Gardens

Some gardens flaunt their knowledge of geometry. Some wish you to know how much work was involved. Some verge on the wild at heart. Experience them all on a tour of our gardens from west to east.  

Ashintully Gardens, Tyringham MA
Surrounded by forested hills, the gardens were designed by composer John S. McLennan, Jr. A stream traversed by two bridges, rambling lawns, a cathedral of deciduous trees, and a central fountain create a soothing harmony. A short trail ascends to the ruins of Ashintully’s original mansion, where walkers enjoy fine views of the valley.

Naumkeag, Stockbridge MA
Tour a famous Berkshire country estate in a spectacular setting with delightful gardens by celebrated landscape architect Fletcher Steele. Try the new garden audio tour and, during the month of May, catch the tree peonies in bloom.

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton MA
A colonial farmstead-turned-country–estate, this well-designed mix of formal gardens, fields, and woodlands can be explored along 3 miles of trails.

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich MA
Take a guided historic walking tour of this grand, early-20th-century summer estate by the sea and learn about the designs of Boston landscape architects Olmsted Bros. and Arthur Shurcliff.

Long Hill, Beverly MA
Explore cultivated gardens, an extraordinary woody plant collection, an apple orchard and meadow, a network of woodland trails – even a children’s garden and organic farm!

The Stevens-Coolidge Place, North Andover MA
Step back in time and learn how the Coolidge family transformed a 1700’s family farm into a bucolic summer estate in the early 1900’s. House features original collections, murals and unique garden glimpses.