Abkhazi Garden is an oasis of beauty.
It is full of rhododendrons and azaleas which are full of blooms in April and May.
This magical place was created by Prince and Princess Abkhazi.
It's a hidden gem here in Victoria.
The profusion of peachy pink blooms on this azalea are incredibly fragrant.
The shed was built when the royal couple were beginning the garden in 1946.
It used for tool storage and picnics.
You can read more about the history in the book
A Curious Life: The Biography of Princess Peggy Abkhazi by Catherine Gordon.
From here there is a fabulous view of the curving lawns under the vast Garry Oaks.
You can see the house that they built on the left
this is now a gift shop and tea room.
We sat on the patio in the sunshine.
The tea room has 3 teas on the menu, this is Elevenses.
It was the smallest of the three but it was plenty of food.
There are two resident turtles
one was swimming and the other one was sunning itself on the rocks.
This driftwood cat is a newly installed art piece from a local Fairfield artist who specializes in creating woody creatures.
We enjoyed our walk, the tasty tea and the incredibly beautiful flowers.
I felt like I was transported away on a lovely holiday.
Parks, local gardens, and the seaside, are such a tonic in these unusual times.
Hope that you are staying safe and taking care of yourself.
~Be Well and Be Kind ~
12 comments:
Oh, I love the Abkhazi Gardens! We went there in spring 2019 for our annual spring birthday tea, and we had a lovely time. I'm happy you were able to sit outside and enjoy that beautiful oasis, L!
What a wonderful post! I loved this and wished I could visit ! Thank you!
Lovely photos! Victoria has so many beautiful gardens.
Oh!!! I need to go there!! (When we can travel!!)
So very very pretty and peaceful and serene!
Sheila you really should try to arrange a walk there before the rhododendrons and azaleas fade...not too far and the teas are delicious. They also had a lunch salad and a lamb tangine on the menu. I think the lunch menu changes daily. Take care
It really is a special garden...gorgeous design and beautiful mature plantings. Volunteers play a big role in maintaining the beds.
Have you been to Van Dusen Gardens lately? Or Queen Elizabeth Park?
They were two gardens that i loved seeing when we were in Vancouver.
Ah travel...what a wonderful idea! I hope we can travel safely soon.
It really is a quiet spot for a wander and a delicious tea...very inspiring too.
Such a pretty place to visit. I haven't been there for a couple of years now. Your tea looks delicious!
I love this garden, and the romantic story of its beginnings. The humble house is in such a beautiful setting.
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