The Garden is located on the St. Joseph River and contains landscape gardens (8 acres), woodland nature preserve (50 acres), an arboretum of trees and shrubs from temperate regions around the world (40 acres, started in 1971), and restored tallgrass prairie (5 acres, started in 1976), as well as a conservatory (greenhouse) featuring more than 100 kinds of tropical ferns.

The landscape gardens include a Japanese "dry" garden designed by Ben Oki (1979), a hosta garden with dawn redwood and Ginkgo, a tufa rock garden started in the 1950s, a fern garden with more than 50 types of hardy ferns, a boxwood garden, a lilac garden (1940s), a lily pond (1977), and an herb garden featuring over 200 types of herbs.

The nature center displays exhibits about the ecosystems and animals of Fernwood and items of seasonal interest, as well as live animals including an active beehive and local reptiles and amphibians. Environmental education programs are offered year round.

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"It was the perfect space to stay when visiting a new town. "

"we really enjoyed our stay, will keep this one on our list of repeats"

"The cabin was very clean and cozy. And the area with the surrounding lakes is very lovely. I will recommend to others."

"The property was everything we needed and more. The communication with the property managers was efficient and timely, the house was adorable, reliable, and quiet. We were staying out of town for a wedding and the rental provided everything we needed with the bonus of being near the water. Afforfable and definitely worth it. Highly recommend and definitely would go back again!"

AED 694 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

"Enjoy staying here while working in the area. Clean, quite, and comfortable."

"It was so nice quiet and we got to see the moon and have a very nuce time "

"The place was very nice perfect for just two people. "

"Overall I love everything beautiful clean organize and relaxing "

"We loved staying at the peaceful Winding Creek Cabins! Cute and quaint and had all the comforts of home. Bed was comfortable, a/c unit worked beautifully on the 95 degree days!! We will definitely be back!! "

AED 877 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

"Loved the space "

"I enjoy staying here! Clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced."

AED 666 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"The cave and waterfall are fascinating features, and the forest is magnificent. Life is quiet at the campground. "

"Everything was clean and nice. The owner was so sweet and communicated quickly with us when we had questions. Would definitely stay again. "

"One of the best, cleanest, most thought out rentals I’ve experienced. Such a great spot with all the bells and whistles. Will be a definite return trip for us!"

AED 2,087 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

"The property manager was very accommodating. We loved the cabin and the area was beautiful. We are coming back in the fall of 2025 and will stay here again if possible."