Tropical Country Home And Botanical Garden

The location, a historically designated property in the Redlands district, is an Old Florida Wood Frame Vernacular House & Tropical Garden with all of its original bells and whistles.    Once you enter the property, you’re transported back to a simpler time on two acres of a glorious paradise whose stellar secret gardens showcase its grand dame: Palm Lodge. This magical oasis features colorful butterfly gardens that were planted by one of South Florida’s famous founding fathers, David Fairchild.  The property’s verdant gardens are also filled with with hundreds of rare botanical specimens, orchids, and fruits.  You’ll also find tall palms of all types, two Banyan trees, an African baobab tree and several massive Kapok trees with Pink Flowers.  It's truly a horticultural dream!   The main house boasts an oversized porch and a metal scallop roof, that gleams and glistens in the South Florida sunshine.  Upon entry, the foyer greets you with volume ceilings, polished wooden floors, two airy salons and windows with chain drawn shutters.  There is also an oolite fireplace built by early area settler, Edward Leedskalnin, of Coral Castle fame.   This lush oasis feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a perfect location for film/photo shoots, small events, retreats, wellness and yoga retreats, corporate meetings, family gatherings and more.    There are multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used in countless ways, while two acres allow for ample parking.  A charming cottage creates the perfect backdrop for staging and set up. The smart estate also has internet and Sonos audio system to boot. We look forward to welcoming you and your family or group to this historical Florida home!