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Explore the Gardens<\/h1>\n

From terraced gardens inspired by international travels to spaces dedicated to study and preservation, the gardens at Cheekwood have something to peak everyone’s interests. Discover the large variety of blooms and foliage our estate has to offer and take in the natural beauty of this historic landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\"17\"<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Designed by David Harris Engel, this Japanese-style tea garden guides visitors on a meditative journey to an idyllic scene of a mountain retreat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beautiful and horticulturally diverse, this garden featuring numerous interactive features that are engaging for all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A tribute to our universal love of color, we invite you walk through the sweeping curves of this garden and enjoy a collection of colorful flowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Created to resemble the oldest surviving botanical garden in the world, this garden will transport you to a beautiful, Italian scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Planted under a hardwood canopy, this garden displays many selections of Cornus species and is the centerpiece of our Nationally Accredited Cornus Collection\u00ae.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A project of the Herb Society of Nashville, this garden is devoted to the study and evaluation of herbal plants in Middle Tennessee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This garden is one of the most beloved gardens at Cheekwood as it pays tribute to Mrs. Cora Howe and showcases her love of wildflowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Surrounding our elegant, Georgian-style mansion,\u00a0 this garden is comprised of terraced gardens with extensive plantings of boxwoods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you love peaceful, cascading water sounds, this serene water garden is a must-see at Cheekwood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the newest gardens on our property, this green space is dedicated exclusively to America\u2019s official flower \u2013 the rose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This garden honors the late Sigourney Cheek and serves to inspire literacy through reading, writing and reflective thought.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Focusing on the seasonal aspect of the landscape in Tennessee, this garden features everything from summer blooms to winter berries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dedicated to iris breeder and author, Jesse Wills, this garden displays new and traditional perennials, as well as bearded irises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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