Explore curated beds, pollinator plantings, and native prairie pockets on an intimate private tour with the Bella Vista Garden Club in Huntsville, Arkansas. Perfect for plant lovers, photographers, and travelers who want a calm, educational complement to Ozarks outdoor adventures.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking on compacted and gravel paths; suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
The garden club format reflects a long American tradition of volunteer-led horticulture and community plantings across Arkansas.
Conservation
The site emphasizes native plantings and low-water design to support pollinators and reduce maintenance impacts on local ecosystems.
E Fay Jones Conservancy
Established to present guided access to the Faubus House, the E Fay Jones Conservancy in Fayetteville, Arkansas offers focused public tours that highlight the architecture of Fay Jones. The conservancy’s programming centers on the Faubus House, a residence completed in 1967 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.\n\nTours emphasize the house’s signature features, including a dramatic catwalk that extends over a bluff, detailed design elements, and the surrounding lush gardens. The conservancy offers a Standard Tour that provides an hour-long exploration of design and views; a Thanksgiving Tour that presents the same one-hour experience during the Thanksgiving period; and a Sunset Tour that showcases the house as it illuminates at dusk.\n\nEach guided trip centers on architectural interpretation, historical context, and visual access to the bluff-side setting. The Faubus House’s recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and its authorship by Fay Jones provide clear credentials for these structured tours. For visitors seeking an informed architectural visit to a National Register landmark in Fayetteville, the E Fay Jones Conservancy provides defined tour options that highlight the Faubus House’s design, history, and scenic context. Tours emphasize the house completed in 1967, offering garden observation, architectural interpretation, and accessible viewing points of the bluff and catwalk and evening lighting.
Location
Fayetteville, AR
Tours take place in Fayetteville
Historic Listing
National Register
Recognized historic property status
Signature Feature
Catwalk over bluff
Dramatic architectural element
Tours Offered
3
Standard, Thanksgiving, Sunset
Select a Standard, Thanksgiving, or Sunset Tour to experience Fay Jones’ Faubus House, its catwalk over the bluff, and the gardens — secure a spot for the next available date.
Book ahead for peak blooms
Private tours can be scheduled around seasonal peaks—late spring and early fall are especially showy; reserve in advance.
Respect pollinator zones
Stay on paths and avoid touching flower heads to protect bees and butterflies that rely on the plantings.
Sun and shade layering
Bring sun protection for open prairie pockets and a light layer for shaded oak-hickory paths; temperatures can vary quickly.
Bring a close-focus lens
A macro or 50–100mm lens captures pollinators and textured plant details that define the site.
Sturdy walking shoes
Comfortable shoes with traction for short gravel paths and garden beds.
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Open prairie sections and exposed beds make sun protection important in warmer months.
summer
Macro-capable camera or phone lens
Useful for close-up shots of pollinators, blooms, and textured bark.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walk, especially in Arkansas heat.