McGill Rose Garden

I absolutely adore this place! It's a hidden gem in the middle of bustling city life. A little peaceful oasis of sorts. You'll understand if, no when you come to visit. It's the perfect backdrop for everything. Beautifully landscaped with something different at every corner and scenery around every angle. The flowers are so pretty, and I just become enveloped with calmness whenever I walk through. You can also enjoy drinks from the coffee and wine bar on the site.

Wine. Coffee. Wine. The sign outside. Around 2, and not too long of a wait. Salted caramel and rosemary lattes. Perfectly balanced, not too sweet. We exit into the garden. Not something you see everyday tucked into a small downtown spot. Power lines above next door, but otherwise immerse yourself in a mini getaway from a city, and close your eyes, breathe in the floral essence. A nice break from reality. Upon our first few steps, we sit on a metal bench and catch up. Dates. Families strolling by, dogs, kids, babies strapped to their dads. A mix of people. Sunny day but not hot. Lots of roses and herbs. Quaint little garden with rocked pathways. A table filled with plants for sale by a local "Unar" ? Special needs folks trying their green thumb on display for purchase to donate proceeds to the cause. Love that. An outside bar with a line, but we were coffee only. Small parking lot, but not hard to find parking in the area.

A beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. Heading to Rosie's for a date night among the flowers is always a favorite of mine. Don't miss out on your perfect Instagram moments at this spot.

I finally had a chance to stop by now that they've reopened post-COVID. They are practicing proper precautions so masks are required.Tables outside are already pretty well spread out so it's not hard to do the social distancing thing.Even though it's far from rose season, the garden remains quite lush and green. The few roses that were still in bloom in early October were lovelyt and of course the place smells wonderful.Check out the lovely garden. Quite literally, stop and smell the roses. And maybe while you do that, enjoy a glass of wine.[Review 14042 overall, 1364 of 2020, number 2668 in North Carolina.]

Such a cute place! Went here for their farmers market like event and was so impressed! They maintain the area so well and it was gorgeous. I definitely want to come back here for another event or for a picnic.

Lovely wedding venue! We had a wonderful time at the wedding of a friend, gorgeous roses and plants.The city setting is close to Amelie's NoDa. They have lots of plants and flowering trees. They have a gorgeous mural of artistic inspiration and an old railroad car showing the history of where it was an old coal yard.The space was a small wedding with about 65-70 people. They have a parking lot in the rear.We thought the wedding was beautiful even in the rain.

I found this place many years ago and it remains a special place of solitude for me. Sacred, almost. When life takes a few bites out of my soul, the quietness and beauty of this little oasis near Uptown draws the wounds from within and I begin to heal. Should you catch a glimpse of me here, just smile and move on. I'm listening to hear the voice of God. If there's ever a place to stop and smell the roses, it's here.

Very nice grounds hidden behind an old building. Plants are well maintained and train cars are a pleasant surprise.Parking is below par - watch to potholes

We had such a romantic date night here! Loved walking the garden and enjoying a glass of wine. We went in the summer and it was wonderful.

the McGill has been a long time fan favorite of both our campers (I'm the director of CLT Bike Camp) and myself. The Secret Garden aspect of this park is just magical. Whenever I have a chance, I give them a shout out on social media because it is a lovely place to visit. Even though it's right out of the inner circle of the city, when you enter the garden you feel enveloped by a sense of calm. It's great for a day trip with or without children, a stop for coffee if you have a minute in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening. The staff is supportive and welcoming.