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June 2023 by Sarah Olson
Chanticleer is, by far, my favorite local garden. No matter what month, it’s always beautiful and feels magical. Love the little rambling pathways, the ruins of the old house and stone water table, and the many tucked away chairs to rest in.
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June 2023 by Lori Roman
We LOVE this garden!! So many beautiful and interesting varieties of flowers, plants, trees, fountains, ponds, etc. And it's all spread out perfectly in a very walkable, peaceful setting. Beautiful in the sunshine AND when it's pouring outside! Some parts are hilly so it can be a nice "mild workout" walk. Great scenery while burning a few calories.Restrooms: The restrooms were fantastic and, of course, there were fresh flowers in there - Irises in fact - My Favorite!!! Nice touch!
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June 2023 by lisa m
I love these gardens. Such a beautiful, well cared for garden to wander around & much bigger than i thought it would be. There's different sections with flowers & trees specific to that area. There is a box in each that holds pictures of the flowers displayed there; my favorite is the one that looks like a beehive. There's so many varieties blooming at the same time, it's gorgeous. At the end there is a veggie/herb garden & an English garden I'm so jealous of. There's many bird nests with babies. The entry price is reasonable & free to professionals. Parking should be reserved no matter what day even though the website doesn't say to. We were lucky to get parking without a reservation.
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May 2023 by Iryna Pavlov
I don’t even think this majestic place needs reviews! If there is a Heaven I would imagine it to looks like this garden. I’ve been here many time and ready to go again and again.If you are the first time in here, check some context behind the garden so to know what is this about. If you admire beautiful landscape, and have a passion to flowers, plants, furniture and gardening you will not be disappointed with this place!Note: you’ll need a parking reservation for a specific time, since the parking is limited. Admission is 15$ per person and there is a map of the park. You can also book a tour.Bathrooms are available and they are very clean!
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May 2023 by Abi M.
Chanticleer, a 35-acre pleasure garden, is a beautiful and exciting garden with native and exotic plants and flowers. Comfortable and easy paths, picnic areas. You can see everything in a couple of hours.Parking is limited, so a reservation for parking is a must. And no pets.Restrooms: Clean bathroomsPicnic area: Spread throughout the property
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April 2023 by Suzette B.
Chanticleer is a lovely garden and April is my favorite month to visit. Thank you to the gracious staff and make sure you reserve a parking spot ticket online ahead of your trip. I love going to the nearby Whole Foods when I visit the garden.
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September 2022 by Joycelyn L.
A really lovely place to spend an time walking and literally stopping to smell the flowers! There is a paved path around, but to access some other parts of the garden expect walking through grass, steps, or slightly uneven terrain. If you come with a child, a stroller is manageable, but would recommend a carrier if seeing more of the gardens is your interest. There is some elevation involved. The pond is fun to check out, with huge koi fish. This estate turned gardens is really well kept, but to maintain that there are rules, like picnicking only in certain areas, carrying your trash out. There is a reservation system to book parking, but it's free and very easy to use. Even though the parking lot will look packed, it doesn't feel crowded on the grounds. There are bathrooms, Adirondack chairs sprinkled through out to sit on. It's not as big as Longwood, so you could breeze through in an hour, but recommend just taking your time to soak in the surroundings.
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September 2022 by George Heim
What a great, hidden gem! We had a wonderful time exploring these beautiful, peaceful gardens. Highly recommend going on the days they offer house tours. Our guide Susan was very informative and amusing. I’d give her 6 stars if I could. Besides providing information about the house and family, she also gave us an overview and insight into how the different gardens are managed. Looking forward to going back in springtime to see even more flowers in bloom.
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September 2022 by george h.
What a great, hidden gem! We had a wonderful time exploring these beautiful, peaceful gardens. Highly recommend going on the days they offer house tours. Our guide Susan was very informative and amusing. I'd give her 6 stars if I could. Besides providing information about the house and family, she also gave us an overview and insight into how the different gardens are managed. Looking forward to going back in springtime to see even more flowers in bloom.
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August 2022 by Brooke John
Absolutely breathtaking. My boyfriend took me here and we walked around for what seemed like forever. Beautiful spots for a photography session if desired. Absolutely wonderful staff. So relaxing and peaceful, especially down through the woods and across the stream. I can't stop saying how gorgeous it was, all the pictures we took came out amazing too. Would love to come back for a picnic, highly recommend!
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July 2022 by Elizabeth Bernal
Absolutely stunning!!! There are close to 50 acres of gardens to enjoy. The entire place was incredible from start to finish. We spent approximately 4 hours here, and could have stayed longer. There is so much to see and it is a dream location for taking photos. We even brought a picnic lunch and ate in the green house which has tables and is open for visitors to use for dining in the warm months. (*You have to bring your own food as they do not sell any.)Entrance fee is $12.00 and parking is free but you need to make a reservation. This place is a must for garden enthusiasts!
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July 2022 by Liana
A lovely, well curated garden in Wayne, PA. Parking reservation is free, however, required for weekends up till 3 PM (then parking space is first come first serve). Lots of picnic areas, bathrooms, and water bottle stations. We spent about 2 h here after lunch in downtown Wayne.
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July 2022 by Linda A
This is such a relaxing and beautiful place. You will get great ideas for your own garden. I love how you reserve parking in advance so you are guaranteed a spot when you arrive. We brought a picnic lunch and had the nicest time there.
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June 2022 by Nolan Pierce
Was shocked by how great of a time this was. Rivals Longwood Gardens. We got free passes for 4 from the museum and spent about 2-3 hours walking around. We had a 3 and 5 year old boy and they really enjoyed it. Everything is meticulously maintained. The staff was so friendly. Bathrooms kept super clean. BRING SOME FOOD! There are several lovely picnic areas to sit down and enjoy the views. There aren’t any concessions served there that we found either. We will definitely be back and would HOGHLY recommend.
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June 2022 by Liz D.
Fantastic spot worth an afternoon any time of year! Please remember to get timed tickets online as they will check when you park. I got my passes for free through the local museum Passport program and definitely recommend.The gardens are not far apart but they wind around with such different characteristics you feel like you've gone miles. There are great areas for picnics and we saw people enjoying when we went. They have flower guide books but they all list the latin names so not much help for a casual walker. I wouldn't say it's a good place for kids, there's nothing specific for them to pay attention to, but just an afternoon through some spectacular gardens it is a gem.
