"A hidden treasure" Destin Off The Beaten Path Tip by Azonie

Eden Gardens State Park, located near Point Washington FL about 24 miles east of Destin.

The focal point of this park is a beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens, the Wesley house inspires visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry. The park is part of the estate owned in the 1800s by the Wesleys, a wealthy Florida timber family. In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home, creating a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. The collection of Louis XVI furniture is the second largest in the United States.

We visited the park on a Tuesday and wouldn't you know it, it was one of the days that the house wasn't being shown. *sigh*

The grounds are absolutely beautiful though so we still enjoyed our time there and it's well worth the drive out from Destin. Not only that but you can stop at Pompano Joe's either coming or going. :-) The park is loaded with just a TON of magnolia and huge oak trees. The rose garden was nice but not as magnificent as they boast of on the parks website. But still nice enough.

Eden State Gardens Hours
Eden Gardens State Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown daily.
The house is open for hourly guided tours from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Eden State Gardens Admission Fees
$3.00 per vehicle
$1.00 for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit,
Members of Organized Groups

Eden Gardens State Park Tour Prices
Adults: $3.00 per day
Children: $1.00 per day

Phone: 850-231-4214