Have you heard of Innisfree Garden? It's no secret to anyone who has visited New York that our state is home to some pretty enchanting gardens. No matter what region you find yourself in, everyone has that one peaceful and serene location that they love to visit repeatedly. Depending on your preference, it could be a soothing spot by the water or a stroll through woodland areas. Hiding away in Dutchess County in the small village of Millbrook, you'll find this little-known natural oasis, an extraordinary Japanese garden near me in the Hudson Valley region.

Almost a breathing fairytale, Innisfree Garden was inspired by both Chinese and Japanese gardens and landscapes. Another large source of inspiration to those who helped create this garden was Alice In Wonderland.

You'll want to check the website for

Innisfree Garden hours, but know that it is only open seasonally, from about April until October.

This ethereal garden holds a special place in our hearts for many reasons, one being that it has such a variety within its landscape. With more than a hundred acres to explore, you'll come across beautiful waterfalls, wooded areas, beautiful stonework, and more. These Innisfree Garden photos are just a small example of the beauty here.

With its surroundings including Tyrrel Lake, here at this Japanese garden near me, you can explore down near the water. Keep your eyes out for amazing wildlife like the beautiful heron pictured above!

The perfect place to bring lunch, you'll find a designated picnic area within Innisfree Garden as well as other places to sit, like these chairs by the lake.

Or this lovely stone bench! No wonder people (me) end up spending a great deal of time here.

For most visitors, it takes about 90 minutes to walk through the entire garden, keyword walk. If we're going to be realistic, you'll more than likely spend several hours exploring here and breathing in all of the beauty. And of course, get ready to take lots of Innisfree Garden photos.

Not only does the garden surround a stunning lake, throughout the grounds, you'll find plenty of beautiful water features. Pictured above. you can see one of the water spouts you'll find when visiting, often helping to cool down our visitors during the hot summer days!

How funky are these tree roots?

On my visit, it was so quiet and so serene. It seemed like around almost every corner, there was another trail or piece of natural art to discover.

The garden is geared towards making visitors truly think about their surroundings and fully experience Mother Nature. After taking the time to visit this magnificent and unique garden, you'll feel nothing but peaceful.

Be sure to put this Japanese garden near me on your list of must-visits.

Watch some breathtaking footage captured at this amazing New York garden:

So beautiful! Have you ever taken the time to enjoy Innisfree Garden? Do you have any favorite Japanese gardens near me in New York? Tell us in the comments!

Millbrook is a great little area to explore. Consider spending a few days here. Check out what Booking has for accommodations.

Looking for a more challenging walk in the area? Head over to Ferncliff Forest.