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The Celtic Dream Garden is designed and operated by Bryce and Jennifer Weylie. It is located at the Weylie farm in Vinemount (Stoney Creek) where Bryce has worked since he was a young boy.

Bryce Weylie

Originally my father and I ran a farm of fresh fruits, grains and a few animals.
But eventually Jennifer and I evolved the farm into Christmas and landscaping trees, and grapes for juice and wine making. In 1985, we started Stoney Ridge Cellars Winery on the property with two other partners. After selling the winery in 1989, we started a gardening project on about three acres. This eventually developed into what is now called the Celtic Dream Garden.

The garden opened to the public in 1997. Subsequently, my passion “branched” out to crafting sculptural garden accents, utilizing the iron wood and willow growing on the farm. I have created numerous trellises, arbours, globes, castles and furniture for placement within the garden and for sale. In addition, I have designed toadstools and troughs out of hypertufa.

The gardens are quite unique because of the incorporation of standing stones, architectural elements, and uncommon plants. They all contribute to a fantastical and mystical environment.

Sadly, our Irish Wolf Hound Rohan has passed away. He was an interesting feature of the gardens himself, as he roamed the grounds. Perhaps another Wolf Hound will appear in the near future. The dogs have been a favorite of ours since Gandalf, our first Wolf Hound of many years ago.

Photography and wine making are also extremely important passions for me.

Bryce Weylie

A few of the highlights and specialties of the garden are :

over 85 varieties of Hostas
numerous ornamental grasses
Cranesbill geraniums
Heuchers
future plants from Piet Oudolf (Holland)
some companion plants

Here is a list of 10 plants that I am particularly excited about for 2005.

Brunnera - Looking Glass
 
Coreopsis - Heavens Gate
 
Campanula - Powder Puff -  Peach Leaf Bell Flower
 
Fern - Burgundy Lace
 
Euphorbia - Orange Grove
 
Hosta - Dream Weaver
 
Heliopsis -  Asahi
 
Corydalis - Blackberry Wine
 
Heucheras - Peach Flambe and Peachy Keen
 
Heucherella - Stoplight
 
For more information, please go to  www.terranovanurseries.com.  Click new for 2005 for pictures and  info on most of these plants