Lotus Secret Garden -

Rare cycads, cacti, and an "abalone shell" pool.

Arrive early (before 9:00 AM) to avoid the heat and the largest crowds. Lotus Secret Garden

37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias. Rare cycads, cacti, and an "abalone shell" pool

Located just 30 minutes from Atlanta, this hidden gem was originally a fishing pond transformed by a Vietnamese couple into a stunning sanctuary of lotus flowers. Peak bloom is in July and August . including rare cycads

Admission is technically free, though there is a donation box on-site for upkeep. Location: 3901 Minnow Rd, Rex, GA 30273. 2. Ganna Walska Lotusland (Montecito, California)