“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
I previously posted the rebuilding of the Forest Glade Gardens, and now I’m excited to share a special walk my husband and I enjoyed there last May. I almost overlooked posting about it, but Anne-Christine’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge gave me a timely nudge. I’m also linking this post to Jo’s Monday Walk.
While I’d love to feature something from my own backyard—Melbourne’s winter has left it quite bare. For now, let’s begin our journey from the slopes of Mount Macedon in Victoria, Australia.
Our walk started from this side of the road.
***The area was crowded due to the last weekend of the Autumn Festival in the Macedon Ranges. With limited designated parking, we ended up parking in a spot where we thought was ok to park… but no, when we got back to the car, we received a $115 infringement notice stuck on the windshield. It was an expensive lesson for us.
Well enough of that and let’s begin strolling…
This beautifully landscaped garden spans fourteen acres and features four distinct themes. Instead of following the map, we chose to wander freely and simply enjoy the sights as they came.
Forest Glade is a historic private garden, nearly a century old, and is renowned as one of the most beautiful gardens in Australia. It blends various landscaping styles, having inspiration from English, Italian, and woodland traditions.
So many statues, fountains, bridges, amazing greenery.
The gardens are absolutely stunning with new things to see at every turn.
The garden also features a charming Japanese section that is a must-see and offers excellent photo opportunities.
We gradually made our way to the main lawn, where the stunning fountain awaited.
I couldn’t help but wonder how this arched walkway would transform in spring.
The sculptures are truly captivating, making Forest Glade a true paradise for both gardeners and photographers.
Finally, I couldn’t miss this photo opportunity before leaving.
Just glorious, Teresa! I do miss the Autumn colours, and you’re right- it would be fabulous in Spring too. Many thanks, darlin!
Thanks Jo, happy you liked it.
Stunning!
Wonderfully colourful!
Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks Nes.
Surely not the same as being there, but really impressive. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure Nes. ❤️
What a fabulous garden to explore, especially with those stunning autumn colours! The Japanese garden looks particularly lovely 🙂
I had a lovely time exploring. Thanks Sarah.
I think the garden is fabulous any time of the year, but the autumnal foliage is definitely giving a special character to this place.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful garden🥰
Christie
My pleasure to share Christie. It was my first time going and was definitely impressed.
What a wonderful place.
Thanks Scooj, glad you think so too!
What a beautiful garden to go for a walk! The bright colours, statues and fountains – it’s so pleasing to the eye.
I am glad we did go. We didn’t think that there will be that much to see. Happy you liked it as well.
What an amazing place! It has it all, hasn’t it – plants, trees, sculptures, colours…I would have loved walking there! Thank you for featuring Forest Glade. And – quoting my favourite book “The Secret Garden”
Thanks, A-C, glad you liked it. There was really a surprise in every turn. And yes, that is quite a book, love it too!
Fantastic garden and your photos are superb, Teresa. So much to admire.
Thanks Sofia. ❤️
Wowww. A beautiful garden beautifully presented. One of those ‘can you take a bad picture there?’ Certainly not in your case. Well done.
For sure, it is beautiful there in every aspect. Thanks for the comment John.