Williston - Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

What began in 1991 as a 110-year-old abandoned limestone quarry has transformed into one of Florida’s most unique botanical gardens. Founded by Dr. Raymond Webber, Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens grew rock by rock, bridge by bridge, and bloom by bloom into a 20-acre paradise filled with waterfalls, koi ponds, vibrant plant life, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Today, the quarry walls are lined with concrete and rock planters bursting with hundreds of plant and flower species. The unique topography of the quarry, sheltered by surrounding trees, creates a microclimate that allows temperate and semitropical plants to flourish year-round.
As you walk the trails, you'll encounter a rich diversity of wildlife perfect for observation and photography, including birds of prey, owls, doves, songbirds, butterflies, turtles, and frogs.

The gardens are also a permanent home to several rescued and domesticated animal friends:
Spur: Our African spurred tortoise
Ivy, Jasmine, and Olivia: Our resident swans
Rosie: A vibrant rose-breasted cockatoo
Arlene and Fuzzworth: Our male and female outdoor office cats.