10 Most Beautiful Secret Gardens in America

Lotusland, California: Montecito's hidden gem. Exotic plants, aquatic gardens, and cycad collection. Ganna Walska's horticultural masterpiece beckons quietly

Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.: Historic Georgetown. Terraced gardens, orchid-filled greenhouses, and Renaissance-inspired designs. Tranquil urban escape

Chanticleer Garden, Pennsylvania: "A pleasure garden." Artistic plantings, ornamental vegetables, and whimsical furniture. Serenity meets imaginative design

The Kampong, Florida: Tropical haven in Coconut Grove. Rare fruit cultivars, flowering trees, and exotic flora from Asia

Bartlett Arboretum, Connecticut: Stamford's woodland magic. Meandering trails, themed gardens, and canopy walks. Nature's melody resonates softly

The Gardens of Alcatraz, California: San Francisco Bay's paradox. Once-prison island blooms with historic gardens. Surprising beauty amidst rough past

Innisfree Garden, New York: Millbrook's cup garden design. Asian aesthetic, natural rock formations, and tranquil waters. Poetry in landscaping

Ladew Topiary Gardens, Maryland: Over 100 topiaries. Sculpted green art, nature walks, and butterfly house. Harmony in shape and form

Gilcrease Museum Gardens, Oklahoma: Reflecting American West. Themed gardens honor pioneers, Native Americans, and rock formations. Historic beauty meets botany

Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon: Authentic Japanese design. Koi ponds, tea garden, and sand stone garden. Zen in every corner