Western Hills Garden

"Absolutely stunning botanical garden tucked in the redwoods above charming Occidental! Wander over many small bridges, through a plethora of gorgeous and unique plants. Coffee, tea and snacks are made available by the wonderful stewards, and the garden cats are pretty cool too!"

"Wow, what a spectacular garden! The new owners have really done a great job spiffing it all up. So much to see, so many relaxing settings! Wonderful!"

"Absolutely gorgeous .Even better than before This is a must see if you love gardens"

"This is an amazing place, a three-acre botanical garden bursting with color that's different every time you visit. It has mature specimens of rare plants and trees, such as Acer pentaphyllum (a type of Chinese maple) and Australia's Wollemi nobilus (Wollemi pine, a 250 million year old species) that are near extinct in the wild. You sign up on the website. It's only $10 a head, which includes a free bouquet."

"If you've never visited Wester Hills, go now. To see so many rare plants and tree that have been in the ground for decades is a pleasure and, for people who care about garden design, an education. This garden is an important part of Bay Area garden history and a revelation with each visit."