Gallivanting on the Grounds
In Natchez, the natural beauty of Monmouth's not-so-secret garden awaits
With twenty-six serene, rolling acres that include a formal rose garden, duck pond, statuary, and plenty of pebble paths winding around moss-draped live oaks, the grounds of Monmouth Historic Inn channel Natchez’s own dreamy iteration of The Secret Garden come to life.
A tour of the Monmouth Gardens during the height of spring is filled with a bounty of botanical beauty—flower beds bursting with colorful blooms, from azaleas, camellias, and jasmine to sweet olive trees, tulip poppies, and white dogwood. Ample walking trails snake throughout the woods and gardens for wandering guests to enjoy the lush landscape on foot.
Amid warmer months, the courtyard’s arbor and pergola are shrouded in a mass of purple wisteria florals, making it a picturesque (and popular) spot for moonstruck couples to tie the knot. Birders of all ages have brought their binoculars to Monmouth’s Gardens, which provide an idyllic surrounding for attracting an assortment of avians year-round, and the pond at Monmouth remains well-stocked for amateur to expert anglers to take advantage of.
After a daytime stroll around the estate, don’t forget to make reservations at Monmouth's exquisite, award-winning Restaurant 1818, which hosts one of the few remaining authentic antebellum dining experiences. For details, visit monmouthhistoricinn.com.