Abkhazi Garden (with baby)

A quite lovely and beautifully maintained local garden. The honestly impressive scope of plants and trees, among cascading lily ponds and large natural stone terracing, keeps impressing as you meander along the many intersecting paths. Simply wonderful. Be sure to get the garden's fascinating history from a volunteer, and donate what you can when visiting!

Delightful little spot just tucked away a few minutes from downtown Victoria. Food at tea house was delicious. Nice selection of teas. Cute garden

The Garden Itself: Abkhazi Garden is truly spectacular, meticulously cared for, and brimming with charm. Its history—founded in 1946 by Georgian Prince Nicholas Abkhazi and his wife, Princess Marjorie—adds a fascinating layer to its beauty. Though the grounds may not be as vast as other gardens on the island, every corner is so thoughtfully designed that it feels like a living work of art, perfect...

It's a beautiful historic walkthrough garden built by a couple in the 1900s. It's the same layout as back then, only the dead plants have been restored. As you enter, you're greeted, and asked to pay a mandatory donation of $10 per person. The walkthrough takes around 30 minutes, but can take longer if you take your time. It is very beautiful, and home to many trees and flowers. There is a perso...

Very nice and beautiful place! We went on a trip, and it was our last day of vacation in Victoria. We were on a tight budget and wanted to enjoy free attractions. But to our surprise, even though the website says entrance is free, we weren’t allowed to enter the garden without first making a “donation over 10 dlls.” We felt a bit uncomfortable, as we didn’t have much money left. So I suggest that ...