Enchanting Linmar Gardens is nestled in a hillside overlooking the historic town of Galena, Illinois.  The secluded and privately owned three and a half acre garden is situated on natural outcroppings which have been enhanced with hand-built terraces.

Meander on paths through a collection of plants including hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses and dayliies on one of our two daily tours at 11am or 2pm.  Vibrant annual and perennial flowers are scattered about the inviting grounds.

Water features include flowing brooks, ponds, and a twenty foot waterfall cascading from a natural bluff.

A replica of a small mine cut into the side of a limestone wall, and a sunken garden built in the ruins of one of the first African-American churches in Illinois are among other unexpected delights.

Two gazebos provide a place to reflect upon this unique and beautiful treasure.