A couple of years ago, I wrote a post entitled 15 Stunning Urban Gardens that Inspire. Well, now I have another round-up for you, but this time showing some stunning secret gardens from across the globe. Over the past couple of weeks, I have visited 2 massive mansions with even bigger gardens here in England, and both of these had hidden gardens too. So—I felt inspired to write a post showcasing some impressive examples…

Chestnut Street Secret Garden

Image of Labyrinth Style Secret Garden

1 // Secret Garden with Table and Chairs

2 // Hidden Garden with Tables and Log Structure

3 // Hidden Garden shows Chequered Grass Squares

4 // Secret Garden Sanctuary that is Surrounded by Colorful Plants

5 // Secretive Garden Swimming Pool Nested within Large Buildings

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6 // Gate that leads to a Tunnel of Trees and Secret Place?

7 // Flooded Stairway with Stone Arch Overhead in Secret Garden near Cliff

8 // Secret Rail Road Garden Tunnel reveals Tracks

9 // Chateau Gourden Hidden Garden in the south of France

Entrance to a Secret Garden in Portland, Oregon

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