Wing Haven

Gardens are magical places; very peaceful and quiet with the exception of the beautiful sound coming from the birds & the wind moving through the leaves. In 1926 the Clarksons moved from Texas to Charlotte, they purchased a house with no trees, so they decided to make a garden and put food for the birds, and suddenly all kinds of species started visiting their place. It made me cry seeing the video of the couple who left a wonderful place to visit and spend time at. Their love for birds & all sorts of creatures still remains in that garden. It’s a spectacular place to visit for both adults and children.

We held a baby shower at Wing Haven back in the spring. I'm late writing our review, but I just wanted to say what a lovely experience it was!! All of the staff were amazing in helping us plan from out of state! They gave us a tour the day prior to the baby shower because that was the day we were coming into town. The venue was perfect for an intimate baby shower worh family and friends! The gardens were lovely and we could not have asked for a better experience!

Omg, BEAUTIFUL garden with extra features tucked away. Leisurely stroll under a canopy of trees, nature everywhere--so relaxing! Well worth the trip!

My crew had am amazing time! They really really enjoyed themselves. Way more than I thought they would. It's an amazing experience.

Hidden gem in historical Myers Park area in Charlotte, NC. Just a few generations ago two extraordinary women named Elizabeth lived and gardened just down the street from one another.  Together, they made Ridgewood Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the most famous addresses in Southern garden history. Their legacy continues with the addition of an outdoor exploration garden to enhance the visitors experience. The property of Elizabeth and Edwin Clarkson, Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary, is a respite for birds and other wildlife and a welcoming place to discover the beauty and wonders of nature.

Gorgeous gardens in the middle of a nice and quiet neighborhood. $10 each per adult and you also get to see world-renowned gardener Elizabeth Lawrence's meticulously identified garden.

Beautiful place! Worth the $10. Took us about an hour to leisurely walk through but there's plenty of sitting areas to just enjoy the view. Bring mosquito repellent! Very nice and informative staff.

Just a beautiful place with countless birds and light-hearted spirits. You can't walk out of here in a bad mood. Wing Haven was certainly one of the highlights of my trip to Charlotte, and the entire culture and history behind the place as well as its natural splendor drew me in and kept me reading about it, even after I returned home. Will be back to visit again soon, perhaps during the summer when most of the migrants return!

This was taken during a visit in early November -- Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden, a separate property also part of Wing Haven. Most of the Camellias were not ready to bloom yet probably two more weeks. But there were more than enough beautiful flowers to see and enjoy.

Absolutely loved the place. Had a fun day with my bestie walking around the grounds. We read all the plaques, looked at the fish in the pond, sat on some benches, and took in nature. I don't have the best pics bc I'm not a big fan of taking any when the person I want to share them with is already with me.