Amenities
- Tours: Guided
Location
558 Summit Ridge Road
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
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A native plant arboretum and research center dedicated to sustaining the natural ecosystems of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and one of only two on the eastern seaboard displaying high-elevation native plant species. Located in Western North Carolina at an elevation of 4500 feet, the varied topography and forest types found on our 120 acres allow us to emulate many of the plant communities found in the higher reaches of the Southern Appalachians. The Reserve’s gardens are managed to illustrate how thoughtful design combined with complex native plant communities can showcase our high elevation microclimate. Each garden room is designed to elicit an emotional experience, fostering a human connection with the plants, animals and environment surrounding us. We hope our visitors experience the gardens as a place to reconnect with nature and reflect upon their role in nature.
558 Summit Ridge Road
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
