⁕ Shepstone Gardens
Open: Sunday: 19 May 2024
Shepstone Gardens are situated at 12 Hope Rd, Mountain View, Johannesburg.
This well known event and wedding venue has open days on the Sunday’s above.
An explorers delight, Shepstone Gardens inspires curiosity. Wander along the stone paths that lead to intriguing spaces. Mountainside indigenous flora meets traditional hedges all beautifully framed by Old World buildings. We especially recommend you follow our yellow pointer boards up the mountain for a beautiful view.
These gardens are a mix of verdant and intriguing concealed spaces. They are theatrical gardens filled with hidden treasures. The owner took inspiration from 18th century English gardens, especially in terms of the views and different levels. It is about a sense of theatre, about not divulging everything at first glance.
A meander along the gently curving pathway reveals constant notes of surprise. For starters there’s very little lawn, but rather a series of glimpses that defy you not to explore. Cool, dark ponds, towering palms, hidden courtyards – each nook and hideaway demands that you pause a while.
Plant wise, this is a garden of contrast. Lofty ferns are under planted with clivias and at this time of the year the succulents and aloes create a blaze of colour on the sunny inclines.
Tea garden and bar.
Parking: There will be no parking available inside and limited street parking. We urge you to please Uber.
Entry is strictly through Gate number 8.
Kitty Kazz will be running the Tea Garden. Shepstone Gardens will be running a cashless Gin Bar and a General Bar.
Prof. Kathy Munroe of Johannesburg Heritage Foundation will be giving a talk free of charge on the people, homes and heritage of the suburbs of Mountain View at 12 o’clock at the Tea Garden.
Wheelchair access – Gate number 8 does have stairs – you will need to phone ahead so we can arrange special entry through a delivery gate – Please call Lorna on 078 308 0602 or Margreet on 072 4001559.
This garden is open under the Gardens of the Golden City scheme.
Time: 9:30 – 16:00
Tickets R50 payable at the gate, credit card facilities. Children under 12 free.
Enquiries: Phone: Annette on 082 879 8962 or Lynne on 082 689 0930.
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