland Gardens is during the spring when azaleas and other flowers are in full bloom, or in the fall for vibrant foliage. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, especially for golf cart tours, which provide an accessible way to explore the extensive grounds. Discounts may be available for children and groups. Check the official website for current hours and special events, and consider visiting early in the day to avoid crowds and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Zajímavosti
- •Garvan Woodland Gardens covers 210 acres with 4.5 miles of shoreline on Lake Hamilton.
- •The Garden of the Pine Wind is ranked fifth among Japanese gardens in the United States.
- •Verna Cook Garvan was one of the first female chief executive officers of a major southern manufacturing business.
- •The Verna Cook Garvan Pavilion was co-designed by Fay Jones, winner of the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal.
Historie
The garden site was originally clear-cut around 1915 and acquired by the Arthur B.
Cook family in the 1920s.
Verna Cook Garvan, daughter of Arthur Cook and one of the first female CEOs in the southern U.S., began developing the gardens in 1956, planting thousands of specimens and personally designing the landscape.
Upon her death in 1993, she bequeathed the property to the University of Arkansas' Department of Landscape Architecture.
The gardens have since become an important center for education and research, with the Verna Cook Garvan Pavilion designed by architect Fay Jones as a centerpiece.
Průvodce po místě
Garden of the Pine Wind
A beautifully designed Japanese garden featuring Japanese maples, tree peonies, and a conifer border, known for its tranquility and aesthetic harmony.
Verna Cook Garvan Pavilion
Architectural centerpiece of the gardens co-designed by Fay Jones, serving as a focal point amidst the original plantings.
Woodland Trails and Shoreline
Extensive trails along 4.5 miles of Lake Hamilton shoreline featuring rocky inclines and natural woodland reminiscent of the Ouachita Mountains.
Kontakt
Telefon: (800) 366-4664