Great Comp Garden

Great Comp Garden is a spacious garden with formal lawn terraces, flower beds, and extensive plantings of magnolias, azaleas, and other flowering plants. The grounds feature hand-built structures such as artificial ruins and a temple, along with statuary that punctuates the landscape.

The site originated as a Georgian farmhouse property that Roderick and Joyce Cameron extensively reworked from the 1950s onward. They opened the garden to the public in 1968, transforming a private space into a destination for visitors.

The garden hosts outdoor performances and seasonal events that draw people together for theater and music. This active use shows how the place has become a gathering point for the community and visitors.

A former dairy building on the grounds now houses a tearoom serving homemade food and locally sourced products. You can visit this space to rest or refresh yourself during your time in the garden.

Pope's Urn is a notable sculpture scattered throughout the garden that carries literary associations and adds depth to the site. This artwork and others like it are placed throughout the grounds to create surprising moments of discovery.