Had we stepped into Alice in Wonderland, I wondered? It surely felt like it while visiting Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, MD recently.

A wonderland at every turn awaits visitors. ‘It is amazing what money can do‘ rings loud and clear at this beautiful estate. One visit can scarcely take it all in. In fact, it did not for us. We will need to make another trip to tour the lovely country home.

Harvey S. Ladew purchased the property in 1929. He enlarged the home and added the gorgeous, magical topiaries. He loved horses and foxhunting. Indeed, there is a topiary fox hunting racing across a field including a horse and rider jumping a hedge!

We only toured the gardens on this first visit. Another trip will be planned for a guided house tour.