Lotusland

Of course you have always wanted to visit a dreamy garden designed by a magnetic but possibly less-than-great Polish opera singer, right? Lotusland is the result of decades of effort and attention at the hands of the eccentric Madame Ganna Walska. Fantastical vignettes feature a wealth of unusual plants, including cycads, which were present in the era of the dinosaur. Other gardens are devoted to lotuses, ferns, succulents, bromeliads, aloes and topiaries. There are also orchards, water gardens and a garden populated exclusively by plants that are blue! Gifts and exclusive souvenirs can be purchased in Lotusland's Garden Shop. Self-guided tours are available Wednesday through Saturday. Advance reservations are required - call as soon as possible to schedule your visit to this once-in-a-lifetime garden.