Whether or not you've read the beloved story The Secret Garden, there's no denying the appeal of finding yourself in such a place. Virginia's own secret garden will welcome you into the fairytales of your childhood with wooded streams, brightly colored flowers, and places to sit and admire the natural beauty of the land. Just a stone's throw from D.C., the historic Green Spring Gardens offers its visitors a natural retreat. Here's more on this secret garden in Virginia.

With origins dating back to the colonial days, Green Spring Gardens is a breathtaking National Historic Site tucked away in Fairfax County.

The moment you step inside these gardens, you’ll find yourself surrounded by an array of beautiful plants and flowers.

The gardens that exist today have origins that date back to the 1700s when they belonged to the historic house on site. Green Spring Gardens were then donated to the public in 1970.

Today, this secret garden doubles as "an outdoor classroom," where visitors are invited to learn about all sorts of plants, flowers, and vegetables.

Take your time as you stroll along the native plant gardens, cross over a babbling stream, and admire twenty demonstration gardens.

Look closely and you’ll notice the detailed landscaping and whimsical decorations put in place to enhance nature’s beauty.

For more enchantment, follow the flower-lined trail to the pond area. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect setting for a picnic or cup of tea.

There are plenty of cozy nooks and spaces where visitors can rest, read, and simply enjoy the scenery before them.

Throughout the year, the garden also offers plant farmers markets (complete with live music) so that visitors can take a little bit of this paradise home with them.

If you feel inspired by the beautiful displays at Green Spring, you can sign up for one of the many classes and workshops available on gardening.

Open from dawn to dusk, the park can be visited year-round is an instant hit among visitors of all ages.

Have you visited this special secret garden in Virginia? If so, we'd love to hear about your experiences there! For more enchantment and magic, be sure to take Virginia's secret garden hike:

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/secret-garden-hike-in-virginia/

Before embarking on your hike, be sure to take a look at our hiking essentials packing list.

Looking for even more natural beauty? Take a look at this stunning footage of Shenandoah National Park: