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The Antique Rose Emporium Nursery & Gardens If you’re ever in the area, be sure to visit The Antique Rose Emporium’s award-winning nursery and gardens. Since its inception in 1984, the dis- play gardens have strived to show- case old roses in new ways. Antique Rose Emporium evolved from the appreciation and avid col- lection of old roses. Originally all our business was done by mail order, but one of our proudest achieve- ments was the creation of our Nurs- ery and Gardens in Independence, Texas. On the site of an early set- tler’s homestead, we have restored several historic buildings and plant- ed a variety of themed gardens. Now the gardens are one of the area’s most popular tourism destinations. Champneys’Green, a 1904 Victorian home, today hosts intimate weddings and celebrations year-round. It con- nects directly to a rose-blanketed outdoor pavilion.The promenades to Champneys’ include massive Rocket junipers, multiple-tier trellis path- ways, and a gazebo, all flanked in cascading roses and plant varietals. Nearby the 1500 square-foot country chapel, serene in design and welcom-

ing of all faiths, seats up to 150 guests. With its dramatic Gothic windows, century-old European doors, and transom entrance, it makes for classic and timeless portraiture. A perfect setting to say I do! In addition to offering a wide selection of potted roses, the 8 acre Nursery and Gardens supplies tried-and-true perennials, assorted succulents, drought-tol- erant offerings,bulbs,and gardening supplies.Agift shop sells seeds,dry goods, and gift items while the Garden Pub and Antique Shop offer refreshments and collectibles. The fully restored stone kitchen--belonging to the bygone historicMcKnight-Hairston home—nowhouses gardening hardware for sale. Upcoming Garden Events at the Nursery & Gardens • Display Garden Open House – Every weekend in April • Children’s Easter Egg Hunt - Easter weekend • Fall Festival of Roses – FREE gardening symposium in early November (More information at www.AntiqueRoseEmporium.com)

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Antique Rose Emporium 800-441-0002