Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

Have you ever wondered why you waited so long to visit a place that ends up giving you great joy? That's how I felt during my visit to Yew Dell. It is a peaceful and serene spot that makes you forget suburbia and daily stressors. The entrance to the gardens is through an old tobacco barn, which also includes a small, but very nice gift area. When we visited, many potted plants that were grown on site in the nurseries were also for sale immediately outside the barn where you entered the gardens. There were also plant pots, garden decor, wind chimes, birdhouse and much more. In addition to the flowers, shrubs and trees, Yew Dell has a beautiful stone castle, a log cabin, a more modern barn that is used as a small eatery (Martha Lee's Kitchen) with an attached covered patio for sitting and viewing the grounds), sculptures, and so much more. There is a large pavilion for weddings, private events and ceremonies. There are many areas within the gardens that are perfect for engagement or family photos. The venue holds many children's events as well as adult classes and events. I never dreamed that I would enjoy the Fairy Garden as much as I did. Perhaps I'm still a child at heart?Hounds of the Ground is the name given to Sundays when leashed dogs are allowed (see website for blackout dates when dogs are not allowed). A large part of the grounds is wheelchair accessible as well as the large and very clean and modern restrooms. Parking is plentiful in a designated lot. I know that my husband and I will be frequent flyers as the entry fee is so reasonable and each season would have different blooms and features.

We recently paid our first visit to Yew Del Botanical Gardens. It was Father's day and my did some research to find on outdoor place not far from home and ended up here. I had no idea it existed, but I don't get out this way very often.The entry way is through the Tobacco barn, and it's a nifty way to enter such a unique place. The admission price is very reasonable ($9 for adults, and veterans (like myself) are free).Walk through the Tobacco Barn / Gift Shop and there you are, surrounded by all kinds of colourful, natural beauty. We meandered through a large part of the Botanical Gardens in roughly and hour-and-a-half at a very relaxed pace.I particularly liked the Castle Terrace, looking very medieval and stately shortly after you enter the Gardens. The Fairy Forest is a quaint little area with miniature fairy houses and a well-shaded area and plenty of places to sit.The Pollinator Meadow has a nice, very visible, flat walking path that's a nice stroll on a Sunday afternoon.Yew Dell is a nicely sized Botanical Garden. It's not so large that you feel like you're missing something, but comfortable enough to feel like you got to see it in all its natural splendor.If you haven't been, I recommend it. It's a very pleasant visit to a quiet, relaxing outdoor experience...and who couldn't use more of that?

We enjoyed a wonderful visit this year during Boo Dell at Yew Dell in October, entrance fee $9, which is a great annual event, especially for families. It's less than a half-hour drive from the city and we could easily spend several hours here exploring. There are many activities for kids of all ages, crafts, music, candy stations, costumes, decorations, fairy gardens, and a fire truck to explore. This is all in addition to the every day offerings at Yew Dell with an astronomical amount of plant varieties, outdoor art installations, and beautiful buildings. I hope to return soon for one of the weekends prior to the winter holidays to see the lights and then again in the spring, the summer, and so forth. Lots to see here and of course it is ever changing since it's primarily focused on nature and plants. (I also plan to return to have lunch at Martha's Kitchen as it was already closed when I visited.)

This is a quaint place. The buildings are more impressive than the gardens. I give the shade gardens five stars. However many of the plants are mislabeled. The castle building looks ready to lease for parties of about 20-30. Cute gardens but it is not laid out well for an experience. No easy bathrooms or food and drinkAvailable. One hour and you can see everything. Cool items in the gift shop. But why they do not sell basic water is a mystery.... Wedding or engagement photos would be lovely here and free electric car charging in the parking lot.

This property spans a variety of environments, with small castle and a variety of event spaces, an arboretum, and a trail down to a more rustic environment ending in a pond. Not much was happening in the event spaces on the day I visited, though there were plants on sale by the greenhouse. I encountered a variety of wildlife, and there was plenty of charming and idyllic scenery. I didn't actually see that much in terms of educational material on plants, it was more about the aesthetics of the fairy woods and the Kentuckian limestone-crusted streams.Of note, they don't charge admission during the winter. You could walk the grounds in an hour or so, but it's certainly nice enough to stay longer.

This is an excellent place that my family and I took a vantage of our culture pass that we got from the library. The culture pass is something that allows you to go to a local establishments and experience different cultures. Awesome addition for kids. Anyway at this botanical garden they have a wide variety of flowers plants statues a castle all kinds of great things just to get out and see. Very clean very neat very organized nice people definitely check it out

Yew Dell Gardens is such a magical place -- so much so that my family and I visited last weekend to see fairy houses.Well not REAL fairy houses. Everyone knows they really live deeper in forests. ;-)Yew Dell has a special exhibit of fairy houses and doors, and it gave us a great excuse to see its beautiful grounds. It includes a small castle, ponds, a secret garden, log cabin, vistas, arboretum, sculptures and more. And this is all in a relatively small area. Not to say Yew Dell is small -- it just packs a lot in. The size was perfect for my mother in law, who recently had surgery, and my toddler son to explore.Be sure to take your camera because there is so much to take photos of. I also feel like we missed some neat things. I wish there had been a bit more signage, and the map was hard to follow. Just another reason I suppose to go back.Yew Dell also hosts some great events, especially in its barn. I went to one several years ago with my best friend. The music plus beautiful scenery made the experience even more special.There is also a nice gift shop in the barn you walk through to get in. The clerk was so nice to my son to, which I appreciated.We will definitely be back soon.

Wanting to get together with family but still be outside, I mentioned heading to Yew Dell. My mom looked over the website and agreed. We got here a bit early since it was Easter and we didn't know how busy they would be. Mother website mentioned picnics were allowed but didn't really specify if there were tables or benches. So we picnicked in the parking lot. Come to find out, there are tons of place to enjoy a packed lunch. Plenty of seating and benches throughout the gardens. I enjoyed the history behind the property. The castle that was once a pool house fascinated me the most. And I loved the hyacinths surrounding it. There was a pathway to follow and plenty to see. We did stop in the gift shop but didn't make any purchases. The only negative was that dogs are allowed on Sunday. There were A LOT of dogs. And unfortunately, most people weren't cleaning up after their dogs. I enjoyed the day and being able to safely be with family. In the future, I wouldn't visit on a Sunday.

Delightful botanical gardens, really good for event space in nice weather. Staff i have interacted with were informed and pleasant. I would like some greenhouse stuff, but its possible I just missed it.

This botanical garden has a little bit for everyone, but not too much for anyone. One really cool thing about the place. Is they have free electric vehicle charging. At least that's what it looked like to me. They also have really well developed shade gardens. The buildings scattered around the property seemed underutilized and understaffed. And the gardens are a little bit more naturalized and less groomed than a typical botanical garden. Check out the fairy village at the far corner of the property. While I was there, there were many engaged couples getting their wedding photos taken. I have a lot of fond memories of the place. And, the annual plant combinations and colors gave me a lot of great ideas for my own garden at home.