Garden & Horticulture Tour

845-688-6897

Garden & Horticulture Tour

Learn about the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring you Menla’s food and flowers!

Our main garden is a source of food, flowers, herbs, medicinal plants, and pure beauty. We also have several beds around the property which are cultivated for our use. Working in harmony with nature, we create gardens which improve our soils, provide habitat for beneficial critters, and are fully organic.

$35 – Per Person (1/2 Hour )

About the Leader

Lisa Taranto, Menla's Head Horticulturalist

Lisa has a background in architecture, but went rogue after realizing that she needed a physically engaged life to feel like a whole human. She has been practicing and implementing the design of buildings, urban agriculture, robust gardens, and ecological restoration systems for ...

“By far the most medicinal and wonderful Tibetan Massage I have ever experienced. The whole place is Nirvana!”

Seth Koss

“An amazing magical place with freshly made vegan food, spa with Tibetan medicine therapies, swimming pool, vast greenery, and mountain water. They invite the best teachers from around the world too!”

Tsu Ching Yu

“You know that thing when you think you soul might be finally crushed for good and the nameless, wordless, friendless dread of the city has sucked you dry? Well, this place has the cure. You can help with the grounds and garden, you can yoga and meditate, you can get the best massage in 48 states, you can eat the most delicious vegetarian cuisine, and my favorite, walk the trails and paths through bubbling brooks and over rushing waterfalls and regain your spirit and feel the beat of your heart in time to nature.”

Robbie S.

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