History
Just 11 miles north of historic Palestine in East Texas, Elmwood Gardens is located on the old homestead of Doc Morrow, a self-taught veterinarian who traveled by horse and buggy to the local farms. The old, forgotten farm was falling in ruins when Jim and Dee Dee Turnage arrived from Houston to purchase the remains. With many hours of hard work, planting, shoveling, weeding and building, the Turnages transformed the farm into an intimate garden retreat; an elegant place to dine and to celebrate weddings, holidays and special events.

Jim Turnage is a farrier who travels through out the country practicing equine hoofcare. DeeDee is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Master Gardener.

The thirty-two acre farm includes a bridal & Honeymoon, a rose garden, old fashion cottage gardens,lilly ponds, fountains and unique garden structures.

The restaurant and garden emporium are found in the old farm houses, several dating back to before 1865. Antique iron fencing accents the old houses, dividing the the kitchen and herb gardens from the wildflowers.

Location
680 ACR 446
Palestine, Texas 75801
Map & Driving Directions

Contact Us
903-549-2716
info@elmwoodgardens.com

Hours
Gardens and gift emporium are open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri.
Sat & Sun by appointments due to our wedding commitments.

Bed & Breakfasts are available 7 days a week

The Farm House Tea Room is open for lunch by appointments. Must have a party of 12 or more.

Candlelight dinners available for parties of 10 or more.