Located just minutes from Charlotte in Belmont, N.C.,
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is one of the jewels
in the Queen City’s crown. Named one of the nation’s
20 Great Gardens in HGTV’s popular book, Flower Gardening,
the Garden sits on 380 acres along the banks of Lake Wylie.
Part nature preserve, part showcase for the best of Southern
horticulture, the Garden is in the process of implementing an ambitious 50-year
master plan. Currently there are over 110 acres in cultivation for guests to enjoy including:
- The 13,500 square foot Robert Lee Stowe Visitor Pavilion topped with a magnificent stained-glass dome
- Approximately 10 acres of manicured, themed gardens: The year-round Four Seasons Garden, the tropically-themed Canal
Garden, four distinct Perennial Gardens (chock-full of ideas for home gardens),
the nostalgic Cottage Garden, the fragrant Conifer Garden, the Encore Azalea® spring and fall blooming Garden
and stately West Gardens
- 12 delightful fountains
- Woodland trail
- The Garden Store stocked with "must-have" unique items, many
hand-crafted by local artisans
- The Orchid Conservatory is scheduled to open in January 2008
The Garden is great for nature-lovers of all ages who enjoy:
- Gardening
- Landscape design
- Natural settings
- Photography
- Bird-watching
- Learning more about horticulture
 Guided Group Tours:
Enjoy a 1 1/2 hour
tour led by our trained Garden Guides. Choose either
the General Garden Tour (covers the Visitor Pavilion
and formal gardens) or the Woodland
Trail Tour (interprets a beautifully forested area
along a quarter mile nature trail).
- Available 7 days a week between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)
- Guided group tours must be pre-arranged and require a
minimum of 15 people to receive discounted admission,
$8 per adult, $4 per child 4-12; under 4 years old free
- Fee of $70 per guide with a maximum of 20 people per guide (fee must be paid two weeks prior to visit)
Self-Guided Visits: Groups can stroll through the Garden at their own leisurely pace.
- Available 7 days a week between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)
- Self-guided visits must be pre-arranged and require a minimum of 15 people
to receive discounted admission, $8 per adult, $4 per child 4-12; under 4 years old free
Tour Operators & Destination Planners: Please call Reservation Coordinator to inquire
about special fees for available programs, and about other unique opportunities
for your group tours. Contact the Garden Reservation Coordinator at 704-829-1252 (phone), 704-829-1244 (fax),
or by email at info@dsbg.org
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