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  • Eileen Chmielewski (Monday, March 20 23 05:07 pm EDT)

    5 STAR REVIEW!!!

  • Dominion Valley Garden Club (Wednesday, February 01 23 03:00 pm EST)

    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

  • Luray-Page Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center (Wednesday, February 01 23 12:49 pm EST)

    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.

  • The Waynesboro Garden Club (Wednesday, February 01 23 12:47 pm EST)

    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!

  • Greenvale Garden Club Ladies (Wednesday, February 01 23 12:44 pm EST)

    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.

  • Missy Groppel (Friday, November 04 22 12:16 pm EDT)

    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

  • Chris (Sunday, October 30 22 01:36 pm EDT)

    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

  • Mel Lewis (Sunday, October 30 22 01:33 pm EDT)

    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 (Wednesday, October 12 22 11:15 am EDT)

    Devynn Breen
    starstarstarstarstar 2 days ago
    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!

  • J Becky (Sunday, October 02 22 03:45 pm EDT)

    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!

  • RC Cassidy (Sunday, October 02 22 03:41 pm EDT)

    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.

  • Gary (Sunday, October 02 22 03:36 pm EDT)

    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.

  • Krystal (Sunday, September 11 22 01:12 pm EDT)

    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.

  • Isabel Graves (Sunday, September 11 22 01:00 pm EDT)

    Thank you dear Lesley! You are so sweet, and your garden so inspiring and good for the soul!

  • Rema Vijayan (Sunday, September 04 22 03:57 pm EDT)

    Rema Vijayan
    September 4 at 1:34 AM

    Wow what a beautiful place.

  • Review left by Being Better (Tuesday, August 30 22 04:04 pm EDT)

    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.

  • Gabrielle Green (Tuesday, August 30 22 03:59 pm EDT)

    Vernon, Oliver, Sam and I loved our tour of the beautiful gardens!

  • Allen Leider (Sunday, August 21 22 06:07 pm EDT)

    Tom did a great job!
    We really enjoyed seeing your beautiful gardens. I particularly enjoyed the bonsai that you, Lesley, are working on.

  • Holly Cubbage (Tuesday, August 16 22 10:31 am EDT)

    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.

  • Holly Cubbage (Tuesday, August 16 22 10:23 am EDT)

    We had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much for letting us into your little corner of the world 💜

  • Jenny Cubbage (Monday, August 15 22 02:54 pm EDT)

    Lesley Mack thank you for a wonderful afternoon. That was the first time I heard Ronin say “wow”

  • Pam Shoemaker-Wightman (Sunday, August 07 22 03:21 pm EDT)

    Pam Shoemaker- Wightman recommends Birdsong Pleasure Garden.
    Absolutely beautiful! Great tour. I can’t wait to go back for another season!

  • Paula Warnalis (Thursday, August 04 22 05:09 pm EDT)

    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.

  • Janet Myers (Thursday, August 04 22 05:08 pm EDT)

    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!

  • Buck Reed (Saturday, July 30 22 03:01 pm EDT)

    What an enjoyable afternoon! Beautiful gardens to visit.

  • Karen (Wednesday, July 27 22 02:31 pm EDT)

    Hi Lesley,
    Thank you for the photos!

    We had a lovely dinner with the eggplants and tomatoes you guys gave us! We pan fried them together with Italian seasoning, salt, and some red pepper flakes, and they were absolutely delicious!

    Thank you for what you guys do, and the wonderful message being sent to everyone.

    Zoe, Karen, Eva and Jelly

  • Dan & Eve Packel (Wednesday, July 27 22 02:30 pm EDT)

    Thanks for a wonderful tour and an unforgettable experience in your beautiful garden. We were both so impressed by the creativity and effort you and Tom have poured into your property.

  • Brian Zientak (Friday, July 15 22 10:32 am EDT)

    Review left by Brian Zientak
    starstarstarstarstar

    It's decent. Probably more so if you're super into gardening, which I am not. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and they have a wonderful view of the mountains behind the property as well. The lady running the VIP tour was super nice and cut us a deal without asking when we had to cut our visit short. If this is up your alley, pay them a visit. But it's by appointment only, so make sure you plan ahead.

  • Amy Kinsey (Monday, July 11 22 05:41 pm EDT)

    Fri, Jul 8, 2022
    Lesley,
    Thank you so much for the time we spent in you incredible gardens today.

    Happy Gardening!
    Amy Kinsey

  • Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association (Tuesday, July 05 22 05:37 pm EDT)

    Thank you so much for agreeing to be a "Host Garden" in the 2022 Gardening in the Valley Tour!
    We appreciate all you did towards making the event a success.

  • Julia Verba (Tuesday, July 05 22 05:26 pm EDT)

    Lesley,
    We sure enjoyed our tour. I never tire of visiting your beautiful place. You and Tom have created a little paradise there. So much work - but is is obviously a labor of love for you two. Thank you for sharing it with the world. All the best, Julia

  • Kevin Yochim (Tuesday, July 05 22 05:23 pm EDT)

    Review left by Kevin Yochim
    5 Stars
    We did our wedding "First Look" at the garden and it was spectacular!

    Leslie was very kind and accommodating.

    Worth a visit!

  • Bill Lottman (Thursday, June 30 22 10:03 am EDT)

    Bill Lottman recommends Birdsong Pleasure Garden.
    June 17, 2022
    Take the VIP tour ! A wonderful, informative and peaceful time. This couple acre spot has a natural yet cultivated vibe. We are moving into a home in the country and this type landscape is very much what we plan to do, albeit on a smaller scale. Lesley will not disappoint with her knowledge and experience.

  • Carolyn Saunders (Friday, June 17 22 09:31 am EDT)

    Leslie and Tom, both know soooo much about their plants. We enjoyed every minute of our visit.

  • Teresa Campbell (Tuesday, June 14 22 01:46 pm EDT)

    Hello! We had such a wonderful time. Your gardens are just beautiful!!
    We will definitely be back again sometime.

  • Robin Church (Tuesday, June 14 22 01:45 pm EDT)

    Thank you for a lovely visit yesterday. Your gardens are an amazing work of art.

  • Stephen Sanders (Monday, May 16 22 12:40 pm EDT)

    Thanks so much for the incredible tour. I hope we can remember just a fraction of what we learned.

  • Cathi Morrison (Monday, May 16 22 12:36 pm EDT)

    5-Star Review on Google
    Very Nice!

  • Rebecca Ridgeway (Monday, May 16 22 12:34 pm EDT)

    5-Star
    Tour of the garden was informative and fascinating! Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

  • Ruth & Richard (Monday, April 18 22 10:48 am EDT)

    Dear Lesley and Tom,
    This is the most beautiful 3 acres in Virginia! Lesley and Tom are charming and exceedingly patient! The gardens are the glorious product of 30 yrs of loving, artist, savvy work. They are available to visit, for picnics, engagements, so much more. All fees are donated to Virginia Land Conservancy.

  • Beth, Mary, Patrice, Peg - Sisters (Saturday, February 19 22 04:35 pm EST)

    Lesley,
    We so enjoyed your beautiful gardens and meeting you and Tom.
    We are taking home a delightful memory. Thank you!

  • Judy Bradley, New Market, VA. (Saturday, February 19 22 04:29 pm EST)

    I was looking for things to do with my 94 year old dad in Luray and came across your gardens. So glad that we called you, my Dad really enjoyed talking to you both and your gardens are beautiful!!
    (Sorry it took me so long to write.)

  • Martha Randolph-Macon Academy (Thursday, January 20 22 12:36 pm EST)

    Thanks so much Lesley.
    You and Tom made the field trip so much fun for the kids.

    Also, I got to remember how awesome gardening is and felt inspired not only to take care of my indoor plants but my outdoor plants.
    Gardening is such a lovely practice. My hope is that maybe, not now but somewhere along the future, these kids can remember the trip and the place and head back to your garden with their families. They can experience it at different seasons and learn to cultivate.

    Perhaps, that will put into perspective that they are part of a bigger environment. They are learning so many things now but one day it will all click.

    A few people were already connecting the dots as to how the subjects they are learning in school work together. All this to say that they are learning how things work :)

  • Joan Biddle (Tuesday, November 23 21 10:59 am EST)

    Dear Lesley,
    We loved our tour of your impressive garden. The collections and placement of material throughout the three acres was gorgeous. Clearly it has been and continues to be a labor of love and benefits so many creatures, critters and people too.

    Thanks for the photos. They are a reminder of the beauty of your property:))

  • John Hunter (Tuesday, November 23 21 10:57 am EST)

    You may recall, that our friend, David arranged a lovely day at your garden for Ben and our son, Michael, and grandson, Cole. You very kindly gave me a ginkgo tree. I am pleased to report that the “tree” is thriving and it now 18 inches. Should you and your husband ever be planning a trip to Browntown way, we should be delighted if you would visit us. We spend a great deal of time working in the gardens but they cannot compete with your beautiful gardens!

    John

  • Natalie M. (Saturday, November 20 21 03:18 pm EST)

    5.0 star rating 11/8/2020
    This an absolute must-see if you're in the area! Not only is the garden absolutely amazing, but the owners are so very kind and full of knowledge about all plants and flowers! I was shocked to learn that they owners do all of the work plus the tours.

    Long story short, this garden is gorgeous and I highly recommend checking it out. Also, reserve a spot for a picnic, we booked in advance and enjoyed lunch with a gorgeous view!

  • Avron S. (Saturday, November 20 21 03:16 pm EST)

    5.0 star rating 4/17/2021
    What a fantastic garden tour done by people who clearly love gardening and flowers. A beautiful 3+ acres to stroll through.

  • Donna (Monday, October 25 21 11:33 am EDT)

    Steve and I just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you both and really enjoyed our time spent with you. I wish we could have stayed longer. We're heading home tomorrow but will keep in touch. Please keep doing what you are doing because you do it well!

  • Bill and Lisa (Monday, October 25 21 11:30 am EDT)

    Lesley,
    Great meeting both of you. I grew up farming and gardening and I have a great appreciation for the beautiful work you two have created over time. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. See you in the spring.

  • Julia (Monday, October 25 21 11:28 am EDT)

    Thank you soooo much for the tour, the peppers and all the information! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!!! My husband thought YOU were absolutely delightful!

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