Garden House Oak pictured in August 2022

Hurricane Ian

Garden House Oak pictured after Hurricane Ian, October 1, 2022.

On October 1st, 2022, during Hurricane Ian, Drayton Hall lost a legacy Live Oak Tree with an approximate age of 300 years old. This oak was known as the Garden House Oak as it was near John Drayton’s Garden House. Rather than disposing of the tree as firewood or mulch, we are collaborating with local artisans to create unique one-of-a-kind pieces. Custom pieces are available, email us at publicrelations@draytonhall.org