Garden Cafe:
The Garden Cafe is the perfect choice for a bistro-style lunch. Guests can dine while enjoying the spectacular views from the terrace. Or, arrange a pre-ordered boxed lunch or dinner.
The Cafe is open 10 am to 4 pm daily, April 1 - October 31
The Cafe is closed November 1 - March 31
Garden Cafe by Farm Fresh - (757) 853-0416
Garden Gift Shop:
The Gift Shop features a wide array of unique gift items. Highlights include: pottery, specialty food items, unusual souvenirs plus gardening books.
The Gift Shop is open Monday - Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and
Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm
The Gift Shop is closed during January
Azalea Market
In April, take your own azalea home - our gift shop has a variety of different blooming azaleas available for sale in one and three gallon containers. Select your favorite color and form from red to pink to white.
Library
The Fred Heutte Horticultural Library, located in the Education Building, is an excellent resource for information on all aspects of gardening. Only members may check out books, but everyone is welcome to use the library for reference. Next time you are curious about anything horticulture related, visit the Fred Heutte Horticulture Library, we've got what you need! Learn more
Other Amenities:
- Accessibility: Two trams are wheelchair accessible. To request special assistance, please contact 757-441-5830 ext. 324 (front desk).
- Benches located throughout the Garden
- Free parking adjacent to the staffed main visitor center
- 12 miles of walking paths
- 8 minute video overview of the Garden
- Picnic area includes a covered picnic pavillion and picnic benches
- Exhibits seasonal outdoor exhibitions and changing exhibits displayed in the Visitor Center year round .
- Water Fountains: Located at Cobblestone Bridge, Colonial Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Picnic Area, Tram Circle, Woodman of the World Wayside, World of Wonders Children's Garden
- Courtesy phone For local calls in Visitor Center and Garden Education building
- Restrooms: Bristow Butterfly Garden, Garden Education building, Next to the Garden Cafe, Picnic area, Rose Garden Hall, Visitor Center, World of Wonders Children's Garden
- Vending machines: Food and drink machines may be found in the Bristow Butterfly Garden, Garden Education building, World of Wonders Children's Garden