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Fryar's Topiary Garden
Address: 145 Broad Acres Rd, Bishopville 29010
Phone: +18034845581
State: SC
City: Bishopville
Street Number: 145 Broad Acres Rd
Zip Code: 29010
categories: patio/garden, park, dance & night club



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Reviews
Serenity and off the regular beaten path. Love the story behind this topiary too. We'd come back just to walk the street rather than a slow drive for the whole meditative quality.
Oh my goodness this was absolutely beautiful. I read about his story a few years ago and always wanted to visit. It did not disappoint. In SC for the Thanksgiving holiday my husband and l we both enjoyed our visit.
I am new to the area, and my mom brought me out here. This place is beautiful. It is very unique walking by homes that people actively live in. The topiary is amazing. A lot of time, patience, and skill has gone into this beautiful artwork.
Well worth the trip to Bishopville. Mr. Fryer had such a gift, and I am glad there is someone who will be extending his legacy. I'm looking forward to the day when all the water features work again. I was also glad to see that the public bathroom is open.
So inspiring what one person can do. Beautifully sculpted landscape on private property made public through the owner's generosity. Neighbors have also sculpted their gardens. Not far off the highway and well worth the visit. Town is being revitalized with shops and cafes being added.
This was a great adventure I highly recommended. I just suggest that one reads the website on the story of pearl's life.
What a beautiful garden maintained very well. The sculptures are nice too. I hope people donate and help this place. It takes about 30 minutes to view the entire garden.
This garden is a hidden gem. As I got closer, there is a sign on the right side of the road notifying me to turn at the next left. As I enter the street, I was greeted with some topiary on both side of the street. I entered a neighborhood where the topiary garden is located. Note, parking lot is a large grassy area facing the house/topicary garden in the left. To start the self guided tour, cross the street and go to the right side of the house when facing the house, and there is a station where you can get info and brochure on the garden. There is a donation box, and please make a donation. Mr Pearl is in his 80s and not able to maintain the grounds, and Mike is helping with maintenance including trimming the trees and bushes. Some topiary appeared to easily figure out. I think I saw a Cobra, swans, but many, if not all, are abstract art. Use your imagination. There are also creative art displays. For example, there were bells with chain decorating a dead tree, a fountain built with an old stove, etc... My appreciation for this park went hundred times after learning the story behind this park. We were blessed with running into Mike Gibby-Scissorhands Gibson, who shated the story with us. He was so informative and was so nice to stop what he was doing to talk to us and answered all our question. He said that Mr Pearl often sit outside to meet some visitors. The restrooms are on the right side of the house in the back.
It's amazing what one person with a passion can do. We were so impressed by the imagination and detail in the topiary and the water sculptures. Unfortunately it was drizzling that day do they weren't on, but they must be even more amazing. We were pleasantly surprised to find a restroom for visitors and a large parking area.
It's a nice place to see, impressive that one man would take his time to do all that. I have to admit I was a little disappointed though. From the things I saw online when researching I thought it was some huge attraction that the family can enjoy and have a memorable day with. We drove 4 hours from GA total of 8 hours round trip. Took about 10 minutes to see everything. This was supposed to be the highlight of the childrens spring break . I really don't want to take away from his hard work. I am really in awe that the owner did all that personally, I just wish I had seen a honest review telling me I was traveling hours to go see someone's yard.
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