Visiting Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama is a must if you’re a nature lover, or if you just want a couple of hours of pure peace, beauty, and serenity. Bellingrath Gardens, near Mobile, Alabama, is a garden estate made up of 65 acres developed by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bellingrath.
As you take a self-guided walking tour, you experience various areas of the gardens, such as the delightful Mirror Lake, the exquisite Butterfly Garden, the unique Asian-American Gardens, and the award-winning Rose Garden.
Bellingrath is famous for what they call the “Azalea Bloom Out,” which usually occurs sometime during the month of March. This is perhaps the most beautiful time of year to visit the gardens.
Whatever time of year you happen to be here, there is something absolutely lovely to enjoy. As Mr. Bellingrath said, “The gardens are like a beautiful woman with a different gown for each week of the year.” You can check out their website to find out what is blooming all during the year at http://www.bellingrath.org/annual-blooming-schedule.html.
Antique lovers will be delighted as they tour the Bellingrath Museum Home. The Bellingrath’s home was built in 1935, is composed of 10,500 square feet, and beautifully decorated with the original furnishings in “English Renaissance.”
If you plan it just right, you might be able to catch one of the annual events along with your visit. Some of these events include the Easter Sunrise Service, Mrs. Bellingrath’s Birthday Celebration, or the Cascading Mum Display Bloom Out.
From March to September, you can cruise on the “Southern Belle” and learn interesting facts about the civil war, ecological systems, and various birds of the area. For more information, visit http://www.bellingrath.org/home/.
Bellingrath Gardens in Alabama offers a truly unique experience for those who appreciate the miracle of nature.
