Crystal Hill Gardens

Crystal Hill Gardens CrystalHill Gardens is a privately owned garden, sitting on the trenches of an old Civil War trench, found in Mechanicsville, VA! All visitors are welcome!
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CrystalHill Gardens is a privately owned garden located in the small town of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Established in 1995, with what started as a hobby, owner and Master Gardener, Stuart Williams has transformed these historical Civil War grounds to an oasis of stunning flowers. He named the garden after his two daughters, Crystal and Hillary, and has attracted tourists from all over the country

to witness the magnificent beauty that lies in this hidden garden. From mid March through the end of August, this land flourishes with a wide assortment of colors. In early spring, thousands of daffodils bloom, giving the garden it's first pop of color to start off the season. Then in mid May, there are several hundred varieties of Tall Bearded Iris that take center stage, but it's mid June when the Day Lily Spectacular begins. With over 150,000 day lily blooms between June and August, you are guaranteed to walk away in amazement. Many of these day lilies are named cultivates, as well as a large collection of Stuart's very own hybrids. If you want to catch this garden at it's peak, it's recommended that you make a visit between early to mid July. Quote from writer Ross A. Hotchkiss, published in the Virginia Gardener Magazine:
"...He [Stuart Williams] has created a most beautiful display garden in the Richmond area. It rates as one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever visited, comparing favorably to the world-class gardens of Andre Viette, Bob Roycroft and Joann Stewart – all top daylily growers in the Southeast." Photos can’t capture the true beauty that this garden exhibits, so be sure to make it out for a tour at some point this season. Feel free to bring friends and family and enjoy a fun, relaxing day at the garden. Take a tour with Stuart himself, as he reveals some of his newest hybrids of day lily and answers any questions that you may have about gardening. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the garden that ‘Virginia Gardener Magazine’ named as one of their favorite gardens. SEE YOU IN THE GARDENS!

08/17/2026
07/25/2026
It was a steamy day at Crystal Hill but we had nice breezes, good food and fine company under the shelter of the carport...
07/05/2026

It was a steamy day at Crystal Hill but we had nice breezes, good food and fine company under the shelter of the carport. The blooms have suffered the heat but still made a good showing 🏵🪻 Thank you once again to all the volunteers who have helped in the gardens this year and over the years!

This post is for all of the volunteers that came for the annual garden cleanup day on March 21st only. I am having a pri...
06/28/2026

This post is for all of the volunteers that came for the annual garden cleanup day on March 21st only. I am having a private party party for you and all of your guest. I have chosen the prettiest weekend of the year. July 5th at 1:30. The weather forecast says it is going to be a cooler day after this heat wave coming. Please RSVP on this post who is coming and how many you are bringing. Please bring a side dish. I will supply all of the burgers and hotdogs. You and your guest will be able to dig all of your favorite flowers you want.

June 21, 2026. About 10% of Crystal Hill Gardens are in bloom. Don't miss out on scheduling your FREE group garden party...
06/24/2026

June 21, 2026. About 10% of Crystal Hill Gardens are in bloom. Don't miss out on scheduling your FREE group garden party. Prime dates are filling up quickly!

Stop by Tuesdays through Sunday for a walk through the gardens.

Get an invitation to a free pick out your own dig day if you post on your Facebook or Instagram page a picture of a daylilly in your yard that you received from CRYSTAL HILL GARDENS. You must TAG and HASH TAG in your post.

The Gardens are greening up and we are about 3 weeks from blooms. I'll update with pics then. Let's start planning your ...
05/20/2026

The Gardens are greening up and we are about 3 weeks from blooms. I'll update with pics then. Let's start planning your Crystal Hill Gardens parties.

Thanks to all that attended the Spring Cleanup event. Many hands make easy and quick work! Happy birthday to Stuart Will...
03/21/2026

Thanks to all that attended the Spring Cleanup event. Many hands make easy and quick work! Happy birthday to Stuart Williams!

Big thanks to Nancy Ward, Joan Moore, Betsy Carrell Hanson, Maggie Gretta Stage, Rose Lawrence, Tram Nguyen, Rhonda Lewi...
01/31/2026

Big thanks to Nancy Ward, Joan Moore, Betsy Carrell Hanson, Maggie Gretta Stage, Rose Lawrence, Tram Nguyen, Rhonda Lewis, Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni, Pamela Schools, Marilyn Malone, Lori Brooks, Janet Bland Blackwell, Judy Baird, Donna Bourne Ayres, Cristen Whitehurst Pickral, David Hightower, Beth Ball, Becky Bracey

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

12/12/2025

This was a few minutes ago down my street.

Address

5967 Anvil Lane
Mechanicsville, VA
23111

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(804) 337-6643

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