Attended an exhibit called "Spiders: Alive!" here with my wife, and it was put together after dark, from 7 to 10pm. The event was very well planned. The display areas for the different eight-legged friends were nicely set up and loaded with info. A cool "live feeding" show was also done, with descriptions of the furry friends and all of that. The place was well set up for an adult crowd this night too, offering alcoholic beverages and food on the premises at specific locations. The gardens themselves are beautiful and I've seen them through photos, but I look forward to attending this place in the spring and summer to see it in daylight in all its majesty. This show was cool

We always have a wonderful time visiting the gardens but were a little disappointed on our visit several weeks ago when there were so few blooms out in the Rock Garden and the road was closed going into Laking. Though you could walk in, we had a family member with us that required accessibility for a walker so we were not able to get into this site. As would be expected at this time of year it was very busy, though there was still plenty of parking. To make the most out of your visit-check social media or call to see what blooms are out, and ask about any closures. Despite any closures, its still a wonderful place for a stroll.

Definitely a Hamilton Must-visit. The trails are easy and beautiful in all seasons. Good opportunity for birding -- on one walk we saw bald eagles, cormorants, and swans! All the facilities are beautiful, but I especially like the Rock Garden, which is so intricate and peaceful. If you love nature, getting a membership would be a good idea.

Beautiful grounds.When parking ( however)park directly in front of the building not beside the grounds across the street where everyone parks but NO SIGNS ARE INDICATIVE OTHERWISE, wherein you would think is fine. BUT IT IS A HIKE ACROSS TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE BUILDING YOU PAY AT TO GO THROUGH A TUNNEL BACK TO WHERE YOU WHERE.My aged parent walked an exceptional amount due to this in very high temperature.Also the fact the the grounds had a beverage manager selling $3.90 tea laughingly told me he has no knowledge of teas when I asked a question.Those are to cons.The pros.Beautiful facility.A highly talented cellist playing was magnificent.Only $33.00 for two admissions.The inside housed a room with Lillie's that was intoxicating with nice smells.A ROSE show was quite nice.The volunteers seem very busy.My mom enjoyed it but the walking after parking on different side of the street only to walk back to where we parked to view the grounds was too much for her and we won't likely return soon.