“Passing it on.
Building in the present...
on the past...
for the future.”
Our Beginning
The Lullwater Garden Club was founded on June 28, 1928 by a group of women in the Druid Hills neighborhood. The Lullwater Conservation Garden is a 5.21 acre tract of land, which has been maintained by the Lullwater Garden Club since 1931. Located in historic Druid Hills, the property originally belonged to the Dan Johnson family and later the Candler estate. In 1964, the Lullwater Garden Club purchased the garden from Emory University for $1,500.
“We believe that by honoring our past and by being diligent custodians of the present, we can make a difference in the future.”
— Jennie Richardson, past President, Lullwater Garden Club
The garden is a beautiful stretch of natural woodland between Lullwater Parkway and Lullwater Road and bisected by Lullwater Creek. The original landscape plan provided for the planting of more than one thousand trees, shrubs and bulbs. A cedar tree was planted as a permanent Christmas tree for the birds. This garden has developed into a splendid profusion of Georgia's native trees, shrubs, flowers and ferns.
Our Mission
Today, a rustic stone entrance welcomes visitors to enjoy our bird sanctuary, wildflower refuge, various garden areas, stone benches, and natural paths. The Garden is a serene "green belt" bordering a busy city. Open to the public, it is an all encompassing project that involves all facets of garden work. Statistics and studies prove that spending time in nature is good for the body and the soul...
93%
Of our lives are typically spent indoors-devoid of sunlight and natural air
90%
People report increased energy and serotonin levels after engaging in activities in nature including walking
20 min
A day spent in nature is all it takes to boost energy, creativity and general feelings of well being
The Lullwater Conservation Garden is open to the public year round. We encourage people to join us outside in this beautiful natural habitat. There are opportunities for significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. We also encourage people to learn about our Georgia wildlife and habitat, conserving and preserving our local resources for many more generations to follow.
If you live near our garden, get involved and help with annual gardening work. The Lullwater Garden Club has work days throughout the year. We welcome community members to join us on our work days. Donations are also vital to our growth. Your gift will help us preserve and address the serious erosion, infrastructure and invasive plant issues that threaten the Lullwater Conservation Garden.
