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Sarah Snader
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2 days ago NEW
We had a wonderful tour at the Birdsong Pleasure Garden!
Tom showed us around the beautiful gardens for 2 hours...so many different plants!
It was a bit buggy, but they had bug spray to use. I would suggest wearing a hat and lightweight long sleeves on hot summer days.
Hi Lesley,
Thanks so much for sending us these pictures!
Donna and I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed seeing your lovely gardens and learning from you. I'm wondering if you could please take a moment to list the amendments you recommended. I remember the bonemeal, maybe worm casings?, not sure what else. I'm sorry we didn't take notes that day.
We hope to return in another season, and maybe meet Tom next time.
Best,
Joan
"Better than Longwood Gardens". Intimate, well taken care of...a joy for nature.
Dear Lesley and Tom,
Thanks, and we all thoroughly enjoyed your property, and above all, yours and Tom's efforts for our precious Earth.
Dear Lesley and Tom,
We just wanted to thank you so much for the local recommendations, we enjoyed the garden tour and the talk about historic houses in Page county both and wouldn't have known about either without you alerting us to them.
Doug and Cecelia Kramer
Really enjoyed your spring garden, just as magnificent as the fall.
I had fun introducing my gardener friend to your garden. She was just as impressed and amazed as I was.
Having a garden of my own I know the work, and love, and more work that goes into creating such a special place.
Sincerely,
Jacki
To the Macks and the Hill & Valley Garden Club,
Thank you so much for the gift certificate that I won. I enjoyed my visit to Birdsong Pleasure Garden and the Club's "Garden Lover's Day, open house" It was lots of fun.
Thanks also to Tom who sent me home with a cabbage from his garden, after something ate everyone of my plants. It was so delicious!
I'm looking forward to coming again next year!
This is a beautiful garden which far exceeded my expectations. The owners are also lovely. It would be hard to find a better Luray area activity. They will even welcome your dogs and help set up a picnic!
Tom,
Thank you for fitting-in a last-minute tour for our family last week!
We enjoyed visiting your beautiful garden!
Thank you,
Mason
Thank you for the tour!!!
It was a highlight of the trip!
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A very beautiful place with a couple who are so knowledgeable, hardworking and hospitable. So much to see!
Thank you, Lesley and Tom for your gracious hospitality. Your knowledge and the work you all have put into these gardens is beyond belief! I am still in awe of the variety and incredible vitality of the trees, shrubs and flowers! No wonder the birds sing so loudly.
I can’t get over how your land has gone from being treeless and flowerless in 30 years!
Even me as a gardener, can only fathom how much work you have done!
Plus sprinkling in the artistic touches. Wow!
Kathy
Dear Lesley and Tom,
Again, many thanks for sharing your beautiful gardens with us last week.
All the best,
Trowel Garden Club
Dear Macks,
On behalf of the Spotswood Garden Club, I'd like to express how much we all enjoyed the wonderful tour and garden.
So very beautiful. We enjoyed meeting Moon. Thank you for taking pictures.
I've shared already, five of the post cards to suggest others to visit Birdsong in Luray.
Many thanks,
SGC
Dear Lesley,
Our visit to your Birdsong Pleasure Garden was unmistakably our best excursion in any venue in an indeterminate number of years.
Your "garden" was eloquent of the harvest of your 30 year efforts. Native plants tinged your garden down to the furthest reach of the soil; our eyes only saw color - our ears only heard the music of bird songs.
We easily adjusted to every path in Lea's rollater.
The few grass spots and well-mulched paths were freshened by past showers of rain. The little "crick" ran smooth and shining as a river in a dream. We had a splendid time in your gardens bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
We appreciate the loving work you clearly expanded to create a native garden with emerald plants and trees permeated by the fragrance of spring blossoms.
Everything was graceful - and innocent. Thanks for sharing you life with us.
Simply, Mary and Lea
Hi Lesley,
What a wonderful time we had meeting you and touring your gardens and arboretum!
The beauty and diversity you have created bringing things in pots into the pasture land is gratifying.
Thank you for the deluxe tour!
Lesley and Tom--
Wow. Thank you for being such wonderful hosts and tour guides on Sunday.
Everyone that attended learned a few new things, thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and strengthened their ties to Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley.
We are grateful!
Many thanks for everything!
Kate Wofford
Executive Director
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
PO Box 674
New Market VA 22844
Lovely tour today, thank you.
Maureen and I were both amazed at your beautiful creation, we were amazed and in awe.
Our lunch at the deli was delicious, and we found the greenhouses. Another jewel for the day.
The oregano made it in the ground on Saturday before the sun set. It will be a special remembrance of your magical garden!
Thank you,
Doris
Good morning, Lesley,
On behalf of Trowel Garden Club, I want to thank you for a most enjoyable tour of your gardens.
You and Tom have done an amazing job with the property.
We will share our experience with other clubs.
Also, restaurant was perfect. Tell Tom thank you for the recommendation.
Again, many thanks.
Bonnie
Lovely tour today, thank you.
Maureen and I were both amazed at your beautiful creation, we were amazed and in awe.
Our lunch at Market Street Deli was delicious, and we found the greenhouses.
Another jewel for the day.
Dear Lesley and Tom,
Thank you for my private tour at Birdsong, yesterday.
Impressed by all the hard work over the decades.
5 Star Review!
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Matthew Triolo
Pleasant garden tour through shade and herb, cutting, and evergreen gardens.
Many things to see that interested me and my children from frogs in a pond, beautifully colored plants, and giant twisting trees.
Every turn has something beautiful to see or smell, and hidden wonders are everywhere to be found. Lesley is very knowledgeable and generous with sharing all the details about her gardens.
She lovingly tends to her gardens, and it shows in the way plants and trees are allowed to grow naturally and freely under the mountain sun.
There are even homes made for nature's pollinators! Bunnies and birds also enjoy the gardens and frequently cross your path along the tour.
If you share a love of flowers, gardening, and nature, be sure to check out Birdsong Pleasure Gardens.
Ben Woods
5 STAR REVIEW!
5 STAR REVIEW!!!
Dear Lesley,
Thank you so much for the Zoom presentation to our Dominion Valley Garden Club on Tuesday, January, 10th, 2023.
All of our members enjoyed your presentation, especially showing us month by month what is blooming in your various gardens. You made everyone feel comfortable to as questions, too.
We all truly appreciated your time, sharing your history with us and all your knowledge! Most sincerely Cecelia Breazeale, Vice President
Dear Lesley and Tom,
Thank you for hosting Business After Hours. We so appreciate it. Everyone was lovely. The food was wonderful! It was a great turn-out and the guests enjoyed your beautiful grounds and amazing flowers.
Lesley and Tom you are both such wonderful people and what you both have done with Birdsong Pleasure Garden is nothing short of amazing. Thank you so much.
Dear Lesley and Tom,
What a treat to walk with you through your beautiful garden! It was just the perfect day of touring and luncheoning under the tree while enjoying your flowers. All the ladies were delighted with the experience you so graciously provided us! Thank You!
Tom and Lesley,
Our garden club, Greenvale Garden Club, truly enjoyed touring your gardens. Thank you for being so hospitable and willing to share your knowledge and time. We are very grateful.
Lesley and Tom,
Thank you for the lovely tour and hospitality of your wonderful home's Birdsong Pleasure Garden!
I was so glad I joined the band of DAR ladies from our Massanutten Chapter last Tuesday!
The lovely lunch spot with stunning centerpiece was "icing on the cake" of a delightful sojourn in "your nature". Regards, Missy
Dear Tom and Lesley,
I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful fall and I'm sure you're getting your gardens ready for winter. It was wonderful coming out for the Chamber Business After Hours at Birdsong Pleasure Garden- thank you for hosting!
Chris
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
Lesley,
Thank you so much for your spontaneous spirit and for your willingness to share those beautiful gardens that you and Tom have loved and cultivated. It was such a gift to us!
We planted the seeds that you gave us and look forward to seeing things grow. Truly a VIP walk through your gardens for us both.
Thank you again for a lovely time.
Blessings,
Rich and Mel
Devynn Breen
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If you’re in or traveling through Luray, VA, I highly recommend visiting!
Lesley gave us a great tour of the gardens her and her husband Tom have been working on for 30+ years and it was beautiful!
They had pictures up to show the transformation of the property which was really cool to see. We got to smell all the herbs and fragrant plants, I got some seeds to take home for my own garden, and even some lemon type leaf to make essential oils from! It was such a pleasure to spend some time here and Lesley and Tom were absolutely wonderful hosts!
Reviewed by Jbeckyp
Must do when in Luray, VA.
What a fun and magical place!
The owners greet you and walk you around their beautiful grounds! What a treat! From a meditation garden, to beautiful views and amazing plants and flowers, this place is a gem! Even if you don’t know about flowers/different types of flowers and trees, this is a must-do! Unique experience that you will enjoy! 🌺 You Will even find out fun info about bees!
Reviewed by Rccassidy
Apr 17, 2022
Stunning private gardens!!
We cannot rave enough about these gardens and their charming stewards.
Leslie and Tom have spent 30 years developing their 3 acres into the beautiful, bountiful, lush paradise it is today. It is available to visit by appointment only as well as for events.
All fees collected are donated to VA Land Conservancy. Absolutely worth the visit.
Great 2 Hour Tour of Home Gardens
Leslie & Tom were a pleasure to meet. They share their home gardens and present a 2 hour walking tour. They share a wealth of knowledge about organic gardening and forestry. Leslie has quite a sense of humor and made the tour great fun and interesting.
I really love ur garden and you were so sweet. I appreciate the personal touches of the experience. I will definitely be back in the future.
Thank you dear Lesley! You are so sweet, and your garden so inspiring and good for the soul!
Rema Vijayan
September 4 at 1:34 AM
Wow what a beautiful place.
Review left by Being Better
5 stars
The owner, Tom Mack showed us around in about an hour. His tour was interesting and he kept our boys with their short attention spans engaged.
The garden has so many beautiful things, could have easily spent hours there. Multiple ponds, trees, flowers, herbs. It's the garden of a garden lovers dream. I highly recommend if you're near Luray to make a reservation.
Vernon, Oliver, Sam and I loved our tour of the beautiful gardens!
Tom did a great job!
We really enjoyed seeing your beautiful gardens. I particularly enjoyed the bonsai that you, Lesley, are working on.
Thank you for a lovely tour! We had such a good time, and we will be back every season to experience the garden in all her flavors.
We had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much for letting us into your little corner of the world 💜
Lesley Mack thank you for a wonderful afternoon. That was the first time I heard Ronin say “wow”
Pam Shoemaker- Wightman recommends Birdsong Pleasure Garden.
Absolutely beautiful! Great tour. I can’t wait to go back for another season!
Lesley, thank you so much for the awesome tour of your property. I loved every minute. You are so kind and knowledgeable. I am truly inspired.
Lesley,
Thank you for sharing your joy and knowledge with all things gardens! We thoroughly enjoyed your tour and beautiful paradise! We will certainly return again soon!