A nice garden but a little boring in the summer. There weren't very many blooms. I appreciated the natural kids area- it had books, wagons, a little bridge. Decent shade coverage. We stayed about an hour with our toddler. It's fun- but not somewhere I'd spend the $10 (for people over 10) often given the other options around. read more

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Very relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous and a fun little activity to do. Worth the entrance fee. read more

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This garden & bird sanctuary was lovely. Spouse & I stopped by on a visit to the Charlotte area and it was, coincidentally, Earth Day. The gardens were split into formal and informal pathways, ranging from children's gardens and activity areas to formal gardens, koi pond, & fountains. Many plants & trees had identifiers on them, which is nice for the nature enthusiast, but the engraved quotes were especially charming. If I were local, I would be a member and if I had kids, I would go out of my way to bring my kids. read more

Beautiful space! Such a cool story and love the different areas to visit. Was only disappointed that the roses weren't in bloom yet but I can't wait to come back with my girls. So many places to get great pics. read more

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It's a small gem in charlotte... but it's definitely small. It's 10$ per person. I wouldn't go again. The introduction lecture was drawn out and ... not well rehearsed. The intro took about 20 mins, spent being spoken at, the actual "sanctuary" was about a 5 min walk. There weren't that many flowers, and we went in June. read more

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This little garden is a beautiful Charlotte treasure. The website does a good job of setting the romantic scene, but nothing can prepare you for how special this place really is. Not only is it a great place to walk with a loved one and enjoy the birds or to go find some clear mental space in your alone time, they have a fabulous plant sale a few times a year. The fall one is coming up, and I'm planning on attending to get all my essentials for the garden this season. They've got some great options, and one of the best selections in our area. They've also got some interesting lectures occasionally to help would-be gardeners figure out the ins and outs of the plant world, and often the price of the lectures include a fresh lunch, usually made up of local food. You feed your brain, your belly, and your soul! read more

Probably one of the "hidden gems" in Charlotte, I discovered Wing Haven during a Bike!Charlotte Bingo Bike Ride on a nice Saturday afternoon. The bike loop started at SouthEnd and cut through downtown/Noda/Plaza Midwood/the greenway and led us to Wing Haven. I have lived in Charlotte for 17 years now and this was the first time I had ever heard of Wing Haven. It's really tucked inside the middle of a neighborhood street - almost inbetween the Dilworth and Sewlyn areas. I'm sure the houses that surround Wing Haven are used to the business being there but the "NO WING HAVEN" parking signs our in front of people's yards give me a good sense that this place can draw a crowd when it wants to. If you are a bird lover, outdoor lover, or unique place lover... this is definitely a good spot. I think you can rent out the space for small events and there are plenty of activities for small children to do and see. read more

Tucked away in the Myer's Park area, Wing Haven is a refreshing stop. The museum asks for a $5 donation to help keep the grounds looking great. Make sure you bring cash. There is a short 15-20 minute video about how the place started, but instead of watching it, my husband and I just started walking around. It's bigger than you would expect, but many pathways were off limits (didn't take away from the experience though). It was really sweet to see the birds, squirrels, and rabbits eating and wandering around. read more

Who knew this place was even here? I went today with the family and had a wonderful time on this gorgeous day! There was hardly anyone there so we had the place to ourselves. The person working couldn't have been nicer and started us off with a video about the gardens which told us the story of the lady and her husband that created this hidden treasure. We noticed that there was a baby shower going on in their private room so it is a great place to hold small scale parties. Walking the gardens was very peaceful and provided some great backdrops for photo opportunities. There were little alcoves for sitting and I could people coming here just to relax. They have a nice children's garden which had chickens and other things for the kids. They offer children's classes, story times and fun things to do with the kids. What a great place and as I stated a truly hidden treasure right here in the Queen City! read more

Ohhhhh, I was so happy to find Wing Haven on a sunny, mild Saturday on my own. What a lovely story of the Clarkson's who provided for their property to be held in trust for us to discover! It's $6 to get in & I'm not sure they take credit cards if you don't have it. The $6 also gets you into the garden of the Elizabeth Lawrence house about 8 doors down which is a smaller yard space. This space was used more as an experimental garden by Ms. Lawrence as she wrote garden articles & a book about gardening. It doesn't seem to be kept up as well as the other garden. This is a mini-Williamsburg garden with the brick paths all enclosed with brick walls. Fountains, seating alcoves and plenty of quiet to enjoy. Walking around you see plaques with lovely sayings or prayers that you know were special to the Clarkson's and that they made a part of their park. It was also nice to see signs asking people with children to keep their children with them. It's nice to find a place that wants to maintain a sense of peace & calm no matter who is enjoying it. Sitting in one of the tucked away places I saw chipmunks, a nuthatch, cardinals, chickadees, wrens & heard a woodpecker. It's been so nice here weather-wise that I was able to enjoy some of the ephemerals coming up. I can't wait to go back in late March for more blooms. Just as an aside...I wish Charlotte would ban leaf-blowers. It's almost impossible to go anywhere to find some quiet without one of those things being rev'd up nearby. read more

Looking for something different to do on a pleasant afternoon? Here in a residential neighborhood you will find a historic home with a wonderful custom garden the original owners spent their lifetime creating and then passed on to the Charlotte people. $10 gets you a brief intro. into the owner's lives (plus a film if you want to know even more), a nice colorful map booklet and admission into the garden. It also allows you entry into the smaller Elizabeth Lawrence garden just down the street. At Wing Haven there are strategically planted bird feeders throughout that attract a nice variety of birds, especially cardinals, and cute chipmunks. read more

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"DiD yOu ReGiStEr?!"... front lady gave us some attitude. No welcome at all. No, we did not register because we were from out of town and did not know. Thanks for the attitude though. Also, the garden looked pretty small so not sure if it's worth the $10. Didn't see any birds... so false advertising?! read more

I visited this "bird sanctuary" on a sunny warm Saturday at 3pm and there were no birds, smaller than half a football field & on top of it all...it's $10 per person. I'm not going to say don't go but my experience was very poor. read more

There is a nominal fee now. I believe it's $6 per person. Check the days they are open before you set out. We went on a closed day during the week. Darn it. If this happens to you, head over the Nature Museum instead. It's right around the corner. read more

What a neat treasure in the middle of Charlotte. A friend was passing through town and we only had a couple of hours before her flight and we spent our time here. The story behind the gardens was so neat and while its fall and we've had a lot of rain recently, it was still a neat place to walk around and see the plants and birds and critters fluttering around. This is a must see for anyone looking to spend a couple of hours in peace. read more