The Botanical Cemetery, McLaren Vale & Community Garden (formerly Congregational Cemetery)

Nestled within McLaren Vale's historic 1841 cemetery, The Botanical Cemetery, formerly known as the Congregational Cemetery, is a unique public garden and botanical studio. The site features plantings that reflect the area's diverse settlement eras, including native, colonial, and Mediterranean influences. The Culture Garden community garden revitalizes this State Heritage site, encompassing the first church in town, now housing a botanical studio led by artist Hope Lovelock Deane. Visitors can explore seasonal installations, a moonlit garden, and book guided tours to learn about the settlers interred here. The studio offers fresh, locally sourced flowers, gifts, handmade ceramics, and plants, emphasizing sustainable practices and community engagement.