Lullwater Conservation Garden

     Lullwater Conservation Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a treat to visit.  I visited the garden today for the fist time and was literally moved to tears by its natural beauty.  The 6.5 acre garden has been maintained by the Lullwater Garden club since 1931.  In 1964 the Lullwater Garden Club purchased it from Emory University for $1500.     There is a restoration project underway.  There are invasive plants on the land and the goal is to bring it to its natural state. 

The garden lies in the center of the Historic Druid Hills neighborhood in Atlanta Georgia.   Druid Hills was one of the last major communities designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted.   Druid Hills didn’t even begin being developed until after his death.  Fredrick Olmsted is recognized as the father of American Landscape Architecture.  He believed that nature could help resore balance with city life.

I believe that Olmsted’s intent (with the help of the Lullwater Garden Club) has been realized.  I was certainly brought into balance today.  I am looking forward to going back tomorrow morning.

Fellow Atlantans and visitors… if you are looking for a little peace in the city, stroll through the Lullwater Conservation Garden and Bird Sanctuary.  It was certainly perfect for me!