A small, but mighty botanical garden with everything free at your fingertips. This attraction did…read morenot disappoint. Upon walking into the garden, my friend and I were immediately greeted by one of the volunteers. She gladly gave us a map of the garden and asked if were interested in seeing a free movie to learn about the history of the garden and asked if we were wanting to go on the free boat tour as well. We gladly said, yes and was shocked that they so many payless amenities. I thought to myself out of all the botanical gardens I've visited over the years, this was by far the less expensive. The movie was fascinating. It was held in this big modernized auditorium. We were the only ones in there. Once the movie started, the room got really dark. Mr. Stark, a native and local of Orange, TX was inspired by the 1933 movie, The Lost Horizon (which can be found on Tubi), but Shangri La translates into utopia and paradise, so he sought out to make an impression in the small city by creating a place people can enjoy nature on 252 acres. The selection of plants are natives, annuals, perennials, some tropical plants (located in the greenhouses). The boat tour was a real treat! We were given instructions to remain safe on the water vehicle and put on life jackets. The tour was held on Adams Bayou where we saw ospreys, Christmas lichen on the trees, houses off the bayou, cypress trees with their huge roots, moss hanging from the branches, and even the bayou was filled with debris and trash. It definitely felt like we in a swamp. The boat ride was peaceful as the tour guides gave explanation of what we viewed. After the tour, my friend and I walked around the park observing all the beauties around. There wasn't a lot of plants in bloom yet, but nevertheless, the air was crisp and fresh. Great outing. They even have a restaurant/cafe on site. Shangri La exceeded my expectations!

April 18, 2024 [I forgot to check in]…read more But, we went to the sip & stroll tonight after the garden closed to release butterflies! Isn't that cool?! We paid $10 for a butterfly, fed it some oranges, and then released it. Wine from Free State Cellars was there, sandwichs and macarons were made by them, too. Fantastic! Now about this garden, it's beautiful. They have put a lot of work into it since Hurricane harvey... and are doing a great job in making it more lucious each year. LOVE this place

Very poor customer service. Went in asking if they had a specific "pest deterring" plant, was met…read morewith disregard. When the young lady worker walked in I tried asking her my question, she clearly saw me trying to talk to her but brushed me off/ignored me and instead went out to meet a food delivery driver for her milkshakes or sodas. She then went and helped two other people before allowing me to ask my question, even then I was met with a dismissive attitude. Young lady told me "we don't have those this time of year" as if I should have known that. I have never had plants before. Didn't even recommend anything similar to what I was looking for so I left and I won't be coming back.

Did not have what I was looking for, but we're very nice and gave me some other ideas where I could…read morefind what I was looking for.

The employees are wonderful but dealing with the company they hired to install our appliances has…read morebeen a nightmare. If your house becomes damaged because of an incorrect installation you then have to deal with Sedgwick and that is absolutely ridiculous. They assigned me an agent who doesn't communicate well at all. There is about 30,0000 dollars worth of damaged to my newly remodeling home and they only want to pay 14,000. Our next step is a lawyer which we have already consulted with and has agreed to take our case. We love home depot and spend thousands every year but now we're not sure if we should continue.

Rented a chain saw and found that the chain tension could not be adjusted. Returned the chain saw…read morewith the complaint and was given no satisfaction. They kept their $50. Twenty years ago after Hurricane Rita this same place sold me a $750 generator for $1500. Nothing has changed in over decades.

So cute and am definetly going again soon! So nice to just walk around and take a break or if you…read morewanna look at the mini choices of flowers as they have

Lloyd's Country Store is one of those places that intrigues me, I've been here several times and…read morethe friendly owner has allowed me to dig through the mounds of buried treasures unchaperoned and without restrictions. This collection of antiquities is scattered across the entire property and just when you think you've seen it all you find something else that you've missed during a previous visit. There has been some effort on the owners part to shelter some of the more unusual or fragile pieces but for the most part the pieces remain exposed to the elements and continue to rot away. This is a place I just simply can't drive by without stopping.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks…read more- Lodging