Touring the Gardens at P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm

This post continues my visit to P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas, this time focusing on one of my favorite parts of the property—the gardens.

Set high above the Arkansas River, Moss Mountain Farm is beautiful from almost every direction. The colorful flower gardens, carefully designed pathways, old-fashioned garden structures, and sweeping views of the river make this a wonderful place to simply slow down and look around.

The Flower Gardens

The flower gardens were filled with bright pops of color during our visit. With the Arkansas River and surrounding countryside as the backdrop, there seemed to be something beautiful to photograph everywhere I turned.

Rather than feeling overly formal, many of the garden spaces have a relaxed, welcoming quality. Flowers, shrubs, trees, brick pathways, and garden structures all work together to create the kind of landscape that feels as though it has been growing there for generations.

These were some of my favorite views from our walk through the gardens.

The Rose Garden

One of the most distinctive areas at Moss Mountain Farm is the Rose Garden.

The entrance is marked by beautiful hand-forged wrought-iron gates. Beyond them is an oval-shaped lawn surrounded by rows of trees and framed by charming brick garden houses.

Across the lawn, an octagonal garden house creates a focal point for the garden and houses an antique statue of a Roman goddess.

It is a beautifully planned space, but it still feels peaceful and inviting rather than overly formal.

The Silkie Chicken Temple

One of the more whimsical stops around the property is the Silkie Chicken Temple, a charming hen house created for the farm’s Silkie chickens.

Even the chickens at Moss Mountain Farm seem to get architecture worthy of the gardens!

The Edible Garden

The gardens at Moss Mountain aren't limited to flowers and ornamental plants. The property also includes productive garden areas filled with vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries.

I especially enjoyed seeing how edible plants were incorporated into such a beautiful setting. It was a reminder that a garden can be both practical and attractive.

The Poultry Palace

Since I raise chickens myself, I was especially excited to see the Poultry Palace.

The spacious pens and runs were certainly a step up from the average backyard chicken coop. I remember looking around and thinking that my own chickens would probably be very happy living in this kind of luxury!

A Garden Lover's Destination

Moss Mountain Farm is much more than a beautiful house overlooking the Arkansas River. The gardens are a major part of the experience and were some of my favorite areas to explore during our visit.

From formal spaces like the Rose Garden to vegetables, herbs, flowers, chickens, and quiet corners tucked throughout the property, there is an incredible amount to see.

If you enjoy gardening, photography, historic-inspired landscapes, or simply spending a peaceful day outdoors, the gardens alone make Moss Mountain Farm worth visiting.