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Nestled within a Bryan neighborhood is a sanctuary of greenery that pro
vides a retreat from the dry grass and uniform architecture of daily life.
The Bryan Garden District, located on North Avenue between Texas Av
enue and South College Drive, is an area that incorporates services, dining
1 and shopping into one place with a single goal of providing relaxation.
Marilyn Ferguson, owner of The Gift Shop, founded the district in 1983
when the nursery she opened did not get the crowds she expected.
“I wanted to do something to attract more people to the area, as well as
attract more business,” Ferguson said.
Ferguson teamed up with three business partners and built the large main
building, a two-story, Victorian-style house.
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The nursery that started the Garden District is not currently on the prop
erty. Ferguson said the nursery will return, and there are plans to make the
entrance to the district more like a display of different plants that flourish in
the Bryan-College Station weather.
“Summers are getting hotter, so it is important to plant things that are
drought-tolerant,” Ferguson said. “There are lots of options for the garden,
such as verbenas, ornamental grasses and purple cone flowers.”
Gardening in the Garden District is currently done by the Landscape De
velopment Group on South College. At 25-years-old, it is the oldest resi
dential landscape company in the area.
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The Garden District Salon is a mini-spa experience in the middle of'Bryan.
In addition to a full-scale hair salon, the salon offers massages, facials, man
icures, pedicures and enough pampering to last an entire afternoon.
Gail Emerson, owner of the salon, said the environment makes the whole
experience more relaxing.
“It’s a great way to de-stress at exam time,” Emerson said.
The Fitness Quest Studio in the main building offers classes in the stretch
ing exercise Pilates. Pilates exercises increase flexibility and endurance
while improving posture and building strength.
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Live Oak Restaurant, in the main building, has three separate eating ar
eas, each offering different dining experiences.
On the veranda, h cool breeze and a sun partially obscured by large shade
trees provide a relaxed atmosphere for loud laughter and casual chatter.
In the country kitchen, one can munch on cookies and sip raspberry iced
tea perhaps while reminiscing with a childhood friend.
In the tea room, one can enjoy a more intimate setting and enjoy a slice
of cheesecake with whispered conversation.
Jennifer Warren, a kitchen manager, said
the menu changes daily, but it usually includes soups, sal
ads, casareles, chicken and crab dishes.
Warren said the restaurant is a popular place for a vari-
ety of gatherings for friends — from baby showers to bridal V.
luncheons to birthdays and anniversaries.
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The Garden District is a frequent stop for tour
buses.
“Twenty-five percent of our business comes from
out-of-towners,” Ferguson said. “People often drive over
100 miles to visit our store.”
The gift shop features many things made by American ar
tisans, such as glass crosses and jewelry, wire and glass wall
hangings and handmade beaded jewelry. Lamps unique to the gift
shop are created on-site.
Heartworks, located in the main building of the Garden District, fea
tures decorative items for the home, including a wide variety of candles and
collectible figurines.
Kay Youngblood, a 10-year employee of Heartworks, said people enjoy
shopping there because of the customer service and the friendly atmos
phere of the store.
“1 like to try to help people find the best gift,” Youngblood said. “
think that one of the neat things about the store is that customers will
help each other pick out things and give each other suggestions.”
Ann Brower, owner of Heartworks, said the store features gifts tai
lored to men's interests, including gifts with golf, hunting, Texas and
Texas A&M themes.
Young Hearts is a clothing shop for children, located in a building
behind the main house.
The store has clothing and accessories for girls' sizes
infant through preteen and boys’ sizes infant
through size seven.
Owner Pam Schultz said the store is
special because it has unique items.
“We have special outfits for spe
cial occasions,” Schultz said. “We
also feature custom baby bed
ding.”
Pygmalion, ajewelry store lo
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many one-of-a-kind pieces and of
fers custom jewelry design and repair.
The store has a variety of gemstone, gold
and sterling silver jewelry.
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