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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"Property is very nice and clean. Very close to Norte dame. Great place to stay for a game day!"

AED 1,474 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

"Very smooth, exactly as described!"

"We had a great time and appreciated the little touches that made our stay great! "

AED 1,449 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

"Great spot for a weekend getaway. Close to a great beach, shops, restaurants and a weekend farmers market. Check in was easy and the kitchen had all the supplies we needed. "

"We enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean and well-stocked with household needs. The check-in and check-out was super simple and easy."

"We all really enjoyed the property for a little winter R&R. Great location with Grand Mere State Park for hiking and of course great views of the lake. This would be a great location for a summer trip."

"Nice location and very clean"

"This house accommodated our large crew. The host was very responsive, and we look forward to staying in the future."

"The house was perfect with extras like beach chairs and toys that I didn’t expect. Enjoyed the back deck too. Will consider this place again in the future. "

"Great place to stay, great check in process and very clean. The fenced in yard was perfect."

"This was a perfect place to stay near New Buffalo but away from the craziness. Cute house and nicely updated. Super comfy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend!"

"Awesome house in every way! Great for large groups! Private beach just blocks away. Greet town! Responsive host! "

"Amazing location and such a cute house !"

"Great Place, we would stay again"

"This property is beautiful with a lot of space, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The location was perfect for walking to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. Can't wait to visit again!"

"Fantastic stay! We celebrated two milestones - our 18th wedding anniversary, as well as our first vacation as a family of three (8 month old daughter). We can’t say enough wonderful things about the house, location, and excellent communication with the property owners! They thought of everything with all the labeled items and beautiful decor to make your stay comfortable. Walkable and close to restaurants, shopping, and more. Thank you for the special memories! "