Smith Gilbert Gardens

Smith Gilbert Gardens is located at Pine Mountain Road in Kennesaw, Georgia and is approximately 45 minute's drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This attraction includes the Hiram Butler House and gardens with a wide variety of plantings for visitors to explore. The gardens are open throughout the year from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

The historic house dates back to 1880 and was once owned by Hiram Butler, who was a Confederate railroad man. Since 1970 the house and 13 acres of grounds have been developed not only to provide an attractive setting for the visiting public, but also to attract many species of birds. The garden is divided into different sections such as the Bonsai Garden, Japanese Maple Grove, Cedar Field and Rose Garden, Camellia Garden and the Conifer Garden.

The Perennial Garden is an area that draws visitors back at different times of the year with changing displays such as daffodils and bearded iris in spring, through to daylilies later in the year. The gardens also feature numerous modern sculptures such as the Woman and Dog and the Two Indian Figures. Visitors can buy some of the plants displayed in the gardens from the Plant Sale Area and there is also a gift shop inside the house selling pottery, jewelry and other souvenirs.