It started with a dream in a Cypress swamp more than 70 years ago and grew into a landmark of grace and beauty recognized around the world. When Dick Pope Sr., started carving a garden out of a swamp, little did he realize he was creating one of the most famous gardens in the world. And 70 years later, it still stands as a vision of natural beauty and testimony to the strength of a dream fueled by perseverance and hard work.

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The original 35 acres is still guarded by the 70 year old Banyan tree, planted by Dick Pope Sr. himself. Both native and exotic plant species thrive in the gardens, placed in breathtaking displays. The famed gazebo still stands, banked by a vast expanse of emerald green lawn and huge beds of brightly colored annuals. Other garden delights include Topiary Trail, a landscape of precisely-trimmed flowers and greenery pruned into amusing shapes. The sparkling waterfall burbles merrily through Topiary Trail and provides a gorgeous backdrop for a favored photo spot.

Snively Plantation is home to four more traditional gardens, including herb, vegetable, rose and butterfly gardens and the lawns of the plantation make you want to take off your shoes and stroll through the grass. Getting back to nature has never been so beautiful.