Quarryhill Botanical Garden


Just when you thought the vineyards would stretch as far as the eye could see, out of nowhere comes a world-renowned botanical garden specializing in the flora of Asia. It's a treat to stroll the trails, observing specimens collected on yearly expeditions to countries throughout the Far East, and to relax near the pond, contemplating the artfully created woodland landscape.


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