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December 2022 by Rosalind Helfand
Gorgeous gardens in a peaceful and secluded location in the California hills. We loved how welcoming the staff were and that the gardens are part of a larger nature reserve.
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August 2022 by Google user
Holy moly, I am painting here in March and I can’t wait. Themed gardens, luxurious space and painter friendly. Strolling and meandering permitted.
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April 2022 by Cassidy Anderson
Beautiful and unique!! Such a magical place. A must visit if you are in the area. Reservation is required.
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March 2022 by Lisa Mahony
Holy moly, I am painting here in March and I can’t wait. Themed gardens, luxurious space and painter friendly. Strolling and meandering permitted.
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February 2022 by Dorthea A.
If you like gardens, do not miss this hidden gem outside Ojai. It is very tricky to get to, and you must reserve in advance and follow the instructions that they send you after you register on their website. And it is worth it. Specialties are native plants of South Africa and Australia. Bring your own water and snacks, sunscreen, hat, etc. Enjoy the hummingbirds that are drawn to the flowers.
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January 2022 by Melissa M.
My family and I took a day trip to Taft Gardens and we were not disappointed. The customer service was exceptional. had made several errors were ordering my tickets and Alexandra helped me correct the issues over email before I arrived. When we got there, she gave us a detailed explanation of the map and shared background information of the grounds. The grounds themselves are extraordinarily beautiful. It's truly a magical place. The owner, Jon, gave us a ride up to a lookout point in his golf cart. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. I am SO happy with my experience at Taft Gardens and it is definitely a place I will continue to visit and support.
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July 2021 by Aaron S.
I had the pleasure of visiting Taft Nature Gardens on a weekday Spring afternoon. The drive through Ojai was pleasurable, but I was lucky to not get lost on the road from the highway to the garden. Parked in the lot south of the garden entrance- there is a clean bathroom at the west end of it. The best part of the garden is the south end, as the Australian, meadow, and South African areas are exquisite. I already pre-paid my ticket, but there was not any staff around aside from maintenance workers. The garden itself was beautiful and peaceful, especially since there were no other visitors at the time. The north end had a Japanese section, which was nice, but not so carefully cultivated as the southern part. There were many warnings about snakes on the property, but I did not see any. On the whole this was a worthwhile visit to a unique place.
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June 2021 by GWEN TALIFERO
The best..a must go
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June 2021 by Dinah Mason
Lovely place.
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June 2021 by J K.
Beautiful garden and preserve loved the walk thru the preserve. Follow the instructions. Not many posted road signs. It's a few miles off of the main road but a nice drive.
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May 2021 by Peter B.
Superb gardens to visit whilst you are enjoying a visit to Ojai, California. Make a reservation for a self-guided tour on taftgardens.com
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April 2021 by Kelly W.
This place is so magical you won't believe it's real. Peaceful, beautiful, one with nature. I didn't want to leave. Even getting to the gardens is a lovely journey.
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March 2021 by Linda B.
I had visited Taft Gardens a couple years ago but then went recently and I'm so glad I did. I felt like I was in a wonderland of gorgeous blooming Aloe. My visit was early March when it was still winter but everything about the gardens was magical. The entire grounds are so amazingly maintained and to my delight I was the only visitor the afternoon that I went allowing me to just wander as I pleased. I know I will return again soon.
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March 2021 by jessie v.
first of all john taft is a very bad man he had my truck tow for no reason so i had to sue him. he now calls my customer to harass them to get them mad at me it never works. he is not self made money it all was his dads. he treats people like crap. the has this face diease and then want to say i dont want to catch what you got. i have good people skills. he should try it sometmes. john has acll the fire department on me to try to get them to break the law to help him. he has call all my neighbors to get them against me hes call my landlord to get him against me. this guys treats his family like a mushroom keeps them in the dark and feeds them s**** they only do this because he control all there lives because he control all the family money is is also against the gay people by there remarks. becareful of doing business with this guy and his businesses. this guy thinks everybody is his seravent
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March 2021 by Alicia F.
Absolutely beautiful and would highly recommend! It's great to experience the preserve without many people around. Will definitely be back.
