Garden Visits

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month as we explore private gardens around Switzerland and neighboring France.  Selected gardens are generally within a 2hr driving radius of Geneve.  We have carefully chosen private gardens (ie not public parks) classified ‘exceptional’.

This third AIWC Garden Visit will be to the spectacular gardens Les Jardins du Diable Vert (Bex).
Join us as we explore the 7 gardens of Diable Vert spread over 13 300 m2 in Bex (in between Montreux & Martigny). The rose garden has 1800 roses & has been awarded the ‘Grand Prix d’Excellence’ by the International Society of Rose Gardeners. Organic fertilizers & its management are part of a unique experiment which includes sacred geometry, golden ratios, spirals & magic proportions that enhance the harmony of the gardens.

It is possible to reach the gardens by public transport and a short walk.

Entry to the garden is CHF 5 pp payable on the day.  Guided Visit is CHF 12 pp with minimum of 12 - to de decided nearer the date.

For more information contact Carolyn here.

Once you register, a confirmation email will immediately be sent to you with meeting information, travel details and Carolyn's contact information. If you don't receive confirmation, please check that you have hit "confirm" at the end of the registration process.

Calendar of Garden Visits:

April - Chateau de Prangins, VD  https://www.chateaudeprangins.ch/en/your-visit/historical-kitchen-garden

May - Chateau d’Iris, Vullierens, VD https://chateauvullierens.ch/

June - Diable Vert, Bex, VD http://www.marawa.ch/les-jardins

July - Rose Garden, Bern https://www.bern.com/en/detail/the-rose-garden, Plus, if possible, Maison de Watteville, Bern - a government owed house used for state visits that has stunning terraced garden down to Aare river. https://www.bbl.admin.ch/bbl/fr/home/themen/besichtigungen/beatrice-von-wattenwyl-haus.html

Swiss Federal and Cantonal regulations will always be followed.

1. Masks must be worn on public transportation.
2. If a member has traveled within 10 days before the hike to any country or area considered a risk under Swiss Federal and Cantonal regulations, they must quarantine and may not join the visit.
3. A list of the participants will be kept by the leader for two weeks after the visit for contact and tracing purposes.

1. Garden Visits  is open to all AIWC members.

2. Children are not allowed to participate.

3. Visits are generally easily accessible by public transit. 

4. Anyone wishing to join Garden Visits must register on the Website or the App for each outing.

5. In the interest of safety, it may be necessary to limit the size of the group - this is at the discretion of the Activity Leader

6. Participants are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing and must follow the instructions provided by the Activity Leader.

7. The AIWC declines responsibility for the loss of personal property.